Obituaries

Carman Placido

Carman Placido

Oct 8, 2023

On October 8, 2023, Carman passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 95.  He was predeceased by his cherished wife Edith Placido (2005).  Loved father of the late Brian (Kim) and Patricia Gaetan (Bruce McIntosh).  Beloved grandfather of Evan and Michael.  Carman was predeceased by all his siblings.

Following Carman’s wishes, cremation has taken...

June Pierre

June Pierre

Oct 7, 2023

 

 June Doreen (Mazey) Pierre

June passed away peacefully with family by her side at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on October 7, 2023 at the age of 94.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack (2000), son Terry (Lorraine), and all of her siblings – John, George, Gladys, Laura, Doris and Bill. Loving Mother of her son, Bill,...

Lyle William McIntyre

Lyle William McIntyre

Oct 1, 2023

LYLE WILLIAM MCINTYRE 

PPOC Master of Photographic Arts,+2 BARS;,FPPO

CANADIAN Professional PHOTOGRAPHER 1986

PPA(USA) Craftsman (CPA), MASTER (MPA)

Please note: A Celebration Of Life will take place at Patterson Kaye Resort (1360 Golden Beach Rd, Bracebridge, ON P1L1W8) on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm with tributes taking place at 2:30 pm.  Janice would appreciate an RSVP to sandra.corry22@gmail.com.  

 

Lyle...

Marette O'Brien

Marette O'Brien

Sep 30, 2023

On September 30th, 2023, with family by her side, Marette peacefully passed away at home at the age of 94. Predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack) O’Brien.  Survived by brother Gerald (Pamela) Fry, daughter Delia, and granddaughter Marie Colwell (Matthew).  Special aunt of Paul Fry (Marie) and Michael Fry (Laura). Great aunt of Nathan, Avery and Evan Fry and...

Kirk Michael Dillon

Kirk Michael Dillon

Sep 29, 2023

 

Kirk Michael Dillon, March 24, 1986 -September 29 2023, born in Guelph and raised in Hespeler, he embarked on a journey that led him to various locations and allowed him to forge meaningful connections with people along the way. He was a beloved son, a loving brother, a cherished father, an honoured uncle, and a good friend to all....

William Ross P Watt

William Ross P Watt

Sep 29, 2023

William Ross Paul Watt born May 14th 1938, died peacefully on September 29th 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

 

Beloved husband to Betty Diane (Yeoman) Watt. Loved by daughters Paula (Larry), Beth (Steve) and Becky (Ted). Admired and adored by his grandchildren Julia and Aidan, Brittany and Jamie, Summer and Sam. 

 

Ross was raised in...

Nancy Dougherty-Redshaw

Nancy Dougherty-Redshaw

Sep 28, 2023

Nancy passed away peacefully at her home on September 28th, 2023.  Beloved wife of Joe Redshaw.  Cherished mother of Josie Redshaw (Matt), Regan Redshaw (Kaz) and Tyler Redshaw.  Daughter of Bill (deceased) and Diana Dougherty.  Missed by many family and friends Jane and Tom Lewis, Chris and Bob Ritchie, Dave and Debbie Bernadine, Pam and Butch Grice and Shari and...

Brian Robin Howden (Howdey)

Brian Robin Howden (Howdey)

Sep 25, 2023

Howden, Brian Robin (Howdey)

Sadly, we announce the passing of Brian on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the age of 81 after a year-long fight against cancer.

Brian had a long career with the Ministry of the Environment after starting his working life following in his father's footsteps of surveying. He was an active member of the South Muskoka Curling...

Caroline Sauder

Caroline Sauder

Sep 18, 2023

On September 18, 2023, Caroline Sauder at South Muskoka MemorialHospital passed away at the age of 63. She leaves to grieve herhusband Brian Spencer. Loved mother of Joseph Nanibush, DebraRatkowsky (Ken), Loretta Sauder (Brandon), Lacey Pierre (Joe) andShane Sauder. Cherished grandmother to Paige, Ashly, Quinn, Shanaa,Joie, Anna, Marshall, Georgia, Teagan, Landon, Ellie, Maddison, Kaden,Kailey, Rayanna and Shilah and great grandmother...

Elena De Fabrizio

Elena De Fabrizio

Sep 18, 2023

At Andy’s House on September 18, 2023, Elena De Fabrizio passed away at the age of 93. She was born in Italy on April 11, 1930, and later moved to Belgium and then Canada with her husband, Joseph De Fabrizio. Elena leaves behind her children, Tony (Ulla), Lou, Frank, George, Robert (Mila), John (Christa), and Lucy (Doug), as well as...

James Elwood Eaton

James Elwood Eaton

Sep 13, 2023

At Andy’s House Hospice, on September 13, 2023, James Eaton passed away at the age of 77.  Loving husband of the late Patsy Jean Sabourin.  Step father of Pauline Sabourin and the late Paul Sabourin.  Brother of Bob Eaton (Sandy), Bill Eaton, Joe Eaton (Sharon), Wayne Eaton (Pat), Pat Allan (the late Bill), Sharon Bailey (Gord), Mary Price, and Lorraine...

Jerry James Moroz

Jerry James Moroz

Sep 8, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Jerry, 85 years, on September 8, 2023.  Born in Windsor and moved the family to Bracebridge in 1975 to be plant manager of Rockwell Automotive Parts Plant (later known as Dura).   He was a member of the Rotary Club and did his fair share of selling raffle tickets for the club. ...

Patrick Joseph McIvor

Patrick Joseph McIvor

Aug 31, 2023

Patrick died Aug 31 at his home where he lived with his wife Patricia.  Patrick was loved and admired by many.  Admired for his great witt and his wonderful clever mind and his compassion for others. His family will miss him greatly; His stepson and best friend John English (Jenna), and his children David (Deneen) and their 3 children; Erin...

Joseph "Joe" Leo MacNeil

Joseph "Joe" Leo MacNeil

Aug 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023, Joe MacNeil passed away peacefully at Andy’s House in Port Carling at the age of 78. Predeceased by his wife Louise Catherine (Blake). The two are now reunited once again to enjoy Heaven's own Bonnie Lake

 

From a small town in Giants Lake, Nova Scotia, Joe left his farming family and headed West. Over the...

Alec Allan Bailey

Alec Allan Bailey

Aug 21, 2023

 

Alec Allan Bailey passed away on August 21st,2023 at the age of 67. Born on October 7th, 1955 to Rosie(Gerald) Cook and predeceased father, Harold Bailey. Father of Adam Veitch, Dave Veitch and Matthew Bailey. Sibling to Ann Bailey (predeceased), Brian Cook and Mark Cook. Funeral Service will take place at 2PM, September 15th, 2023, at Reynolds Funeral Home....

Maria Gourley

Maria Gourley

Aug 18, 2023

Maria Isilda De Abreu Gourley died peacefully on August 18, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Ken Gourley. Treasured mother to Roy Nobrega (Teresa), Elizabeth Aurora (Fernando) and Sandy Visscher (Leroy). Dear grandmother to Ayrianna Nobrega, Adam Aurora and Rui Armstrong. She leaves behind siblings Esubio Abreu, Albert Abreu, Alex Abreu,...

George Thomas Peacock

George Thomas Peacock

Aug 16, 2023

Peacock, George Thomas

September 9, 1949 - August 16, 2023

 

It’s with great sadness that the family of George Thomas Peacock, announce his passing on

August 16, 2023 at the Huntsville Hospital just shy of his 74th birthday. George is survived by his beloved wife Norine, his four children Glen, Tanya (Craig), Robbie (Jenna), Corey and adored Papa...

Hylda Margaret Coker

Hylda Margaret Coker

Aug 15, 2023

 

Hylda passed very peacefully with her cherished little dog Misty in her bed and family at her bedside in Andy’s House Hospice in Port Carling.  She was a vibrant and active 89 year old through her very last days.  Hylda enjoyed life to the fullest, was always busy and up for any adventure that came her way.  Having lost...

Ruby Traves

Ruby Traves

Aug 15, 2023

We are saddened to announce that our sweet Mom, Ruby Traves (nee Everett), died peacefully on August 15, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 87.  Beloved spouse to Wilfred Traves (deceased).  Treasured mother of Lynn Whelpdale (Doug), Deb Jeffrey (Dell) and Cathy Hawn (Kim). Dear grandmother of Rebecca Zak (Dave), Jordan Codack (Jessica), Ben Metcalf (Jessica),...

Denise Drebitt

Denise Drebitt

Aug 14, 2023

Denise Drebitt passed away on August 14, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.  Beloved wife of Bob Drebitt.  Loved mother of Nicholas (Katie), Neelie, and Robert (Rhonda).  Cherished grandmother of Indy, Hudson, Emma (Cody), and Zoe and great grandmother of Jayce, Jude, Oliver and Finnegan.  Following Denise’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  There will be no formal services at this...