Obituaries

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),...

Kenneth Lusk

Kenneth Lusk

Oct 28, 2022

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of our Dad, Kenneth Harold Lusk, at the age of 98, at The Pines Long-Term Care Home. Dad was a loved resident at The Pines and we are thankful for the compassionate staff that cared for him. We are so grateful to have shared so many years with our dear father....

Ellen Woodger

Ellen Woodger

Oct 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen Woodger of Port Carling on Friday October 28, 2022 at  Port Carling’s Andy’s House For Hospice Care after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Ellen was the loving daughter of Joan and the late Edward M. Woodger. She is survived by her partner, Hildo Bolley, her...

Ann Thompson

Ann Thompson

Oct 27, 2022

Ann Estelle Thompson (nee Woodside), aged 89 of Bracebridge Ontario passed away on the 27th of October 2022 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Donald Townshend Thompson and her sister Beryl Laishley.

Ann is survived by her sister Joan (Wes) Triplett; four children: Bruce (Sue), Patti (Roger) Correia, Dave...

Fay Green

Fay Green

Oct 27, 2022

Fay Ilene (Berry) Green of Bracebridge passed away on Thursday, October 27th 2022 suddenly but peacefully after a short illness with family by her side. Survived by her nephews Stuart and Gilbert and nieces Lorrie and Cassandra and their families. Stepmother to Laura and Jay and grandmother to Joshua, Samantha and Matthew. Predeceased by her parents, brothers and her...

William Drysdale

William Drysdale

Oct 25, 2022

Drysdale, William Albert (Mike) – passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022, at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre at the age of 97.  Predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Betty Ruth, he leaves a loving family of 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Mike was born and raised in Montreal, QC, and served in the Royal Canadian Navy as...

Robert Cheetham

Robert Cheetham

Oct 24, 2022

Robert James Cheetham, at age 83, died of complications due to a stroke on October 23, 2022, in Bracebridge, Ontario. Robert is survived by his wife, Dianne Cheetham, of 32 years and his loving family.

Robert was born on April 5th 1939 in Waubaushene, Ontario to parents Charles and Lyla Cheetham. In 1982 he moved to Bracebridge...

Norma Earley-Kulczyski

Norma Earley-Kulczyski

Oct 21, 2022

Norma Kathleen Earley-Kulczyski left this life on October 21, 2022 in the company of her beloved daughter, Stephanie.

She was the first-born child of George and Madeline (Palmer) Earley, and was born in Scarborough, Ontario on July 9, 1947. She is survived by her children, Daniel (Alana) and Stephanie (Jeff); her grandchildren, Neil, Luke, Lyla and Jackson,...

Douglas Bulmer

Douglas Bulmer

Oct 19, 2022

BULMER, Douglas “Dusty”—passed away peacefully at the age of 75 with his loved ones by his side at Andy’s House Hospice in Port Carling on October 19, 2022.

Devoted husband of 44 years to Sharon, and loving father of David (Jen), and son-in-law Michael. He was predeceased by his precious daughter Amanda. His four grandchildren, Skye, Ethan, Rylan,...

George Crease

George Crease

Oct 17, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the peaceful passing of George William Crease in his 93rd year, on October 17th, 2022 in Bracebridge, ON.

George was born in Toronto on November 8, 1929, to Frederick and Dorothy Crease (Bassant). He is predeceased by his siblings Fred, Dorothy, June and Jack and survived by his...

Ivar Plavinskis

Ivar Plavinskis

Oct 15, 2022

PLAVINSKIS, Ivar- born May 25, 1958, to parents Nikodems Plavinskis and Julija Plavinskis (Zvdris) Ivar was the youngest of three children Nellie Plavinskis, and Peter Plavinskis (Deceased). Ivar was a go getter and an amazing teacher (though he was not professionally trained). Ivar would always jump at the opportunity to pass on his wisdom, Ivar was after all...

Michael Doiron

Michael Doiron

Oct 11, 2022

George Michael (Mike) Doiron May 22, 1954 — October 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Michael Doiron announce his passing at The Pines in Bracebridge, Ontario in his 69th year.

Born in Ottawa, May 22, 1954, Mike was the son of the late...

Euneata Arnold

Euneata Arnold

Oct 8, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Euneata Arnold, on October 8th. 2022.

There will be visitation on October 17,2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Reynolds funeral home. Please come and say your final goodbyes.

The Celebration of Life will be held on...