Obituaries

Paul Erb

Paul Erb

Oct 23, 2020

Paul Joseph Erb died peacefully in Bracebridge on Friday, October 23rd in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Erb of Bracebridge {late Ruby Erb}. Loving father of Terence (Francine), James (Natalie Audet) and Tamara Beelien (Paul). Cherished grandfather of Calyssa Erb, Brent Erb, Justin Erb, Isabelle Erb and Ryan Beelien-Cass. Brother of Gerald, Laverne, Ross and Eunice...

Evelyn "Evie" Roberts

Evelyn "Evie" Roberts

Oct 17, 2020

ROBERTS Evelyn M. “Evie”

(DeMeo) (Nee Thake) 1922 – 2020

Evie passed away at the hospital in Bracebridge on October 17, 2020 from pneumonia.

Predeceased by parents Oliver and Kate Thake; sisters Olive, Vera, Audrey and Elsie as well as husbands Wilf DeMeo and Earl Roberts.

Evie leaves her daughter, Cathy,...

Robert Suffern

Robert Suffern

Oct 17, 2020

Robert Anthony Suffern passed away peacefully, at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on Saturday, October 17, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Yuan Suffern, loved father of Randy Suffern and Robin Suffern. Cherished grandfather of Harry, and Maggie. Dear brother of Margaret Nutt (Murray), and Shirley Greer (Stan).

Robert was predeceased by...

Elton Sawyer

Elton Sawyer

Oct 15, 2020

SAWYER, Elton James Duncan - RCAF (Ret.)

Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, at the age of 91. Elton was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Suzanne “Sue.” (nee Clark). Loving father of Jim, Jerry & Penny Hawley (Dave). Cherished grandfather of Aidan, Jack, Mitchell,...

Sandra Thompson

Sandra Thompson

Oct 14, 2020

THOMPSON, Sandra Marie

1943 – 2020

Passed away peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at age 77. Beloved wife of Leo Lebert of Utterson. Predeceased by husband Wayne Gautier. Loving mother of Marshall Thompson (Evelyn) & Wesley Thompson. Step-mother to Shane Gautier, Joel Gautier and Melonie Moore & PJ...

Raymond Hurtubise

Raymond Hurtubise

Oct 13, 2020

HURTUBISE, Raymond Joseph Yvan

Ray passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at age 80. Husband of the late Patsy. Father of Raymond Jr., Fernand, Doreen Lamoureux (Rick), Patrick, Steven (Ruth) & Collette Crawford (Mike). Loving grandfather to Makayla, Ethan, Cameron, Steven, Rebecca, Ryland, Sawyer, Saydie, Chase, Jessie,...

Lena Suter

Lena Suter

Sep 30, 2020

Lena Rebecca (Wyman) Suter passed away peacefully on September 30th, at The Pines in Bracebridge at the age of 96. Lena was born in Bracebridge on June 3rd, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Rebecca (Cooke) and the late Albert Wyman. She is survived by her daughter Laurie (Michael) Thomson of Bracebridge. She was the very proud...

Mark Sopkowe

Mark Sopkowe

Sep 30, 2020

Friends and family are deeply saddened at the passing of Mark Sopkowe after a short battle with cancer.

He is loved and missed by his wife of 47 years, Mary, his children Emily (Alia), Tim (Tracy), Laura (Bernard), and grandchildren Everett, Annie, Felix, Marabelle, Lily and Lenny (his grand dog) and his many friends.

Mark...

Jennifer Specht

Jennifer Specht

Sep 29, 2020

SPECHT, Jennifer (nee Johnson)

It is with love and tremendous sadness that Jen's family announce her passing at SMMH on Tuesday, Sept 29, 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Rick Bradshaw and adoring mother, Jenny is survived by her daughters Devon, and Amanda (Sylvain), and her stepchildren...

Karl Jensen

Karl Jensen

Sep 29, 2020

Passed away in Bracebridge on September 29th, 2020 at the age of 83.  Loving partner of Nancy Mason, Dearest father of Eric (Allison), Linda (Chuck), and Karen (Joel), and Vivian (1966-1976).  Doting Grandfather/Bestafar to Natalie, Kirsten, Patrick, Shayne, Catherine, and Adam.  Beloved brother, uncle and relatives in Denmark and Sweden.  Loved and missed by many friends.  Memorial...

Gerald 'Gerry' Morrow

Gerald 'Gerry' Morrow

Sep 28, 2020

It is with great sadness that our family announce the peaceful passing of Gerald Morrow on September 28, 2020 at the age of 96 in Bracebridge.

He leaves behind his wife Norma of 65 years, his loving daughters Kelley and Tracy and his granddaughters Emily and Meghan who he called his “golden nuggets”. All present at his...

Leona Middlebrook

Leona Middlebrook

Sep 26, 2020

With love and great sadness, we say goodbye to Leona after a short battle with cancer. She

passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital,

Bracebridge in her 59th year.

Beloved wife of Paul Middlebrook. Loving mother of Zachary Middlebrook (Haley) and Isaac

Middlebrook. Proud grandmother...

Susan Hally

Susan Hally

Sep 25, 2020

Margaret Helen Scott Hally, known to her many friends as Sue or Susan and to most of her family as Granny, died peacefully in Bracebridge, Ontario, on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 97.

Born and educated in Scotland, she was a long-time resident of the Aurora–King City area of Ontario, where she...

Theoadore 'Ted' Woudstra

Theoadore 'Ted' Woudstra

Sep 23, 2020

Woudstra, Theoadore (Ted)

Born in Brampton, Ontario March 5, 1964 to September 23, 2020 deceased in Muskoka.

Ted passed away far too soon, after an almost 3-year battle with lung cancer. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Karen, his three sons Daniel, Joshua and Samuel, his...

Peter Pearcey

Peter Pearcey

Sep 17, 2020

Pearcey, Peter Robert July 2, 1932- September 17, 2020 Peter passed away peacefully on Thursday September 17th at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. He was in his 88th year. A beloved husband to Dawn (Parkinson) for over 61 years. He will be sadly missed by daughter Patty, son Michael (Holly Southwell), daughter Bonnie (Mark Young). Peter was a very...

Warren Jevons

Warren Jevons

Sep 15, 2020

Warren S. Jevons November 28, 1938 - September 15, 2020.

Always mindful of minimizing the burden on his loved ones, this obituary was written by our dear dad several years before his death. He was the heart of our family and since our precious mother died six years ago, the silver lining has been the deeper understanding...

Linda Hawes

Linda Hawes

Sep 13, 2020

Born on November 22, 1946 Linda Hawes died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in her 74th year.

She was a mother of 3 (Tyler, Leanna, Chris). A grandmother to 8 (Kieran, Devynn, Ashley, Summer, Davis, Noah, Austin, Jaden). A great grandmother to 4 (Brayden,...

Eleanore Van Hezewyk

Eleanore Van Hezewyk

Sep 13, 2020

A long-time resident of Bracebridge passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the age of 93.

Also known as Ellie, she was well known and respected as a business owner, loving to devote time to clients at Eleanor’s Beauty Salon. She loved to take part in organizing and helping with winter carnival, baking for the fair and...

Wendy Lawton

Wendy Lawton

Sep 13, 2020

Peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in her 75th year.

Wendy was born on July 7th, 1946, the youngest of seven children in the Brewer family. She spent her early years in Toronto but soon moved to Washago with her mother and brother,...

George Pridday

George Pridday

Sep 12, 2020

PRIDDAY, George Bayliss

1955-2020

Bay Pridday of Milford Bay went to be with the LORD on Saturday September 12, 2020 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Beloved brother of Rip (Sue) Pridday, predeceased by parents Bob and June and his many dogs. After graduating from BMLSS...