Heinz Gunther Polawski
Oct 26, 2025
Heinz passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 88, at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst, Ontario. He was predeceased by his dear parents, Johannes and Hildegard Polawski.
Dearly loved and forever remembered by his wife, Mamie Polawski, brother Werner (Eve) Polawski and children, Jerry Polawski and Debbie Moore.
Deeply missed by his grandchildren, Stephanie (Marten), Natasha (Logan), Karl (Neasha),...
Diane Lilianne Thibeault
Oct 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Diane Lilianne Thibeault, a beautiful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Surrounded by love, she passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at Andy’s House in Port Carling, Ontario — just minutes from the family cottage, a place filled with countless cherished memories that will...
Terri-Dale Ringuette
Oct 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Terri-Dale Ringuette on October 23, 2025, peacefully at her home. Born on September 1, 1964, Terri-Dale was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her.
Terri-Dale is survived by her devoted husband, Duane Ringuette, her cherished daughter...
Allan Douglas Giddings
Oct 18, 2025
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Allan Douglas Giddings passed away in Bracebridge, Ontario at the age of 82.
Beloved husband to his late wife Carole Giddings. Loving father of Michael (Christine), Paul (Tammy), and Tracy (John McCulloch). Proud grandfather of David, Melissa, Kelsy and Kyle. Proud great grandfather of Nova, Vega, Grayson, Lilah, Bodie and Sophia.
Allan and Carole made the decision...
Susanne Laverock Phillips
Oct 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susanne (Susie) Laverock Phillips, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, teacher, mentor, and community steward.
Born on November 26, 1945, in Burford, Ontario to Kathleen and Roy Miles, Susie grew up surrounded by beauty and blooms in her parents’ generational floral business. Her early years among flowers sparked a...
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Snow
Sep 23, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life so fully and uniquely lived, we share the peaceful passing of Elizabeth Snow, who left us at Andy’s House surrounded by love, care, and deep compassion. Born on May 14, 1961, in the beautiful province of Nova Scotia, Liz's journey through life was one of resilience, joy, and unmistakable spirit. She...
Steven John Wrightman
Sep 22, 2025
Steven John Wrightman
Passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 63, at Andy’s House in Port Carling, with his beloved wife by his side after a brief battle with cancer.
Cherished husband of Trudy (née Nye-Burleigh). Treasured father of Sarah (Phil), David (Natasha), Alexander (Antonia), Rebekah, and Christopher. Proud Papa to Poppy, Henning, Nohlan, Sam, Myles, and River....
Arthur Edward Cox
Sep 20, 2025
Arthur Edward Cox passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025 at Andy’s House, Port Carling at age 92 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His family was by his side.
Art was born in Toronto on August 13, 1933 into a Bracebridge pioneer family. He was the son of the late Arthur “Sonny” Cox and the late Margaret Wyman Brazier....
Caroline Boyes
Sep 15, 2025
Caroline George Boyes, age 81, of Bracebridge, passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on September 15, 2025.
Born on January 27, 1944, Caroline grew up and spent her life in Bracebridge. She met the love of her life, Casey, at the age of 15, and the two were married by the time she was 20 - beginning a lifelong...
Jessie Pauline Mitchell
Sep 14, 2025
Jessie Pauline (Polly) Mitchell passed away peacefully at Andy’s House in Port Carling. She was only 3 ½ months shy of her 100th birthday. She was the youngest child of William Carter and Clara Randall of Welland, Ontario. If you got her talking about the farm she grew up on in Welland, she’d talk for hours. She wanted me to...
Jean Carolyn Parsons
Sep 12, 2025
Our beautiful mother Jean Carolyn Parsons (Morrow) passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband Donald Al Parsons, of 51 years.
Jean was the treasured mother of Shelly (Mark Leng), Josie (predeceased Bill Stark), Patricia (predeceased Blair Learmont) (Chess McKenzie); and Lisa (Richard Dawson). She was a fun-loving grandma to Jacob and...
Constance "Connie" Cain
Sep 10, 2025
Just in time to dance together on their 65th wedding anniversary.
It is with broken hearts yet cherished memories we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Connie Cain. She spent her final days with family and the best care and most compassionate nurses and doctors at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, to whom, we are eternally indebted.
Born on October...
Alyre Martin
Sep 5, 2025
On September 5, 2025, Alyre Martin passed away in Bracebridge at the age of 75. Beloved spouse to Lorraine Martin. Treasured father to Carrie-Ann Weir (Sean Weir). Dear grandfather to Jake and Trent Weir. He leaves behind siblings Emile Martin, Noella Martin, Maurice Martin, Jeanine Levesque, Guy Poitras, Lawrence Lagace, Gilles Martin, Jacynthe Boucher, Ghislain Martin, Jeanne Martin, Gaetan Martin,...
Oriel Hoefenmayer
Aug 25, 2025
Oriel Hoefenmayer (née Ashwell) passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. Oriel was born in England to the daughter of the late Thomas Geoffrey Lyon Ashwell and Evelyn Muriel Drabble. Loving wife of her predeceased husband, Gerhard Erich Franz Alexius Hoefenmayer. She will be greatly missed by her children, Rupert (Catherine), Daniel (Regina), and Theresa. She...
Vernon "Vern" Crowder
Aug 25, 2025
Vern Crowder of Port Carling passed away in his 95th year peacefully, with family, at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst.
Vern was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years, Carol. He is survived by his children, Cathy (Garry) Duck and Jeff (Debbie) Crowder. Vern was the doting grandfather of Kendra (Cody), Robbie (Shannon), Bree and Emily, and great grandfather...
William "Paul" McCarthy
Aug 22, 2025
PAUL McCARTHY - (William) Paul McCarthy - December 9, 1973 - August 22, 2025
Paul passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 22, 2025.
He is pre-deceased by his father Justin. Survived by his mother Catherine, his sister Mary Jo and her son Aidan, and his brother Jay, his sister-in-law Amy and their daughters Caitlyn and Charlotte.
Paul grew up in Toronto...
Vera Winnifred "Winn" MacLennan
Aug 21, 2025
Vera Winnifred “Winn” MacLennan,
Died peacefully on August 21, 2025, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed by her sons David (Sandra), Kevin (Tracey), and Craig (Stephanie). Predeceased by her daughter Myra (Ian). She will also be missed by her grandchildren Samantha (Dusty), Andrew (May), Mason (Maddie), Aislinn, Jay, and Holly (Erick); and great...
William Edward "Ed" Skinner
Aug 21, 2025
With Ed’s passing we lose an original, the ‘real deal’ some would say. Born and raised on Lake Rosseau, in Windermere, to parents the late Bill and Bessie Skinner. Ed lived a full, rich life, accomplishing so many of his goals, always doing things ‘his way’. His grit, determination and tenacity throughout life challenges, the loss of beloved wife and...
Douglas Clarence Ross Brown
Aug 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas C.R. Brown, aged 88, on August 20, 2025 in Bracebridge with his family by his side. A cherished husband to Helen of 62 years, devoted father of Jeff ( Dale), Linda(Jim), and Mike (Christine). Dear grandfather to Mallory, Tyler, Sarah (Rob), and Matt and Great Grandpa to Sophia,...
Raymond Francis Shipway
Aug 18, 2025
On Monday, August 18th, 2025, Raymond Francis Shipway, raised in New Toronto, 25 years as Ontario Sales Manager for Kellogg’s Canada, passed away at Andy’s House in Port Carling, at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of 59 years to Donna Shipway. Treasured father to their two children Lindsay Nadine Shipway and Grant Joseph Shipway. Ray leaves this earth...
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