Obituaries

John Panko

John Panko

Sep 26, 2018

John Ronald Panko May 21, 1945 - September 26, 2018 With sadness we announce the passing of John Ronald Panko on September 26th, 2018 in Bracebridge, Ontario. Loving husband to Glenda for 46 years, much adored father to Kristi and Jeff. Born and raised in Weston, John joined the Etobicoke Fire Department in 1973 and retired as Fire Captain after...

Shirley Brazier

Shirley Brazier

Sep 23, 2018

Brazier, Shirley Elizabeth passed away with her family by her side in her home on September 23, 2018 at the age of 82. She will be missed greatly by her children Ted Smith, David Smith, Jane Smith, Tamara Smith, George Smith, Marjorie (Dwayne) Phillips, her late son Earl Brazier (2013), Mae (Paul) Campbell, and Donnie Brazier. She is cherished by...

John Macpherson

John Macpherson

Sep 23, 2018

MacPherson, John Raymond "Jack" passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital with his family by his side on September 23, 2018 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Elke. He will be missed by his children Steven (Julie), Suzanne (George), Michael (Sharon), and David. Cherished grandfather of Lisa, Sean, Stacey, Emily, Laura, Sara, Selena, Jordin, Deborah, Barbara, and James. He...

Rev. Dempsey

Rev. Dempsey

Sep 18, 2018

Paul Russell Dempsey passed away September 18, 2018. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Fern (Featherston), and his children Lynn (Tim Dobbin), Brian (Anne Rintala), and Carol (David Bertrand). He was Grandpa to Sophie and Felicity Dobbin; Kira, Mika, Vesa, and Tiia Dempsey; Sylvia, Vivian, and Russell Bertrand. Paul was predeceased by his parents Allison and...

Ramona Phillips

Ramona Phillips

Sep 17, 2018

Ramona Louise Phillips, born on May 12, 1995, was killed instantly alongside her dear friend David in a motorcycle accident on the evening of Monday, September 17th, 2018. Ramona was born in Toronto and moved to Muskoka when she was 1 year and 4 months old, initially living in Gravenhurst and moving to Bracebridge in December 1997 after her beloved...

Edgar Schnabel

Edgar Schnabel

Sep 16, 2018

SCHNABEL, Edgar - Passed away peacefully at The Pines, Bracebridge on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Edgar was the beloved husband of Ilona (Hentsch). Loving father of Raymond (Kathleen), and Andre (Kimberley). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Josh), Richard (Leondra), Raymond, Stephanie, and Karl. Great-grandfather of Clark. To honour Edgar's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of his life will...

James French

James French

Sep 14, 2018

James Charles French died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, September 14th, 2018 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Bunn). Dear father of Michael (Heather) French and Lisa (Mark) Soos. Loving grandfather of Kaitlin (Wes) Forth, Kyle (Jen) French, Amber Soos (Logan Taylor) and Brooke Soos. Great grandfather of Lincoln Forth. Brother of...

Sharon Leblanc

Sharon Leblanc

Sep 13, 2018

LeBlanc, Shari RN (Sharon Arley Dixon) Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 13th. In Shari's own words: "I lived well. I loved with all my heart and I was loved back. I was happy. It was a good life I got to live. I'm so lucky to have met Mike 26 years ago - every minute with him...

Iona Brodie

Iona Brodie

Sep 13, 2018

BRODIE, Iona Arlene (Hillman) - Passed away peacefully at Shelburne Residence, on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in her 80th year. Iona was the loving mother of the late Leah Ann Young, Michael Young (Vanessa), and the late Daniel Young (Bev). Cherished grandmother of Patrick, Ward, Rachel, Emily, and Karl. Dear sister of Brenda Dawson (Cliff), and Bartley Hillman (Isabel). A...

Mackenzie Speicher

Mackenzie Speicher

Sep 10, 2018

Mackenzie "King" Ronald Speicher Died peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, September 10th, 2018. King was born in Bracebridge on January 13th, 1930 to John and Edna (Crockford) Speicher and had one sister Joyce. King was raised in Purbrook, ON where he met the love of his life "the Warden", Beth Ball from Milford Bay. He joined the...

Anne Vernon

Anne Vernon

Sep 7, 2018

VERNON, Anne Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully on September 7, 2018, at Hospice Wellington in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Colin Vernon of Baysville, Loving mother of Alan & Erzsi of Guelph, Michael & Pam of Fergus, and Jennifer & Bruce of Mississauga. Cherished Nana of Tonya, Tammy, Luke and Andy and loving great-grandmother to Mackenna. The memorial service...

Ronald Burchmore

Ronald Burchmore

Sep 7, 2018

RONALD BURCHMORE September 13, 1926 - September 07, 2018. This was quite a guy....gentle, kind, loving, funny, independent, generous, helpful and strong to the end. To all of us he was our Uncle Ronnie, to his friends on the street in Bracebridge he was known as Cowboy. He loved the rodeo and outdoors and embraced his life living on the...

Everett Baumken

Everett Baumken

Sep 4, 2018

BAUMKEN, Everett James - Passed away peacefully at Huntsville Hospice on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He was in his 85th year. James was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Perreault). Loving father of Danny (Susan), Kim Arbuckle (John), Jim (Natalie), Susan Anderson (Dale), Sharon Arbuckle (late Jim), and Brenda Yeoman (Peter) Lise, Carol, and Luc. Cherished grandfather of Ryan (Tara), Amanda...

Edwin Hoolans

Edwin Hoolans

Sep 2, 2018

Edwin "Bob" Robert Hoolans died suddenly at his home in Bracebridge on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Evelyn Hoolans. Dear father of Dave, Lisa (Brian) Jackson, Nicole Delaney, Jason (Ina), Tyler, Ashley and Cody (Kim). Loving grandfather of Kori, Emily, Ruby, Jenna, Jack, Nolan, Mason, Aubrey, Cinteanna, Nicky and Bella. Dear brother of Gail...

Betty Kinch

Betty Kinch

Sep 1, 2018

KINCH, Betty Jane April 12, 1952 - September 1, 2018 Betty Jane Kinch passed away peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville, on September 1, 2018 at age 66. Loving daughter of the late Iris & Jack Kinch. Dear sister of Noreen Beavis (Andy) and John Kinch (Maggie). Aunt to many nieces & nephews. Friends will be received at Reynolds...

Joan Marr

Joan Marr

Aug 31, 2018

MARR, Joan Lachine (Hands) - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, August 31st, 2018. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was the beloved wife of the late John Herbert Tweedale Monteith. Loving Mother of John Robert Bendixsen (Eileen) and Brenda Lynn Switzer (Deborah). Loved Grandmother of Michael John Hamilton (Jennifer), Jeffrey Thomas...

Charles Hall

Charles Hall

Aug 28, 2018

HALL, Charles Edward - Passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 just five days after his 93rd birthday. He was the beloved husband of the late Muriel (Johnson). Loving father of Charles (Leslie), and Marie Hall (Alan Kent). Loved step-father of Karen Woods, Pat Anderson, Sylvia Treptow, and Bonnie Joseph. Charlie will...

Roy White

Roy White

Aug 27, 2018

WHITE, Roy "Brooks" - Died at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Monday, August 27th, 2018 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Helen White of Baysville. Dear brother of Sonja Smith (Jim), Vilenna Currie (Don), Audrey McLean (Bryan), Colleen Bergeron (Paul) and the late Dorelle Spiers. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 10:00 -...

Rosemarie Wright

Rosemarie Wright

Aug 25, 2018

Rose Wright - Passed away quietly on August 25th with her family by her side. Rose was a generous, kind woman who loved to laugh. She adored being a grandmother to her four beautiful grandchildren. Her relationships with family and friends were most precious to her. She loved all adventures life had to offer. Her warmth was felt by all....

David Jarvis

David Jarvis

Aug 25, 2018

JARVIS, David - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife, Roberta Joann Jarvis (nee White), their son, David Andrew Jarvis, and his parents, John and Lily Violet Jarvis (nee Bousefield). He will be missed by his sister, Cynthia, his brothers, John and Michael, his nephew Ian, his niece Annette (Neil), his in-laws Janis...