Obituaries

Jan 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Cecilia Fitzmaurice announces her peaceful passing on Sunday January 30th at the age of 97.

Mary was born in Germania on June 30, 1924.   She is predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and Patrick Carleton and her siblings Victorine, Alice, Frank, and Helena. Mary is survived by her...

Jan 30, 2022

GARVEY, Margaret Catherine (nee Tobin) – Passed away peacefully, at her home in Midland, on Sunday, January 30, 2022, with family by her side. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday.

Margaret was the cherished mother of Janet Galbraith (Rick), Charlotte Conard, and Karen Reid (the late Glenn). She will be sadly missed by Brian Garvey, with...

Jan 29, 2022

GUPPY, George Arthur - It is with great sadness that we share the sudden and tragic passing of George, in Burk's Falls, on Saturday January 29, 2022. Beloved best friend and husband of 36 years to Carolyn Guppy (Mueller). Cherished father and role model of Michael (Tonia) and Andrew (Emily). He is also survived by his father Robert Guppy,...

Jan 27, 2022

Internment and Celebration of Life - Herb (Al) Spencer

Family and friends of the late Herbert (Al) Spencer are invited to attend a brief internment ceremony on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1 pm. Internment will be at the Bracebridge Municipal Cemetery, 19 Lilac Lane, Bracebridge, Ontario.  Following the internment, everyone...

Jan 26, 2022

On January 26, 2022, Neil Flett died peacefully at the Pines in Bracebridge, with his wife Patsy and son David by his side.

His family is grateful for the kindness and warmth of the staff at the Pines, especially in his final few days.

Neil was always generous with his time to help his family...

Jan 25, 2022

DYER, Violet Eva “Vi” (nee Hammell) - Died peacefully, at Muskoka Landing Huntsville, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Vi was in her 97th year. Born in Bracebridge to Thomas John Hammell and Eva Agnes Hammell, she was the youngest of seven children: Margaret, Archibald, John, Melvin, Mabel, and Gordon, all predeceased. The Hammell farm, where she grew up, was...

Jan 20, 2022

Terry passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital, in Toronto, on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the age of 69. Terry was surrounded by his family, after a four year battle with cancer.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, of 35 years, Lorraine; daughters Andrea (Kelly), Lisa, Stephanie (Darren), and Ashley; granddaughter Zada; his...

Jan 20, 2022

Cathy passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a brief battle with cancer.

She will be greatly missed her husband Jim of 58 years, and her three children: Hughie (Cathy), Ruthann (Glenn), Dale (Jim), and her cherished granddaughter Sara.

Cathy was the daughter of the late Ed and Pearl Kingshott...

Jan 20, 2022

LOBLEY, Percy Grenville “Gren” aka “Doc” – Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at The Pines Long Term Care Home, in Bracebridge. He was in his 101st year.

Gren was the beloved husband of the late Joan Lobley (nee Quigley), before her passing in 1978. Cherished father of Linda Flora (Peter), Peter Lobley, the late...

Jan 18, 2022

Passed away peacefully, in the evening of Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Muskoka Shores Care Community, in Gravenhurst. Russ was in his 91st year. Born on November 16, 1931, in Mimico, to parents George and Katherine Harvey. Russ is the beloved husband and best friend, of 62 years, to Peggy Harvey (nee White). Cherished brother of the late Alene...

Jan 17, 2022

Celebration of Life

In honour of Albert and Sean Willis

Located at: The Bracebridge Hall 17A Manitoba Street, Bracebridge

When: Sunday, August 28th 2022 12:00pm-3:00pm ...

Jan 13, 2022

MULDER, Eric Jan “Chefy” - Passed away peacefully, on January 13, 2022, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, at the age of 65 years young. Born to Ludy-bert and Maria Mulder in Den Häag, the Netherlands, in 1956. He moved to Canada in 1978, to pursue dream of becoming a chef.

Eric is survived by his loving wife Marion...

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,...