Obituaries

Fredrick John Wray

Fredrick John Wray

Aug 7, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dad, Fredrick John Wray on August 7th, 2025, in his 82nd year. He is predeceased by his mother and father, John Andrew Wray known as Andy and Elizabeth Gertrude Wray (nee Skilliter) known as Bessie. Fred is survived by his wife Margaret Wray (nee McEachran).

He will be...

G. E. Betty Anderson

G. E. Betty Anderson

Aug 4, 2025

We are sadly announcing the sudden passing of Gertrude “Betty” Anderson on August 4, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital at the age of 88. She leaves to mourn her beloved Bruce Anderson of 67 years together. Cherished mother to Robin Sutey (John Sutey). Loved Nana to Brittany Sutey-Gasson (Jeff Gasson) and Kaitlyn Sutey.  She is survived by her brother Greg Wilkie.

Betty’s...

Walter S. Poulstrup

Walter S. Poulstrup

Aug 3, 2025

Walter was born in Taars Denmark and immigrated to Canada in 1949. The family of four boys settled on a farm in Churchill ON and later moved to Georgetown ON for Grade 8 and high school. After graduating from Toronto Lakeshore Teachers College, he began his career as Principal of a two-room school in Vankoughnet, ON. In 1965, he married...

Linda Darlene Austin

Linda Darlene Austin

Aug 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Darlene Austin, who died at the age of 64 on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville, Ontario. Linda was born to parents Betty and Don Speck on May 17, 1961, in Bracebridge, Ontario. Linda is survived by her beloved husband of almost 42 years, Ivan...

Shirley Ann Scott

Shirley Ann Scott

Aug 1, 2025

Shirley Ann Scott, age 78, born November 17th, 1946 of Bracebridge, ON passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2025 at 2:22 pm with her daughter Eva and son in law Harold that never left her side. Shirley is joining her husband the love of her life Ronald Robert Scott and her parents Gordon McDonald and Mary Milford in their eternal...

Dana Michelle Peatling

Dana Michelle Peatling

Jul 31, 2025

On the morning of July 31st, 2025, our world grew quieter as we said goodbye to our beloved Mom.

After a courageous and unrelenting battle with Glioblastoma, a journey she faced with immeasurable strength and grace since her diagnosis last August, she passed peacefully, surrounded by the people who loved her most.

At her side were her children, Christopher, Chelsey, and Michelle,...

Jennifer Mary Aileen Wood

Jennifer Mary Aileen Wood

Jul 21, 2025

Our mother Jennifer Wood died in her home on the Muskoka River in Bracebridge surrounded by her close family; Joan (Gary), Vivian (Tim), son John and granddaughters Mirabai, Fae and Sila.

Jennifer lived in Bracebridge for 44 years with her husband John (d. 2021). She met John at Jasper Park Lodge. Mom told us she had 63 years of great happiness...

Bernard "Bernie" Cheeseman

Bernard "Bernie" Cheeseman

Jul 19, 2025

Bernard “Bernie” Cheeseman

It is with great sadness that the family of Bernard “Bernie” Cheeseman announces his passing on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Midland, Ontario, at the age of 87.

Dad was predeceased by brother Patrick and sister Jamie (Dan). He is survived by his brother Joseph (Betty) in Marystown NFLD.

Beloved husband to Doreen and the late Josephine (2009). Treasured father...

Ellen Beth Gould

Ellen Beth Gould

Jul 19, 2025

Ellen Beth Gould

October 8, 1944 - July 19, 2025

Passed away peacefully with family on July 19, 2025, in the loving care of Hospice Muskoka at Andy's House in Port Carling.

Ellen Beth was born in the village of Fergus Ontario. She was the beloved granddaughter of William George and Jean Austin Norris Beatty. Ellen Beth's grandmother instilled a love of playing...

Maurice "Gerry" Gerald Flaherty

Maurice "Gerry" Gerald Flaherty

Jul 16, 2025

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Maurice Gerald Flaherty on July 16, 2025, at the age of 96, at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst.

Beloved spouse of the late Betty Flaherty (Nelson), who predeceased him in 2021. Loving father to the late Scott Flaherty, (2023) and treasured father to his only daughter, Jan Donovan (Mike)....

David Edward Taylor

David Edward Taylor

Jul 12, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of David Edward Taylor on July 12, 2025, at the age of 72. He is survived by his beloved wife Glady of 34 years. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Olive Taylor and his sister Alma (Lloyd) Leeder.

He will be missed by his siblings Murray (Carol),...

Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Webster

Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Webster

Jul 6, 2025

Mary Elizabeth “Molly” Webster

Born in Galt, Waterloo, Ontario, Molly peacefully passed away on July 6, 2025, at The Pines in Bracebridge, Ontario.

A beloved and prominent member of the Bracebridge community, Molly dedicated countless hours volunteering at the Bracebridge Seniors Center and was a faithful member of her local bowling league. Known for her quick wit and playful spirit — especially...

Ove Klingberg Mortensen

Ove Klingberg Mortensen

Jul 6, 2025

Ove Klingberg Mortensen (January 16, 1933 - July 6, 2025)

Passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025 with family by his side, in the tender care of the lovely team at Andy's House Hospice in Port Carling, at the age of 92.

Loving husband of Barbara (d. March 2025) for 68 years, and father to Mia Morris (Ron, d. 2010), Robert, and...

Jack Bustard

Jack Bustard

Jul 1, 2025

It is with immense sadness and shattered hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our treasured Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Jack Bustard, with his family by his side at Sunnybrook Hospital on July 1st, 2025 at the age of 71.

On Good Friday morning, Mom and Dad's house was destroyed by fire. Our family remained by...

Steven Charles Keshen

Steven Charles Keshen

Jun 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Steven Charles Keshen, of Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, at the age of 66. Steve passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, in Newmarket, Ontario, with his wife, Joanne, his sister, Tami, and her husband, Dave, at his side. He will be remembered fondly by his brother, Jeff and his wife, Deb, as well...

Donald Francis Clement

Donald Francis Clement

Jun 28, 2025

Don Clement, beloved husband of Lorraine Clement (née Carol Turner), passed away suddenly on June 28, 2025, at the age of 80. He is survived by his sons Dave Clement (Celia Campbell) and Jeff Clement (Violet Clement, née Rodriguez); their mother (Anne Clement (née Muldowney); sisters Carolyn Hilton (Alfred) and Cecilia Reynolds (Ted); stepchildren Cypress Mintz (Darren Picket) and his...

Jeffery Lenard Golding

Jeffery Lenard Golding

Jun 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the passing of Jeffery (Jeff) Golding. With family by his side at South Muskoka Hospital on June 26, 2025. Jeff passed following complications due to a stroke. Jeff was in his 64th year.

Predeceased by his mother Audrey. Survived by his father Lenard, sister Jodi (Bryan), brother Mike (Keri), Uncle to...

Joyce Roberts

Joyce Roberts

Jun 25, 2025

Friends and family are invited to the memorial visitations on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at Reynolds Funeral Home.

Those that knew and appreciated her are invited to a Celebration of Joyce’s Life, preceded by an OES memorial service at the Milford Bay Community Centre, from 11am to 2pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

In...

Mary Louise Olver

Mary Louise Olver

2025

Our cherished mother, Mary Louise Olver, passed of sudden complications at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, ON on June 23, 2025 just shy of her 93rd birthday. She was surrounded by family.

Our mother devoted most of her life to her six children, and while she faced many hardships, she always got us through with her quiet strength and...

Hazel Blanche Oliver

Hazel Blanche Oliver

Jun 23, 2025

Hazel Blanche Oliver (née White) December 24, 1940 – June 23, 2025

Blanche Oliver passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in her 85th year. She was a lifetime resident of Muskoka and will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose quiet strength and kindness touched many.

Blanche was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Oliver...