Obituaries

Dec 17, 2021

With the heaviest heart we announce the passing of Wanda Griffin of Utterson, Ontario. She passed at 5:45a.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021 peacefully in her home, holding her husband’s hand as she took her last breath after battling metastatic melanoma. She was born and raised in Bracebridge. She is survived by her husband (Paul Griffin), daughter (Taylor Ronson),...

Dec 16, 2021

Doris Christina Croker (Green), age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, December 16, 2021.

Cherished mother to Carolyn and Gwen. Loving grandmother to Kevin Sommerville, Jason Harris, Krista Stead and many great grandchildren.

Doris was a very caring wife and mother and always always put Christ first in her...

Dec 14, 2021

In his 95th year, Clifford passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 14th, 2021, in Gravenhurst, Ontario.

Clifford is survived by and was the beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Weston). He is also survived by and was the loving father to their three children Derek (Colette), Stewart, and Leslie. Cherished grandfather to Skylar Gostick...

Dec 10, 2021

John V. Wood, of Bracebridge Muskoka died on Friday, December 10th.

John lived in the place he loved.  He loved Muskoka’s history, the land, water and, in particular, Lake Joseph where he and Jennifer built a simple panabode cottage and spent happy family summers in the 60’s and 70’s.

John was first introduced to Muskoka...

Dec 6, 2021

Passed away, with her family by her side, on Thursday, December 6, 2021, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, in Newmarket. She was in her 38th year. Married to the love of her life, best friend and soul mate, Kevin Firth. Cherished mother of her two children Sofia and Spencer.

Beloved daughter of Phil and Bob Smith. Loving...

Dec 5, 2021

Patricia Rushton “Pat” - Age 73, passed away peacefully December 5, 2021, after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. Married to her life-long love, Michael (Mick) Rushton for 52 years; Pat & Mick lived in both England & Alberta; finally settling in Bracebridge, Ontario. Pat had an incredible quality to her that made people love her and thus...

Dec 3, 2021

“Liz”, having just celebrated her 95th birthday, died peacefully on December 3, 2021 with her daughter Carolyn, and son-in-law George by her side with the remainder of her family having said their good-byes during the preceding days.

Liz arrived in Canada in 1953. Together with Fred, whom she married 2 years later, she established a loving home...

Nov 30, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge with family by her side on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the age of 83. Beloved wife to Stan for 64 years. Dear sister of Margaret (Murray) Nutt. Predeceased by her brother Bob (d. Carol). Loving mother to Jennifer (Jamie) McFadyen,...

Nov 29, 2021

ALDRIDGE, Joan Edith – Passed away suddenly, on Monday, November 29, 2021, at her home in Bracebridge. She was in her 67th year. Beloved sister of Jack, Fred, and Ron Aldridge. Loving aunt of Alexander and Rebecca Aldridge. Joan will be dearly missed.

In Joan’s memory, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association and can be...

Nov 29, 2021

Billy left us suddenly and too soon at the age of 54 to rejoin his brother from another mother, Jason Snodden to ROCK ON… as well as his two best friends who will be waiting at the gates, Nikki and Fudge.

Leaving behind to grieve him are his loving Mum Lenore Lane, his sister Wenda and husband Lance...

Nov 21, 2021

WRIGHT, Barbara Jane – Passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Royal Victoria Regional Heath Centre, in Barrie. She was in her 71st year. Beloved wife of 50 years to her best friend David Wright. Cherished mother of Jeff (Monica) and Dan (Brett) Wright. Loving grandmother of Suzanne, Sebastian, Evie, and Jack Wright. Dear sister of Bob...

Nov 17, 2021

Died peacefully on November 17th, 2021 at West Parry Sound Health Centre with his friend by his side.

Patrick has been reunited with beloved wife Ann, and their son, Martin Christopher who he missed terribly for many years. He will now be missed by his friends and acquaintances whose lives he touched in many positive ways with...

Nov 16, 2021

Passed away at Algonquin Grace Hospice during afternoon tea on November 16, 2021, in her ninetieth year, with loving family by her side. Myrtle is predeceased by her devoted husband of 65 years, Harold Jenkins, her beloved son, Andre Jenkins, and her eleven siblings. Myrtle got her start in 1932 on the White family farm at Roxborough. As testament...

Nov 16, 2021

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 ...

Nov 15, 2021

Tom passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in his 84th year on November 15, 2021. Tom is survived by his wife Gail Wood (Gonneau). Brother to Renee and Sheila, uncle and friend to many.

A  celebration will take place Monday, November 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds Funeral Home and will be live-streamed. Please follow...

Nov 13, 2021

TAYLOR, Allan Hubbell – Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his home in Bracebridge. He was in his 86th year. Beloved husband of 62 years to Pat Taylor (Ryan). Cherished father of Michael Taylor (Patti) of Gillette, New Jersey, and Janet Bird (Bill) of Milford Bay. Loving grandfather of Cody...

Nov 9, 2021

Margaret Winnifred Prowse (nee Gilmore) - Passed away peacefully at Lisaard House Hospice, in Cambridge, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, with her daughter Andrea by her side. Margaret was married to Allan Prowse for 52 years, before his death in 2011. Margaret is survived by her daughter Andrea Fronchak (Dan); her son John Prowse (Christine Staggemeier); granddaughters Josie and...

Nov 6, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Hugh on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in his 80th year. Hugh leaves behind his beloved wife, Carolyn MacLennan. Predeceased by his first wife Joan and his parents, Hugh and Bessie MacLennan (nee Jones). He will be dearly missed by his son, Douglas John MacLennan, and daughter, Carol...

Nov 5, 2021

CURRAN, John Peter – Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021, at his home in Bracebridge, at the age of 79. Beloved husband for 55 years to Liz (nee Grady). Loving father of Jeff (Sharon) Curran, and Carolyn (Dan) Marion. Cherished grandad of Matthew and Rebecca Curran, and William and Charlie Marion. Dear brother of Linda Smith (the...

Nov 2, 2021

Arno Daniel Liebster died peacefully on November 2, 2021, at Andy’s House Hospice in Port Carling.

Arno was born on February 15, 1935, in Zittau, Germany. His childhood was spent in the shadows of World War II. He spent his teenage years in Zwickau and Leipzig, part of the Russian-controlled sector of post war Germany.

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