Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Oct 30, 2017

Sybil Irene Leeder died suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, October 30th, 2017 in her 70th year. Cherished wife of Ron of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Shawn (Jennifer) and Jason (Tina). Loving grandmother of Cole, Kylene, Nadelle, Alivia, Jake, Iccas, Raylene and the late Heavenly Leeder. Dear sister of Bruce Colbourn. A private graveside service...

Oct 30, 2017

Oct 29, 2017

George Alexander Parlett died suddenly surrounded by his family at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Beverley and the late Shirley Parlett. Dear father of Kim (Kathryn) and Scott (Cheryl) Parlett and Margaret, Louise (Steve), Paul (Jackie) and Ted (Sylvia). Loving grandfather of Brittney (Jeff), Blake (Sarah),...

Oct 27, 2017

PRINGLE, Alice Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully, at the Pines Long Term Care Home on Friday, October 27th, 2017 in her 95th year. Elizabeth was predeceased by her beloved husband George A (2006), as well as her sisters Wilma Keeber (Burlington) and Velma McCallum (Dundas). She is survived by her 2 loving daughters of whom she was so proud, Martha...

Oct 27, 2017

WYKES, HOWARD OSBORNE Howard passed away at SMMH on October 27, 2017, just days before his 98th Hallowe'en birthday. Dear husband of the late Norah Wykes (nee Philpott). Beloved father of the late Graham Wykes (Kathy) and Heather Wykes. Dearest Papi to Holly (Duong), Timothy, Meghan and Michael, and great-grandpapi to Lillian. Howard, a decorated WWII veteran, was a proud...

Oct 23, 2017

Paul Douglas Johnson A man of many hats. He was employed by the CP Rail. Then on to John Wheelwright Ltd. He was walking the high beams while putting up steel. He belonged to the Local 721 Iron Workers Union. Then bought Forest Rock Camp on 3 Mile Lake. Then finally buying Apple Auto Glass and Krown Rust Control franchise....

Oct 22, 2017

David Keith Burman died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Shelly of Bracebridge. Dear father of Jimmy (Lynn), Richard (Tammy), Kimberly, Korei, Jamie and the late David. Loving grandfather of 24 and great grandfather of 7. The family will receive friends at the Reynolds Funeral...

Oct 21, 2017

It is with heavy hearts the family of Anette Peacock (Nee Niezen) announce her peaceful death at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at the age of 61 years. Dear mother of Glen Peacock and Tanya Peacock (Craig Reid) and fur baby Farley. Much loved Nana to Madison and Kayley . Beloved sister to...