Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...