Mary Cotterell
Jan 25, 2020
Passed away peacefully, following a recent diagnosis of cancer, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at age 74. Elaine is beloved wife to husband David Cotterell. Dear mother of Keith and Allison. Proud grandmother of Abigail, Devon, Logan and Violet. She will be missed by many dear friends in Bracebridge and throughout...
Milton Purvis
Jan 18, 2020
Passed peacefully on January 18, 2020, in his 90th year, at Castle Peak Retirement Residence in Bracebridge. Longstanding former resident of Beamsville and a Hydro One retiree. Caring husband of Elsie (Carpenter) and Doris (Ransom) (1972). Much loved father of Deb Kszan (Jim) and stepfather of Lynn Sorowka (John) and Bob Carpenter. Proud grandfather of Lindsay Zylstra (Jesse), Ryan...
Irma Lawson
Jan 14, 2020
LAWSON, Irma Jacqueline-
Peacefully, at Woods Park Long Term Care in Barrie, Ontario, on Tuesday, January 14th 2020. Irma was 84 years old. Beloved wife of the late Eugene "Sliv" Lawson. Loving mother of Gerald Lawson and Perry Lawson. Proud grandmother Samantha, Travis & Leanna. Dear sister of Donna MacArthur and the late William Flood.
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H. Fae Watts
Jan 12, 2020
WATTS, H. Fae (Skirrow) Passed away peacefully on January 12 2020. Beloved wife of the late Wesley Watts. Loving mother of Virginia and son-in-law Gregory Aljoe. Survived also by her sister Aileen Shalay (Stan), brother Gerald Skirrow (Judy), and sister-in-law Phyllis Dale.
Many heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of James Street Retirement Home in Bracebridge where Fae...
Frederick Neal "Fred"
Jan 10, 2020
Frederick Jefferson Neal, of Rosseau, died peacefully on the morning of January 10th at his place of residence. Fred was a loving husband to Sarah (nee Ditchburn), and a caring father to Darcy (Sylvain), David (Sarah), and John (Nadine). He will be affectionately remembered by his grandchildren Myriam, Symeon, Emily, Rachel, Oliver, Sophie, Caroline, and Audrey and great-grandchildren Joshua,...
Frank Neal
Jan 7, 2020
With his family at his side loving him and supporting his choice, Frank Neal planned and completed the final step of Medical Assistance In Dying (M.A.I.D.). His illnesses were irreversible and he knew death was imminent. Without pain and in total peace Frank accepted the assistance he wished for.
That wonderful, funny man is remembered by his...
Pauline Dawson
Jan 5, 2020
DAWSON, Pauline E.
Passed away suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Harold. Loving mother of Michael (Janet), Brian, Amy (Jeramy) and the late Judy. Proud grandmother of Kristin, Jeff, Dylan, Jordan, Simon, Nikita, Chelsea, William & Molly and great grandmother of Zayden...
Marlene Gibbs
Jan 1, 2020
GIBBS, Marlene Diane (nee Ratkowski)
1961 – 2020
Marlene passed away at her home in Bracebridge, on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at age 59. Loving mother of Wesley Gibbs and Kelsie Nesbitt. Proud grandmother of Nevaeh. Marlene was anxiously awaiting the arrival of here second grandchild Charli. She is the...
Marie Anita "Carole" Cooper
Jan 1, 2020
COOPER, Marie Anita “Carole” (nee Beauchemin)
Carole Cooper passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on April 4, 2020, at age 68 after an all too brief, but fierce battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Cooper. Loving mother of John, David & Peter Cooper. Famously proud grandmother of Liam, Noah, Aine, Amelia, Sora,...
Elizabeth Barnes
Dec 30, 2019
BARNES, Elizabeth ”Liz” – After a brief but courageous battle Liz passed away at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood on Monday, December 30, 2019 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Violet, Doug (Sandra), Carol, and John. Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Dan), Matthew and Denise (Will). Great grandmother to Calla, Mica, Cedar, Clementine, Makenna, and...
Glenn Hanson
Dec 30, 2019
Glenn Thomas Hanson
Passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Glenn was the loving husband to Sheila, amazing father to Lesley (Charlie), Carolyn (Rick). Fun loving grandfather to Haley, Mackenzie, Ava and Cohen.
Brother to Donald and Suzanne. Glenn spent 33 years in sales with Dye...
Gwendoyln "Gwen" Deforest
Dec 29, 2019
DeForest, Gwendolyn Mavis “Gwen”
July 3, 1929 – December 29, 2019
Passed suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Born in Park Head, near Owen Sound, where she grew up and worked. Gwen is the loving wife of Gerald of Bracebridge. Dear mother of John DeForest and Suzanne DeForest (Dean Pheonix). Proud grandmother of...
Joan Mckenzie
Dec 29, 2019
McKenzie, Joan Louise
The McKenzie family is sad to announce the passing of Joan at Belleville General Hospital on Sunday December 29th, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Kenneth (Nancy) and the late Ann Louise. Cherished grandmother of Nighthawk, Kimberly and David. Proud great-grandmother to 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Dawn Pearcy (Pete). Missed by nieces...
Ronald Jackson
Dec 27, 2019
Peacefully at home with his wife by his side on December 27, 2019 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Beeley). Cherished father of Melissa (Mike), Alycia (Mike), Krista (Chance), Melissa (Adam) and Amanda. Loved grandfather of Dan and Brandon and loving Papa to Dorian, Danielle, Kendra, Caden, Gage, Jackson, Kailey, Rayana, Marley, Gemma, Morgan and...
John Irwin
Dec 22, 2019
Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care home, Bracebridge, ON in his 85th year, with family by his side, on Sunday December 22, 2019. Beloved Husband of Sue Irwin (predeceased 2013). Loving Father of Dan Irwin and Catherine MacDonald (Sean). Proud "Grandpa John" of Jacob (Emily), Amanda (Ryan), Trenton and Hope. Adored Great Grandpa, "Papa John" of Rosalee, Anakin,...
Don Coates
Dec 21, 2019
Donald Glenwood Coates was born in Orillia, on May 16, 1943, to Etheleyn and Glen Coates. They moved to Bracebridge in 1946, where Don attended the local schools. He played hockey and was involved in Air Cadets, where he won a scholarship to obtain his private pilot’s licence.
He graduated from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in Business Administration...
Evan Gostick
Dec 21, 2019
GOSTICK, Evan-Lindsay
Evan passed away suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at age 58. Cherished son of Edna and the late Lloyd Gostick. Loving father of Evan Tyler Gostick, Travis Keon Gostick and Kyle McIntyre. Proud grandfather of Logan. Brother of Joanne, Brian and sister in law Greta. Predeceased by brothers...
Margaret Richmond
Dec 20, 2019
In Loving Memory of Margaret Millar Richmond “Nana”
26 August 1928 – 20 December 2019
The Family is sad to announce the passing of Margaret Millar Richmond
Margaret is the youngest daughter of Matthew Richmond and Janet Dykes McGregor, the sister of Agnes "Nancy” Law Hinbest (Henry).
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Lillian Woods
Dec 20, 2019
Lillian Eva Woods
December 24th, 1929- December 20th 2019
Lillian Eva (Boyes) Woods passed away peacefully at the Pines just four days shy of her 90th Birthday. Lil (as she was fondly known) was the daughter of Amy and Reg Boyes, both predeceased. Bracebridge was Lil’s home town and after a time working south of...
Mary Carolyn "Lynn"
Dec 18, 2019
Mary Carolyn Jacob "Lynn"
née Woodruff
May 7, 1941 - December 18, 2019
Peacefully early Wednesday morning. Lynn is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Bob; daughters, Hilary (Troy Merrick), Carolyn; and grandchildren Matthew and Carly.
Predeceased by her parents, Wilfrid Adams Woodruff and Marion MacPherson Woodruff and brother Bruce.
Born and raised in Niagara Falls Ontario, Lynn attended Niagara Falls Collegiate, and Neuchatel...
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