Obituaries

Naomi Waters

Naomi Waters

Jan 10, 2019

Naomi Waters passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Thursday January 10, 2019 in Bracebridge at the age of 92. Naomi was the Beloved wife of the late Harry Waters (2016). Mother of David Waters (Alice), Sharon Waters (Keith) and predeceased by daughter Janice Seal. Grandmother of Jeffery Seal (Lanna), Brittany and Hillary Waters. Sister of Margaret Longhurst and the...

Ralph Barrick

Ralph Barrick

Jan 9, 2019

It is with great sadness that family announces the passing of Ralph Ernest Barrick on Wednesday, January 9th, 2019, at Huntsville District Hospital. Beloved Husband of the late Rose Barrick and father of Carol Barrick, Linda Barrick-Spearn (David), Gail Schultz (Don) and Lois Sweeney. Grandfather of Candace, Joseph, Cheryl, Lisa-Ann, Edward, Neil, Laura, Kimberly, Kevin, Samantha, Michael and Christopher and...

Melvin Briese

Melvin Briese

Jan 8, 2019

Briese, Melvin (Mel) Mel passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Tuesday January 8, 2019 at the age of 95. He was the beloved husband of Liz Tell and the late Emma (Mahon) and proud father of the late David (Susan) Briese and the late Carl Briese. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Suzanne) Briese, Carla (Sam) Fulton, Shannon...

Ruth English

Ruth English

Jan 5, 2019

ENGLISH, Ruth Hazel - Ruth passed away peacefully Saturday January the 5th, 2019 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in her 83rd year. After a courageous battle with cancer, Ruth is in heaven with the Lord. Beloved wife to the late Michael English. Ruth will be fondly remembered as the caring mother of Ron English of Ajax and Elaine Rodeck (Bruce)...

Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

Jan 3, 2019

Paul passed away peacefully at home on January 3rd, 2019 at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of 54 years to Andrea Kelly. Dear father to daughters Lori (Shay) and Lisa (Ben). Cherished grandfather to grandsons Ryan and Mark. Loving brother to Boris (Diana), Bill (Maureen), Dan (Claire), Pat (Eloise) and Shawn. Brother-in-law to Joan, Dorothy,...

Suzanne Sawyer

Suzanne Sawyer

Jan 3, 2019

Sawyer, Margaret Suzanne- Suzanne Sawyer passed away peacefully January 3, 2019 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 82 years. She is survived by devoted husband Elton Sawyer. Loving Mother of Jimmy, Jerry and Penny (Dave). Proud grandmother of Aidan, Jack, Mitchell, Jerry Jr. and Brendan. Sister to Fred and Mary, and pre-deceased by brothers John...

Roderick "Ed" Sutherland

Roderick "Ed" Sutherland

Jan 1, 2019

Roderick “Ed” Sutherland boarded the “Heaven Express” Locomotive on Sunday, November 10th, 2019. Ed’s departure was sudden but peaceful.  Ed was an avid model railroad enthusiast for most of his life and Sheila, his wife of 26 years supported his passion and was always there for the ride. They were both active members of the Knox Presbyterian Church and...

John Powell

John Powell

Jan 1, 2019

John “Rod” Rodrick Powell– We sadly announce the peaceful passing of John “Rod” Powell on July 15 th , 2019 at the Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst at the age of 90 years old. Loyal and devoted husband to the late Marilyn Collette (2013) of Severn Bridge, formerly of Nobleton, Ontario. Beloved father to Randolph “Randy” Neil Powell...

Raymond Carpenter

Raymond Carpenter

Jan 1, 2019

Raymond William Carpenter died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Bertha Carpenter. Dear father of Bradley, Deborah (Darren) and Cathy. Loving grandfather of Amy, Ashley, Gloria, Jessica, Sarah, Kimberly, Anthony and Martin. Brother of Denise, Wayne, Kenny, Phillip and the late Larry, Lenny and Alex...

Edith Nichols

Edith Nichols

Jan 1, 2019

Edith passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at age 82. Edith was the beloved wife of the late Fred Nichols; Dear mother of Susan Peattie (John), John Nichols (Cory), Brian Nichols, David Nichols (Beth) and Nancy Thompson (Brad); Loving grandmother of Elysia, Sarah, Michael, Matthew, Tony, Morgan, Gregg, Cole, Jordan, Brett...

Charles Nurnberg

Charles Nurnberg

Jan 1, 2019

Nurnberg, Charles - passed away peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Home, Gravenhurst, Ontario on August 19, 2019 in his 93rd year.  Charles was predeceased by his wife Matilda Nurnberg and daughter Judy Nurnberg.  He is a cherished father of Katharine Leeder of West Kelowna, BC and stepbrother to Christine Mantler (George) of Woodstock, ON.  Beloved grandfather to...

Lawrence Armstrong

Lawrence Armstrong

Dec 30, 2018

Lawrence Richard Armstrong died suddenly at his home in Bracebridge on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of 64 years. He is survived by the love of his life Bonnie Boadway. Loving father of Jennifer (Jason), Art (Eli), Jeff (April) and Sarah (Ali). Dear grandfather of Aiden, Keira, Michael, Kayleigh, Derek and Talana. Brother of Michael (Cindy). Cremation has...

Charlie Stewart

Charlie Stewart

Dec 30, 2018

Stewart, Charlie died peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Sunday, December 30th, 2018 in his 89th, year. Beloved husband of the late Carol Stewart (nee' Boyd). Dear father of Janet Critchlow (Neil), John (the late Cory), Noel Newlove (Dan) and Michael Stewart (the late Christopher). Dear grandfather of Derrick (Nancy), Darrin (Crystal), Brent, Camille (Lawrence), Reece (Carmen), Julia, Andrew...

Tracy New

Tracy New

Dec 28, 2018

NEW, Tracy Nicole (CHRP) passed away on December 28, 2018 at her cottage in Bala at the age of 48. Tracy was born in Scarborough, Ontario and raised in her home on Felicity Drive where she and the family made life-long friends. Tracy had a Heart of Gold. She was giving, caring and the nicest person you will EVER meet....

Morghynn Karenn

Morghynn Karenn

Dec 28, 2018

Morghynn Karenn (Heather Veitch) Passed away on Friday December 28th, 2018, at the age of 70, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Survived by her beloved dog Toughie, her children Taylore and Raquel, her brother Allan and sister Helen. Morghynn was predeceased by her parents, Calvin and Muriel Veitch. Born in Bracebridge in 1948, Morghynn attended primary school...

Dorothy Bagshaw

Dorothy Bagshaw

Dec 26, 2018

Dorothy Verne Bagshaw Peacefully, at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst on December 26, 2018, age 93. Daughter of the late Claudene (nee Brown) and Edgar Bagshaw and dear sister of the late Susan B. Inch. Beloved aunt of Susan C. Nicholson (Ron) and James E.R. Inch (Kathy). Dorothy will also be missed by several great nieces and nephews, their spouses...

Arnold Miedema

Arnold Miedema

Dec 24, 2018

Miedema, Arnold James passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Center Monday, December 24th, 2018 at the age of 74. He will be missed greatly by his wife Elizabeth Miedema. Cherished brother to Thelma, Marry-Ann and Kenneth. Dear friend to Indira and Bill Burtoo. As your expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society. Burial and...

Ludmilla Croswell

Ludmilla Croswell

Dec 24, 2018

CROSWELL, Ludmilla "Lucy" Beloved wife of the late Gerald Croswell. Loving mother of Angela, Mona & Patricia. Proud grandmother of Rhiannon, Kyla, Joel & Jade and great grandmother of Mylo, Zane & Adeline. Mom began her life's journey in Zozov Ukraine, the daughter of a farm, foreman, into a family of 3 boys and 2 girls. At age 10 the...

Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

Dec 23, 2018

Smith, Stephen Robert- passed away at Leacock care center in Orillia Sunday, December 23th, 2018 at the age of 65. Beloved Husband of Lynne Smith (nee Boyt). Cherished son of Bill and Mona Smith. Brother to Ken Smith, Don Smith, and Andrea Smith. Brother in law to Estelle. Son in law to Vaughan and Lorna Boyt. Brother in law to...

Colombe Fournier

Colombe Fournier

Dec 20, 2018

Marie Colombe Marguerite Fournier Colombe Fournier, passed away at Headwaters Health Care Center in Orangeville on Thursday, December 20th, 2018 in her 83rd year. Beloved Mother of Glen Towler and mother in law to Rose Towler. Grandmother of Jasmine Jones.Daughter of the late Leopold Fournier and Simone (Villeneuve). Dear sister of Normand, Jeannine (Dupas), Normonde, Noella, Marie-Paul and Gerard. Aunt...