Obituaries

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...

Aug 28, 2021

Cynthia Anne Butler, age 76, passed away peacefully and with dignity at Andy’s House Hospice, in Port Carling, on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. Cynthia passed with her daughter Andrea by her side. Cynthia was married to Greg Butler for over 50 years, who preceded her in death in June of last year.

Cynthia is survived by her daughter...

Aug 27, 2021

Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Royal Victoria Hospital, in Barrie, on August 27, 2021. He was in his 40th year. Beloved husband of Melissa Hall (nee Grant). Cherished father of Cory (Jodi), and Justin. Loving grandfather of Ryder, and Hunter. Dear brother of Linda MacNeil (Patrick), Andrew Hall (Dominique), and Carolyn Burtoo (James). Beloved son...

Aug 26, 2021

DUNLOP, Gayle – Passed away suddenly at her home in Gravenhurst, with her husband by her side, the morning of Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was in her 71st year. Beloved wife to John “Ian” Dunlop of 52 years. Cherished mother of John (Danette), and Victoria Dunlop. Loving grandmother of Vanessa, and Nicole Dunlop. Dear sister of Eileen Evans,...

Aug 26, 2021

Passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. She was in her 65th year. Mary was the beloved wife to Gordon Herbert Sturgess, who predeceased her in 2015.  Cherished mother of Linda McKinnon, Elizabeth Smith (Jay), Crystal, Stephen Sturgess (Andrea), Matthew Sturgess (Sasha Demers). Loving stepmother of Peter, and...

Aug 25, 2021

Ian Neil McKinnon (January 5, 1946 – August 25, 2021)

Surrounded by his loving family, Ian passed away in the early morning of August 25th after a year-long courageous battle with cancer. Ian was born in Toronto and attended Upper Canada College and Ridley College before finishing high school at Neuchatel Junior College in Switzerland. Ian continued...

Aug 21, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, at the age of 61. Beloved son of Edna and the late Murray Longson. Cherished brother of Marlene Fagan (Ted), and Debbie Longson-Bickell. Dear uncle of Kelly-Anne (Adam Bettio), Andrew (Allison MacPherson), Samantha (Marek Zaluski), Christina (Justin Way). Proud great uncle of Aidan, Kayleigh, and Macarthur....

Aug 19, 2021

DAGLISH, Ruth Ann -  A resident of Toronto, Muskoka and Naples, Florida, Ruth passed away peacefully on the porch of her cottage, with her family around her, after a brief illness. She is predeceased by her parents, Matt and Marion Daglish. Survived by her long-time partner, Rod Wessels, her brother Ted and his wife Susan, her nephew David and his...