Obituaries

Dave Mcwilliams

Dave Mcwilliams

Oct 7, 2022

David Gordon McWilliams, 82, of Bracebridge, Ontario, passed away October 7, 2022, in his sleep at Muskoka Hills Retirement Home. David was born in Toronto on September 12, 1940.

He is predeceased by his parents Henry Douglas McWilliams and Margaret Isabelle (Middleton) McWilliams. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Susan (McWilliams) and Ted Daglish, his...

William Bendell

William Bendell

Oct 5, 2022

William Cecil Bendell passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side.  He leaves behind his dear wife Shirley. Beloved father to Debbie (Dennis), Sherry (Jim) and Michael (Margo).  Cherished grandfather to Derrek (Sandra), Andre, Peter (Jeremy), Jacques (Laurie), Adam (Emily), Joshua, David (Nicole), Zachary and Mikal (Brittany) and great grandfather to Sophia, August, Elliott, Elicta, Octavia, Edward and...

Laurel Bauldry

Laurel Bauldry

Oct 5, 2022

After a long battle with cancer, Laurel Edna Bauldry passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 75.   She is survived by her dear husband Gordon, her loving son Chris (Jana) and grandchildren Kyle and Samantha. Memorial donations made to the OSPCA – Muskoka would be greatly appreciated.  A memorial service...

Ronald Taverner

Ronald Taverner

Oct 4, 2022

After enduring a long struggle with declining health, Ron found pain free rest the week after his 90th birthday. Though his time in nursing care was long, Ron never lost his humour or his positive, playful spirit. He loved what he referred to as "his girls" at Muskoka Shores and our family are indebted to the wonderful staff there....

Marlene Waite

Marlene Waite

Oct 4, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marlene, at The Pines in Bracebridge, with her children at her side.

Marlene was born in Port Carling to Angus and Florence (Sawyer) Cameron. She is survived by her brother Owen (Mickey) Cameron and sister Barbra Anne (Roger) Saunders. She was predeceased by her brothers Charlie...

Keith Coulson

Keith Coulson

Oct 4, 2022

Passed away at Andy’s House Hospice, Port Carling, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 with his loved ones by his side. Keith was married to his high school sweetheart, Jana (Mahon) for over 35 years. He was the loving father of Matthew (Tanya), Kevin (Sarah), and Mitchell (Alicia). Adoring gramps to Ellie, Eli, Edward and Annie. Beloved son of...

Matthew Steele

Matthew Steele

Oct 3, 2022

On Monday October 3rd, 2022, Matthew Steele suddenly and unexpectedly passed away.

Matthew is survived by his loving family members: son, Bennett, mother, Danusia, father, Peter, step-mother, Luise, brother, Nicholas (Dinah), sister, Stefanie (Mark), nephews, Parker, Connor, Clarke and Charlie,  and grandmother Walentyna Angove (Cliff, deceased). Predeceased by his brother Chris (2017).

Matthew was a larger...

Kelly Macduff

Kelly Macduff

Oct 2, 2022

Kelly Isabelle MacDuff (nee Quarrie) passed away peacefully at Andy’s House in Port Carling at the age of 57. Kelly was born in Guelph, Ontario to parents Kenneth and Marion Quarrie.

Kelly is survived by her husband Clyde, daughter Alexandra, step-daughters Emily, Hilary (Nathan) and Jenny.  She will be greatly missed by her sister Kim (predeceased by her...

Barry Barber

Barry Barber

Sep 25, 2022

Passed away peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge on Sunday, September 25, 2022.  He will be missed by his family, as well as many staff and residents of The Pines.  He will be remembered for his laughter and happiness, which he shared with all of those around him.  Cremation has taken place.

Ingrid Kueper

Ingrid Kueper

Sep 25, 2022

Ingrid Monika Kueper was born May 12th, 1941 in Bromberg, West Prussia to parents Ruth Hildegard and Heinrich Friedrich Wilham Peter. Ingrid crossed the Atlantic by ship in 1956 on her own, at the age of 15, to join her mother, Ruth, who had emigrated to Canada a few years earlier to secure employment.

Ingrid and her...

Beverley Medley

Beverley Medley

Sep 21, 2022

Beverley Fern Medley (nee Piper) passed away peacefully in Port Carling at Andy’s House at the at the age of 72. Beverley was born in Brampton, Ontario to parents Kenneth and Eva Piper.

Bev is survived by her loving husband Garry Medley of 51 years and two children Heather Medley Fernandez (Gabriel) and Norman Medley (Angie). She...

Donna-Mae Tolton

Donna-Mae Tolton

Sep 19, 2022

Daughter of the late Seth and Stella Hillman (Crockford). Beloved wife of Allan. Mother of Jason (Sarah), Christopher (Patricia). Daughter in law of the late Andy and Elda Tolton (Waite). Grandmother (Nana) of Ethan, Samuel and Abigail. Dear sister of Gary Hillman (Shirley), the late Ross Hillman (Anne Marie), Allan Hillman (the late Nancy), Rickey, (Anita), and sister in-law...

Edna Gerritsen

Edna Gerritsen

Sep 18, 2022

Passed away peacefully on Sept. 18th 2022 at the age of 91 at Fairvern Huntsville District Nursing Home. Edna was born in Saint Ann, Jamaica. Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Ada Hall. Edna is survived by her niece Marlene Lyn – Cook and Marlene’s son David Myers of Florida. In her teens Edna moved to Britain and graduated...

Jacob Seguin

Jacob Seguin

Sep 16, 2022

Jacob Stewart Seguin passed away peacefully, in the early hours on Friday, September 16, 2022 after a battle with cancer at the age of 21. He passed away at his family home in Port Sydney, Ontario surrounded by those that loved him.  Jacob was born on June 1st, 2001 in Peterborough, Ontario to parents Dianna Petrie (Rob) and Jason Seguin...

David Brooks

David Brooks

Sep 11, 2022

David Brooks passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital with his immediate family by his side. He was pre-deceased by father George (Marie), and survived by mother Georgia (David Campbell pre-deceased), brothers Alex (Linda), Andy (Maureen), nephews Stephen (Michelle), Jamie (Min Ju), niece Kailey (Scott), and great nephews Nash, Jackson, Griffin and great niece...

Edward "Owen" Mcquillen

Edward "Owen" Mcquillen

Sep 4, 2022

A day before their 69th wedding anniversary Owen, with his daughter/nurse by his side passed away peacefully at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer. He leaves behind his precious wife Donna.

Their love story boasted an unwavering devotion and adoration for each other. They met at a church dance...

Richard Lamoureux

Richard Lamoureux

Sep 1, 2022

Richard Allen Lamoureux, most cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, after an incredibly brief battle with metastatic liver cancer. Predeceased by his son, Paul, and his brother, Michael, left to mourn and pick up the pieces of their shattered lives are his wife, Leanne, children Joel (Tanya Bewzak), Danielle (John Vipperman), and Jennifer...

Ruth Dickout

Ruth Dickout

Aug 28, 2022

Ruth Gwendolyn Dickout

June 27, 1924 – August 28, 2022

It is with love and sadness that we announce the death of Ruth at the age of 98. For over 66 years, she was best friend and the loving wife of Les who predeceased her in 2010. She will be lovingly remembered by many who...

Donald Carr

Donald Carr

Aug 27, 2022

Donald Carr passed away peacefully at Andy's House in Port Carling on August 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. Donald was a beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa, Grampy, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend.

He will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Marilyn (Peggy) (nee Osborne) of 56 years, his sons Randy, Ron (Beth), and...

Reverend Beverly Hall

Reverend Beverly Hall

Aug 26, 2022

Obituary Beverly Anne Hall

The Reverend Beverly Anne Hall (nee Smith) passed away peacefully in her 87th year on August 26, 2022 at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst. The daughter of Roderick and Ethel Smith (nee Fretwell) both predeceased, Bev grew up in Aurora, Ontario where she enjoyed sports, her dogs, and playing piano but she could...