Obituaries

James Thwaites

May 12, 2013

Thwaites, James Elmer "Jim" (Founder of Muskoka Ambulance Service in 1961). Born at Toronto on May 22, 1919, died at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Sunday, May 12, 2013 just 10 days short of his 94th, birthday. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Anne (Thomson) Thwaites, daughter Judy (Gary) Moore and son Kim (Candace) Thwaites....

Kenneth Smith

Apr 30, 2013

SMITH, Kenneth Michael Died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Smith (nee Carey). Loving father of Kurt Smith (Anne) of Bracebridge, Diane Woolfrey (Phil) of Barrie and Karen Smith of New York. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Carey and Michelle. Dear brother - in-law...

Aubrey White

Apr 27, 2013

White, Aubrey Ernest died peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Unity White. Dear father of John (Debbie Taylor) and Jim White. Loving grandfather of Casey, Kelly, Emmily and Benjamin. Dear brother of Myrtle Jenkins and the late Albert, George, Rod, Dora Jenkins, Marie Henderson, Ivan, Hughie, Wilbert,...

Johan Lepsoe

Apr 24, 2013

LEPSOE, Johan (John) Friele Passed away at his home in Vankoughnet, Ontario on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at age 82. Beloved husband of Carol Anne Lepsoe (nee Kennedy) of Vankoughnet and the late Carole Diane Lepsoe (nee MacDonald) who died in 1991. Dear father of Paul and his wife Dr. Jane Prud'homme of Ottawa. Proud grandfather of Claire and Anna....

Tyler Deith

Apr 16, 2013

Service Information

Saturday, April 20th, 2013 1:00pm, Port Sydney Community Centre

William Lawrence Sr.

Apr 15, 2013

LAWRENCE Sr., William Joseph "Bill" Passed away suddenly at his home in Bracebridge on Monday, April 15th, 2013 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Cindy. Loving father of Bill Lawrence Jr. (Nicole), Christopher Lawrence (Tawnya), Joni-Lyn Porter (Mike), Mary Hawes (Tyler), Patricia Norrie and Victoria Farhall (Rob). Cherished grandfather of 17. Dear Brother to Rose Rosenberg and John Lawrence....

Deborah Askin-Gray

Apr 11, 2013

Askin-Gray, Deborah Anne ‘Debbie' Debbie passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, following a battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Shayne Gray of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Wendy Playford (Chris) and Derek Lees (Jacquie Fleger). Proud grandmother of Ryley & Taylor Playford and Brooklyn Lees. Dear sister of Vicki Veitch (Jim Huebert) and the late...

Viola Crowder

Apr 10, 2013

Viola "Vi" Crowder at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home, Gravenhurst on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Ted Crowder, dear mother of Linda and Brian and grandmother of James, Melissa and Andrew. A graveside service will be held at the Bracebridge Municipal Cemetery on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.. As your expression of...

Marilyn Harris

Apr 9, 2013

Marilyn Joy Harris Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, April 9th, 2013 in her 78th year. Dear mother of Pamela Horner and Kelly Gardner (Ken). Loving grandmother of Jordan (Kristina), Tom (Jill), Katie, Kenzie and great grandmother of Olivia. Dear sister of Jeanne Speck, Warren Parker and the late Sandra Best and Lois...

Peter Grozelle

Apr 7, 2013

Grozelle, Peter Laverne March 10, 1938 - April 7, 2013 Peter Passed away at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, in Bracebridge, on April 7, 2013. Dearly loved husband for 38 years to Shirley Ketch. Dear father and step-father to Nevin, Chris (Karen), Shelly, Lee, Bill, Kathy, Tom (Nicky), Dale, Angie (Steve), Karen, Connie, Brad and the late Randy. Brother to Ron (Irene),...

Maureen Bartleman

Mar 28, 2013

BARTLEMAN, Maureen Florence (nee Simcoe) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at the Chippewas of Rama First Nation Extended Care Unit in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Percy Bartleman. Loving mother of Robert (Gail), James (Marie-Jeanne), Janet (Richard) and Mary (Ian). Cherished grandmother of Thom, Anne, Gerald, Shannon, Anne-Pascale, Laurent, Alain and Maureen. Adored great...

William Roberts

Mar 28, 2013

Roberts, William George "Bill" died at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 in his 53rd year. Loving son of Marjorie Roberts and the late Donald Roberts. Dear brother of Don (Cathy) of Tottenham. Dear uncle of Justin and Amber. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering of friends will be held at a later date in...

George Nicholson

Mar 24, 2013

Nicholson, George died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, March 24th, 2013 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Mary Nicholson of Bracebridge. Dear father of Geoffrey (Billie) of Branford Ct. and Christopher (Eleanor) of Madison Ct. Loving grandfather of Lisa, Tracey, Brian and James and great grandfather of Stephanie and Angelina. Brother of Hazel,...

John Thompson

Mar 23, 2013

THOMPSON, John George Passed away peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home, in Gravenhurst, on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at age 94. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Loving father of John, David, Shelley, Lori, Kerry and the late Randy. Proud grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 10. John is predeceased by all of his brothers & sisters. Friends will...

Margaret Carswell

Mar 17, 2013

CARSWELL, Margaret Jane (nee McKechnie) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17th, 2013 at Toronto General Hospital in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Carswell. Loving mother of Shona (Marc) Amyotte of North Bay and Ian (Janet) Carswell of Bracebridge. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Ken, Kim, Darcy, Michael and Matthew. Great-grandmother of Nadia, Joshua, Isaac and Noah....

Debra Morgan

Mar 14, 2013

Morgan, Debra Ann "Debbie" Debbie passed away suddenly at her home in Toronto on February 10th, 2013 at the age of 58. Formerly of Bracebridge, Debbie is predeceased by her parents Elizabeth "Betty" and William "Bill" Morgan. Debbie is survived by her daughter Jessica Stephens and loving uncle Raymond Morgan as well as her cousins, friends and family. Cremation has...

Merle Salt

Mar 13, 2013

In Memory Of Merle Francis Salt Who died suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, March 13t, 2013 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Shirley of Bracebridge. Loving father of the late Jeffrey. Dear brother of Ray (Shirley), Alvin, Allan, Glen (Loretta), Shirly (Wally) Rochon, Maxine Delorme (Frank Doherty) and Bucky (Vonny). Cremation has taken place....

Eileen Duncan

Mar 12, 2013

Duncan, Eileen died peacefully at Granite Ridge in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Duncan. Dear sister of Margaret (Clifford) Gallant and the late John McNicoll, Jim McNicoll, Florence Green, and Allan McNicoll. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Margaret McNicoll and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the...

Mildred French

Mar 8, 2013

FRENCH, Mildred Annie Clarissa (nee Stevenson) Millie passed away peacefully, with family at her side, at Muskoka Landing, on Friday, March 8, 2013 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Bertram ‘Bert' French. Loving mother of Bert French Jr. (Diane Bowes) of Kilworthy, Larry French (Marilyn) of Port Sydney, Mair French of Port Sydney, Faye French (Bob Springer)...

William Macaskill

Mar 7, 2013

MacAskill, William Alexander Stanley Bill passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary and the late Sadie. Loving father of Heather Rutherford and Gayle Reid. Proud grandfather of Melanie Singh, Scott Reid, Kenneth Grey, Cassandra Rutherford and Willow Rutherford. Dear brother of Barbara...