Obituaries

Vernon "Vern" Crowder

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Melody Nicole Bailey

Melody Nicole Bailey

Aug 15, 2025

As I am sure most of you have heard, Heaven has got another Angel. Melody passed away on August 15, 2025. She lost her fight with her addiction. Another one gone way too soon.

We are heartbroken. But so are a lot of you as well.

Melody was born to Tim Bailey and Geri Kelly not far from Stoneleigh Road. She spent...

Marjorie May Brown

Marjorie May Brown

Aug 13, 2025

Marjorie May Brown (Nee Hammell) (May 7, 1941 - August 13, 2025)

On August 13, 2025, Marjorie May Brown died peacefully at Huntsville Hospital at the age of 84. Marjorie was the beloved wife of Mervyn for almost 65 years. She was the treasured mother to Gail Greenfield (Brown) and Michael Brown. She was Nana to Quinton Greenfield, Euan Greenfield, Khloe...

Susan Gayle Scholl

Susan Gayle Scholl

Aug 9, 2025

Susan Gayle Scholl (nee Aggett) September 14th, 1965 – August 9th, 2025

Susan Gayle Scholl passed away unexpectedly on August 9th, 2025. A deeply private and caring person, Susan was an extraordinary, selfless, and loving wife and mother. Her devotion to her family was unwavering, and her graceful strength and endless kindness touched everyone who knew her.

Beloved wife of Leslie Scholl....

Fredrick John Wray

Fredrick John Wray

Aug 7, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dad, Fredrick John Wray on August 7th, 2025, in his 82nd year. He is predeceased by his mother and father, John Andrew Wray known as Andy and Elizabeth Gertrude Wray (nee Skilliter) known as Bessie. Fred is survived by his wife Margaret Wray (nee McEachran).

He will be...

G. E. Betty Anderson

G. E. Betty Anderson

Aug 4, 2025

We are sadly announcing the sudden passing of Gertrude “Betty” Anderson on August 4, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital at the age of 88. She leaves to mourn her beloved Bruce Anderson of 67 years together. Cherished mother to Robin Sutey (John Sutey). Loved Nana to Brittany Sutey-Gasson (Jeff Gasson) and Kaitlyn Sutey.  She is survived by her brother Greg Wilkie.

Betty’s...

Walter S. Poulstrup

Walter S. Poulstrup

Aug 3, 2025

Walter was born in Taars Denmark and immigrated to Canada in 1949. The family of four boys settled on a farm in Churchill ON and later moved to Georgetown ON for Grade 8 and high school. After graduating from Toronto Lakeshore Teachers College, he began his career as Principal of a two-room school in Vankoughnet, ON. In 1965, he married...

Linda Darlene Austin

Linda Darlene Austin

Aug 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Darlene Austin, who died at the age of 64 on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville, Ontario. Linda was born to parents Betty and Don Speck on May 17, 1961, in Bracebridge, Ontario. Linda is survived by her beloved husband of almost 42 years, Ivan...

Shirley Ann Scott

Shirley Ann Scott

Aug 1, 2025

Shirley Ann Scott, age 78, born November 17th, 1946 of Bracebridge, ON passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2025 at 2:22 pm with her daughter Eva and son in law Harold that never left her side. Shirley is joining her husband the love of her life Ronald Robert Scott and her parents Gordon McDonald and Mary Milford in their eternal...

Dana Michelle Peatling

Dana Michelle Peatling

Jul 31, 2025

On the morning of July 31st, 2025, our world grew quieter as we said goodbye to our beloved Mom.

After a courageous and unrelenting battle with Glioblastoma, a journey she faced with immeasurable strength and grace since her diagnosis last August, she passed peacefully, surrounded by the people who loved her most.

At her side were her children, Christopher, Chelsey, and Michelle,...

Jennifer Mary Aileen Wood

Jennifer Mary Aileen Wood

Jul 21, 2025

Our mother Jennifer Wood died in her home on the Muskoka River in Bracebridge surrounded by her close family; Joan (Gary), Vivian (Tim), son John and granddaughters Mirabai, Fae and Sila.

Jennifer lived in Bracebridge for 44 years with her husband John (d. 2021). She met John at Jasper Park Lodge. Mom told us she had 63 years of great happiness...

Bernard "Bernie" Cheeseman

Bernard "Bernie" Cheeseman

Jul 19, 2025

Bernard “Bernie” Cheeseman

It is with great sadness that the family of Bernard “Bernie” Cheeseman announces his passing on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Midland, Ontario, at the age of 87.

Dad was predeceased by brother Patrick and sister Jamie (Dan). He is survived by his brother Joseph (Betty) in Marystown NFLD.

Beloved husband to Doreen and the late Josephine (2009). Treasured father...

Ellen Beth Gould

Ellen Beth Gould

Jul 19, 2025

Ellen Beth Gould

October 8, 1944 - July 19, 2025

Passed away peacefully with family on July 19, 2025, in the loving care of Hospice Muskoka at Andy's House in Port Carling.

Ellen Beth was born in the village of Fergus Ontario. She was the beloved granddaughter of William George and Jean Austin Norris Beatty. Ellen Beth's grandmother instilled a love of playing...

Maurice "Gerry" Gerald Flaherty

Maurice "Gerry" Gerald Flaherty

Jul 16, 2025

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Maurice Gerald Flaherty on July 16, 2025, at the age of 96, at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst.

Beloved spouse of the late Betty Flaherty (Nelson), who predeceased him in 2021. Loving father to the late Scott Flaherty, (2023) and treasured father to his only daughter, Jan Donovan (Mike)....

David Edward Taylor

David Edward Taylor

Jul 12, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of David Edward Taylor on July 12, 2025, at the age of 72. He is survived by his beloved wife Glady of 34 years. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Olive Taylor and his sister Alma (Lloyd) Leeder.

He will be missed by his siblings Murray (Carol),...