Obituaries

Sep 26, 2021

FOWLER, James William “Jim” – Passed away in the early morning of Sunday, September 26, 2021, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. He was in his 75th year. Jim was the beloved husband of Florence (nee Chau), together since 1973. Loving brother of Stephen (Cecile), the late Susan, and David (Shelly). Cherished uncle to his many nieces, nephews,...

Sep 25, 2021

BELL, Ralph Edward – Passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. He was in his 72nd year. Ralph was the beloved husband of Bridgette Bell (Keck) for 50 years. Loving father of Rick Bell (Jenn), and Theresa Trott. Cherished grandfather of Katrina, Cole, Lacey, Ella, and Leah. Dear...

Sep 24, 2021

ANDERSON, Albert Fredrick Henry – Of Ottawa (formerly of Muskoka) Passed away suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was in his 83rd year. Albert was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (Isnor). Loving father of Kelly Anderson-Sandberg (Robert), and Kent Anderson (Denna). Cherished grandfather of Hayden and Nohle. Dear brother of...

Sep 24, 2021

Queenie Reville, lodge owner, joker, storyteller, amazing mother and grandmother, cook, hostess, knitter, seamstress, office manager, home maker, baker, and all-over wonderful person died peacefully on Friday, September 24th, 2021.

Queenie was the third of four siblings; the late Ann Miller, Eileen Reville and Wilma Honeyman. She was born Queenie Norman in 1934 to parents Mary and...

Sep 23, 2021

MCMULLEN, Barbara Anne – Passed away peacefully with Jack by her side, on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Castle Peak Retirement Residence in Bracebridge. She was in her 84th year. Barb was the beloved wife of 68 years to her best friend Jack. Cherished mother of Ted (Barb), the late Rick (Dorothy), Chris Kummer (Wayne), and Mark (Linda). Loving...

Sep 22, 2021

WILSON, Eleanor Blanche – Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, at the age of 85.  Beloved mother of the late Willie Wilson; survived by daughter-in-law Joanie, Peggy Lawler (Tom), Walter Wilson, Joe Wilson, Frank Wilson (Charlene), Alice Meinecke (Stefan). Sister of Elaine Ingleson, Annette Manary,...

Sep 18, 2021

Formerly of Port Sydney and Bracebridge, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, of a fentanyl overdose in Owen Sound, at the age of 43. Mike was the much loved and troubled son of George and Mary Moroz of Bracebridge. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted by Reynolds Funeral Home. May he now rest in peace.

Sep 17, 2021

LUSK, Howard Norman “Howie” – Passed away peacefully, on Friday, September 17, 2021, with his niece Karen and nephew Mark by his side, at The Pines Long Term Care Home. He was in his 88th year. Howard was a long-time resident of The Pines, where he resided, going on 30 years. He was the loving brother of 13 siblings....

Sep 15, 2021

MERRILL, Irma Aileen - Passed peacefully at Muskoka Shores, in Gravenhurst, on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Merrill, who passed in November 2016. Dear mother of Lee Coles (Tim), Greg Merrill (Debbie), Jim Merrill (Allison), Kimberley Dubeau (Steve), and Scott Merrill (Susan). Loving grandmother of Donovan, Jeremy, TJ, Brett,...

Sep 13, 2021

MASTERS, Denis Nicholas – Passed away in the evening of Monday, September 13, 2021, at his home in Gravenhurst. He was in his 72nd year. Denis was the beloved husband of 48 years to Janice (nee Grosvenor). Cherished father of Philip (Jill) Masters, and Michael (Christiane) Masters. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Gavin, Griffin, and Sophie. Dear brother of eight...

Sep 13, 2021

MORROW, Clifford Earl – Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021, at The Pines Long Term Care Home, in Bracebridge. He was in his 90th year. Clifford was the beloved husband of 65 years to Jill, who predeceased Clifford in January of this year. Cherished father of the late Michael, and of the late Kimberley and brothers Donald...

Sep 9, 2021

FRENCH, Shirley Mae—Passed away peacefully with family by her side at The Pines in Bracebridge after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Beloved wife of the late James French. Dear mother of Michael (Heather) French and Lisa (Mark) Soos. Loving and proud Gramma of Kaitlin (Wes) Forth, Kyle (Jen) French, Amber (Logan Taylor) Soos, Brooke Soos. Loving Great Gramma...

Sep 8, 2021

MCFALL, Victoria (nee Stachowicz) - It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of a wonderful mother, sister, wife, nana, and baba. At age 89 and after a year that included debilitating arthritis, Parkinson’s, and a broken leg, all which she accepted with bravery and dignity. She passed away peacefully on her own terms, surrounded by her family...

Sep 5, 2021

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the death of Colleen.  Beloved partner, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away peacefully at home with her dog Bailey at her side, on Sunday Sept 5th, 2021, at the age of 58. Colleen was a loving partner to the late Douglas Cross. Cherished daughter of Denise, and the...

Sep 5, 2021

WAITE, Velma “Dolores” – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at The Pines Long Term Care Home, in Bracebridge. She was in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Guy B. Waite, who predeceased Dolores in 2019. Cherished mother of Tim, and Greg Waite. Loving grandmother of Lauren, and Grace. Dear sister of the late Maureen...

Sep 5, 2021

FOREMAN, GEORGE ALEXANDER - Passed away at Andy's House Hospice, in Port Carling, on Sunday September 5, 2021. He was in his 98th year. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Edith Brings, parents John & Lena Foreman and siblings Irene (Gord Ryckman), Lillian (Tom Neil), John Foreman, and Daisy (Reg Melhuish). He will be missed by several nieces...

Sep 3, 2021

WOODS, Lee Owen – Passes away peacefully with his wife by his side, on September 3, 2021, at his home in Utterson. He was in his 59th year. Beloved husband to Sherry Woods (nee Fisher) for 40 years. Cherished father of Crystal, and Tom Woods. Loving grandfather of Malcolm, Victoria, and William. Dear brother of Irene Beasley, Gwen Terry,...

Aug 31, 2021

NICKASON, Erica Leah, age 50, passed away tragically in a house fire at her home in Gravenhurst, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Erica was the beloved wife of Justin Curtis. Cherished mother of Karl (Joelle), Eric, Meagan (Liam), Hayden (Hailey) and Matthew. Loving grandmother of Ryder, and Summer. Dear sister of the late Michael Nickason. Loving daughter of Pat Nickason...

Aug 30, 2021

FINCH, Bradley John Wesley “BJ” – Passed away suddenly, in Gravenhurst on Monday, August 30, 2021, at the age of 38. Beloved father of Walter Finch. Loving son of Eugene Finch (Phyllis) and Barbara Finch (Lloyd Moore). Cherished brother of Krista Shelly (Trevor), Libby Ingram (Brent), and Jaymi Moore. Dear grandson of Shirley and the late Wesley Finch, and...

Aug 29, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce that Marilyn Ann Tremblay (née Ball) passed away suddenly, at her home in Bracebridge, on August 29, 2021. She was in her 84th year. Marilyn was the devoted wife to Garnet Tremblay, who predeceased her in 2012. Cherished mother of Beth Jorginson (John), Mark Tremblay (Helen), Chris Tremblay (Shelly), and Lisa Beaudry...