Obituaries

Katherine Messier

Katherine Messier

May 21, 2023

On May 21, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Katherine Messier passed away peacefully at the age of 66. Cherished wife of Charles.  Loved mother of Melissa and Jason (Sarah).  Beloved grandmother of Aaron, Katelin and Colton. Treasured sister of Pamella (Kevin) and Debbie.  Following Katherine’s wishes cremation has taken place and no formal gathering will take place.

In lieu...

Jack Ferguson

Jack Ferguson

May 19, 2023

Jack Ferguson passed away at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Huntsville on Friday, May 19th, 2023 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Sally (Preston) Ferguson (2018).  Cherished father of Jennifer Ferguson (Warren) and Sean Gillespie. Dear brother of Carolee Huffman (Fred) and Doreen Manley all of Peterborough. Predeceased by brother Stewart and brother-in-law Elwood. Cremation...

Shirley Salt

Shirley Salt

May 18, 2023

With sadness the family announces the passing of Shirley Salt (McLean) at the age of 92.  Beloved wife of the late Merle Salt.  Devoted mother of the late Jeffrey.  Dear sister of the late Glen (Maureen), the late Arnold (Shirley), Lois Snowden (the late Thomas), Linda Stevenson and Richard McLean (Carolyn).  Following Shirley’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A private...

Brian Mayman

Brian Mayman

May 14, 2023

Brian Michael Mayman, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 at his home in Toronto following a brief illness. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Linda Crawley and his sister Margaret Ann Luscombe. He was predeceased by his brother John Mayman. At his request there will be no funeral.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations...

Anna Crawford

Anna Crawford

May 10, 2023

Anna Maguerite Crawford (Olsen) passed away peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home on May 10th, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved wife (Gavin) Bruce Crawford for 64 years of trust, respect, understanding and Love. Loved Mother of Geoffrey (late Joanne Sequin), Alison (Steve Cole) and John (Maggie Zhou) Crawford. Cherished grandmother to the late Gavin Crawford, Katie (Curtis) Patterson, Jessie, Benji and Carly Crawford.  Greate...

Patricia Stevens

Patricia Stevens

May 7, 2023

Patricia Dawn (Thompson) Stevens, passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday May 7, 2023. She was surrounded by her family.

Beloved mother of Shane Stevens and his wife Debbie, Caroline (Carrie) Olsen and her husband Michael, Kim Bracken and her husband Samuel, all living in Utah.  Dearest grandmother of 21 grandchildren, and great-grandmother...

Louis Close

Louis Close

May 6, 2023

Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of our dear son Louis Close, at the age of 36 on May 6, 2023, Toronto, ON.

He leaves behind to grieve his parents Leonard Close and Suzanne Imbeault, his brothers Chad and Brandon and his partner Jessie Fetterly and dear children Ava and Luca.

Cremation has...

Beverley Bullen

Beverley Bullen

May 5, 2023

Bullen, Beverley Ann

April 22, 1940 – May 5, 2023

Beverley Ann Bullen (nee Hooton), 83, of Gravenhurst, Ontario. Devoted wife of Robert Henry Bullen, loving mother to Chris (Julie), Lee (Michael), and Cheryl (Eric). Grandmother to Kaitlyn (Derek), Jennifer (Mark), Nikki (Troy), Kitch (Michelle), and Samantha. Great Grandmother...

Harold Simkin

Harold Simkin

May 5, 2023

HAROLD GORDON SIMKIN

JUNE 20TH 1942-MAY 5TH 2023

With heavy hearts and great Sadness, we announce the passing of Harold Gordon Simkin at soldiers' memorial hospital on May 5th, 2023

Pre-deceased by his parents Hazel Penney nee Garness, Simkin and Harold Simkin sr , stepfather...

Raymond Morgan

Raymond Morgan

May 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond John Morgan at the age of 86 after a courageous battle with dementia. Even though his memories of us may have faded, our memories of him will last forever.

Raymond is predeceased by his loving wife, Josephine (2003), and his brother Bill (2009).  He is...

Sheila Primmer

Sheila Primmer

May 1, 2023

At Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday, May 1st Sheila (Parker) Primmer of Baysville in her 81st year.  Beloved wife of Charlie Primmer, together for 54 years. Dear mother of Marty and Kenny and step-mother of Kathy, Kevin and Karen.  Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Predeceased by her sister Marlene. A funeral Service will be...

Joyanne Paget

Joyanne Paget

Apr 27, 2023

Paget, Joyanne Mary

We are sad to announce the passing of Joyanne Mary Paget (Pelissero) at the age of 78, on April 27, 2023 at Andy’s House hospice.  Joyanne was predeceased by her parents Albert and Emily Pelissero, as well as two of her sisters, Elsie Enrico and Ida Bailey.  She is survived by her sister Rosie Cook, several nieces...

Kenneth Cuttress

Kenneth Cuttress

Apr 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Kenneth Maurice Cuttress

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Maurice Cuttress on April 23rd, 2023, in his 86th year at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge surrounded by family.

He is survived by his four...

James O'Rourke

James O'Rourke

Apr 17, 2023

It is with very great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Jim O’Rourke, at the age of 70, on April 17, 2023.  Cherished by his wife of 45 years Patricia (née Creamer), his children Laurie and Thomas, daughter-in-law Kyley (née Duncan), and his grandchildren Hope, Keira, Gage, Seamus, Connor and Lochlan.  Most beloved older brother...

Robert Cornell

Robert Cornell

Apr 15, 2023

Robert E. Cornell

Clevelands House

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Robert (Bob) in his 90th year, on April 15th at Andy’s House in Port Carling.

Beloved husband to Fran for 65 years, cherished father of Sharon (Ted), David (Karen) and Sandy. Proud grandfather of Taron (Matt), Taylor (Megan) Carruthers; Graeme, Andrew, and...

Andrew R. "Andy" Thomson

Andrew R. "Andy" Thomson

Apr 12, 2023

THOMSON – Andrew R. “Andy” of Bracebridge passed away at Andy’s House, Port Carling on April 12, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Jacalyn V. “Jacky” (2017). Loving father of Jocelynn Clark (Rob), Andrea Southwood (Ryan) and Geordan Thomson (Diana). Proud grandfather of Brandon & Kira Clark, Kenzie & Andrew Southwood and Danya & Mariah Thomson, great-grandfather to Piper....

Mary Beth Hartill

Mary Beth Hartill

Apr 12, 2023

Mary Beth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Andy's House, Hospice Muskoka in Port Carling after a brief battle with cancer. She was 55. Mary Beth was born in North Bay to Carol and the late Jim Hartill (2020) on February 10, 1968. Dearly loved sister to Stephanie and special aunt to Cameron and Paige Ballard....

Gail Wood

Gail Wood

Apr 9, 2023

Gail passed away early April 9th after a brief illness at the age of 84.

She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Wood who predeceased her. Gail is survived by her brother Neil Gonneau. She was predeceased by her brothers Irvin, Doran, Norval and sisters, Violet, Elsie, Noreen and Teresa.

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Paul Gilbert

Paul Gilbert

Apr 4, 2023

After a long battle with cancer, Paul passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on April 4th at Andy’s House Hospice in Port Carling.  Beloved son of predeceased Evelyn and Douglas Gilbert, brother of predeceased Betty (Andre).  Loving brother to Sheila (Donald) and Debbie (Joe).  Uncle of Stacey (Clayton), David, Lyle, Holly, Crystal, Brent, and Brooke.

Paul...

Kevin Vincent

Kevin Vincent

Apr 3, 2023

Kevin Edward Vincent has passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2023.  He was born on March 29, 1966 and son of Patricia Vincent and Alvin Vincent.  Brother to Randy Penrose (Geri) and Kim Molyneux (Jim).  Nephew to Judy (the late Bill), Dianne (Delbert), and Uncle John (Trish), cousins Glen Nicholson (Yvett), the late Sharon, Joey (Brenda), and Brenda (Barry).  ...