Obituaries

Shane Babcock

Shane Babcock

May 6, 2009

SHANE EDWARD BABCOCK Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Dear son of Terry Babcock-Gittens and John Babcock. Brother of Austin & Brittney Babcock, Malcolm & Jarome Gittens and the late Samantha Babcock. Sadly missed by his devoted family home providers Hilda & Charles Miloff and his teachers and classmates of The P.A.L.S...

Ruth Rodie

Ruth Rodie

May 5, 2009

Ruth Shirley Rodie Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Don Rodie of Bracebridge. Dear mother of Donna Steele (Doug), Deb Northmore (Mike) all of Bracebridge, Jane Graham (Brian) of Caledonia, and the late Jim. Loving grandmother of Mike, Megan, Greg, Nicki and Natalie....

Cameron Thompson

Cameron Thompson

May 2, 2009

CAMERON ALVA THOMPSON Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday May 2nd, 2009 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Aulda Thompson. Dear father of Gary of Angus and Murray (Lorna) of Alliston. Loving grandfather of Michelle, Scott, David, Kimberley and the late Annette and great grandfather of Noah, Caleb, Payton, Tyson...

Ernie Traves

Ernie Traves

May 1, 2009

ERNIE WALTER TRAVES Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, May 1st, 2009 in his 86th year. Dear son of the late Elias and Ethel Traves. Brother of Clifford (Mariln) of Barrie, Don (Gladys) of Gravenhurst, Roy (Sharon) of Elliott Lake, Lorne (Lenore) of Madoc, Eva Lance, Jessie Taylor and the late Alice Jenkins-Moore,...

Joseph Bain

Joseph Bain

Apr 29, 2009

Bain, Joseph Cecil Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Bain. Dear father of Janice Vitellaro (Frank), Donene Grant (Don Ritza), Barbara Bain, Elizabeth Gundy (John), Helen Missen (Bill), Joseph Bain, Judi Bain (Ray McMillin) and the late Joanne Robinson, Norma...

Walter Proulx

Walter Proulx

Apr 28, 2009

IN MEMORY OF WALTER PROULX Who died suddenly at the Huntsville and District Memorial Hospital, Huntsville on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the age of 49. Dear son of the late Gerald and Rita Proulx. Walter is survived by his step-father Peter Fitzmaurice and sister Rosemary Brown and predeceased by his sister Monica. THE FUNERAL Friends will be received at...

William Warren

William Warren

Apr 19, 2009

WILLIAM WALTER WARREN (Retired Manager, Royal Bank of Canada) Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Ann Warren of Bracebridge and the late Georgina Warren. Dear father of Joseph Warren (Rosemary) of Collingwood, Bernard Warren of Kamloops BC and Michael Warren (Vivian) of Lindsay....

Edna Klingbeil

Edna Klingbeil

Apr 15, 2009

EDNA MAY KLINGBEIL Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Norval Klingbeil and dear mother of Marion Dawson (Peter) of Deebank, Aubrey Klingbeil (Tracy Johnston) of Bracebridge and Don Klingbeil (Pat) of Bracebridge. Loving grandmother of Danny Dawson (Laurie), James Dawson and Gina Wray...

Todd Aubertin

Todd Aubertin

Apr 8, 2009

Aubertin, Todd Edward passed away peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital on April 8th. Todd will be sadly missed by his children Taylor and Hailey. Lovingly remembered by his sister Jodee Tonge (Chris) of Utterson. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Marilyn. Memorial service will be held at Blind River later in the Spring. Memorial gifts can be made to the...

Daniel Gibson

Daniel Gibson

Apr 6, 2009

IN MEMORY OF DANIEL "DAN" PETER GIBSON Who died at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare - SMMH Site on Monday, April 6, 2009 at the age of 50. Beloved husband of the late Gayle and loving son of Dorothy Gibson and the late Harry Gibson. Dear brother of Murray, Sheila and Judy Gibson and Uncle to Cody and Dustin. He will be...

Norma Cumberland

Norma Cumberland

Apr 5, 2009

CUMBERLAND Norma Catharine Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Home, Bracebridge on Sunday, April 5th, 2009 at the age of ninety. Beloved wife of the late Albert (Bert) Cumberland and dear mother of Jim Cumberland and his wife (Wenda) of Bracebridge and the late Joan MacLennan. Her son-in-law Hugh MacLennan, grandchildren Carol Crane (Stephen), Douglas MacLennan, Cara Cumberland and...

Gloria Topping

Gloria Topping

Mar 31, 2009

Gloria Topping It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Topping in her 81st year. Gloria left us peacefully while surrounded by loved ones in her home in Muskoka. Trough out her battle Gloria, showed great courage, dignity and strength. She always had a happy face and never let on the pain she endured. Her spirit...

Gertrud Kroeger

Gertrud Kroeger

Mar 30, 2009

KROEGER, Gertrud "Trudy" Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Monday, March 30, 2009, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Edmund of Port Carling. Loving mother of Gerry Kroeger (Debbie) of Huttonville and Ed Kroeger (Zoe) of Georgetown. Proud & loving Oma of Gerrad, Nicolas & Andrew. She will be dearly missed by her family...

Walter Kotva

Walter Kotva

Mar 20, 2009

Walter E. Kotva, R.C.N.V.R., OPP (retired) On Friday, March 20, 2009, at the age of 86, surrounded by his family, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Loving husband of Marion (nee Craddock). Will be missed by his children Mary DeCaire (George), Catherine Cooper (Gerry) and David (Karen). Proud grandfather of Corey and Jordan DeCaire, Shane and Laura Brookes, Chris...

Gwen Mckay

Gwen Mckay

Mar 19, 2009

GWEN CHRISTINA MARY MCKAY Who passed away following a lengthy illness at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital In Bracebridge on Thursday, March 19th , 2009 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert McKay. Loving mother of Dwight of Orillia and Lynne-Marie of Bracebridge. Proud grandmother of Lisa, Tara and the late Ryan. Predeceased by Audrey...

Gerd Wagner

Gerd Wagner

Mar 16, 2009

GERD WAGNER Who died suddenly after a brief illness in Bracebridge on Monday, March 16th, 2009 in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Lorna of Bracebridge. Dear father of Sharon (Andrew) Wagner-Chazalon of Bracebridge, Richard (Lena) Wagner of Orangeville and Chris (Andrea) Wagner of Bracebridge. Loving Opa of Ana, Isaiah, Charlotte, Sebastian, Mitchell, Christian, Jacob and Sydney. Brother of Claus,...

George Tarbat

George Tarbat

Mar 16, 2009

GEORGE CUMMING TARBAT Tarbat, George Cumming died suddenly at his home in Bracebridge on Monday, March 16th, 2009 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie Tarbat. Dear father of Patricia Mason of Kanata and Gordon (Maureen) Tarbat of Durham N.C. Loving grandfather of Shawn (Jessika) and Samantha (Ran) Mason. Brother of John (Janne) Tarbat. The family will received friends...

Jolene Robinson

Jolene Robinson

Mar 14, 2009

JOLENE HELEN ROBINSON Who died suddenly as the result of an accident on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 in Muskoka at the age of 12 years. Beloved daughter of Anthony Robinson of Windermere and the late Carolyn Bray. Loving sister of Savannah Robinson. Loving granddaughter of Margaret & Barry Bray and Elizabeth & Harold Robinson. The family will receive friends at...

Carolyn Bray

Carolyn Bray

Mar 14, 2009

CAROLYN BARRY BRAY Who died suddenly as the result of an accident on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 in Muskoka at the age of 46 years. Beloved wife of Anthony Robinson of Windermere. Loving mother of Savannah and the late Jolene Robinson. Loving daughter of Margaret & Barry Bray. Sister of Margo Kerr and Barbara Ferguson. Dear daughter-in-law of Elizabeth &...

Tracy Hemmings

Tracy Hemmings

Mar 13, 2009

Hemmings, Tracy Lynn Who died peacefully at her home in Bracebridge on Friday, March 13th, 2009 at the age of 30 years. Beloved daughter of Joe & Susan Hemmings of Bracebridge. Dear sister of Jan (Chad Kohler) and Andrew (Amanda). Loving granddaughter of Lynn & Glenn Hunter and Ida & Charlie Hemmings. Aunt of Samantha, Hailey, Kaleb, Nickolas, Makayla &...