Obituaries

Harry Voysey

Harry Voysey

Nov 29, 2009

HARRY JOSEPH VOYSEY Who died peacefully at Muskoka Landing Nursing Home in Huntsville, Ontario on Sunday November 29th, 2009 in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his sons Leon Sr. and Marvin Voysey, also predeceased by his wife Lyndell Voysey. Loving grandfather of Leon, Catherine and Chris. Dear father-in-law of Jean. The family will receive friends at Baysville United Church on...

Leonard Yeo

Leonard Yeo

Nov 29, 2009

LEONARD THOMAS YEO Who died peacefully after a short illness, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Ruth Yeo of Bracebridge. Dad and best friend of Brian (Ellen) and Heather (Sandy). Loving grampa of Kristen and Graham. A celebration of Len's life will be held at Bracebridge United...

Bertram French

Bertram French

Nov 25, 2009

Bertram Garfield French Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, November 25th in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Milly (Stevenson) French of Port Sydney. Loving father of Bert French Jr. of Kilworthy, Larry (Marilyn) French of Port Sydney, Mair French (Brian Hemmings) of Port Sydney, Faye French (Bob Springer) of Port Sydney, Helen French...

Douglas Murphy

Douglas Murphy

Nov 24, 2009

MURPHY, DOUGLAS JOSEPH BRIAN Retired Firefighter with 32 years service to the Etobicoke Fire Department. Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, Ontario, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Maybn of Baysville. Father of Barbara Jean and step-father of Deborah Lynn. A memorial service will be held at Reynolds Funeral Home...

Phyllis Baldwin

Phyllis Baldwin

Nov 19, 2009

BALDWIN, D. PHYLLIS Passed away peacefully at her home, James Street Place in Bracebridge, on Thursday, November 19, 2009, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Farquhar and the late Harvey Baldwin. Loving mother of Dianne Gronfors (Dave) of Bracebridge. Step-mother of Mary Bongers (Harry) of Lakefield, W. Fraser Farquhar (Anne) of Peterborough, Margaret Mulroy (Peter) of...

Michael Towpyha

Michael Towpyha

Nov 14, 2009

MICHAEL STEPHEN TOWPYHA Who died peacefully at Leisurworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 in his 83rd year. Dear husband of the late Noreen Towpyha. Loving father of Brenda Smith of Bala and the late Karen Stewardson. Father-in-law of Bruce Stewardson of Bowmanville. Dear grandfather of Kevin (Michelle), Andrew (Julie) and Amy-Leigh Stewardson (Joel Noel) and...

Margaret Preece

Margaret Preece

Nov 14, 2009

Preece, Margaret Isabella, Proud member of the W.R.E.N.S serving in World War 11 died peacefully at The Pines Long term care residence in Bracebridge, on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Preece. Loving mother of Gordon and his wife Hetty of Brampton, Beverley Lawson and her husband Bruce of Bracebridge, and the...

George Martin

George Martin

Nov 13, 2009

IN MEMORY OF GEORGE KENNETT MARTIN Who died suddenly in Port Carling on Friday, November 13th, 2009 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Carol of Port Carling. Dear father of Peter and Sheila (Russell) Fox. Loving grandfather of Jenna (Bill) Marchildon, Christie (Kyle) Martin, Adam Martin, Curtis and Sarah Fox. Great grandfather of Keirra and Colton. Dear brother of...

Keith Keall

Keith Keall

Nov 11, 2009

KEITH NORMAN KEALL Who died peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at the age of 64. Dear son of Iris Keall and the late Norman Keall. Loving father of Allan (Trudy) Keall of Bracebridge and Julianne Keall (Jamie Loranger) of Sudbury. Grandfather of Karly Keall and Abygail Loranger. Brother of Sheila Creasor (Wilf). At...

Bernice Schell

Bernice Schell

Nov 7, 2009

SCHELL, Bernice Passed away at West Parry Sound Health Centre, following a brief illness, on Saturday, November 7, 2009, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Schell. Loving mother of Ivan Fitchett, Royce Schell, Diana Budd and Judy Schell and the late Lily and Violet. Proud grandmother of Rebecca, Nevin, Adam, Amy, Crystal, Jamie, Amanda, Ashley, Josh...

Judith Dawson

Judith Dawson

Nov 7, 2009

DAWSON, Judith Ann, peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the age of 48. Much loved mother of Dylan, Jordan and Simon Dunford and dear daughter of Harold and Pauline Dawson. Judy will be sadly missed by her dear friend Gary Vautier, her brothers Michael Dawson (Janet), Brian Dawson (Angie) and her sister...

E. Fairbarn-Danby

E. Fairbarn-Danby

Nov 4, 2009

FAIRBARN-DANBY, Marjorie (nee Lee) at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Stan Fairbarn and Christopher Danby. Dear mother of Arnold Fairbarn, Sue Makepeace (Ernie), Ray Fairbarn, Mary McConnell (Roy), Rick Fairbarn and Jamie Fairbarn (Traci). Loving grandmother of Michael Duke, Amy Stanley, Karen Duke, Christopher and...

Roy Manary

Roy Manary

Nov 3, 2009

MANARY, ROY Who died at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, Ontario, on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Annette (nee Ingleson). Dear father of Roy and his wife Marilynne, Annette Gilpin and her husband David, Earl and his wife Angel and Luke and his wife Terri. Proud grandfather of Allen, Charles, Simon, Lucas,...

Sheila Medley

Sheila Medley

Oct 27, 2009

Sheila Dorothy Medley died peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 in her year 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Medley. Dear mother of Murray (Karen), Greg (Cathy), Kathie Waite (Cameron), Brent (Lisa) and Julie Hammond (Clayton). Loving grandmother of Steven, Cheryl (Kevin), Connie (Mike), Mitchell, Stephanie, Kyle and Nathan....

James Wilton

James Wilton

Oct 27, 2009

Wilton, James George On October 27, 2009 the earth's axis shifted and we lost the centre of our universe - an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. A tragic airplane accident in Michigan has shattered our world and broken our hearts. Jim was an extraordinary pilot who had initially been trained by a World War II veteran. He had...

Myrtle Taplin

Myrtle Taplin

Oct 26, 2009

MYRTLE IRENE TAPLIN Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, October 26th, 2009 in her 88 year. Beloved wife of the late Clare Taplin. Dear mother of Jane McNicol (Barry) of New Market and Pat Breen (Greg) of Bracebridge. Loving grandmother of Kerry Maddocks (Chris) and Julie McNicol (Jason Davis) and great grandmother of...

Mervin Robinson

Mervin Robinson

Oct 26, 2009

MERVIN EARL ROBINSON Died peacefully after a brief illness at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at the recent age of 80 years. Loving husband of Sylvia Best-Robinson of Bracebridge. Dear father of Murray Robinson of Richmond Hill, Greg Robinson of Milford Bay, Kerry Robinson of Port Carling, Candyce Robinson of Mattawa, Melody Robinson of...

John Hartman

John Hartman

Oct 26, 2009

John Martin Hartman Passed peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the age of 72. He was the dear father of Dee Hartman of Tampa, FL and predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary Hartman. John's passions were woodworking and gardening and for many years he was a volunteer firefighter in Waterdown, ON....

Nancy Watt

Nancy Watt

Oct 14, 2009

Nancy Ellen Watt (nee Douglas) on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Bracebridge, Muskoka at the age of 88. Beloved mother of Ian R. Watt (Stephanie) and Stephen L. Watt (Judy). Adored Granny of Julie McDonell (Kent), Matthew Watt, Colin Watt, Jason Watt and Clare Watt. There will not be any visitation. A private family service will be held at a...

David Thomson

David Thomson

Oct 7, 2009

DAVID ANTHONY GEORGE THOMSON Who died suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at the age of 27. Loving father of Tanner Childs. Dear son of Tim Thomson (Angie) and Peggy Lawler (Tom). Brother of Robert Thomson (Trina) and Roberts son Logan, Ashley Black (Terrence) and Ashley's son Aydan and Andrew Berry. Loving grandson...