Obituaries

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...

Patricia Blevins

Apr 18, 2016

BLEVINS, Patricia Ann ‘Patty' (nee Young) Passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 71. Loving mother of Carrie Blevins-Read (Steven). Proud Nana of Hunter & Jacob. Dear sister of Mary Hammell, Dr. James Young and the late Stephen Young. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial...

William Evely

Apr 16, 2016

EVELY, William Stuart Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Dawn of Bracebridge. Loving father of the late Nancy. Bill worked with Bell Canada for 36 years until his retirement. Cremation has taken place. Messages of condolence can be made at www.reynoldsfuneral.com

Ronald Hammond

Apr 14, 2016

Ronald M.F. Hammond February 12, 1934 - April 14, 2016 Ronald Morley Fraser Hammond passed away peacefully at The Pines after suffering a broken hip and the complexities that arise after surgery. Ron was the son of the late Harold Roy Hammond and Marjorie Viola Hammond (Peacock). Brother of; Iona (Art Bowyer (d)), Orvil (Fran), Carol (Bob Fowlie (d)) Vern...

Wenda Cumberland

Apr 14, 2016

CUMBERLAND, Wenda Olive Wenda passed away peacefully at her home in Bracebridge, on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at age 67. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Cara (Jeff Pitre) and Cameron (Katherine). Proud grandmother of Claire and Anna. Dear sister of Douglas Greaves, Gail Greaves and Karen Reed. Wenda and her husband Jim owned the Owl Pen Book Shop...

James Pettit

Apr 10, 2016

PETTIT, James Irving Passed away at his home in Windermere, Ontario, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at age 91. Beloved husband of Jeanne. Dearly loved father of John Pettit, Ruth Donaldson (George), Diane Hall (Jamie) and the late Susanne Pettit-Crossman. Dearly loved step-father of Bill Tindale (Sally), Kathy Leslie (the late Steve), Ann Nye (Kevin), Cari Angold (Alan), Doug Tindale...

Gloria Mcwhinnie

Apr 9, 2016

Gloria Margaret McWhinnie died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Robert McWhinnie. Dear mother of Robert McWhinnie, Margaret Valois and Bruce McWhinnie. Loving grandmother of Laura, Shaun, Rachel and Lauren. Sister of Norma Goodhue. At Mrs. McWhinnie's request cremation has taken place. As your expressions...

David Kneeshaw

Apr 7, 2016

KNEESHAW, Allan "David" January 15, 1938 ~ April 7, 2016 Our beloved husband, brother, father and grandpa has died but he's left us with beautiful memories and love in our hearts. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the Muskoka Conservancy or the charity of your choice. Messages of condolence can be left at www.reynoldsfuneral.com Some...

Norman Rowe

Apr 6, 2016

ROWE, Norman Robert Norman Robert Rowe died peacefully at his home in Bracebridge on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of Gloria Rowe. Loving father of Janet Rowe (Ted Conway) & Michael Rowe. Proud grandfather of Liam and Declan Conway. Dear brother of Dorothy Ingram (Jim), Murray Rowe (Betty) and the late Jim (Betty),...

Frances Hart

Apr 3, 2016

Frances "Lola" Hart (Former Owner Operator of Harts & Flowers in Bracebridge) died peacefully at the Southlake Regional Health Care Centre in Newmarket on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Hart of Bracebridge. Dear mother of Marilyn Volpe (Paul), Marlene Hart and Richard Hart (Nina). Loving grandmother of Donangelo, Rosemarie, Victoria, Anthony,...

Gae Bissonette

Apr 1, 2016

Visitation Details

Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel"

Service Information

Thursday, April 7th, 2016 2:00pm, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Interment Details

Innisvale Crematorium

Joy Wilson

Mar 31, 2016

Joy Louise Wilson died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Wilson. A graveside spring interment will be held at a later date at Baysville Community Cemetery. As your expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St Ambrose Anglican Church in...

Glenna Grimes

Mar 30, 2016

Glenna Doreen Grimes died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Aubrey Grimes. Dear mother of Randy Grimes and the late Ricky Grimes. Loving grandmother of Cory and Troy Grimes. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Glenna's life will be held at a...

Vince Murray

Mar 30, 2016

MURRAY, Vincent Colum "Vince" Owner and operator of Murry's Custom Cabinets On 30th March 2016 at 7:50 am Vince Murray died after a long battle with ill health. All those who knew him know of his joyful manner and stories of legendary proportion that were frequently dusted with the eccentricities of the character that is Vince Murray. He immigrated to...

Sheila Vincent

Mar 29, 2016

Sheila Louise Vincent died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, March 29th,2016 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Howard Vincent. Dear mother of Carolyn (Barry) Dawkins, Geoff (Jaymie) Vincent and Rob Hart. Loving grandmother of Bobbi, Casey, Josh, Jacob, Ethan, Kenadie, Shyann, Brody, Geoff Jr. and Chaize. Dear sister of Armand (Merlen), Don (Joan)...

Geraldine Helstern

Mar 26, 2016

Geraldine Lois Helstern died peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Carl Helstern. Dear mother of Catharine Barnes (Paul), Brenda Somerville (Brian) and Carla Tregunna (Darren Eade). Loving grandmother of Wendy, Bryon, Ben, Cory, Brian Jr. Derek, Jesse-Dean and Claire and great grandmother of Luke, Josh, Chelsea,...

Alicia Douglas

Mar 26, 2016

Alicia "Bobby" Douglas died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Douglas (2009). Dear mother of Lindy Moran and John Douglas (Kate).Loving grandmother of Scott (Alison) and Shawn (Tracy) and great grandmother of Brodie, Madison, Connor, Emerson, Abigail and Ethan. At Bobbie's request...

Doris Mackenzie

Mar 25, 2016

MacKenzie, Doris Eleanor died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday March 25th, 2016 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Eric MacKenzie. Dear mother of Catherine MacKenzie (Gary), Harry (Judy), Heather Deith (Andrew), Eric (Julie) and Hugh (Sherry). Loving grandmother of Jacob (Tanya), Matthew, Jessica (Mark), Jennifer (Darin), Brian (Jannah), Eric (Christine), Josi...