Obituaries

Jan 12, 2022

Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday January 12th, at age 86. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Garth (“Gary”), of 30 years. Loving mother to Cathie (Carlo), Brent (Sandy) and Brian. She was a proud grandmother to Trevor (Jesse), Meagan (Tiago), Kate, Sarah (Omar), Andrew (Sierra) and Christine. Marilyn was able to claim the...

Jan 11, 2022

Allan Frank Gentle passed away peacefully at age 84, on January 11th at Andy’s House Hospice, Port Carling. Al was surrounded by family after thriving for 8 years with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, despite a 2-year prognosis. Al was born in East York to Olive and Frank Gentle in 1937 and moved to Bracebridge in 1976.

He is survived by...

Jan 8, 2022

BEAUMONT, Sandra Jean (nee Gliddon)– passed away peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, on Saturday January 8th, 2022, at age 82. Sandra was pre-deceased by her husband, Max, of 54 years. Loving mother to Shawn (Sandra), Daryl (Lucille), Monica (Jason) and Tim (Amanda).  She is the proud grandmother to Katelynn, Jacob (Kathryn), Cassie, Kristina (Nick), and Mason....

Jan 7, 2022

Passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, after a brief illness, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge. She was in her 98th year.

Marjorie was the daughter of the late Charles and Cora Stinton and was predeceased in 2003 by her beloved husband Stuart Hunter Reid, in their 57th year of marriage, and by their daughter...

Jan 3, 2022

Dear Kevin passed away, at home in his sleep, on Monday, January 3rd, 2022, from end stage congestive heart failure. We are grateful to his cardiologist Dr. Kang at Georgian Cardiology, in Barrie, to the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital staff, and to the Muskoka Paramedics for their excellent care over the past few years. Kevin's wishes were to be cremated...

Jan 2, 2022

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Gary George Spicer, of Bracebridge. He passed peacefully, at home, on January 2nd, 2022. Gary was the best friend and devoted husband of Jo-Ann. Much loved Dad of Chris (Lindsay) and Kelly. Adored and proud Papa of Preston, Kylie, Chanel and Zack, who meant the world to him. Loving brother of Lynda Rainford...

Jan 1, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Peter Alderson at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on July 19, 2022 at the age of 75.  A proud loving parent of Duncan, Kirsten, Hilary and Brian and grandfather to four.  Peter will be greatly missed by his sisters Penny and Suzanne.  Peter is very sorry to leave all of his...

Jan 1, 2022

Wendy Elizabeth Turner (Buddin), born May 2, 1965, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022, after a heroic battle with breast cancer. Wendy was the beloved daughter of Joan Horsfall (Doug), treasured sister to Dwayne Brownlee (Mindy) and Timothy Buddin (Theresa), and loving mother to Zachary and Alexandrina Pinheiro. She will be greatly missed by all of her aunts,...

Jan 1, 2022

Richard Humble

Dr. Richard “Ric” Gordon Humble. In his 73rd year, passed suddenly on Tuesday November 15th, 2022. Son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Richard Humble of Guelph, ON. Father of James, of Guelph, and Lauren, of Whitehorse. Older brother to Tim and Greg, of Bracebridge. As a teenager in Guelph, Ric began his life long journey in Muskoka...

Jan 1, 2022

Abreham James MIDDLEBROOK

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, great great uncle, cousin and friend.

Abe passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Leacock Care Centre in Orillia, Ontario, At the age of 83. Born...

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 31, 2022, in her 72nd year.

Survived by mother Margaret Sword of North Bay, brother Peter Sword of New Liskeard, and sister Jill Sword of Toronto.

Predeceased by her father Donald Sword.

As per Judy’s wishes cremation has taken place and an interment will...

Jan 1, 2022

Woods, Dorothy Joyce –With sadness in our hearts the family of Dorothy “Joy” Woods announces her peaceful passing in her 91st year on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst, Ont.    Cherished wife of the late Bertram.  Much loved mother of Norman (Susan), Brian (Ruth), and Bradley (Dawn).  Devoted Grandma of Lindsay (Kevin), Dennis (Rachelle),...

Jan 1, 2022

Reg passed away suddenly on Monday, October 3rd in his 59th year. He was a loving son to the late Joyce Gauthier and Robert Gauthier.

He will be greatly missed by his former partner Laurie Kennedy and her children Krista and Steve Croft (Kim). He loved taking on the role of a father and raising them. Reg...

Jan 1, 2022

Daniel Paul Ballantine

September 22, 1971- December 22, 2022

After a tragic accident, Dan passed away peacefully and embraced by family on December 22, 2022.

Dan had a zest for life, was fun-loving, humorous, caring, patient, engaging, curious and generous to a fault. His authenticity and radiant charm brought every place he visited...

Jan 1, 2022

BOGART, Barnabas “Barney” John - Born in October 1953 to the parents of Aubrey & Mabel Bogart, Barnabas (Barney) John Bogart was the second of four children Linda Dunsmore (Robert), Betty Bogart (Jim) and Jim Bogart (Marianne). Barney would routinely tell his children about his walk to school (uphill both ways!) where he would start the fire to get...

Dec 31, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia “Pat” Barty (nee Smith) at home with her loving husband Brian Moyes by her side on Friday December 31 2021, at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Donna Kempling (Andy McNicol) and Elizabeth Kempling (Manolis Kypriotis), stepmother to Colleen Gignac (Peter), Sherri McNeil (Ted), honorary gramma to...

Dec 28, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jackie at her home in Vankoughnet with husband Mark by her side on Tuesday, December 28 at the age of 55.

Jackie was born in Calgary on May 20, 1966. She attended Earl Grey Elementary, Rideau Park Junior High, and Western Canada High School. During this...

Dec 27, 2021

REDNER, Gloria Jean – Passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Trillium Manor, in Orillia. She was in her 73rd year. Gloria was the cherished wife and best friend of Val, for 28 years. Beloved mother of Dwight Russon; and stepmother of Sam Redner (Louisa Fenner), Daniel Redner (Miranda), Rhonda Libby (Peter Malek), and Sarah Laferriere (Carl)....

Dec 26, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Todd Colson on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Todd leaves behind his parents; Brian and Gladys Colson. Dear brother of Milo and Cathy Young and Chris and Jennifer Colson. Predeceased by his wife Laurie Holmes. Loved and missed by stepdaughters; Jennifer Holmes (Dave), Sarah Holmes (Ron). Cherished grandfather of Genna,...

Dec 17, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Bracebridge, Ontario at the age of 81.

He was the cherished father to his sons, Christopher of Toronto, and Gregory of Edmonton.

Frank was the proud grandfather to James and Erik.

He is survived and will be missed by his brothers, John ‘Patrick’ of...