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Ruth Fern Fowler

Ruth Fern Fowler

Dec 15, 2023

Ruth Fern FowlerFebruary 26, 1931 - December 15, 2023Fowler, Ruth - Ruth passed away peacefully at home Dec. 15, 2023 at the age of 92.Beloved wife of the late Mervin Fowler.Loving mother of Debrah Goddard (the late Jan), Muriel Whalley (the late Tim), Melinda Deuling (the late William) and Merlin Fowler and wife Colleen.She will be missed by her grandchildren...

Georgina Briese

Georgina Briese

Dec 10, 2023

Georgina Briese, age 94, peacefully passed away in Hospice at Andy’s House in Port Carling on December 10th, 2023.

She was born on October 1st, 1929, to George and Mary McEachern in East York, Ontario.

She married Mervin Briese on August 14th, 1954, at Don Mills United Church and had 2 children, Barb, and Scott.

Georgina’s husband predeceased her in...

Robert John "Bob" Falvy

Robert John "Bob" Falvy

Dec 9, 2023

 

Robert John "Bob" Falvy

November 1, 1963 — December 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the sudden and unexpected passing of Bobby, known by many as Robert or Bob Falvy. He passed in his sleep, in peace with an unexpected heart attack, in the early morning hours on Saturday December 9th, 2023 at the...

Betty M. Speck

Betty M. Speck

Dec 2, 2023

Betty M. Speck

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty (Margaret) Speck, age 85 on December 2, 2023, at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge with family by her side. Betty was born in Muskoka. She is predeceased by her parents Alvin and Amelia Leeder.  She was a businesswoman in Bracebridge and owned...

Gilbert Murray Moore

Gilbert Murray Moore

Dec 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Murray Moore on December 1, 2023.  He had suffered a stroke in late August and struggled to regain his speech and language. 

Predeceased by his parents Norman and Mabel Moore and sister Donna Forth. 

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Gloria, son Chad (Colleen), daughter Jennifer...

Thomas Wesley Johnson

Thomas Wesley Johnson

Nov 30, 2023

 

Thomas Wesley Johnson

November 30, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Johnson at the age of 80 on November 30, 2023, at Andy’s House in Port Carling.

Tom was born in Bracebridge, Ontario July 3, 1943, and spent the best part of his life in the construction trade.

He has left...

Catherine Benedetto

Catherine Benedetto

Nov 29, 2023

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Catherine Haddow Benedetto on November 29th, 2023. Cathy fought the complications of Diabetes, but it never stopped her from living her best life.  The world has lost a great daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend. We will all miss her more than words can say.

 

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Douglas George Lawson

Douglas George Lawson

Nov 23, 2023

Passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023, at his home in Bracebridge at the age of 54. 

Dearly loved brother of David (Judy), Dan (Carolyn). Cherished son of Joan and the late Dr. Roy Lawson.  Doug is survived by nieces and nephews Andra, Jared, John, and Jennifer. 

Doug was a quiet gentle soul and will be missed by many. He...

Marita (Cox) Elliott

Marita (Cox) Elliott

Nov 22, 2023

 

 

Marita Elliott

1926 - 2023

A life with love is a life that's been lived

You were an angel in the shape of my mum

 

 

 

 

We say good-bye to an amazing woman and a special Mum, Granny, and Sister.  With family by her side, Marita Elliott passed away peacefully at Andy’s House, Port Carling ...

Ed Goldthorp

Ed Goldthorp

Nov 21, 2023

As per Ed's wishes, cremation has taken place.  

 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Bracebridge, ON.

 

 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memoriam to Andy’s House, Hospice Muskoka.

Along the River Clyde rests two towns, Gourock and...

Betty Lou Kennedy

Betty Lou Kennedy

Nov 13, 2023

Kennedy, Betty Lou (nee Ross)

 

Passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 92.  Dearly loved wife of the late Nels Kennedy who were married for 59 years.  Betty was predeceased by her siblings Esther Ross, Evelyn Temeles, Shirley Muir, Marjorie Ross and survived by several nieces and nephews.  She leaves...

Marilyn Loyer

Marilyn Loyer

Nov 9, 2023

 

Marilyn passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on November 9, 2023 at the age 80.  Beloved wife of Hector Loyer.  Loved mother of Kean (Adriana) and cherished grandmother to Sam.

 

Following Marilyn’ s wishes, cremation has taken place with no formal services at this time.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Wildlife Fund www.wwf.ca would be appreciated.

Susan Nelan

Susan Nelan

Nov 7, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Susan Jane (Anderson) Nelan on November 7th, 2023 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.

Susan was born in Etobicoke on April 29th, 1953 to Gordon and Kay Anderson. Susan moved to Bracebridge in 1977. She was a proud member of the Muskoka nursing community, Girl Guide Leader and...

Karen Evelyn Boyd

Karen Evelyn Boyd

Nov 6, 2023

 

Karen Evelyn Boyd passed away peacefully at Andy’s House in Port Carling on November 6, 2023.

Karen was born in Bracebridge on April 9, 1962, to John Dennis Boyd and Evelyn Florence May Boyd. Karen will be greatly missed by her Momma Evelyn Boyd and her siblings James Boyd (Traci), Gregory Boyd and Brenda Boyd, nephews, and nieces John...

Elizabeth Marion Foulkes

Elizabeth Marion Foulkes

Nov 1, 2023

 

FOULKES, Elizabeth Marion (nee Penney)

May 15, 1928 - November 1, 2023

Passed away at The Pines Long Term Care Home, in her 96th year. Betty is predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Harold Foulkes, and, sadly, their son, Doug.

Surviving her are daughter, Linda Moses (Jim); granddaughters, Heather Cermak, and Ashley Thompson; great-grandsons, Quinton, and Mason Cermak;...

Audrey Alvina (Thrift) Dawson

Audrey Alvina (Thrift) Dawson

Nov 1, 2023

 

DAWSON, Audrey Alvina (Thrift)

 February 24, 1935 – November 1, 2023

Audrey Alvina (Thrift) Dawson died peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Wednesday November 1st at the age of 88, with her children present.

Dear Mother of Rhonda (Murray) Taylor, Alan (Charlene) Dawson, and Janet (Greg) Readman, all of Bracebridge.

Loving Grandmother of Jeremy (Sheila) Taylor, Pamela (Justin)...

John Andrew Schell

John Andrew Schell

Oct 27, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of John Schell on October 27, 2023 in  his home at the age of 51.  He leaves to mourn his dear mother Jessie Schell and surviving siblings Samual Wagar (Chantal), Roger Wagar (Anna), Brenda Clements (John), Elsie O’Brien (Frank), Debra Boudreau (Gilles), Douglas Schell, Karen Schell, Keith Schell and was predeceased by his...

Olavi Melvin Sikola

Olavi Melvin Sikola

Oct 24, 2023

 

Olavi Melvin Sikola- Passed away on October 24, 2023, at the age of 91, with family by his side.He was predeceased by his dearly beloved wife and love of his life Ida Sikola, his brother Karl Sikola, and his sister Taimi Skalin.

Dearly missed by his sister Mamie Polawski (Heinz) and brother-in-law George Skalin, Nieces and nephews; Sheila Cumming...

Doug Kamachi

Doug Kamachi

Oct 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doug Kamachi after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. He died peacefully on October 22, 2023 at RVH in Barrie at the age of 59 surrounded by family.

He is survived by his wife and best friend Jenn, daughters Sarah ( husband Jon Slaughter) and Megan, granddaughter Lia, brother Stephen...

Helen Adele Fairfield

Helen Adele Fairfield

Oct 21, 2023

On October 21, 2023, Helen Adele Fairfield passed away peacefully in her sleep.  Born on June 23, 1931, she was the beloved daughter of Harold Robert Sanderson and Adelgunda Kopeski and the cherished sister of Sandra Bogseth.  She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The family sincerely appreciates the compassionate and competent care she received from Andy’s House.  She is sorely...

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