Obituaries

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...

Aug 19, 2021

Edward Henry Reimer

1928-2021

“a life of adventure”

Ed was born to a Mennonite family in a farmhouse in SW Ontario. Growing up in Kitchener during the Depression, he learned the value of hard work, contributing to the family income. By Grade 8 he cycled...

Aug 17, 2021

GROENEVELT, Margaret Anne - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at her home in Bracebridge, at the age of 69. Devoted mother of Robert (Tanya), Stephen (Marissa), and John. Cherished grandmother of Tristen, Annie, Damien, and Tamara. Margaret will be sadly missed by her co-workers at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital and by her extended family and friends....

Aug 16, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Dr. John “Jack” William Skinner, on Monday, August 16, 2021, at West Parry Sound Hospital.

Born on March 11, 1921, in Washington, DC. Jack is survived by his daughter Susan Elizabeth Skinner. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Dalley Skinner, and their son John David Skinner.

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Aug 12, 2021

Dr. William S. Monk (MD, FRCSC) died on August 12, 2021 at home in Bracebridge, Ontario in his 94th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret (nee Wishart) and his son David. At Dr. Monk’s request cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will be arranged. The family expresses its great thanks to Dr. Kotchetkov, Dr. Dechert...

Aug 11, 2021

Passed away at The Pines Long Term Care Home in his 99th year.

Harold is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughter, Linda Moses (Jim); granddaughters, Heather Cermak and Ashley Thompson; step grandson, Michael Moses; great grandsons, Quinton and Mason Cermak and step great grandson, Ares Moses. He was predeceased by his son, Doug, and his sister,...

Aug 10, 2021

We are saddened to announce the passing of Alan Mack, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  He leaves behind his daughters Bonnie & Jessica, and grandsons Rylin, Stanley, and Arthur. Dear brother to David, Judy, Lora, Robert, Arthur, and predeceased by Shirley and Sandra.  Beloved son to Alma Traviss and the late Francis Mack.  Deeply missed by friends and community. ...

Aug 9, 2021

The family sadly announces the death of Bill, on Monday, August 9, 2021, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Brunton). Loving father of Heather Hill, Patty Jones and husband Glenn. Most proud grandfather of Connor Jones, Nicholas Hill, Lachlan Hill, Cooper Hill, and Vanessa Jones. Brother-in–law of Barbara Bowlby (nee Brunton) and wife Mary Jo Thompson,...

Aug 7, 2021

KIER, Andrea – Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Andy’s House Hospice, in her 75th year. Andrea was the beloved wife to Kenneth Geller for 30 years. She leaves behind her stepchildren Julie Geller (Jay Schacher), and Michael Geller. Dear sister of Jerry Kier (Cyndy). Andrea will be deeply missed by her cousins, extended family, and friends....

Aug 4, 2021

Beth was a lifelong partner to Mackenzie “King” Speicher, mother to Leigh (Rob), Kevin (Donna) and Shawn (Kevin); Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to Thom (Kate) and Connor, Korey (Cindy) and Oliver, Edward (Meghan) and Elizabeth, Aaron, Reed, Zach, Troy, Caitlin (Kevin) and baby.

She was born to Burton and Dorothy Ball, and a sister to Keith, Douglas...

Aug 2, 2021

Passed away after a short illness on Monday, August 2, 2021, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, at the age of 78. Son of the late Jack and Viola Ball (nee Austin).

Beloved husband to Ruth Ball (nee Medley) of 55 years, who pre-deceased John on July 25, 2021.

Cherished father of Jodi Gray (Matthew), Casey...

Aug 1, 2021

In sorrow we announce the passing of Violet Elizabeth

‘Betty’ Flaherty (nee Smith) (formerly Nelson) at Castle Peak Retirement Residence in Bracebridge on August 1, 2021. Betty was the beloved wife and best friend of Gerry and she felt blessed for the love, friendship, and support of her extended family. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her sons; Rick...

Jul 25, 2021

In loving memory of Christopher Thomas McLauchlan. Beloved brother of Laura and Richard McLauchan, cherished by his nieces Danielle McLauchlan-Payne and Emma Charles, and his nephew Tristan Charles. He will profoundly be missed by his dog Ava, who was adopted from the OSPCA.

In May of 2020, Chris unfortunately lost his vision and became legally blind. Due...

Jul 25, 2021

Ball, Ruth Anne (Medley) – Passed away in the early morning on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, at the age of 75. Beloved wife to John Ball of 55 years. Cherished mother of Casey Ball (Kim), Jodi Gray (Matthew), and Eddie Ball. Beloved grandmother of Skyler, Jack, Lauryn, and Wyatt. Sister of Mary-Ellen McKeegan (Denis), and...

Jul 24, 2021

Passed away on July 24, 2021, in the early morning at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in his 76th year. Beloved husband to Christine (nee Reeves) of 52 years. Cherished father of Scott Islip (Mary Ann), Derek Islip (Katie), Victoria Spalding, and Kevin Islip (Katherine). Loving grandfather of Ryan, Christopher, Andrew, Emerson, Harrison, Carter, Zachary, Claire, and Bradford.

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Jul 24, 2021

After a brief battle with an aggressive cancer, William (Bill) Forth passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on July 24, 2021 . Bill was predeceased by his wife of 49 years Edith (Dawson) in 2013.  Bill recently enjoyed the companionship of Ghislaine Laferriere, who also assisted with his caregiving at the end.

Bill is survived by his...

Jul 22, 2021

Yvette passed away peacefully at home in Bracebridge on July 22, 2021, in the arms of her beloved husband Ken, son Derek, and sister Imelda. Born on the island of St. Vincent and raised in Toronto.  Loving wife of Ken and adoring mother of Derek Marshall (Rebecca) of Squamish, BC.  Cherished gran to their boys Marley and Solomon. Much loved...