Johnathan Danial Briden
Nov 9, 2025
On Sunday, November 9th, 2025, our son Johnathan Danial Briden was taken from us. Far too soon, and well before his time.
Only 19 years of age but Johnathan lived his life to the absolute fullest. Driven and fueled by a passion for anything that was fast or had an engine, Johnathan was always up for a challenge.
He is loved and...
Walter Atkinson
Nov 9, 2025
Walter Atkinson passed away surrounded by family on November 9, 2025, at the age of 91 at Andy's House in Port Carling. Cherished husband of Margaret (McDonald) and father to Terry, Jeanette, Patricia, Toni, Steven (Loretta), and Peter (Irene). Proud grandfather and great-grandfather to many.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario to William and Alice, Walter remained a loyal Tiger-Cats fan his entire...
Jane Frances Runge
Nov 6, 2025
Jane Runge, 79, of Gravenhurst, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2025. Jane was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend whose greatest joy was caring for the people she loved. Her gentle nature and nurturing spirit touched everyone who knew her.
Jane found happiness in life’s simple pleasures — tending to her garden, visiting the library as a lifelong avid reader...
Cheryl Aleita Rainey
Nov 3, 2025
Cheryl Aleita (Garlent) Rainey of Bracebridge passed away peacefully at The Pines on November 3, 2025, at the age of 81.
Cheryl was born on October 11, 1944, to Edward and Elizabeth (Gray) in Brantford, Ontario. As a young girl, she enjoyed swimming and tap dancing. An accomplished swimmer, she would frequently swim across Belwood Lake at the family cottage.
As a...
Mary Mildred Dempsey
Oct 31, 2025
Mary passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 31st, 2025, in her 93rd year.
Beloved wife of the late Lionel Dempsey.
Cherished mother to Deborah (Corky) Donald, and Robert (Ginger) Dempsey. Mary was predeceased by her sons Ken and Randy Dempsey and will be remembered by her daughters-in-law Pat and Jean.
Loving Grandma to Christopher Jackson and Sarah...
Brian Singer
Oct 30, 2025
Brian Singer passed away at home in the arms of his wife from COPD with complications of pneumonia.
Loving husband of Marie (Groves), father of Amanda (Reesor), Devin (Gareth), Brianne (Dylan), and Grandad to Zac, Jack, Jake, and Mabel - due in March of 2026.
Son of late Clementine (Sturge) and the late Donald Singer. Younger brother to John (Linda) and loving...
Shirley Hunt
Oct 29, 2025
The family sadly announces the passing of Shirley Hunt, in her 103rd year, on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her children at Andy’s House. She was the last surviving sibling and sibling-in-law of her family.
Mom was born in Gravenhurst on May 23, 1923, to Harvey Kaye and Anne McCutcheon. She was proud to have been born, raised, and to have...
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...
Andre Varga-Papp
Oct 23, 2025
Andre Varga-Papp, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born on October 23, 1933, and passed away on October 23, 2025 — his 92nd birthday—surrounded by those he loved. His booming laugh, quick wit, and boundless heart left a lasting mark on everyone lucky enough to know him.
His sense of sarcasm and humor was only outshined by his big heart and...
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...
Marion Rhoda Kingshott (Stothers)
Oct 14, 2025
Marion Rhoda Kingshott passed away peacefully at Andy’s House, Port Carling, October 14, 2025, in her 99th year.
She was born in Gravenhurst to Leonard and Victoria Stothers. She met and married her first love Chester there. They moved to Bent River where they built their forever home and raised 4 boys.
Marion worked as a homemaker and volunteered much of her...
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...
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