Obituaries

Theresa Mason

Theresa Mason

May 12, 2021

After a courageous battle with cancer, Theresa passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home and with her family around her at the age of 65. Theresa was born and raised in Bala. She is pre-deceased by her mother Mary Mason, her father Murray Mason, and her sister Joanne. Survived by her daughter, Amy Matchett, sons; Christopher and...

Alan Reville

Alan Reville

May 10, 2021

Alan Leishman Reville passed away May 10th, 2021 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Alan’s family includes his wife Queenie, her sisters the late Ann, Eileen, and Wilma, his children Bruce (Arlene), Brock (Wendy), Lori (Shawn), and Barry (Debbie), his seven grandchildren Jade, Jordan, Myles, Jasmin, Margo, Maia, and Zoë, and great-granddaughter Frances Ann.

Alan was born,...

Karen Moore

Karen Moore

May 8, 2021

MOORE, Karen Elizabeth Aileen (Booth) - With great sadness, we announce the passing of Karen, at home surrounded in love with her family by her side. Karen left us following a brief but very brave battle with cancer.

Left to grieve are her husband of 49 years, Paul, her daughters Kelly Miles (Phil), Tracey McCartney (Mark), and Megan Moore...

Jody Bilz

Jody Bilz

May 4, 2021

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we, the family of Jody Thomas Bilz aged 51 years, announce his sudden passing on May 4, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Anne Bilz (deceased June 2021); older brother Mark Wesley John Bilz (Charlene); two nieces Amy Grace Carlton (Matthew) and Kimberly Elizabeth Bilz (Dylan); and his...

James "Jim" Brown

James "Jim" Brown

Apr 29, 2021

It is with heavy hearts the Brown family announces the sudden death of James Joseph Brown at his home in Port Carling, in his 67th year. Jim was born in Bracebridge, on August 31, 1954. He spent his entire life in Port Carling and made many lifetime friends. In his youth, he loved to play hockey and was known...

Fredric Austin

Fredric Austin

Apr 27, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Fred on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Bracebridge, Ontario. He was in his 64th year.

Fred leaves behind Karen, his children; Jason and Megan, his sister; Susan (Rodney), and his niece Jennifer (Erik). He was the great-uncle to Carson and Brooklyn.

Cremation...

Annie Carpenter

Annie Carpenter

Apr 26, 2021

Carpenter, Annie Eleanor - Passed away peacefully on Monday April 26th, 2021 at age 93. Beloved wife of the late Norman Allan (2009). Loving mother of Allan (Louise) and Sandra (Rod). Cherished grandma of Becky (Jason), Jeff (Amanda), Devin (Andrew), and Jamie; special great-grandma to Olivia, Evan, Jackson, Maddison and Rori. Dear aunt of Pat...

Rita Hretsina

Rita Hretsina

Apr 22, 2021

Passed away peacefully at the Ballycliffe Long Term Care Nursing Home in Ajax, Ontario on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late George Hretsina; loving mother to David, Gary, Denise (Iain Sweeney), Craig and Keith. She will be truly missed by her grandchildren; Sherri (Jagger), Michelle (Max), Andrew (Dilek), Brian and Mark (Suzette)....

John Mckee

John Mckee

Apr 20, 2021

John Douglas McKee passed away on April 20th, 2021, in Bracebridge, just short of his 71st birthday.

Predeceased by parents, Doug and Berniece McKee, John is survived by his sisters, Barbara and Nancy and stepmother, Diane.

Although originally from Toronto, after many childhood summers spent enjoying lake life, John made Muskoka his permanent home in...

Gerald "Gerry" Deforest

Gerald "Gerry" Deforest

Apr 17, 2021

Gerald "Gerry" John DeForest (age 91) peacefully passed away with family by his side, on April 17, 2021, at Castle Peak Retirement Residence in Bracebridge. Born October 3, 1929, in Truro, Nova Scotia he was a son of the late Lew and Hazel (Northrup) DeForest. Gerald was the loving husband of Gwen DeForest (nee Samells) (2019). Beloved father of...

Nancy Mackinnon

Nancy Mackinnon

Apr 11, 2021

It is with great sadness, and after her brave battle with cancer, that the family announces the passing of Nancy Frances Sinclair (MacKinnon) on April 11, 2021 in Bracebridge with family by her side.

Born in Toronto on August 20, 1960 with her twin sister Cathy. Nancy was predeceased by her parents William Henry Sinclair and Frances...

Shane Killins

Shane Killins

Apr 11, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Shane Robert Thomas Russell Killins. He leaves behind his Dad —Terry, his Mom — Peggy, his sister — Lourae (Chris), brother —Keith (Rianna), and his daughter, Jaylynn. He was also an uncle to Jonah, Ethan, and Hannah Beasley. He was loved and will be missed by...

Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

Apr 8, 2021

We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Ryan Jeremy Smith, on April 8, 2021. He lived in Toronto and formerly resided near Port Carling, Ontario. Ryan leaves behind his parents Ken Smith (Bertha), Suzanne Toussaint (Charles) and his brothers; Nathaniel (Jen), Myles, and Trevor (Kristy-Lynn) Smith; his beautiful nieces; Haidyn, London and Adalynn Smith. He will...

Tracy Johnston

Tracy Johnston

Apr 7, 2021

Tracy Louise Johnston passed away peacefully in Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021. Tracy was the daughter of the late Edith and Chester Johnston of Port Carling, and the longtime partner of Aubrey Klingbeil of Bracebridge.

Tracy was much loved by her sister Sheila Aitken (and her late husband, Allen Aitken), and by nephew...

Marshall Swartz

Marshall Swartz

Apr 2, 2021

 A Celebration of Life will take place at the Royal Canadian legion Branch 445 - 345 Landsdowne Street, Callander, ON. P0H 1H0 on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with tributes taking place at 2:00pm. 

Joy would appreciate an RSVP to Penney at: cambooey@gmail.com

It is with deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Retired Major Marshall Swartz loving...

Hazel Winnington-Ingram

Hazel Winnington-Ingram

Mar 30, 2021

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Hazel Ingram, passed away peacefully, at home, early Tuesday morning. During her brief illness, she was blessed to have the opportunity to say goodbye to her family and friends.  The visitor's list was long, the stories funny and the memories heartwarming.  Her final days were filled with laughter, hugs and tears.

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Paul Lanctot

Paul Lanctot

Mar 27, 2021

Passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in his 70th year.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 47 years, Saranne. Loving father to Christopher Scott Lanctot (Tanya), Cindy Sara Bray (Travis) and Gregory Paul Lanctot (Wendy). Cherished grandfather to Jordan, Aubree, Gabrielle, Benjamin, Brock, Amaryn and Marek.

In...

Peter "Douglas" Foulkes

Peter "Douglas" Foulkes

Mar 22, 2021

Passed away peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge on Monday, March 22, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Doug leaves behind his parents; Harold and Betty Foulkes, his sister; Linda (Jim) Moses, his nieces; Heather Cermak and Ashley Thompson, his great nephews; Quinton and Mason Cermak and his step-nephew;...

Mabel Bogart

Mabel Bogart

Mar 22, 2021

Mabel Bogart (nee Hammell)

Beloved wife of the late Aubrey James Bogart

Born – February 26, 1922

Died – March 22, 2021

Final Resting Place – Ullswater Township Cemetery

Mabel passed away peacefully on Monday,...

David Mcnaughton

David Mcnaughton

Mar 21, 2021

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of David on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 in his 59th year.

David leaves behind his loving wife, of 31 wonderful years, Susan. He was the cherished and ever caring father of Katie (Chris), Bobby (Justin) and Sean (Maddie). Proud papa of Destany, Chase, Brienna and...