Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

William Ross Paul Watt born May 14th 1938, died peacefully on September 29th 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

 

Beloved husband to Betty Diane (Yeoman) Watt. Loved by daughters Paula (Larry), Beth (Steve) and Becky (Ted). Admired and adored by his grandchildren Julia and Aidan, Brittany and Jamie, Summer and Sam. 

 

Ross was raised in...

Sep 28, 2023

Nancy passed away peacefully at her home on September 28th, 2023.  Beloved wife of Joe Redshaw.  Cherished mother of Josie Redshaw (Matt), Regan Redshaw (Kaz) and Tyler Redshaw.  Daughter of Bill (deceased) and Diana Dougherty.  Missed by many family and friends Jane and Tom Lewis, Chris and Bob Ritchie, Dave and Debbie Bernadine, Pam and Butch Grice and Shari and...

Sep 25, 2023

Howden, Brian Robin (Howdey)

Sadly, we announce the passing of Brian on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the age of 81 after a year-long fight against cancer.

Brian had a long career with the Ministry of the Environment after starting his working life following in his father's footsteps of surveying. He was an active member of the South Muskoka Curling...

Sep 18, 2023

On September 18, 2023, Caroline Sauder at South Muskoka MemorialHospital passed away at the age of 63. She leaves to grieve herhusband Brian Spencer. Loved mother of Joseph Nanibush, DebraRatkowsky (Ken), Loretta Sauder (Brandon), Lacey Pierre (Joe) andShane Sauder. Cherished grandmother to Paige, Ashly, Quinn, Shanaa,Joie, Anna, Marshall, Georgia, Teagan, Landon, Ellie, Maddison, Kaden,Kailey, Rayanna and Shilah and great grandmother...

Sep 18, 2023

At Andy’s House on September 18, 2023, Elena De Fabrizio passed away at the age of 93. She was born in Italy on April 11, 1930, and later moved to Belgium and then Canada with her husband, Joseph De Fabrizio. Elena leaves behind her children, Tony (Ulla), Lou, Frank, George, Robert (Mila), John (Christa), and Lucy (Doug), as well as...

Sep 13, 2023

At Andy’s House Hospice, on September 13, 2023, James Eaton passed away at the age of 77.  Loving husband of the late Patsy Jean Sabourin.  Step father of Pauline Sabourin and the late Paul Sabourin.  Brother of Bob Eaton (Sandy), Bill Eaton, Joe Eaton (Sharon), Wayne Eaton (Pat), Pat Allan (the late Bill), Sharon Bailey (Gord), Mary Price, and Lorraine...

Sep 8, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Jerry, 85 years, on September 8, 2023.  Born in Windsor and moved the family to Bracebridge in 1975 to be plant manager of Rockwell Automotive Parts Plant (later known as Dura).   He was a member of the Rotary Club and did his fair share of selling raffle tickets for the club. ...

Aug 31, 2023

Patrick died Aug 31 at his home where he lived with his wife Patricia.  Patrick was loved and admired by many.  Admired for his great witt and his wonderful clever mind and his compassion for others. His family will miss him greatly; His stepson and best friend John English (Jenna), and his children David (Deneen) and their 3 children; Erin...

Aug 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023, Joe MacNeil passed away peacefully at Andy’s House in Port Carling at the age of 78. Predeceased by his wife Louise Catherine (Blake). The two are now reunited once again to enjoy Heaven's own Bonnie Lake

 

From a small town in Giants Lake, Nova Scotia, Joe left his farming family and headed West. Over the...

Aug 21, 2023

 

Alec Allan Bailey passed away on August 21st,2023 at the age of 67. Born on October 7th, 1955 to Rosie(Gerald) Cook and predeceased father, Harold Bailey. Father of Adam Veitch, Dave Veitch and Matthew Bailey. Sibling to Ann Bailey (predeceased), Brian Cook and Mark Cook. Funeral Service will take place at 2PM, September 15th, 2023, at Reynolds Funeral Home....

Aug 18, 2023

Maria Isilda De Abreu Gourley died peacefully on August 18, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Ken Gourley. Treasured mother to Roy Nobrega (Teresa), Elizabeth Aurora (Fernando) and Sandy Visscher (Leroy). Dear grandmother to Ayrianna Nobrega, Adam Aurora and Rui Armstrong. She leaves behind siblings Esubio Abreu, Albert Abreu, Alex Abreu,...

Aug 16, 2023

Peacock, George Thomas

September 9, 1949 - August 16, 2023

 

It’s with great sadness that the family of George Thomas Peacock, announce his passing on

August 16, 2023 at the Huntsville Hospital just shy of his 74th birthday. George is survived by his beloved wife Norine, his four children Glen, Tanya (Craig), Robbie (Jenna), Corey and adored Papa...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Hylda passed very peacefully with her cherished little dog Misty in her bed and family at her bedside in Andy’s House Hospice in Port Carling.  She was a vibrant and active 89 year old through her very last days.  Hylda enjoyed life to the fullest, was always busy and up for any adventure that came her way.  Having lost...

Aug 15, 2023

We are saddened to announce that our sweet Mom, Ruby Traves (nee Everett), died peacefully on August 15, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 87.  Beloved spouse to Wilfred Traves (deceased).  Treasured mother of Lynn Whelpdale (Doug), Deb Jeffrey (Dell) and Cathy Hawn (Kim). Dear grandmother of Rebecca Zak (Dave), Jordan Codack (Jessica), Ben Metcalf (Jessica),...

Aug 14, 2023

Denise Drebitt passed away on August 14, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.  Beloved wife of Bob Drebitt.  Loved mother of Nicholas (Katie), Neelie, and Robert (Rhonda).  Cherished grandmother of Indy, Hudson, Emma (Cody), and Zoe and great grandmother of Jayce, Jude, Oliver and Finnegan.  Following Denise’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  There will be no formal services at this...

Aug 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Maurice William Fitzmaurice announces his peaceful passing on Sunday, August 13th at the age of 101.

 

Maurice was born in Bracebridge on June 26, 1922. He is predeceased by his parents Peter and Lillian Fitzmaurice and his siblings Douglas, Melville (Jack), and Peter. His wife Mary passed away at the...

Aug 12, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Weber (Layden) on August 12, 2023, at the age of 77. Cherished wife of Martin for 56 years.  Loved mother of Tisha (Steve) and Nicole (Randall).  Beloved grandmother of Alex, Simon, Lee, and Bailey. Treasured sister of Maureen, Ginny, and Doug.  

 

Marilyn was born in Calgary, Alberta, and...

Aug 8, 2023

 

(Bernice) Ann Locke (née Brown): December 1, 1926-August 8, 2023. Ann passed away after 96 years of kindness, love, and adventure. Ann is predeceased by her beloved husband Murray (1925-2020). Devoted mother to Barbara and Neil (Bracebridge), Jennifer and Arthur (North Bay), Andrew (deceased 1963), and Peter and Lisa (Barrie). Adored Nana to 13 grandchildren (Clare, Laura, Adrienne, Brandon,...

Aug 2, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that the family of Todd McKee, announce his passing at the age of 61 on Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 at his home in Bracebridge, ON.  Todd was the loved son of Florence and the late Calvin McKee and brother to the late Tyler.  Todd will be sadly missed by his Mom, Brother Kirk (Annette),...

Jul 26, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Marie Elizabeth (Vanderburg) Gunn  of Mississauga Ontario on July 26, 2023 in her 94'th year. Beloved wife of Robert Charles “Bob” Gunn. Dear mother of Elizabeth Gunn, David Gunn and wife Monica.

Proud Grandmother of Lisa Jenny Marie, James, Jacob and Josh Gunn.  Proud...