Obituaries

Frederick Austin

Frederick Austin

Mar 31, 2011

IN MEMORY OF FREDERICK WILLIAM AUSTIN "FRED" who died peacefully at The Pines, Bracebridge on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the age of 99. Beloved husband of the late Ferne (Meeks) Austin. Dear father of Ken Austin (Diane) and loving grandfather of Meredith Austin and Ryan Austin (Starly). Brother of the late Harold and Clifford Austin and Edna Klingbeil. THE...

Gordon Fitchett

Gordon Fitchett

Mar 30, 2011

FITCHETT, Gordon Earl Died peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in his 86th year. Former husband of Peggy. Loving father of Patricia. Cherished grandfather of April (Andre) and Chris. Great grandfather of Jaedyn. Gordon will be missed by his sister Myrtle and good friends Joey, Dale and Keith. Predeaced by his son Kenny...

Frank Buttler

Frank Buttler

Mar 28, 2011

BUTTLER, Frank C. Beloved husband of Fern, lost his grueling fight with cancer at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his daughter Debbie, wife Helen and brother Henry. Loving brother to Herb (Judy). Devoted father to Vickie (Bruce) and Colin (Shannon). Stepfather to Steve (Karen), Tracey (Tom), Denise (Gord) and Greg (Tara). Patient, caring & playful to grandsons...

Douglas Merritt

Douglas Merritt

Mar 28, 2011

MERRITT, Douglas Lloyd Died unexpectedly on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Linda Merritt. Dear father of Bonnie Goodlad (John) of Barrie, Terri Fligg (Bill) of Barrie and Douglas George Merritt (Dianne Hossack) of Novar. Loving grandfather of Nicole and Jordan Goodlad, Natasha and Nathan Fligg, Douglas Justin Merritt and Ben and Nathan Hossack....

Rodney Forth

Rodney Forth

Mar 28, 2011

IN MEMORY OF CHARLES "RODNEY" FORTH Who died suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, March 28th, 2011 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Barbara Forth of Bracebridge. Dear father of Charles (Miranda) and Joey both of St Thomas. Loving grandfather of Sarah, Laura and Liam. Dear brother of Ernie (Lois) Forth and...

Nelson Kennedy

Nelson Kennedy

Mar 24, 2011

NELSON JOHN KENNEDY "NELS" Retired Town Bylaw Officer Former Town Police Officer Volunteer Firefighter 17 years Bracebridge Bears Hockey Player Passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge in his 77th year. Dearly loved husband of Betty (nee Ross) for 59 years. Nels will be missed by his brother Michael Kennedy of Port Severn...

Stella Griffiths

Stella Griffiths

Mar 22, 2011

GRIFFITHS, Stella "Violet" Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Eric Griffiths. Dear friend of Maureen Wylie of Bracebridge and cousin of Wendy Niven of Markham. Family and friends will be received at the Bracebridge United Church Parlour on Tuesday, March...

Viola Nickason

Viola Nickason

Mar 21, 2011

VIOLA MARTHA JUNE NICKASON Who died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, March 21st, 2011 in her 76th year. Dear mother of Kelvin (Debra) Nickason. Loving grandmother of Bernadette, Nina, Sarah, Fred, Adam, Jesse, Harris, Mathew and Brenleigh. Will be missed by Taylor. Dear sister of Aubrey (Elsie) and the late Aileen, Madeline, Elmyer, Earl, Devina...

Lena Hoare

Lena Hoare

Mar 20, 2011

Hoare, Lena died peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge on Sunday, March 20th, 2011 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late James Hoare. Dear mother of Joan Simone (Andrew) of Toronto, Marie DeFlece (Leonard) of Coldwater and Leonard Hoare (Cathy) of Baysville. Loving grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 34 . Predeceased by...

Douglas King

Douglas King

Mar 17, 2011

DOUGLAS JOSEPH KING Who died suddenly in Bracebridge on Thursday, March 17th, 2011 at the age of 53 years. Beloved husband of Kimberley King of Bracebridge. Loving father of Joseph and Anthony King both of Bracebridge. Dear son of Norma King of Toronto and the late Gerald King. Dear brother of Diane King, Debbie King and Donna King. The family...

Blair Mclaren

Blair Mclaren

Mar 17, 2011

Blair McLaren of Bracebridge passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the age of 59. Blair courageously battled cancer for only three months but did so with tremendous strength and grace which gave him precious time to continue his legacy of being the wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend that we...

Jerzy Sikorski

Jerzy Sikorski

Mar 17, 2011

SIKORSKI, Jerzy "George" Surrounded by his family George died peacefully in Bracebridge in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Eunice. Dearest daddy of Jane (Stewart Bethune) and Anne. Proud grandpa of Jessica, Katie, Ben, Ella and Emily. Beloved companion of Heather Harris. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of his life will be held in Bracebridge in June....

Charles Dempsey

Charles Dempsey

Mar 15, 2011

Dempsey, Charles Allen died peacefully at his home in Bracebridge with his family at his side on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 in his 96th year. Beloved wife of Pamela Dempsey and the late Lilian Dempsey. Dear stepfather of Carol Haynes of England. Loving brother of Kathleen Jones and the late Elsie Collins both of England. The family will receive friends...

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Mar 12, 2011

Robinson, Bruce Edward died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, March 12th, 2011 at age 59. Beloved husband of Nancy Robinson of Bracebridge. Dear father of Philip (Anna) of Oakridge's and Kevin (Jamie) of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Isabella. Loving son of Albert Robinson of London and the late Joan Robinson Dear brother of Linda...

Edna Lawrence

Edna Lawrence

Mar 11, 2011

EDNA LILLIAN LAWRENCE Who died peacefully at Huntsville District Hospital in Huntsville on Friday, March 11th, 2011 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Carman Lawrence. Dear mother of Gary Lawrence (Edie) of Bracebridge. Loving grandmother of Shelly Armstrong (Doug) and the late Rob Lawrence. Dear grand mother-in-law of Rachelle Lawrence and great grandmother of Matthew and Maria...

Harold Hammell

Harold Hammell

Mar 9, 2011

IN MEMORY OF HAROLD W. "DICK" HAMMELL Who died peacefully at his home in Bracebridge on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Lillian (Smith) Hammell and dear father of Marie Snelgrove (Doug) and Jerry Hammell. Loving grandfather of Gary (Lisa) and Darren (Jennifer) Dawson, great grandfather to Jesse, Kaylah and Ariel and...

Donald Graham

Donald Graham

Mar 7, 2011

GRAHAM, Donald William George Passed away peacefully at his home in Gravenhurst, on Monday, March 7, 2011, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Pauline of Gravenhurst and the late Lois. Loving father of Kevin (Eleanor) of Huntsville, Barry of Temagami and Trevor of Perth, Australia. Proud grandfather of Titus, Lydia, Silas & Caitlin. Dear brother of Jean of Stayner,...

Patricia Fulton

Patricia Fulton

Mar 7, 2011

Patricia Lynn Fulton RN A nurse over a 21 year career at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital & Sudbury Regional Hosptial. Following a brief illness, Pat passed away peacefully in Sudbury, on Monday, March 7, 2011, at age 54. Beloved wife of the late Bill Fulton. Loving mother of Craig, Stephen (Nazli) & Carolyn Lacourciere (Peter). Grandmother of Nicolette and Nathan....

Beredina Meulen

Beredina Meulen

Mar 6, 2011

van der Meulen, "Dianne" Berendina Geertruida Knuivers On March 6th, 2011, Dianne van der Meulen died peacefully in her 84th year at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville, Ontario. She was the beloved wife of Hendrik van der Meulen for 58 year who passed away in 2008. She is lovingly remembered by daughters Lydia Shier of Bracebridge, Ena Roque (DaveWatson) of Burlington,...

Annie Weber

Annie Weber

Mar 5, 2011

ANNIE WEBER Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Weber. Dear mother of Beverly Devitt (Stephen), Joanne Anstee (Roger), Trudy Shaner (Tim), Suzanne Duncan (Neil) and Gilbert Weibe (Jackie) and the late Terry Weibe. Loving grandmother of Jay, Taylor, David (Sheilie),...