Obituaries

Raymond Bamford

May 28, 2016

Bamford, Ray Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at age 74 years. Beloved husband to Jo Bamford (nee Campbell) of Bracebridge. Beloved father to Wendy Schankula (Dave Wilkes) of Bracebridge and Rusty Bamford of Barrie. Brother to Elizabeth Mortimer of Mortimer's Point. Much loved grandfather to Chris Schankula ,Mary Schankula, Campbell Bamford,...

Lloyd Tomlinson

May 27, 2016

Lloyd Tomlinson died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, May 27, 2016 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Joy Tomlinson. Remembered respectfully by his son Jeremy Tomlinson. He will be remembered fondly by his friends. Lloyd graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic in Printing Management in 1956. He was a real estate broker with Jarrett Tomlinson. The...

Esther Skinner

May 26, 2016

Esther May Skinner died peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community in Gravenhurst on Thursday, May 26th, 2016 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Skinner. Dear mother of Nancy and the late Richard. Dear grandmother of Jamie, Marc, Donald and Karen. Great grandmother of Chloe. Sister of the late Dorothy Austin. Cremation has taken place. As your...

Joseph O'Donnell

May 24, 2016

Joseph Martin O'Donnell Died suddenly in Dnipro, Ukraine on May 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife Deedra and their unborn child; his parents Rob & Jo-Ann O'Donnell and his sisters Tracy Morgan (Eric) and Jodi O'Donnell; his nephew Benjamin and niece Hannah and his grandparents Joseph & Anne O'Donnell and the late Eric & Edna Martin. Loved and...

George Harris

May 23, 2016

George Everett Harris, It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of George Everett Harris. George was a lover of nature, an inventor of games, a giver of kindness and a music man. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home from heart failure on Monday, May 23rd, 2016.George was loved by many as husband, father, brother,...

Constance Koskinen-Thrift

May 17, 2016

Koskinen-Thrift, Constance Delphaine died suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016. Beloved wife of Jim Thrift for 32 years of Bracebridge. Sister of Barry, Susan, Pat, Donald, Maria and George. Sister-in-law of Aubrey, Robbie, Kathy and Marlene. The family will receive friends at the Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel" in Bracebridge on Saturday,...

Gerald Mcdermott

May 14, 2016

McDermott, Gerald Allan Passed away May 14, 2016, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Survived by his brother Dale and sister Cynthia. Predeceased by his brother Ray. He was a great uncle to many. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Gerry's life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society...

Margaret Watson

May 13, 2016

WATSON, Margaret Margaret passed away suddenly, at her home in Bracebridge, on May 13, 2016, at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Watson. Loving mother of Linda MacLachlan, John Watson (Gina) & the late Ron Watson. Proud grandmother of Jamey (Sara), Tannis (Rod), Ian (Stephanie), Meagan, Paul (Laura) & Lindsey (Lee) and great grandmother of Conner Chloe &...

Maria Howorucha

May 13, 2016

Howorucha, Maria passed away peacefully at The Pines, Bracebridge, ON on May 13, 2016. Predeceased by her husband Stefan (2009). Loving mother of daughter Maryanne Fillier (Ruly Dzul) and son Stefan (Carol) Howorucha. Loving grandmother to her grandchildren Heather and Michael. Donations can be made to The Pines Community Support Fund.

Interment Details

Innisvale Crematorium...

Jerry Mcnabb

May 12, 2016

Interment Details

Innisvale Crematorium

Margot Krause

May 10, 2016

Margot Krause (nee Zehoff) Former owner of the Holiday Haven Resort in Dorset for 20 years. Involved in mortgage lending, with her husband, through Heritage Investments in Bracebridge (Wayne Kitchen) for over 30 years. Long-time resident of Bracebridge, after retirement, with her dear husband George, her partner in business and life. Margot died peacefully, in her sleep, at the Leacock...

Robert Stephens

May 9, 2016

STEPHENS, Robert Wilmer Born in Owen Sound, Ontario March 31, 1952 - Passed away in Bracebridge, Ontario on Monday May, 9, 2016 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Sutey). Loving father of Jeff, Theresa & Cheryl. Dear brother of Dave, Gord, Margaret and the late Jack, Ron, Jim, George, Russell & Alice. Predeceased by his parents Jack...

Jan Nadzikowski

May 6, 2016

NADZIKOWSKI, Jan Joseph In his 95th year of life, Mr. Nadzikowski died peacefully at his home in Bracebridge, with family by his side. Predeceased by his loving wife Ellen (nee Kennedy). Survived by his daughters Nicola Kernan (Ray) of Bedford, New Hampshire and Angie Nadzikowski (Jack Eades) of Bracebridge. Dearest grandfather of Jane, Russell, Jay & Michael. Also survived by...

Helene Bissonette

May 1, 2016

Bissonette, Helen Passed away in her 85th year at her home in Minett, surrounded by family on Sunday May 1. A kind and gentle woman, she was married for 49 years to the late Charlie Bissonette and was the much loved mother to Mike (Jacci), Carmen, Melvin (Cheryl), Vicky (the late Michael Lynn), Dale (the late Larry English), Kelly (Tim)...

Harry Peroff

May 1, 2016

PEROFF, HARRY PETER Peacefully in his 100th year of life at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, May 1st, 2016. Born in Baniza, Greece to Pando "Peter" Peroff and Sultana "Tanka" Abouf. Dearest husband of the late Mary (nee Evanoff). Loving father of Olga Fleming and her husband Bill of Bracebridge and John Peroff and his wife...

Peter Mueller

Apr 29, 2016

Peter Klaus Mueller died peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Friday April 29th, 2016, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Mary Jane Mueller of Bracebridge for 42 years. Dear father of George (Michelle) and David Mueller. Loving grandfather of Everett and Levi. Dear brother of Barbara (Gunther) Marunde. His nieces Jenna (Mitch) and Zarena and his great...

Ronald Smith

Apr 29, 2016

Smith, Ronald Royden 1933 - 2016 Veteran of the OPP and Member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 161 in Bracebridge. Survived by his wife and best friend Gertrude "Gi" and his three loving and loved daughters; Kimberley Chevalier (Ross), Kelley Johnston (Bruce) and Ronda Smith (Bradley Clayton) and by his grandchildren; Janine, Kevin, Dagny and Liam. Also survived by his...

Laura Mcbride

Apr 24, 2016

Laura Beatrice McBride died peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Roy McBride. Dear mother of Joyce Adamson, Dorkin (Lynn), Garry, Sandra McBride (Daryl Jagroop) and Cindy Leppington (Mike Jones). Loving grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 16 and great great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of...

Marion Edwards

Apr 20, 2016

It is with great sadness that after a long, hard fight with cancer, we announce the passing of Marion Eleanor Charmaine Overhult Edwards. Predeceased by her parents Art & Violet Hanigan. She was born in London, Ontario on October 27, 1949 and passed away quietly at Douglas Memorial Hospital, Fort Erie, Ontario, on April 20, 2016 at 10:25 a.m. Marion...

Robert Gower

Apr 18, 2016

GOWER, Robert Elwood "Bob" Formerly of Meaford, Ontario, Bob passed away suddenly on Monday, April 18th, 2016 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Mary Gower (nee Doran) also of Meaford, Ontario. Loving father of Jon Gower of British Columbia and Matt (Andrea) Gower of Bracebridge. Cherished grandfather of Noah Gower. Dear...