Obituaries

Zelda Evans

Zelda Evans

Jul 18, 2020

EVANS, Zelda May 1934-2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Zelda Evans announces her passing on July 18, 2020 in her 87th year. She was predeceased by her late husband Bill and her daughter Tammy. She is survived by her sons Terry (Chris), Mike (Cheryl), and Randy (Jodie). Also survived by grandchildren...

Roger Pilkey

Roger Pilkey

Jul 17, 2020

ROGER BARRY PILKEY JULY 27 1950 - July 17, 2020

Roger passed away after an 18 year battle with prostate cancer.

Predeceased by parents Gordon and Nedra Pilkey of Burlington, Ontario. Survived by his daughter Lianne Jessica, precious granddaughter Willow Jeanty, son-in-law Trevor Johansen, brother Douglas, nephews Alan, Adam and niece Annie.

Roger...

Irma Coyne

Irma Coyne

Jul 15, 2020

Dr. Irma Muriel Coyne may 13,1930—July 15,2020

With great sadness, the family of Irma Coyne announces the peaceful passing of Irma at her beloved cottage on McVittie Island on July 15, 2020. Born in Toronto, one of six children of John and Lela Coyne (both deceased), she was predeceased by her two sisters , Audrey Lily and...

Gordon 'Bud' Reid

Gordon 'Bud' Reid

Jul 15, 2020

Gordon Stuart Reid "Bud"

October 5, 1940 - July 15, 2020

After a long-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, Bud passed away peacefully with his children and wife of 56 years by his side at his residence in Bracebridge Ontario.

Bud...

Clifford 'Bud' Smith

Clifford 'Bud' Smith

Jul 13, 2020

Clifford (Bud) H Smith passed away peacefully at his residence, Monday July 13th in the 92nd year of a full life, well lived. Bud was widowed in 1998 with the loss to cancer, of the love of his life Evelyn (Hammond) shortly after celebrating their 45th anniversary. He is survived by his four children, David and Sharon Smith of Gravenhurst, Barbara and...

Dorothy Boyer

Dorothy Boyer

Jul 11, 2020

In her 100th year, Dorothy Ella Barron Boyer passed peacefully in the comforting arms of family and surrounded by love.

Loving mother of Lynne (John) Parks, Jane (the late Thomas) Hay, Margaret (Jed Hiltz), Rob (Rae-Anne) and George (Doreen). Grandmother of Leslie (Imre) Rohonczy, Mark (Hayley) Youngs, Chris (Shelley) Young, Debbie (Chris) Marling, Sarah (Troy...

Phillip Murphy

Phillip Murphy

Jul 9, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital with family by his side on July 9, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Adele Murphy married 50 years (2008). Much loved father of David (Kim) of Bracebridge, Carolyn (Jon) of Texas and John (Laurie) of Orillia. Poppa to 5 grandchildren: Bradley Murphy(Sarah), Nicole Cochran, and Julia,...

Catherine Tarling

Catherine Tarling

Jul 4, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge in her 79th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Roy Tarling Sr. Loving mother of Roy Tarling Jr. (Lorne). Cherished sister of Jan Smith and Gary Ahlborn. Dear aunt of Sandra (Mark), Christopher (Lourae) and Rickey (Sheila). Proud great-aunt of Taylor,...

Dorothy Young

Dorothy Young

Jun 28, 2020

YOUNG, Dorothy Winnifred

Friends from Christian Horizons are sad to announce the passing of a long-time friend, Dorothy W. Young. Dorothy will be missed by many. A graveside service will be held at Municipal Cemetery in Bracebridge, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm.

Sharon Hauck

Sharon Hauck

Jun 25, 2020

Sharon passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of 50 years of Albin of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Sheryl (John Goldthorp), Robert (Tina), Allan (Charlene) and Brent (Madeleine). Proud grandmother of David (Emily), Andrew (Shelby), Shelby (Brittney), Abby, Gabby,...

Alice Macdonald

Alice Macdonald

Jun 21, 2020

With sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of Alice on Sunday, June 21st, 2020 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. She was in her 95th year. Alice was the beloved wife of the late Delbert MacDonald. Cherished mother of Doris Jean Bowman, Wayne MacDonald (Cindy) and Jim MacDonald. Loving grandmother of Tammy, Susan, David, Daniel and...

Robert Black

Robert Black

Jun 21, 2020

Passed away peacefully in his 75th year on Sunday, June 21 after a 13 year battle with cancer. Born on December 2, 1945 in Bracebridge to the late Gordon Black and Lenore Black (nee Newark). Bob started his career in trucking at the local dairy company at the age of 16. He met the love of his life Theresa...

Deborha Mccaig

Deborha Mccaig

Jun 20, 2020

McCAIG, Deborah McCaig (Welcher)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving Mother, Sister and Aunt. Raised in Bracebridge, Debbie passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on June 20, 2020 in Guelph, ON. Known for her feisty and quick wit, Debbie was always good for a laugh or a joke. Her...

Maurice Rosemeyer

Maurice Rosemeyer

Jun 20, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Maurice Rosemeyer on June 20, 2020. Beloved husband of Myrna. He leaves behind three daughters; Linda, Susan and Anne; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Born in India in 1928, Maurice came to Canada in 1962 after graduating from university in England in the early fifties. He was...

Barbara Roche

Barbara Roche

Jun 20, 2020

ROCHE, Barbara (nee Herrler)

May 17, 1946 – June 20, 2020

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Barbara on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Beloved wife of Nick. Dear mother of Stephen Tobin Roche (Stephanie) and David Jordan Roche. Cherished grandmother of Chase...

Audrey Danard (Nee Graham)

Audrey Danard (Nee Graham)

Jun 17, 2020

Audrey passed away peacefully after a brief illness at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital surrounded by Bruce and family.

Beloved wife of Bruce Danard.  Mom to Rob (Carolyn) Jones, Karen Danard (Peter Eng), Julene Jones (Jim Harkiss), Paul Danard, and Sherri Jones (Chris Richardson).  Gran to Jason (Jill), Saralyn (Matt), Brady (Leah), Katie, Isaac, Mahal, Roslyn & Destiny.  Great Gran...

Gregory Butler

Gregory Butler

Jun 15, 2020

Gregory Francis Butler, age 72 passed away at home on Monday, June 15th in Bracebridge. Greg was with his wife, Cynthia and daughter, Andrea, when he passed. He is survived by his wife Cynthia (Broderick). They celebrated 50 years of marriage in October of last year.

Greg was born on July 1st, 1947 in Toronto, ON. He...

Leif Jorgensen

Leif Jorgensen

Jun 13, 2020

Passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family and pets. Loving partner of Fay Green, cherished father of Laura Kitchen and Jay Jorgensen. Dear grandfather of Joshua, Samantha and Matthew. Survived by his sister Anita (Ron) Quick of Williams Lake, B.C., Brother Ernest Sorensen and Sister Tammy Sorensen of Port Hardy, B.C.

Many people knew Leif...

Henry (Harry) Moultray

Henry (Harry) Moultray

Jun 12, 2020

Passed peacefully on Friday June 12, 2020 at the Pines in Bracebridge, Ontario at the young age of 92.  Dad was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on October 14, 1927 to Esther and Jimmy Moultray.  He was loving husband to our mother the late June Patricia Moultray (1928-94).  He is survived by his children and their spouses, Carol (David) Callingham and...

Gary Hall

Gary Hall

Jun 9, 2020

Of Tara, suddenly at South Bruce Grey Health Centre -Chesley on Tuesday June 9, 2020. Gary Donald Hall at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband to Linda Mary Hall (nee Nottingham). Devoted father of Julie Lynne Hall-Sorensen (Mark Sorensen), and Laura Marie Hall.

Private family arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel,...