Philip Reid Sawyer
2025
With heavy hearts we announce the death of Philip Reid Sawyer, 73, of Milford Bay, ON, who passed away on March 6th, 2025 after a brief illness.
Reid was an avid golfer, a talented musician, and a lover of classic cars. Always quick with a joke, he was a great storyteller who enjoyed cards, cribbage, pool, and darts.
Reid's life took him...
Donald Frederick Foster
Feb 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Frederick Foster, who passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at Andy’s House Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old.
Don was a dedicated and proud member of the 1st Independent Signal Squadron, later known as 705 (Ham) Communication Squadron, serving from 1959 to 1982 and...
Jefferson Baguley
2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Jefferson Baguley on February 25, 2025 at the age of 55. Left to mourn are his spouse Tracy, his children Ashley (Ben), Abbey (Julien), Olivia, Jacob (Erin), and grandchild Theron. He is survived by his siblings Kelli and Jason and father Jack and predeceased by his mother Eva.
A private ceremony will take...
Janis E. Lynd
Feb 20, 2025
Janis E. Lynd (Johnson) passed peacefully on February 20th, 2025 while surrounded by family at Bracebridge Memorial Hospital.
Janis was 76 years old and was born in Toronto, Ontario, April 19, 1948, and grew up in the neighbourhood of Newtonbrook. She was predeceased by her parents, Marjorie (Hearn) of Sundridge, Ontario and Alvin Johnson of Toronto, Ontario, and by her brothers...
Kathleen Mary Finch
2025
Sadly, we announce Kathleen Finch passed away at the age of 90 on February 19, 2025 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge. She is reunited now with her late husband Murray Finch. Loved mother to the Late Debra Morrow (Tom), Donna Armstrong (the Late Brian) and the Late Mark Finch (Mary). Cherished grandmother to Stephanie (Nathan), Trisha (Sam), Michael (Tara),...
Reverend Derek John Craig
Feb 17, 2025
Reverend Derek John Craig
“Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name.” – Psalm 142:7
With deep love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce that Reverend Derek John Craig entered into the presence of the Lord on February 17, 2025, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. He was 80 years old.
Derek was the beloved spouse...
Sandy Harju
Feb 16, 2025
Sandy Harju passed away at home on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 72. Beloved spouse of many years to Nancy Harju.
Treasured father of Steve and Troy Harju. Dear grandfather of Troy (Georgina), Niki (Keegan), and Dallas (Dennis). His memory will also be forever cherished by his great-grandchildren: Troy and Georgina’s children, Lily, Abby, and Blake; Niki and...
Joseph Edward Neveu
Feb 14, 2025
Joseph Edward Neveu, 88, passed away suddenly at his home on Woodlake in Bracebridge, Ontario on February 14th, 2025, and is now reunited with his beloved wife Joan, of 38 years, who went to be with the Lord on September 5th, 2017.
Joe was born in Temiscaming, Quebec, on January 10, 1937, and lived on a dairy/potato farm with his parents...
Carmela Chiapponi
2025
Carmela (Carm) Chiapponi (née Villari) passed away suddenly at home on February 9, 2025, at the age of 63. Carm was born on January 18, 1962, in Roccalumera, Sicily, before moving to Ontario with her family. Carm is survived by the love of her life, Reno Chiapponi, whom she married on May 11, 1985. Together, they built a beautiful life...
Sheila Diane Morrison
Feb 6, 2025
It is with hearts full of sadness that the family of Sheila Diane Morrison of Bracebridge Ontario announce her passing on Thursday February 6th, 2025 at the age of 84. Sheila passed away peacefully with family leaving behind a wonderful legacy filled with love, perseverance, and joy. Sheila was known for her many years of service tending to the Rotary...
Stanley Edwin Walter Janke
2025
Stan Janke passed on January 28, 2025 at his home in Bracebridge, Ontario. Beloved husband of Arlene and father of Michael (Amanda), Mark (Cathy) and Michelle (Mike). Grandfather to Nathan, Aalyah, Zoe, Brooklyn, Jaxson and Carter. Survived by his sister Bev (Danny), brothers Jimmy (Irene), predeceased by Donnie.
In life, Stan enjoyed coaching his children in hockey, baseball and running local...
Daniel William Val Redner
Jan 28, 2025
It is with sadness we share the passing of Daniel William Val Redner, age 56, on January 28, 2025, following a brief illness. Beloved by Molly and Cameron, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Dan grew up in Gravenhurst, second born son of Val Redner (deceased) and Cheryl Bullock, with siblings Sam, Rhonda, and Sarah.
A lover of...
Doris Marguerite Shortt
Jan 27, 2025
Doris Marguerite Shortt (nee Creasor)
1929 – 2025
Doris peacefully passed away on January 27, 2025, at Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan, Ontario in her 96th year. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Lawrence. Doris leaves behind her son, Larry (Mary), and daughter, Brenda (Allen Crowder). Proud grandmother to David (Amanda), Victoria (Randy), William (Kaitlin), Krista (Elliott), Melissa (Jay),...
Bill S. Wentworth
Jan 23, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we the family of William (Bill) Stewart Wentworth, announce his passing on January 23rd, 2025 at Andy’s House in Port Carling, Ontario.
Bill was born in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on February 14th, 1938 to the late William J. and Abigail Wentworth.
Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan Wentworth (nee MacLennan),...
Joan "Olive" Roberts
2025
(Olive) Joan Roberts (nee Cole) died peacefully at Age Care Aurora on Friday January 17th, 2025 at the age of 90. Devoted wife to (Richard) Rick Roberts (predeceased). Loving mother to son (Randall) Randy, (predeceased) & his wife Holly.
Grandmother to Andrew (Jennie), Michelle (Justin) & Leslie (Dylan). Proud Great Grannie to Brody, Olivia, Madelynn, Arlo, Arianna, Oscar, Mae & Adyline.
After...
John William Somerset
Jan 15, 2025
It is with great love, and heavy hearts, that we share the news of John leaving our world, to be reunited with Grandma Wanda (Mother), Pa (Father), and Cyrle (brother). Although sudden and shocking, John passed away peacefully, on January 15th at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.
John was fondly known to his family and friends as Old Man, Pops, Poppa John,...
Mary Doreeta Lusk
Jan 14, 2025
On January 14, 2025, Mary Doreeta Lusk, at the age of 92, passed away peacefully at Lakeland Long Term Care in Parry Sound.
Loving daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Hallett. Loving wife of Albert Lusk (predeceased). Loving mother of Everett (Betty Ann), Reg (Sandy), and Cheryl Ann (Larry) Lance.
Remembered with much love by her cherished grandchildren, Phoebe (Jeff Clemens...
Evelyn Ruth Brown
2025
September 6, 1945 – January 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Evelyn Brown, who left us peacefully on January 14, 2025, at her home with the love of her life by her side. Evelyn was truly a remarkable woman, a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandma, a loyal friend, a role model, and...
Wendy Anne Hott
Jan 8, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Wendy Hott on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the age of 67 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband, Dennis. Cherished mother to Allison Hott and Jeff Hott. Wonderful daughter to Allie Lou Mitchell and Bill Mitchell (Stepfather). She was predeceased by her father Nelson...
Derna Norris Pupulin
Jan 8, 2025
Derna Norris Pupulin (nee Facca)
January 4, 1931 to January 8, 2025
Our feisty mother took her last breath on January 8th, four days after celebrating her 94th birthday.
She was born in Fiume Veneto, Italy. In 1952, she married Sergio and shortly after, they immigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Chatham, Ontario. Together, they raised three daughters, bought a beautiful home on...
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