Obituaries

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...

Nov 16, 2019

SHEA, William Elgin “Bill” -- Died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at The Pines, in Bracebridge on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Bill was in his 84th year. Beloved brother of the late M. Lee Shea (Dona). Loving uncle of Greg (Anna), and Carolyn (Andrew). Proud great uncle of Hunter, Sydney, Elgin, Graydon, Edwin, Malcolm, and Kallum. Son of the...

Nov 15, 2019

Ken passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the age of 87.  He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Shirley (2011). He is survived by his son Jeff (Shelley), grandchildren Samuel and Jackson, sister Helen (Tom, Diana, Deb) and his extended Smith family Carol, Michael, Jill, Alice, Connor, Avery and Devon.  Ken was born in Englehart...

Nov 14, 2019

VELEMA, Hendrick Willem “Hank” – Passed peacefully, at Huntsville Hospital, on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Hank was the beloved husband of Ruth Ann (McEchern). Loving father of Rick (Val), and the late Larry (Mary Ann). Cherished grandfather of Kevin (Shelby), Amanda, and Kaitlyn (Jake). Great grandfather of Summer, Caleb, and Elise.

To honour Hank’s wishes, cremation has...

Nov 10, 2019

Anderson, Ellen Jacqueline- With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Ellen “Jackie” Jacqueline Anderson on November 10th, 2019 at the South Muskoka Hospital in Bracebridge with her loving husband by her side. Jackie was the beloved wife of Russell Anderson of 64 years, whom she worked along side running a truck stop. She was the cherished mother...

Nov 10, 2019

The family of Alice May Binder (nee Bradley) is very sad to advise of her passing following a short illness on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in her 89th year.  During her last days she was lovingly surrounded by her family during which time Alice entertained all present with stories of her past experiences bringing smiles and laughter to all. ...

Nov 9, 2019

William Alexander Tryon

It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Alex on Nov.9/19 at the age of 98. Predeceased by his wife of 60 years Marie (nee Hood). He will be lovingly remembered by his children Brenda and Bill, grandchildren Shannon, Tyler (wife Lisa), Natalie (husband Geoff), and Thomas, and great-grandchildren Hannah, Nathan,...

Nov 7, 2019

Reid passed away with family present at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on November 7, 2019 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Barbara Fielding. Cherished father of Vicky Holm and Melissa Fielding. Loved grandfather of Jesse, Maggie, Mark and Lucas. Brother of Judy & Jean Fielding. Cremation has taken place. At this time, family has had a private...

Nov 7, 2019

It is with deep sadness the family of Marcos Huerta announces his death on November 7, 2019 at the age of 73.  Left to mourn his death is his daughters Tania and Susan and ex-wife Maria.  Marcos had an adventurous personality and zest for life.  He loved what he did and lived his life up till death on his...