Obituaries

Eleanore Ward

Eleanore Ward

Dec 23, 2017

WARD, Eleanore Elizabeth (Thorn)- Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 in her 94th year. Eleanore was the beloved wife of the late Edward Ward. Dear mother to Jeanie Crystal (Bill), and Thomas Ward (Kris). Cherished grandmother to Laura(Nic), Thomas, and Cera. Adored greatb grandmother (G.G.) to Maya and Rowyn. Also missed by many beloved nieces, nephews and her...

Margaret -Guiry

Margaret -Guiry

Dec 23, 2017

Clark-Guiry - Peggy (Margaret) After a gritty and courageous 3+ year battle with ovarian cancer Peggy passed away at home in Bracebridge Ontario on Saturday Dec 23rd, surrounded by family, friends, and her dog Jasper. She will be terribly missed by, her husband of almost 40 yrs Mike, her mother, Bette Clark, her sons David (Katrina) and Daniel (Montina) and...

John Camus

John Camus

Dec 21, 2017

JOHN JOSEPH CAMUS John Joe Camus passed away early in the morning on December 21, 2017 in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia at the age of 78, suffering a fatal heart attack during the night. John lived in Bracebridge for just over 20 years, spending his career with Fowler Construction and returning to his hometown of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia after retiring....

Iona Bowyer

Iona Bowyer

Dec 18, 2017

Iona "Oney" Bowyer, 1927-2017 Iona passed away early in the morning on 18 December 2017 in Waterford Township, Michigan at the age of 90, passing in her sleep as she wished. Iona may be remembered as a long-term member of the local service industry, providing service to customers across the past five decades at local businesses such as Wilkins Restaurant,...

Shirley Gauley

Shirley Gauley

Dec 9, 2017

GAULEY, Shirley Bernice - passed away peacefully at Muskoka Hills Retirement Residence, on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 in her 94th year. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Joe Gauley (2005). Left to mourn her loss are her daughter Judy Hines (Gord), daughter-in-law Lydia Shier and stepsons James Gauley (Fausta) and John Gauley (Norma). Proud grandmother of 10 and...

Arthur Hall

Arthur Hall

Dec 8, 2017

Hall, Arthur George died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, December 8th, 2017 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Shirley Hall of Bracebridge. Dear father of Butch (Karen) and Alana (Anna). Loving grandfather of Jonah, Holly, Beth, Luna and Juniper. Brother of Bonnie McIntyre (the late Garry) and Valerie Marchant (Owen). Dear son in...

Robert Power

Robert Power

Dec 5, 2017

Robert Howard Power died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Husband to Barbara (Brown); predeceased by his sister Evelyn, father of Lauren (Jamie Hassard) and Rob (Ann Saunders), grandfather of Erin Hassard and Susan Chadwick. Bob's sharp wit, sense of humour and positive attitude endeared him to many and forged lifelong friendships, dating all the way back to...

Thelma Logie

Thelma Logie

Dec 3, 2017

Thelma Doreen Logie (nee Stuart) died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Logie. Dear mother of Heather Tichbon (Richard) and Kevin Logie (Monica Moore). Loving grandmother of Peter, Michael, Jennifer and Colleen (Derrick). Thelma enjoyed many years of travel. She was an...

Margaret Peake

Margaret Peake

Dec 2, 2017

Peake, Margaret Ruth (Lucas) died peacefully at The Pines Long term Care Residence in Bracebridge on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 in her 93rd, year. Cherished wife of Herbert (Bert). Loving mother of David (Joanne), Marilyn (David) and the late Diane (Doug). She will be sadly missed by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is predeceased by sister Clara (Robert) and...

Cathryn Mclauchlan

Cathryn Mclauchlan

Dec 1, 2017

Cathryn Pow McLauchlan died suddenly at her home in Bracebridge on Friday, December 1st, 2017 in her 72nd, year. Beloved wife of the late Richard McLauchlan. Loving mother of Richard (Lisa), Christopher and Laura. Cherished Nana of Danielle, Emma and Tristan. Dear sister of Margaret and the late Janet. The Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, December...

Diana Roberts

Diana Roberts

Nov 25, 2017

1922 - 2017. Diana Vivian Roberts. It is with a mix of great sadness and joyful celebration that we announce the passing of Diana Vivian Roberts (nee Hall). A pillar to many, a dutiful and loving mother to her daughters, Gail (Jim), Victoria (Stephen); a hero to her grandsons Christian (Tamara), Shaun and Michael (Jennifer) and a fine example of...

Martie Stevenson

Martie Stevenson

Nov 24, 2017

Stevenson, Martie Alfred David - Passed away suddenly at SMMH on Friday, November 24th, 2017 in his 46th year. Martie was the beloved partner of Denise Ward and loving father of Jason and Jenna. Dear son of Dennis Stevenson and Linda Stevenson. Loved brother of Mark (Tammy). Also missed by Denise's son Brennan and many family and friends. To honour...

Scott Trefry

Scott Trefry

Nov 16, 2017

Scott Trefry (former member of Muskoka Paramedic services) died peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at the age of 54 years. Beloved husband of Paulette Trefry of Bracebridge. Dear father of Myles Trefry (Tori) and Christa - Lee Buckler (Trevor). Grandfather Eli, Nolan and Preston. Brother of Michael, Lori and Patricia. Cremation has taken...

Wilcott Robert

Wilcott Robert

Nov 14, 2017

Robert Wilcott died peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Hilda Wilcott. Dear father of Paula and Melanie. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Blake, Brandon, Daniel, Jessica, Alexandra and great grandfather of Amelia. Brother of Phil, Anthony, Phonce, Bill, Pat, Randy, Joan and Mag. He is also survived...

David Mortimer

David Mortimer

Nov 14, 2017

Mortimer, David E. Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on November 14, 2017, at the age of 79. He leaves his beloved wife of 47 years Barbara and their son Kevin. David was the son of the late Elmore & Kaie Mortimer. Brother of Mary Yankowski (the late Michael), Leonard Mortimer (Donna), Lyle Mortimer (Lee), Peter (Rose)...

Aki Yahiro

Aki Yahiro

Nov 14, 2017

Aki Yahiro died peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late John Yahiro. Dear mother of Christine Yahiro of Bracebridge and Naomi Tomczak (Michael) of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Mika Tomczak ( Sittha Sukkasi) and Erika Tomczak ( Chad Yacobucci). Dear sister...

Orvil Hammond

Orvil Hammond

Nov 11, 2017

Orvil Keith Hammond, February 23, 1929 - November 11, 2017 Orvil Hammond was the grandson of an English Home Boy and Muskoka pioneer. His parents instilled a sense of responsibility and entrepreneurship in him and his siblings at an early age, and Orv embraced that concept fully. Family was at the heart of everything he did, for 65 years in...

Edwin Kingshott

Edwin Kingshott

Nov 8, 2017

KINGSHOTT, Edwin Beverley Claude - June 6, 1940 - November 8, 2017 Following a lengthy illness with pulmonary fibrosis, Ed passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home in Orillia on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017, in his 78th year. Ed was the beloved husband of Carol (Creasor). He was the loving father of Gregory (Linda) of Kilworthy and...

Heather Smith

Heather Smith

Nov 1, 2017

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news that Heather Aileen Smith (née MacDougall) died at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 in her 69th year, following a brief battle with cancer. Heather will be lovingly remembered by her husband David Smith, daughter Tami delCarmen and her beloved grandchildren, Alondra...

Sharon Mcnaughton

Sharon Mcnaughton

Oct 31, 2017

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news that Sharon Arlene McNaughton died at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 in her 75th year. Beloved Wife of Rod McNaughton of Port Carling. Adored Mother of Sherri Petch and Cathy Reddy (Jason). Tender and fun-loving Grams to Jack, Ethan and Olivia....