Obituaries

Jul 19, 2022

A Memorial Service will be held August 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds Funeral Home located at 1 Mary Street, Bracebridge, Ontario. The family asks that everyone attending wear a mask.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Edna on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at her home with her sister Margaret by...

Jul 19, 2022

Beverley Jean KOWALSKY (Michael)

On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer Bev passed away peacefully in her 75th year, at Hospice Muskoka Andy’s House, Port Carling, Ontario.

Bev is survived by her husband Edward of Bracebridge, sisters Lois Lochhead of Port Colborne Ont. and Barbera Lindsey of Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Jul 18, 2022

It is with grace and peacefulness that Ray Vincent passed away on July 18, 2022, with family by his side at Andy’s House, a beautiful hospice in his home Muskoka. Born on May 12, 1937, Ray retired as Elliot Lake Secondary School’s Principal, inspiring so many to believe they could do, have or be anything they aspired to. Advisor, mentor...

Jul 12, 2022

Richard Findlay Berry, 72, passed away in the Bracebridge Memorial Hospital the morning of July 12th, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Judy, his two children, Corrie (Les) Cyr and Brian Berry, and his grandchildren Emily and Mathieu Cyr. He is missed by his siblings Ralph (Louise) Berry, Judy (Les) McCracken and Ronald Berry.  Richard was predeceased by...

Jul 10, 2022

Doriene passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Doriene was the eldest child of Arthur R. Colson and Alice J. Johnson.

She is survived by her sisters, Diane Robson (Gordon), Colleen Raymo, and Mary Campbell (Ben). Doriene was preceded in death by her brother James...

Jul 8, 2022

Ida passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on July 8th, 2022, in her 90th year. Daughter of Albert Pelissero and Emily Chiappero. She was predeceased by her loving husband Colin Bailey (deceased 1984).

Ida was the loving mother of her late son, John Bailey (Cindy) (deceased 2012), as well as her daughter, Debbie...

Jul 4, 2022

John passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on July 4th, 2022, in his 86th year. Son of Alexander “Sandy” Marling (d.1985) and Margaret “Skits” Marling (nee McVittie d.1986). He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Mary Anne (nee Dembroski d.2019). John was the loving father of Chris and his wife Debbie (nee Young). Proud Poppa to Spencer and...

Jul 4, 2022

George Brooks passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2022. He was the loved husband of Marie Brooks, great father to his three sons, Alex (Linda) Andy (Maureen) and David. Fun grandfather to Jamie (Minju), Kailey (Scott), Stephen (Michelle). Great grandfather to Jackson and Griffin Brooks and Nash and Piper Maxwell. A private family graveside service will...

Jul 3, 2022

Stephen Paul Kauk

April 10, 1983 – July 3, 2022

Steve passed away peacefully at home on Sunday July 3, 2022, at the age of 39, after a fierce battle with cancer. Steve’s journey over the last five years demonstrated his relentless courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile.

Jun 28, 2022

Peacefully at Andy’s House Muskoka Hospice on Tuesday, June 28th, Frances passed from this life and is now with her heavenly Father evermore. Beloved wife of Reg (passed 2005) and dear mother of son Ray. Sister of beloved brother Wayne and Dear aunt of Connie and Karen.

Probably Fran’s greatest achievement was that she was a caregiver...

Jun 28, 2022

We lost a great man, son, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Gary Etmanski peacefully passed at Andy’s House, Port Carling on June 28, 2022 at the age of 69.  Cherished father to Kevin and Jody (Billy Hummel).

Beloved grandfather to Everly and Dustin and great grandfather to Scotlyn.  Loved brother to Susan Wilkes (Ron Wilkes), Richard Etmanski...

Jun 22, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Owen Switzer announces the passing on June 22, 2022 at the age of 98.  Loving husband of Jean (deceased 2018) for 71 years.  Owen will be fondly remembered by his children Glenn (Mary), Gary (Kathy), Sandra (Peter) and Karen.  Cherished grandfather of Michael, Kevin, Cara, Stephen, Todd, Greg and...

Jun 20, 2022

CARD OF THANKS

A SPECIAL HEARTFELT “THANK YOU”!

TO: Dr. Ken Hotson, Nursing staff, Doctors, Kitchen staff, Housekeeping staff, X-ray staff, and Ambulance staff (all staff in general), at Muskoka Algonquin Hospital (formerly South Muskoka Memorial), thank you so much for taking excellent care of my...