Obituaries

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Hilton

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Hilton

Aug 11, 2024

Peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Beloved wife to Dick Hilton of 57 years. Loving mother to Douglas, and proud grandmother to Margaret. Survived by her brother Stewart (Sandy) Brown of British Columbia and predeceased by her parents Stewart and Mary (nee Wales) and brother Gordon Brown. 

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Lindsey Helen Eleanor Haight

Lindsey Helen Eleanor Haight

Aug 10, 2024

Lindsey Helen Eleanor Haight 

Passed away suddenly at her home in Grand Bank, Newfoundland on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Missed dearly by her Mother Brenda Jones Atkinson, her Father (the late) Michael, Stepfather Luther, Sister Stacey Haight and her loved Partner Bradley Blagdon. Survived by her Uncles Carl Jones, Michael Jones, Aunts Jackie Jones, Barbara Campbell, Rhonda Maudsley, Brenda and John Mckay; All...

Jason Michael Lanthier

Jason Michael Lanthier

Aug 6, 2024

Jason “Jay” Michael Lanthier 

January 16, 1976 – August 6, 2024

 Creative, artistic, designer, problem solver, independent, self-made, tenacious, lover of the natural world

 

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jason Michael Lanthier. Jason will forever be held in the hearts of his loving family: mother and step father Donna and Jim Ansley, father Ralph Lanthier, brothers Jeff and Derek...

Graydon Dougald Boyes

Graydon Dougald Boyes

Aug 4, 2024

Graydon Boyes

November 14, 1937 – August 4, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce that Graydon passed away at Andy's House Hospice, on August 4, 2024, with his loving wife of almost 60 years, and his three children by his side. 

His last days were full of love and laughter, stories and songs as he enjoyed the many visits and calls from...

Mark Steven Varey

Mark Steven Varey

Jul 28, 2024

Mark Steven Varey

July 31, 1952 – July 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Steven Varey, who left us peacefully at Toronto General Hospital on July 28, 2024. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on July 31, 1952, Mark lived a life rich in joy, creativity, and passion.

Mark grew up in Toronto and spent many happy...

William "Jack" Gerald McCann

William "Jack" Gerald McCann

Jul 28, 2024

Dr. William (Jack) McCann died on July 28, 2024, at home in Huntsville, Ontario, in his 75th year. He was born on October 23, 1949, in Athens, Greece, to Margaret and Dr. Harry McCann. He leaves his beloved wife, Katie; their two daughters, Megan (Jennie) and Allie (Rob); and grandchildren Storey, Marlo, Edison, and Taiga. 

Following in the footsteps of his...

Lloyd Ivor Samuel

Lloyd Ivor Samuel

Jul 23, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Lloyd passed away at Andy’s House Hospice in Port Carling on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

Lloyd was born in Toronto at Wellesley Hospital on April 26, 1939, the eldest child of Ivor and Elsie Samuel. He was a caring brother to Terry, Marilyn (Kearns), Pat...

Norman Bernard Iding

Norman Bernard Iding

Jul 10, 2024

Norman Bernard Iding was born on December 9, 1939, and died on July 10, 2024, after a brief illness. 

Norm is predeceased by his father, Jacobus James John Iding, his mother Irene Evelyn Boyd, stepmother Carroll Gould and his brother Jack (Marguerite). Left to mourn and to celebrate Norm’s 84 years are his wife of 59 years, Beverley Iding (nee Cleland),...

Paul Anthony Doyle

Paul Anthony Doyle

Jul 1, 2024

Paul passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, peacefully at home, in his 68th year. 

Survived by his wife Morag and his son Kenneth and predeceased by his son Michael.

Survived by his sister Patricia (Andre Vigeant). Son of the late Darcy and Genevieve Doyle.

Paul will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Paul’s Life will...

Ellen "Joan" Fish

Ellen "Joan" Fish

Jun 29, 2024

Ellen “Joan” Fish died peacefully on June 29, 2024, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late George “Owen” Fish. Dear mother of Kevin (Sarah) and Karen. Loving Nana of Tayler and Natasha. Sister-in-law of Vernon Fish (the late Sharon) and Sheila Hay (the late Richard). Dear Aunt to Joshua and Matthew (Nina)....

John Henry Clarke

John Henry Clarke

Jun 26, 2024

Jack (John Henry) Clarke

January 27, 1930 – June 26, 2024

On June 26, 2024 Jack (John Henry) Clarke passed away at Andy’s House in Port Carling in his 94th year. 

Loving husband to the late Margaret (Meg) Clarke (nee Jarrett). Cherished father to Susan Milburn, Stephen (Julie) Clarke, Timothy Clarke and Nicholas Clarke. Beloved grandfather to Kate, Jennifer, Anna, Tim, Jillian, James,...

Edward Keith Lusk

Edward Keith Lusk

Jun 20, 2024

Lusk, Edward Keith,

On June 20, 2024, Edward Lusk passed away at West Parry Sound Health Centre in his 95th year. He leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews and sister in laws Nancy Lusk and Doretta Lusk. Predeceased by his siblings Beatrice Madigan, Grace Madigan, Violet Poitras, Margaret Williams, Muriel Poitras, Ken Lusk, Charlie Lusk, Stephen Lusk, Albert Lusk, Howard...

Joseph Norman Morrow

Joseph Norman Morrow

Jun 19, 2024

In Memory of Joseph Norman Morrow

October 10, 1942 – June 19, 2024

Norman passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on June 19, 2024, at the age of 81.

Beloved husband of Patricia Morrow (Patsy) of Bracebridge. Dear father of Leanne Morrow of Barrie, and Jessica Morrow of Huntsville. He was a loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren whom...

Wilma Jean Jeffrey

Wilma Jean Jeffrey

Jun 18, 2024

Wilma Jean Jeffrey born April 11th 1926, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 98.

Treasured mother to Jeff Jeffrey (Cathy), Dell Jeffrey (Deb) and Mark Jeffrey (Marilyn). Dear grandmother to her seven grandchildren, Nikolas, Caitlin, Jacqueline, Nathan, Kathryn, Rebecca and Mathew. Predeceased by her brother Samuel Misner (Doris) and her...

Iris Doreen Brittain

Iris Doreen Brittain

Jun 6, 2024

Iris Doreen Brittain, a remarkable soul cherished and loved by many, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on June 6, 2024, in Bracebridge, ON, at the age of 78.  Iris will forever be remembered for her feisty spirit, kindness, and strong work ethic. She had a special love for animals, particularly cardinals and foxes. Her love for...

David Frederick Powley

David Frederick Powley

Jun 3, 2024

Peacefully at Andy’s House, Hospice Muskoka, on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the age of 83. Beloved husband for over 59 years of Lynne Powley (nee Glass). Loving father of Christina (David), Tricia (David), Glenn (Darren), and Allison (Peter). Proud grandfather of Dana (Keith), Eric (Sarah), Connor, Jacob, Bradley, Gregoire and Dean. Predeceased by his parents Dr. Frederick J. Powley...

Eric Vincent Rainey

Eric Vincent Rainey

Jun 3, 2024

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Eric Vincent Rainey of Bracebridge passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, at the age of 81.

 

Eric was born on May 11, 1943 to Vincent and Dorothy (Burgess) in Toronto. After graduating high school, he went on to serve with the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the HMCS Restigouche where he was involved...

Jean Adeline Donesky

Jean Adeline Donesky

Jun 2, 2024

Jean Alice Adeline (Finlayson) Donesky was born in Watson, Saskatchewan on August 26, 1928. She was a prairie girl. She absolutely loved the wide open and would comment on this every time we entered that space on family visits to Saskatchewan. But she was solidly there and grounded wherever she landed: during our father’s early church assignments in Saskatchewan; representing...

Idena Mildred Hervieux (nee Turgeon)

Idena Mildred Hervieux (nee Turgeon)

Jun 1, 2024

In loving memory of ldena Mildred Hervieux nee Turgeon October 22, 1934 to June 1, 2024 in her 90th year.

Its with our saddened hearts that we announce the passing of ldena Hervieux on June 1,

2024. ldena was predeceased by her husband Wilfred Hervieux in 1984 and husband Ronald Zufelt in 2013. She was predeceased by her eldest son Buddy Hervieux in 2022.

Left to celebrate her life and memories are her companion Derek Bennett, children Sharon, Tim, Fred, Richard and their spouses. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and surviving siblings Doreen and Peter.

While we would love to hold a memorial service in memory of Mom, she specifically requested no services take place and that she be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to honour ldena, please consider a donation to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family asks that you please share memories of Mom on the Reynolds Funeral...

Linda Christine Tull

Linda Christine Tull

Jun 1, 2024

Linda Christine Tull passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville at the age of 69.

Beloved partner to Donald Jeffrey Campbell. Treasured mother of Brian McFarland, and Melissa McFarland. Dear grandmother to Reid Dagenais, and Brenden Dagenais. Sister to Susan Lee, and Anne Pilniuk. Loved daughter of the late Maurice Rose’Meyer and Brenda Naylor....