Nicklaus Lee Miller
Jun 4, 2025
With deep sadness, our family announces the sudden passing of Nicklaus Lee Miller on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, due to complications following heart surgery.
Lee, or Lee-Lee as he was affectionately known, was born on December 14, 1967, and spent his early years along the South Branch of the Muskoka River in Baysville, Ontario.
Lee embraced the outdoors from an early age,...
Marshall Spencer Perdue
2025
On June 3rd, 2025 Marshall Spencer Perdue sadly passed away at home in Bracebridge, in his 69th year.
Marshall grew up on Toronto Islands where he was a member of the Queen City Yacht Club for most of his life. There he discovered a deep love and talent for sailing; which led him to life long friendships. He was a voracious...
Samuel Percy Van Duzen
Jun 3, 2025
SAMUEL PERCY VAN DUZEN
On June 3, 2025, Samuel Van Duzen passed away peacefully at The Pines at the age of 71. He was the beloved son of Mary and Percy Van Duzen and began his life with them on Beaumont Drive. Several years later he moved to Wellington Street where he remained until 2006 when he moved to Purbrook.
Sam had...
Christa Karoline Caissey
Jun 3, 2025
With deep sadness we announce on June 3, 2025 Christa Caissey passed away with family by her side at The Pines at the age of 77. Her beloved husband Jim Caissey. Loved mother to Jim Caissey (Helen) and Jeff Caissey (Tamara) and Taylor.
Chris’s feisty spirt and loving heart will be missed. Always willing to help others, enjoyed the outdoors and...
Bruce Edward Ruttan
Jun 2, 2025
Passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Bruce was the loving partner of Edith Ruttan. Beloved father of Thomas Ruttan (Kimberly Hicks-Ruttan), Joann Baker (Peter Baker), Betty Ruttan, and Arlene Bunn (Darren Bunn). Beloved brother of Sandra Melvin, Ruth Ruttan, and Nancy Acton (Ron). He will be missed by his grand children Katie, Derek, Brendan, Jessica,...
Donald James Mair
May 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Don Mair
1963 – 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Don Mair, who died suddenly at his beloved cottage in Bonfield, Ontario on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 61. Don was the world’s best father to Sam (Joey) and Reilly (Spencer), and the much-loved husband and lifelong companion of Luanne, with whom...
Viktor Zakrajšek
May 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Viktor Zakrajšek, who died peacefully at the age of 74 after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Viktor was a man of quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering integrity. Throughout his life, he was known for his generosity, and deep love for his family. He faced his illness with resilience...
Laura Mildred Hawthorn
May 9, 2025
Laura Mildred (Horner) Hawthorn January 8, 1925 – May 9, 2025
Laura Mildred (Horner) Hawthorn lived a full and rewarding life to the remarkable age of 100. It is with both sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived that her family and extended family share news of her peaceful passing, just before Mother’s Day.
Laura recently celebrated her 100th birthday,...
Millie Martin
May 7, 2025
It is with broken hearts and extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Millie Martin on May 7th, 2025, at her home in Bracebridge. Millie was in her 83rd year. Loving wife of the late Gary Martin (2017). Loving mother of Lisa, son Todd (Nikki) and incredibly proud Nana to Corey, Brennan, Taylor, Jenna and Chase. Dear sister...
Betty Ann McLeod
May 3, 2025
Betty Ann McLeod (née Lawson) August 28, 1937 – May 3, 2025
Betty Ann McLeod was born on Saturday, August 28, 1937, to Sara Pearl Ladd and Orville Lawson. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
For much of her life, Betty believed her name was Elizabeth Ann—and she was so confident in it that she even signed legal documents...
Jean George
May 3, 2025
Jean Audrey George passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd George.
Jean was the loving mother of Deborah Loshaw (Dave), Thomas George (Christine), Darlene Loshaw (Christopher), and Diane George (Maureen). Proud grandmother of Michael (Jenna), Karly, Kayla (Greg), Nicholas, Cory, Victoria (Donnie), Sabrina, and Shawn (Julia). In...
Janice Lee Hummel (nee Terry)
Apr 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Janice Hummel (nee Terry) on Friday, April 25th, 2025, at the age of 69. Beloved wife of John, cherished mother to Bill, Lisa (Ken), Jennifer, Sue and Jon (Krista), and proud grandmother to Eric and Lucas. Janice is survived by her sister Cheryl (Jim) and predeceased by brothers...
Calvin John Martin
Apr 24, 2025
Martin, Calvin John,
On April 24, 2025, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Calvin John Martin passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 82.
The beloved husband of Gloria Martin (Armstrong). Cherished father of Christopher John Martin and Robert William Martin. Loved grandfather of Dustin and Hannah, Elliott and Aeryn, Eric and Emma. Loving brother of Marie Joyes...
Glenna Bannister
Apr 23, 2025
Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, in Barrie, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Glenna was the beloved wife to Edward Bannister for 52 years. Beloved mother of Dwayne, Ken (Tracy Reeve) and Darren (Krista). Cherished grandmother of Savanah, Nikolas, Tailour, Noah, Julia, Matthew, Curtis and Ava. Proud great grandmother of Beau, Eevie and...
Linda Lafreniere
Apr 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Linda Lafreniere, our dearest Gigi, surrounded by her caring family, at the age of 83.
Linda made Muskoka her home and the heart of her family life. Starting a legacy there that has now continued for 5 generations.
Feisty, strong-willed, and deeply loving, she lived life on her own terms—always serving...
Mary Ellen Moroz
Apr 17, 2025
Moroz, Mary Ellen (Standing)
Died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. She shared 52 wonderful years with her husband George and was sadly predeceased by her son Micheal (2021). Born and raised in Toronto and Woodbridge, she moved to Muskoka, living in Port Sydney and Bracebridge.
Mary had a late start at university, starting as a mature student at...
Barbara Mary Ann Hammell
Apr 7, 2025
BARBARA MARY ANN HAMMELL
May 23, 1939-April 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Mary Ann Hammell on Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge, Ontario at the age of 85.
Barbara’s greatest joy was spending time with her family. She always had a deep heartfelt concern and worry...
Gregory Hearst Millen
Apr 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Hearst Millen, at the young age of 67. Greg died on Monday, April 7th unexpectedly from a cardiovascular event.
Greg is survived by his high school sweetheart and life partner, Ann Millen; this summer would have marked their 45th wedding anniversary. He was a loving and devoted father to...
Andrew James Stevenson
Apr 7, 2025
Andrew James Stevenson passed away at Muskoka Landing Long Term Care on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Andrew is survived by his children, David Stevenson (Edna) and Sharon Greiner (Larry). Grandfather of Andrew and Kelly Stevenson, and Anna and Glory Greiner. Andrew was predeceased by his wife, Florence Stevenson (nee Adams).
Anyone who knew Andrew knew how much he liked trains. He proudly...
Richard John Taylor
Apr 2, 2025
Richard John Taylor passed away at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee McKoen), son of the late Harvey and Reta (nee Kingshott). Treasured father to Derrick and Joshua. He leaves behind his brother Wayne (Jenni) and sister Norine Peacock. Uncle to Robbie Peacock (Jenna), Corey Peacock, Dustin...