It is with heavy hearts the family of Rod announce his passing on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge. He was in his 83rd year. Rod leaves behind his wife Judy (nèe Huggard) and his daughters Gwen Holmes (Alan) and Colleen Lewis (Gary). He is pre-deceased by his daughter Tina. Much loved Papa to Karlee Holmes (Dean), Amii Holmes (Alex), Jeryht Caughey (Charlotte), Nygel Caughey, Deyon Smith, and Shaye Smith (Justin). He will be missed by...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2020, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, at the age of 84. Dad was a member of the Orillia Knights of Columbus (a past grand knight), and the President and Coach of the Orillia CYO Hockey Association for many years. In their later years, he and mom retired to Bracebridge. Murray was the beloved Husband of Edna Mae (nee Spring). Loving Father of Marlene Fagan (Ted), Kevin Longson, Debbie Longson-Bickell, and the late Bernard...

BRETTLE, Joyce Eileen (nee Sills) – Passed away peacefully on Sunday January 10, 2021, at home in Port Carling, surrounding by her family. She was in her 87th year. Loving mother of Rob Brettle (Robin) and Jane Rieger (Mike), proud Nana of Alex and Kelsey, she will be remembered for her unconditional love and support, her sharp wit and sense of humour. Although not a religious person, Joyce admired the work of the Salvation Army and donated regularly through the years. As an...

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Douglas Wilson following a short illness, on Monday, January 4, 2021 in his 73rd year. Doug leaves behind to mourn, his beloved wife of 50 years, Donna (nee Hudema). He will be dearly missed by his siblings Don, Carol Robertson (Kim), Peter (Veronica), Jim (Vivanne). Brother-in-law of  Alan Hudema, Janet McIntosh (Sam), Cathy Morrow (Wayne), Jim Hudema, and Pat Hudema (Lauri Di Battista). He will be lovingly...

Passed away peacefully at her home in Bracebridge on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 in her 88th year. Ruth was the loving wife of Greg Welch. Cherished mother of Karen (Ray), Dale (Margy) and Kevin. Stepmother of Duane (Cindy) Welch. Dear grandmother of Raymond, Calvin (Charlotte), Trevor (Samantha), Nicholas, Kevin Junior and Brandon (Meghan). Step- grandmother of Amber, Crystal, DJ and Dylan. Proud great-grandmother of Jemma, Kenzie, Madison and Curtis. Predeceased by her brothers Elwood and...

  We are saddened to announce the passing of Doug Noble, who crossed over peacefully in his sleep, with two of his children by his side. Survived by his wife Frances Noble. Loving father of Nathan (Jennifer), Lindsay (Adam), and Stacey. Proud grandfather of Adelaide, Raven, and Todd. Much loved brother to Diane (Bill). Doug was born in Verdun, Quebec to Victor and Iris on July 23rd, 1946. He started his career with the Royal Bank at the age of 23, after completing his M.B.A. from the...

Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, at the age of 93.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Leslie Childs, who predeceased Olive in 2009. Cherished Mother of Richard (Anne Marie), and Rhonda (Paul) Duff. Loving Grandmother of Catharine (Mike), Curtis (Barbara), Susan (Jesse), Leslie (Jack), Robert (Tamar), David (Carly), and Michael (Candice). Great Grandmother of Maxwell, Owen, Dominic, Roger, Nolan, Tessa,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Jolly of Bracebridge, where she passed, on Sunday, December 27th, 2020. Soulmate of Jim for 64 years.  Loving Mom to James (Crystal), & Kathie (Dave). Gramma to Lindsay, & Jaimie (McKenzie), Victoria (James), & Steven (Maria). Proud GG to Scarlette, True, Carter, Ava, & Ophelia.    Butter tarts will never taste the same.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Koudijs after a brief struggle with cancer on December 26, 2020 at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her husband and best friend John in 2010. Cherished mother of John (Elisabeth), Betty (Keith), and Peggy (Wayne). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Rachel, Matthew, and Marc; Cody; Selina and Myles. She is survived by her siblings Edward, Jimmy (Marlene), Gary (Sharon), Betty (Frank), Louie (Nadia), and Darlene...

HARTILL, James (Jim) Stanley – Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. He was 82. Jim was born in Toronto to the late Stan and Dorothy Hartill on May 10, 1938. He graduated from the University of Toronto as an electrical engineer in 1961 before a long and illustrious career at Ontario Hydro. He had clearly found his niche and, after several years working throughout the province, settled in at the company’s head...