Obituaries

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...

Barbara Laing-Hiseler

Barbara Laing-Hiseler

Nov 13, 2022

In the comfort of her home, surrounded by family, Barb went to be with her Lord and Saviour on November 13, 2022.

Barb was born in Kingston, Jamaica and even though she moved to Canada in 1973, the country and people of Jamaica were always near and dear to her heart.  Prior to moving to Canada, she...

Che Bosch

Che Bosch

Nov 10, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Che Bosch on November 10, 2022, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, six days short of his 48th birthday. He is survived by his mother Elaudie, sister Lori (Pete Garland), daughter Kayle (Sean Dickson), son Arran, as well as his very special grandchildren Nolan and Sky. Also...

Hugh Burgess

Hugh Burgess

Nov 8, 2022

With broken hearts, we are announcing the death of our Dad, George Ewart Burgess, known to most of you as Hugh Burgess.  He died at The Pines Long Term Care Home in the early hours of Tuesday November 8th, surrounded with love from his children, the staff members who have become part of his family over the past two...

Frances Hammond

Frances Hammond

Nov 6, 2022

“Life is worth living as long as there’s a laugh in it”

Anne Shirley

From Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery

Our beautiful, strong, adventurous, funny, trailblazing mother has left us to dance again with our father. She died peacefully, surrounded by her...

Robert Foster

Robert Foster

Nov 4, 2022

Foster, Robert (Bob)

Bob passed peacefully at Andy’s House on Friday, November 4th 2022, with his wife of 54 years, Carol, and children Kim and Wes by his side.

Born in Toronto, Ontario on December 14th, 1943 Bob is survived by his wife Carol (Burr) and children Kim (Kevin Swayze) and Wes (Kaitlynn...

V. Elizabeth Watt

V. Elizabeth Watt

Nov 2, 2022

V. Elizabeth (Bette) Watt

(née Black)

Peacefully in her 85th year on the 2nd day of November 2022, at The Pines in Bracebridge, Ontario.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom) Watt, Bette was the cherished mother of two daughters, Holly (David Britton) and Heidi (Craig Longden) and much-loved...

Audrey Macnaughtan

Audrey Macnaughtan

Oct 30, 2022

Peacefully and surrounded by her family Audrey Ruth MacNaughtan (Brush) passed away at Andy’s House on October 30th, 2022 at the age of 91. She will be lovingly remembered by all who held a special place in her heart. She leaves to mourn her loving husband Dan, her sons Aubrey and Barry and her daughter in law Marilyne. She will...

Shirley Quigley

Shirley Quigley

Oct 28, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Quigley on October 28th, 2022 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in her 85th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Doug Quigley, loving mother of Karen Tooze (Russ), Debbie Tipple (Paul Nagy), Kevin Quigley (Lucy), and Wendy Kilroy. Proud Nana of Jason Leader (Tina),...