Obituaries

Candace Jacques

Candace Jacques

Mar 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Candace Jacques announces her peaceful passing on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 63.

Candace was born in Parry Sound in 1957. She is predeceased by her parents Garfield and Oneida Calway. Candace is survived by her children Jeffrey (Alana), Jennifer, and John, her grandchildren Aiden...

Maria (Riet) Bakema

Maria (Riet) Bakema

Mar 13, 2021

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Maria (Riet) Bakema. Born April 3, 1937 in Jakarta, Indonesia along with siblings Chris DeWilde and Wilma DeWilde.

Loving wife to Roelf Simon Bakema. Mother to Betty, Renne and Paul. Grandmother to Michael, Cheryl and Cody. Great grandmother to Emma.

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Richard "Dick" Smyth

Richard "Dick" Smyth

Mar 6, 2021

Richard Parsons Smyth, more widely known as Dick Smyth very reluctantly succumbed to his recent battle with cancer. The void of his booming presence will be keenly felt by his wife, Marnie, his 3 daughters, Lann, Tracey and Dawn, his sons-in-law, Bob, Jim and Stan and his cherished grand-girls Hannah and Mira. Dick was a pioneer of the early...

John Watkins

John Watkins

Mar 5, 2021

WATKINS, John Charles – Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Friday, March 5, 2021. Survived by partner and best friend, Carol Readman. Beloved father of Lori Harding (Paul), Angie Anderson, Wynne Readman (Kevin Richard). Loving grandfather of Brandon Carroll. Predeceased by his mother Ivy Jennings and father William Watkins.

John was born and raised...

Lucinda "Cindy" Brown

Lucinda "Cindy" Brown

Mar 4, 2021

Cindy passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Beloved wife of Phil Brown. Loving mother of Ryan and his wife Ainsley, Jared and his wife Deborah and Macaela and her husband Tyler. Cindy was the proud grandmother to Abbey, Mackenzie, Cooper, Madeleine, Emily, Leah, Carter and Blake. Dear sister to Peter Campbell and Maureen...

Shirley Wallace

Shirley Wallace

Mar 2, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 at the Granite Ridge Retirement Residence, Gravenhurst in her 96th year. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Wallace. Loving mother of Howard (Luann), Bruce (Judy) and Heather (Barry McIlravey). Cherished grandma of Jennifer Wallace and Leslie (Michael Long). Proud great-grandmother of Brandon and Asher.

The family gives...

Daniel Church

Daniel Church

Feb 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Daniel James Church on Thursday, February 25th, 2021.

Dan was the beloved father of Katrina Michele Church. He leaves behind his parents Doug and Michele Church, brother Dwayne (Sarah), and sister Dana (Jason). He was the treasured uncle to Zane and Kobi.

Dan...

Susan "Sue" Cronk

Susan "Sue" Cronk

Feb 20, 2021

Susan "Sue" Cronk passed away in her sleep at home on Saturday, February 20th, 2021.

She was born to the late David and Eva Nelson on July 7th, 1958, in Toronto, Ontario.

Sue is survived by her husband of 31 years Don Cronk and her 4 children: Terry Nelson, Lisa Nelson (Wilson), Angela Cronk and...

Margaret Ezewski

Margaret Ezewski

Feb 17, 2021

Margaret " Maggie" Ezewski passed away peacefully at Castle Peak Retirement Residence on February 17th, 2021 at the age of 96.

Maggie grew up in Winnipeg. Her passions as a young girl were voice and piano. She excelled at both, performing vocally on radio in Winnipeg prior to marrying her late husband Max and moving to Geraldton in 1945. Two years...

Aileen Woods

Aileen Woods

Feb 11, 2021

WOODS, Aileen Irene Rebecca (Lee) – Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge, at the age of 87. Aileen was the beloved wife of the late Bill Woods who predeceased Aileen in 2006. Cherished mother of Irene Beasley, Gwen Terry, William “Bill” Woods, Keith Woods (Lissa), Paul Woods, Mary...

Miles Hammond

Miles Hammond

Feb 9, 2021

Hammond, Miles Philip (February, 5, 2020 – February 9, 2021)

Miles passed away peacefully at home with his loving parents Kate and Kent by his side. Miles spent most of his short life battling cancer, but he met every challenge with a smile, and anyone who met him felt the pure joy...

Michael Comission

Michael Comission

Feb 7, 2021

On Sunday, February 7th, 2021 Michael passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Michael is at peace now and will be laid to rest with his late father Michael (Senior) and brother Paul. Michael is survived by his mother, Pearl who spent her life helping him cope with the struggles of mental illness. Despite the challenges...

Noreen Mcquillan

Noreen Mcquillan

Feb 1, 2021

Noreen McQuillan passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 at the Pines Long Term Care with her family at her side, she was in her 96th year.

Noreen was born in Orillia but lived in Bracebridge all her life. During WW11 her father and brother were enlisted overseas fighting, so as a young girl at the age...

Jenny Ritza

Jenny Ritza

Jan 31, 2021

Jenny passed away peacefully in her sleep at her new home in Bracebridge, on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in her 51st year. She was the loving wife of Robert Norris. She will be dearly missed by her father Michael Hunt and stepmother Lana Hunt, stepsister Laura Hunt, stepbrother Matt Hunt (Ania) and her step-niece Emma Hunt. Lovingly...

Aubrey Rebman

Aubrey Rebman

Jan 27, 2021

REBMAN, Aubrey Lawrence, died peacefully at his home in Bracebridge, in his 90th year, on January 27th 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters. His passing is mourned by Arla Jean (Dennis), his beloved wife of 65 years and his cherished daughters Joanne Moilliet (Deric), Sharon Allum (Brian) and Jill Rebman. Aubrey was a loving grandfather...

Frederick 'Butch' Bailey

Frederick 'Butch' Bailey

Jan 25, 2021

Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, Ontario following a brief illness. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Smith). Loving father of Wendy (John), Fred (Jennifer) and Tammy. Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Aiden. Fred was predeceased by his parents John and Thelma Bailey, and his brothers Walter and Larry. He is survived by his sister...

Jacqueline 'Jill' Morrow

Jacqueline 'Jill' Morrow

Jan 23, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. She was in her 87th year. Jill was the beloved wife of Clifford Earl Morrow for 65 years. Cherished mother of the late Michael, and of the late Kimberley. Loving sister of the late Richard “Dick” Taylor (Joyce). In keeping with Jill’s wishes, cremation has...

Thomas Clive Brown

Thomas Clive Brown

Jan 20, 2021

Thomas Clive Brown passed away peacefully in his home on the afternoon of January 20th,

2021, after celebrating his 50th birthday this past June.  He spent his final days surrounded

by loved ones, looking at photographs and reminiscing about days past.

Clive is survived by his sibling Susan and partner Greg,...

Marlene Terry

Marlene Terry

Jan 17, 2021

Marlene Ann Terry (nee Insley)

1953-2021

It is with great sadness the family of Marlene Ann Terry announces her sudden passing after a brief illness. She spent her last days in the care of Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Toronto in 1953 she spent her summers...

B. Bruce Sparks

B. Bruce Sparks

Jan 17, 2021

SPARKS, Bruce

It is with heavy hearts the family of Bruce announce his passing on Sunday January 17, 2021 at his home in Bracebridge. He was 88 years old.

Bruce leaves behind his wife Olivia (nee Kelly), daughter Susan and son-in-law Tim Cholvat, son Stuart and daughter-in-law- Nena Sparks, and grandchildren Kelly and...