All Obituaries

VANDENBERG, Antonius Joseph “Tom” Tom passed away at Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at age 80. Beloved husband of Elisabeth “Els” Vandenberg of Bracebridge. Loving father of Marius (Monica), Tom (Denise) Coby (Michael), Rob (Eydie), Maria and Liz. His is the proud grandfather of 24 and great grandfather of 2. Tom was one of 15 children in his family. A private visitation was held to honour Tom. Interment at St. Joseph’s...

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Dwayne on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home. Dwayne was in his 66th year. Left to mourn are his parents Raymond and Ellen Delay (nee Zabor). He was the dear brother of David, Gary (Cindy), Michael (Trish), Linda (Darryl), Ruthann (d. Pat), Cheryl (d. George) and Brenda (Michael). Dwayne was the loving and proud uncle to 19 nieces and nephews. Dwayne always found things to keep himself busy and had a special interest in Ham...

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20th in his 87th year. He was the beloved husband, partner and best friend to his wife, Dorothy. Childhood sweethearts, Bruce and Dorothy were married on August 18, 1956 and would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this year. Bruce cherished his family and was the much loved dad to son Bryan and his wife Cheryl, and to his daughter Valerie and her husband John. He was the loving grandpa to Cameron; Lyndsey and her partner Jesse; Michael...

Linda Kristin Blix (née Allen) was born in The Pas, Manitoba on October 14, 1947, and peacefully passed away May 19, 2020, in Muskoka, Ontario after a long, brave fight against two kinds of cancer. She grew up in Winnipeg and moved to Toronto in 1970 to join the love of her life, Danny Blix. They married and with their sons, Tyler and Ashley, they lived in homes in Bond Head, Aurora, and eventually full-time at their cottage on Loon Lake.  Every home, including recent rentals in...

Paul passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Bracebridge Hospital from complications after a prolonged battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He fought well and bravely and, as his many friends can imagine, he kept his sense of humour throughout. He will be forever in the hearts of his wife Fran, his children David and Mary, and Michelle and Jamie, his grandchildren Michael and Samantha, Laura and Brian, and Kevin, and his great-granddaughter, Maddie. His love...

Donald Alexander Charters July 17, 1923-May 14, 2020 Passed away peacefully in Muskoka at the age of 96. Just two months shy of  his 97th birthday. Don was a Flying Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II stationed in Scotland. He worked with his father Morris and brother Ken in the family business, M.C.Charters & Sons, Ltd. He was an accomplished, third generation steel-cut engraver. During Don's tenure as Art Director, an M.C. Charters Engraving...

  Passed away after 95 years of a life well lived. Survived by his wife Ann of 69 years of marriage. Beloved father of Barbara and Neil (Bracebridge, ON), Jennifer and Arthur (Barrie, ON), Andrew (deceased 1963) and Peter and Lisa (Barrie, ON). Devoted PaPa to 13 grandchildren (Brandon, Brittany, Bryson, Alyssa, McKenzie, Emily, Simon, Clare, Laura, Adrienne, Emma, Abby and Ian) and 4 great-grandchildren (Breanna, Jacob, Mathew and Logan). Much loved brother of Marion McKenzie Hood...

Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8th, 2020 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Don (Jenn), Sandra Garvey (Elliot) and Brian (Jocelyn). Cherished Grandpa of Hayden, Alexis, Lukas and Finley. Dear friend of John DeLang. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Roger will be announced at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations in Roger’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Muskoka https://alzheimer.ca/en/muskoka...

STEWART, Kathleen 1922-2020   Kathleen Estelle Stewart passed away at her home in Bracebridge, on Thursday, May 7, 2020, two days after her 98th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Jan Cunningham (Doug). Proud grandmother of Scott (Ally), Mark (Sarah), David (Kate) and Jenny (George), Sarah Sahanatien and David Cunningham . Great grandmother of 9. Sister of the late Donna Prince, Lila Murray and Jean Murray.  A private graveside service will be held at...

Leona June Bowles passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in Bracebridge at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Sadie Brown and grew up in Flesherton, Ontario alongside her 14 brothers and sisters. Leona was a devoted wife to the late Brian Bowles. They were married on October 21, 1961. She was the loving mother of Lorie (Steve) of Bracebridge and Dan (Kara) of Markdale. Her five granddaughters were the light of her life. Ashley (Randy), Nicole, Jasmine, Kelsey, Hanna and...