Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

Dec 13, 2019

KRUCKEL, Helmut Friedrich

Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on December 13, 2019 at age 88. Beloved husband of Lisa of Bracebridge. Loving father of Peter. Proud Opi of Jason & Jeremy and Great Opi to Connor, Cole & Katerina. Helmut was a longtime realtor in Muskoka. He was also a member of Team Canada’s...

Dec 12, 2019

Reid, Glenn Howard – with his wife Karen by his side, Glenn lost his courageous battle with cancer overnight Thursday December 12, 2019.  Lovingly remembered by his sons James Reid (Michelle) and Christian Reid.  Also remembered by his two brothers Jim Coombs and Jason Coombs (Melissa), and by his sisters-in-law Charlotte Conard and Janet Galbraith (Rick). Loved and missed by in-laws Marg...

Dec 10, 2019

Sadly, we announce the unexpected death of Brandon Begin on December 10, 2019 at the age of 29.  Loving father of Gemma Lynn.  Beloved son of Norman Begin and Bonnie Begin. Cherished brother of Elisha (David) Begin and Jeremy (Celia) Begin.  Loving uncle of Desiree, Aiden, Keira and Ryker.  Beloved grandson of David Cruise & Carolyn Cruise, the late Lucille...

Dec 10, 2019

John Murray Smithyes, 92, died peacefully at home in Bracebridge, Ontario on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, his children Susan Benson (Mark), John (Aileen), Robert (Jennifer) and Mark (Cathy Douglas) and 10 grandchildren, Samuel, Ezra, Andrea, Fiona, Iain, Kevin, Peter, Katherine, Graydon and Piers. John was predeceased by his sister Mary Sprake.

Dec 5, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of our cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Arthur. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Burgess) for seventy wonderful years. Joan predeceased Art on November 6, 2018. Loving father of Lynda (Derek Kaye), Susan (Rick Allen), Robert (Gail Mortimer) and the late Catherine (the late Kevin Healy). Dearly...

Dec 3, 2019

The McLaren family sadly announces the passing of Scott McLaren on December 3rd 2019 in his 70th year.

He was born in Toronto on the 4th of March 1950. He was the eldest son of Marnie and John McLaren, a loving Husband to Donna and adored father to his 5 children, Julie Anne McLaren (Steve Holik), Lore...

Nov 30, 2019

Passed away suddenly on November 30, 2019 at the age of 41. Peter leaves behind to mourn his siblings John (Cheryl), Teresa (Mike) Leblanc and Mary Pallister. Loved uncle of Jeremy, Jennifer, Constance, Cory, Brittany, Brandon, Abby and Jordon and great uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Peter's life will...

Nov 25, 2019

SMITH, Florence May – passed peacefully at her home on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Corbett F. Smith. Cherished mother of Don (Susan) and Corbett (Faye). Dear grandmother of Alexander (Kristi), Sandy (Doug), Aaron, Meghan (MacKenzie), Jason (Joycie) and Daniel. Loving great grandmother of Victor. Predeceased by her parents, George...

Nov 23, 2019

Robert (Bob) Sage, 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 23, 2019, at South Muskoka Hospital.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Bea Sage, and the loving father to his special son, John, and daughter, Jennifer (Todd Koeck). He is remembered fondly by his grandchildren Braden, Charlotte and Carson. He is also survived by his extended family...

Nov 22, 2019

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of our dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and brother.

Dearest husband and best friend of Gail. Predeceased by his parents Grace and Jim McKenzie. Loving father of Scott (Desiree) and Jeanette (Mark) and dear stepfather to Todd, Terri (Tim) and Tricia (Troy).

Nov 21, 2019

Passed away in Bracebridge on Thursday, November 21st, 2019 at the age of 54. Survived by wife Jen. Dear son of Art and the late Anne. Loving brother to Cathi (Gord), Rob (Sumitra) and Mary Sue. Dear nephew to Auntie Aggie. Dear brother-in-law to Louanne Henderson (Paul). Survived and greatly loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Vince is...

Nov 17, 2019

Passed away peacefully at home in Bracebridge, Ontario Sunday, November 17 in her 91st year.  Predeceased by husband Gordon Samuel Lahie.

“Grandma” will be sorely missed by her family.  Survived by her only daughter Barbara Brown (Daniel) and grandchildren Nathan Brown (Barbara), Josh Brown (Annie), Luke Brown (Elizabeth) and Leah Wood (Jonathan).  Enjoyed time with...