Obituaries

Cameron "Cam" Wallace

Cameron "Cam" Wallace

Mar 2, 2022

Cam passed away peacefully at his home in Windermere, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.

In 2012, Cam and Diane left the city and moved to Muskoka - a place that Cam loved dearly. His love for the great outdoors was evident in his passion for ATVing and snowmobiling with family and...

David Schoen

David Schoen

Feb 26, 2022

A Celebration of Life for David will be held at the Bracebridge Royal Canadian Legion on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1:00pm. All are welcome.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of David Gerard Schoen on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Andy's House Hospice in Port Carling in...

John "Jj" Sterne

John "Jj" Sterne

Feb 26, 2022

A warrior to the end, our dear JJ succumbed to his battle on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

For all those who knew John, the word “Quit” was not in his vocabulary. To his family, he was larger than life. His entire life was about creation, in words, in structures, and in family. He built all his own...

Jacob Sawyer-Van Compernolle

Jacob Sawyer-Van Compernolle

Feb 26, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jacob Sawyer. Taken from us way too young, after his six-year battle with leukemia. Another angel got his wings. He was a brave and strong young man.

Jacob was born on October 22, 2001, in Bracebridge, to his mother Karen Sawyer, his father Rob Van Compernolle,...

Paul Francis

Paul Francis

Feb 25, 2022

Passed away at his home, in Utterson, on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was in his 80th year.

Paul was born in Hamilton, Ontario and grew up in Burlington. He was happiest during the past 39 years, as a resident, on Beaumont Bay, Skeleton Lake, where he and his faithful golden retriever Shane spent many years together....

Nicholas Roche

Nicholas Roche

Feb 22, 2022

After a long and courageous battle, Nick (Nicholas) Roche passed away at Andy’s House on February 22, 2022, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Roche (Herrler) for 52 years who pre-deceased Nick on June 20, 2020. Dear father of Stephen Tobin (Stephanie Oates) and David Jordan. Cherished grandfather of Chase, Declan, Sully and Courtney. Son of the late Nicholas...

Carol Purvis

Carol Purvis

Feb 21, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Carol Purvis announce her sudden passing in her home on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 65.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Rod; her daughter Loni and her husband Eddy Cuesta; her daughter Holly and her husband Adam...

Marion Boyes

Marion Boyes

Feb 20, 2022

BOYES, Marion Orpha (nee Pretty) of Bracebridge - Passed away peacefully, on Sunday February 20, 2022. She was in her 93rd year. Marion was born in 1929 in Perth, Ontario. She was the daughter of Harry and Mabel Pretty (nee Shelly). Marion's family moved to Bracebridge, in 1944, where she attended Bracebridge High School. Many will remember her from...

Deborah Durocher

Deborah Durocher

Feb 17, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Deborah Ann “Deb” Durocher (nee Walsh), at the age of 68. She left us peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on February 17, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Deb was born to her beloved parents Joan and the late James Walsh on December...

Edward "Ed" Ranft

Edward "Ed" Ranft

Feb 16, 2022

Join us in CELEBRATING the life of

EDWARD RANFT

Sept. 30, 1939 ~ Feb 16, 2022

Looking forward to sharing

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Robert 'Bob' Coyne

Robert 'Bob' Coyne

Feb 15, 2022

Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, in Bracebridge.  He is survived by his two children, Shannon and Ryan, and nine grandchildren Ella, Christopher, Grace, Ruby, Nicole, Heidi, Timothy, Samuel, and Lily.

A loving father and doting grandfather, he never missed an opportunity to spoil those he loved with gifts from Lee Valley or to sing happy...

Marilyn 'Marnie' Smyth

Marilyn 'Marnie' Smyth

Feb 9, 2022

On February 9, 2022, Lann, Tracey and Dawn lost their mother. Her passing at 89 years should not have been a surprise, but we are in shock because we were so immersed in her loving presence we believed in her immortality.  Marilyn Anne Smyth (nee Morin) … known as Marnie to dad and friends, and Marlene to her beloved...

Beverley Cowan

Beverley Cowan

Feb 6, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mom Bev, on Sunday February 6, 2022, at the age of 95.  She is predeceased by her husband Clifford and survived by her children Debbie and Bob (Debi), and grandchildren David, Emily and Matthew.

Bev was born and raised in Toronto. Music filled their home,...

Hugh Gibson

Hugh Gibson

Feb 6, 2022

GIBSON, Hugh George – Passed away at his home in Bracebridge, on Sunday, February 6, 2022, he was in his 89th year.

Hugh was the beloved husband of 66 years, to Beulah (nee Aldred). Cherished father of Robert (Patricia) Gibson and the late Karen (d. 2013). Loving grandfather of Gordon, Richard (Aggie), and Jennifer (Dave). Proud great grandfather of Nathan,...

Regina Balodis

Regina Balodis

Feb 6, 2022

BALODIS, Regina (Vitols) – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Fairvern Nursing Home, in Huntsville. Regina was born on September 10, 1924, in Daugavpils, Latvia. She was proud of her childhood ballet dancing in the Opera House in Riga.

Regina was a nurse in London, England, after the War and then came to Canada,...

Eleanor Taylor

Eleanor Taylor

Feb 4, 2022

TAYLOR, Eleanor Marjorie Gail (Kingshott) - Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community, in Gravenhurst, with family by her side, on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was in her 84th year. Eleanor will be greatly missed by her two children Arlene and Darren Taylor (Dawn), five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Eleanor was the beloved wife,...

Florence Ross

Florence Ross

Feb 3, 2022

ROSS, Florence Agnes – Passed away peacefully, in the early morning of Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Muskoka Shores Care Community, in Gravenhurst. She was in her 96th year. Florence was the beloved sister of the late Rev. Alan Ross, and cherished sister-in-law of Joyce Ross. Loving aunt of Jamie (Chantelle), Lizanne Harvey (Don), Cameron (Nicole) and the late...

John Gallaugher

John Gallaugher

Feb 2, 2022

Passed away in his 95th year on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Muskoka Shores Care Community, after a decline in health over the last year.

John was predeceased by his siblings Martha Jane Watson (Harry), Norma McKenzie (Gordon), Flora Crockford (Russell), Wilbert “Pat” Gallaugher and Earl Gallaugher. Survived by his sisters-in-law Beth Gallaugher and Shirley Gallaugher as...

Frances "Fran" Avison

Frances "Fran" Avison

Feb 1, 2022

A very special and beautiful lady, Fran Avison (nee Housley), age 100, passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on February 1, 2022.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arnold Willson Avison, in 1983. She leaves behind her dear niece Kathryn (Avison) Walker, husband Scott, and grandniece Kailey Avison Walker.

Fran celebrated her...

Paul Kirk

Paul Kirk

Feb 1, 2022

It is with great sorrow we share the passing of Paul at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on February 1, 2022. Paul will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 62 years, Patricia and his children Peter (Wendy), Scott (Karen) and Shelley Eccles (Norman) as well as his loving brother John, nephew Kevin and his 5 grandchildren and 12...