Obituaries

Earl Linn

Earl Linn

Dec 25, 2022

Earl William Linn

With great sadness, the family of Earl Linn announces his passing on Christmas day at 6:00 pm. He was in his home and cared for by his wife Heidi Linn, daughter Sue, and sister Marg Massey. Special thanks also to the girls from Closing The Gap Healthcare.

Born March 10, 1933, in...

Grace Melvin

Grace Melvin

Dec 23, 2022

Grace Eleanor Melvin

July 11, 1921 to December 23, 2022

After a short illness, Grace Eleanor Melvin passed away at the age of 101 on December 23, 2022 as a fierce storm gripped most of North America.  During her last few days Grace was supported and cared for by her family and the amazing...

Sharon Smith

Sharon Smith

Dec 23, 2022

Sharon Smith (nee Peacock) peacefully passed away early on December 23rd, 2022 at South Muskoka Hospital at the age of 79. She leaves behind her husband David and daughter Stephanie and her partner Dennis Sooley, as well as granddaughters, Alexandra, Kamryn, and Hayley and daughter-in-law Helene. She is predeceased by her son Andrew, parents Alvin & Betty and...

Ron Hicks

Ron Hicks

Dec 20, 2022

If you are reading this, then I, Mr. Ron Hicks of Baysville, (also affectionately referred to as “The Horse’s Ass”, by my late wife, Sybil ), have been put out to pasture at the age of 90 on December 20th at 2:30 am with my daughter Brenda’s hand in mine and Alexa by my side.

I had...

John Lancelotte

John Lancelotte

Dec 15, 2022

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mike Lancelotte on Dec. 15, 2022.

Mike was born on March 2, 1942, in Ballymoney, Ireland to Albert and Violet Lancelotte (Jones). His parents were stationed in Ireland during WW II. His father was a medic and was deployed to North Africa. At that time...

Jessie Love

Jessie Love

Dec 13, 2022

Jessie Love

Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in her 96th year.  Beloved wife of the late John Love (2019).  Loving mother of Lynda (John) Wright of Woodstock.  Predeceased by her sister Freda (1994) and brother Howard (1999).  If desired a memorial donation can be made to SIM Canada, MAF Canada, or...

Dorkin Mcbride

Dorkin Mcbride

Dec 12, 2022

The family of the late Dorkin McBride invites you to join them in celebrating the life of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather at the Port Carling Legion on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No planned speeches - just the sharing of memories with family and friends. ...

Elsie Nickason

Elsie Nickason

Dec 11, 2022

Peacefully at the Pines on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, Elsie Irene (Kerr) Nickason of Port Sydney in her 96th year. Beloved wife of Aubrey Nickason for 74 years. Dear mother of Lynn Armstrong, Judith Dobson (Garth Sutherland), Stephen (Valerie), Teresa Metz (Ron), Patricia Hayward (Dale), Clifford (Sharon), Mark (Andrea). Lovingly remembered by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by...

Louise Smith

Louise Smith

Dec 10, 2022

Louise (Klingbeil) Smith -Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, December 10th in her 80th year. Loving mother of Tracy (Alfie) Brent, Shelly (Ray), and Sherry (Randy). Dear grandmother of Amanda (Adam), Zach (April), Jonathan, Ashley (Ben), Riley, Hailey and Edmund and great grandmother to June.

Louise will be greatly missed by...

Jessie Taylor

Jessie Taylor

Dec 9, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessie Taylor. Mom passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the evening of December 9, 2022, in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Jessie was in her 90th year.

Jessie was born on September 18, 1933, to parents Elias Howard Traves and Ethel Edna Traves of Fraserburg,...

John Forester

John Forester

Dec 9, 2022

FORESTER, John Wesley—passed away at home on Friday, December 9, 2022, in his 78th year. Born to Anne and Harry Forester on December 5, 1945. Beloved husband of 40 years to Joan Forester.

Loving father of Brent (Carolee: BDE), Dwayne (Cecil), Tracy (Steve), Jeffery, Hal “Bub” (Sandra), and the late Johnathan. Proud grandfather of eight, as well as...

Edward Nickason

Edward Nickason

Dec 7, 2022

Passed away suddenly on December 7th, 2022 in his 64th year. Beloved son to Joanne Nickason of Port Sydney and the late Edgar Nickason, brother to Debra Nickason (Ed McIntyre) and Sandra Crain (Don). Uncle Ed will be deeply missed and forever cherished by his many nieces, nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. Over his 63...

Owen Cameron

Owen Cameron

Dec 6, 2022

UPDATED with Service Details

Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the age of 93.

Beloved son of the late Angus and Florence Cameron. Loving father of Jeff Cameron (Janet). Proud Grandfather of 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great...

Sylvia Sawyer

Sylvia Sawyer

Dec 6, 2022

This Saturday, May 20th, 2023, the interment for Sylvia Sawyer will be held at 12:00 pm and Jack Clark will be held at 12:30 pm at St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, 1438 Butter and Egg Rd Milford Bay, Ontario. A Celebration will be held at 1 pm in the Milford Bay Community Center 1020 Beaumaris Road, Milford...

Stephen Roberts

Stephen Roberts

Nov 25, 2022

ROBERTS, Stephen James—Passed away after a brief battle with cancer in the ICU at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Husband of 27 years to Cathy (nee Shields). Son of Bev (deceased) and Joyce (nee Brown). Brother of Randy (deceased).

Stephen will be remembered as a hardworking man. He was a dedicated carpenter and served his community well, and...

Sister Helen "Mary" Cartwright

Sister Helen "Mary" Cartwright

Nov 25, 2022

Sister Helen “Mary” (Dale) Cartwright in her 97th year, died peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care on November 25th 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Stephen James Cartwright and loving mother to their four children. She is survived by her sons  John (Tami) Cartwright at Salmon Arm, BC  and Gordon (Wendy) Cartwright at the D Ranch of High River, Alberta.  She was a proud...

James (Duck) Donaldson

James (Duck) Donaldson

Nov 21, 2022

DONALDSON, James (Duck) Robert—passed away peacefully at Andy’s House Hospice on November 21, 2022, at the age of 66.

Son of James Elmer Donaldson and Wilma (Peggy) Jean Anita Donaldson (Graham). Brother to Wendy, Susan, Kathy, and Joan. Husband to Ingrid, father to James, Krista, Sean, and Natasha. Grandfather to Brandy, William, Owen, Declan, Juli, Elena, and...

Freida Fisher

Freida Fisher

Nov 17, 2022

Fisher, Freida Elizabeth (Frow)

August 18, 1934 – November 17, 2022

We are saddened to announce our beloved Monarch (Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother) passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. She is reunited with her husband of 53 years Edward (Ted).

Loving mother of Jean Dempsey (Randy), (the late Don Fisher), Fred Fisher,...

Donna Sale

Donna Sale

Nov 14, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 27, 2023.

Please contact Peter Sale for details.

Peacefully, in the early morning hours of Monday 14th November, Donna Marie Sale (Hindelang), aged 78, ended her battle with dementia at The Pines Long-Term Care Home where...

Peter Cowan

Peter Cowan

Nov 14, 2022

Peter Alan James Cowan

January 9, 1986 - November 14, 2022

It is with profound heartbreak and inconsolable sadness that we have to say goodbye to our beloved Peter, who died tragically on Monday afternoon. Peter was an amazing father, husband, brother, son, uncle, friend, community builder, athlete and sports enthusiast, arborist and small business...