Doris Knowles
May 17, 2024
1925 - 2024
With hearts filled with love, gratitude, and deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Doris Aileen Knowles (nee Slocombe), in her 98th year.
Doris arrived in Muskoka from Port Dover in the early 1950s to work as a public health nurse, travelling throughout the district to offer healthcare to families and seniors. She met our father, local...
Frances Lorraine Brown
May 16, 2024
Frances Lorraine Brown (Williams) died peacefully at Hospice Muskoka, Andy’s House, on May 16, 2024, at the age of 86. Beloved spouse of the late Robert Brown and treasured mother of Mary Collins (Ivan) and Diane Brown-Demarco. Dear grandmother to Robert Collins (Sarah), Andrew Demarco (Bridget), and Carina Demarco. Born and raised on Prince Edward Island, “Bob and Fran”...
Christopher Guy Smith
May 15, 2024
With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Christopher Guy Smith on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Bluewater Health at the age of 71.
Predeceased by his parents Charles and Doris Smith. Special brother to Dianne (Gord), Judy (Larry), Michael (Barb), Garth (Jayne), and Lori (Derek). Respected father to Wesley and Wade, and stepfather to Lindsay. Grandfather to Ryley, Mattison, and...
Theresa Caroline Vanderburg
May 15, 2024
Theresa passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Granite Ridge Retirement Home at the age of 96. She is the last one of her era. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Vanderburg. She will be remembered fondly by her family.
A Memorial Service is taking place on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 4 Mary Street,...
John Ellsworth O'Byrne
May 9, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of John O’Byrne, with family at his side at home on May 9, 2024. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Leona, loving daughter Cynthia O’Byrne (Kristopher Sturgeon) of Bracebridge and his dear step son Laurier Lacroix of Innisfil. Loved grandfather to Brenna, Ryan and Jacob. He is predeceased by his son Joseph...
Shirley Marguerite Hillman
May 4, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to Shirley Marguerite Hillman. Shirley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 4th in her 82nd year after a long battle with cancer at Andy’s house in Port Carling.
Shirley will be missed by her loving husband Gary, of 60 years, sons Kevin (Holly), Ken (Lisa) and five grandchildren: Wyatt,...
Dorothea Elsie Clara McDermott
May 1, 2024
The family of Dorothea Elsie Clara McDermott (nee Keall) of Bracebridge Ontario, are sad to announce her passing on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at Andy’s House, Port Carling, at the age of 89.
A 25-year cancer survivor prior to her recent diagnosis, Dorothea celebrated life every single day. Dorothea’s love of fashion made her instantly recognizable in a crowd, along with...
Norma Mary Tessaro
Apr 30, 2024
At Andy’s House, Port Carling on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024. Norma Mary Tessaro of Bracebridge in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late D.J. Tessaro (1979). Loving mother of Christopher (Robyn) of Mississauga and Marcia (Keith) Gammon of Port Carling. Dear grandmother of Karlee Gammon, Kurtis Gammon, Dean Tessaro and Callum Tessaro and great-grandmother to Navy and Nash. Sister...
Burton "Bud" Wice
Apr 29, 2024
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Bud Wice, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bud passed away peacefully, after a long fight with Kidney Cancer and was grateful for the dialysis that kept him alive and well for the past 6 years. Bud passed on April 29th at the age of 80 years old at Andy’s House/Hospice Muskoka. ...
Pius Joseph Edwards
Apr 23, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Pius Joseph Edwards, of Bracebridge on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 74 years.
Pius will be lovingly remembered by his life partner Karen Bellamy, his children Jamie Edwards (Jenna), Peter Edwards (Sue), Genny Edwards (predeceased Terry), his beautiful grandchildren Taylor (Kyle), Matia, Mila,...
Bernard Gloster
Apr 19, 2024
Bernard Gloster passed away peacefully at the Bracebridge Memorial Hospital on April 19, 2024, just weeks before his 94th birthday.
Bernard spent much of his early life serving for the British Navy as a minesweeper. He then moved on to pursue a career as an Engineer until his retirement when he enjoyed many years and many adventures with his wife, Margaret.
Bernard...
Darcy Sawyer Brown
Apr 17, 2024
It is with great sadness we share that Darcy Sawyer Brown has passed peacefully at his home. He leaves his children Tyler (Monica) and Melanie as well as his grandchildren Kali, Cory, and Sarah behind. Missed greatly by his best friend and ex-wife Lois Crowder, his 10 siblings, and multiple nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Carolyn...
Mary Bonnie Faith Kelly
Mar 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bonnie Kelly (nee: Murphy) surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 23rd at the age of 83.
Beloved wife of 59 years to Murray Kelly, and an amazing mother to Lisa (Gary), Lindsay (Elsie), and Lana (Tom). Cherished grandmother of Breanna (Andrew), Brittany (Blake), Nicole (Josh), Brook (Jordan), Myelle,...
Barbara Ann Hunter
Mar 21, 2024
Barbara Ann HunterJanuary 26, 1954 to March 21, 2024.Barbara Ann Hunter (nee Armstrong), passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at Andy's House in Port Carling. She was the cherished wife of Scott Hunter, together in love for 55 years, married for 49. A loving mother to Amanda & Shaun, and Brandon & Amy. Adoring...
Jennifer Lynn Goodsell
Mar 19, 2024
Jennifer Lynn Goodsell died peacefully on March 19th at the age of 44 in her home after a long battle with addiction.
Treasured mother to Shenice Lusk (Wesley Verge) and Stephen Lusk, and dear grandmother to Ainsley Verge. Beloved friend and spouse to Travis Lusk. She leaves behind her 4 siblings, Samantha Traynor, Larry jr Goodsell, Andrew Goodsell, and Mary-Anne Goodsell....
Murray John Ellis
Mar 18, 2024
After a long full life, we lost an amazing, loving father and grandfather on March 18, 2024, Murray John Ellis passed away peacefully at the age of 85 at Andy’s House in Port Carling. Murray will be forever missed by his children, Linda (the late Rick) Bell, Tim (Carol), Stephen (Mary), and Judy (Mark) Hillman: his grandchildren, Kyle (Jules), Nathan...
Evelyn Cowan
Mar 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Evelyn Cowan (nee Hall) on Saturday, March 16, at the age of 96 at Andy’s House in Port Carling.
Born in Port Sydney on December 18, 1927, the youngest of four girls, to Hilton and Winnifred Hall. Predeceased by her loving husband, Colan Cowan. Also, predeceased by her precious...
Grant Greer
Mar 13, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of Grant Greer, unexpectedly on March 13th 2024 surrounded by his family after a brief hospitalization, a mere 10 days before his 90th birthday.
Beloved husband of 65 years to Iris, awesome father to Kevin (Bridget), Scott (predeceased) and Gilda. Poppa to Quinn and Shannon (Nelson).
He will also be sorely missed by his two...
Germaine Nancy Arlene Carlisle
Mar 12, 2024
Nancy Arlene Carlisle (nee McNaughton)
March 8, 1953 to March 12, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce that Nancy McNaughton passed away suddenly and peacefully on March 12, 2024. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Garry and cherished son Robbie and leaves behind her precious granddaughter Lark.
Nancy is the dear daughter of the late Prosper and Marion McNaughton. She is...
William Phillip Brereton
Mar 8, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce that William Philip Brereton passed away early Friday afternoon, March 8th at 75 years of age. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long and difficult battle with cancer.
Bill’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of his beloved wife Ursula, his children Andrea (Scott) and Kristina (Pete), his grandchildren Kamryn and Reyd,...
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