Obituaries

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....

June Marianne Travis (nee Eastwood)

June Marianne Travis (nee Eastwood)

May 31, 2024

It's with saddened hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of June Marianne Travis (nee Eastwood) at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 86.

June is survived by her beloved husband James Howatt Travis. Cherished children Mark Travis (Stephanie), Kent Travis (Colleen), and Margot Middleton (Curtis). Loving grandchildren Paige (Claudio), Zachary (Sable), and...

Doris Tomlinson

Doris Tomlinson

May 31, 2024

It's with our saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Tomlinson on Friday, May 31, 2024, in her 90th year. Virginia was predeceased by her husband Jack Tomlinson, her parents Albert William Holloway and Violet (Hillman) Holloway, her sister Fanny Elaine Eddy, her brother Sheldon Hillman Holloway and her nieces Caren Eddy and Cheryl Eddy. Virginia was a...

Charles J. Greene

Charles J. Greene

May 29, 2024

Charles J. Greene, known as Chuck, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at home in Bracebridge, Ontario with his friend, Sky Richarde, at his side. He made the tough decision to refuse further treatment for a terminal disease and to enjoy his remaining time instead.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, September 28, 1944, to Rita (nee Hands, later Eisendrath) and TV and film...

Marie Glass

Marie Glass

May 20, 2024

Marie Glass

May 20, 2024

 

Marie’s family is heartbroken to announce her passing at The Pines on Monday, May 20, 2024 after a long and defiant war with Parkinson’s. 

 

Left to celebrate her wonderful life and so many memories are her children Howie, Joanne, and Cathy (Darryl Stutt), her younger brother Jim Lang, and her grandchildren Mellissa, Markie and Clayton. She is predeceased...

Reginald Palmer

Reginald Palmer

May 17, 2024

Peacefully passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Andy’s House in Port Carling after a long battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Deanne for 65 years; dear father to Michael (Gail), Keith (Lianne) and predeceased son Robert. Proud Grandfather to Carol, Christopher, Daniel, Michael, Nicole, Jacob, Alisha, Michael Jr., Krista and Johnathan; and Great Grandfather Emma and Hudson.

Reg met...

Doris Knowles

Doris Knowles

May 17, 2024



1925 - 2024

With hearts filled with love, gratitude, and deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Doris Aileen Knowles (nee Slocombe), in her 98th year.

 

Doris arrived in Muskoka from Port Dover in the early 1950s to work as a public health nurse, travelling throughout the district to offer healthcare to families and seniors. She met our father, local...

Frances Lorraine Brown

Frances Lorraine Brown

May 16, 2024

Frances Lorraine Brown (Williams) died peacefully at Hospice Muskoka, Andy’s House, on May 16, 2024, at the age of 86. Beloved spouse of the late Robert Brown and treasured mother of Mary Collins (Ivan) and Diane Brown-Demarco.   Dear grandmother to Robert Collins (Sarah), Andrew Demarco (Bridget), and Carina Demarco.  Born and raised on Prince Edward Island, “Bob and Fran”...

Christopher Guy Smith

Christopher Guy Smith

May 15, 2024

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Christopher Guy Smith on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Bluewater Health at the age of 71.

 

Predeceased by his parents Charles and Doris Smith. Special brother to Dianne (Gord), Judy (Larry), Michael (Barb), Garth (Jayne), and Lori (Derek). Respected father to Wesley and Wade, and stepfather to Lindsay. Grandfather to Ryley, Mattison, and...

Theresa Caroline Vanderburg

Theresa Caroline Vanderburg

May 15, 2024

Theresa passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Granite Ridge Retirement Home at the age of 96. She is the last one of her era. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Vanderburg. She will be remembered fondly by her family.  

A Memorial Service is taking place on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 4 Mary Street,...

John Ellsworth O'Byrne

John Ellsworth O'Byrne

May 9, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of John O’Byrne, with family at his side at home on May 9, 2024.  He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Leona, loving daughter Cynthia  O’Byrne (Kristopher Sturgeon) of Bracebridge and his dear step son Laurier Lacroix of Innisfil.  Loved grandfather to Brenna, Ryan and Jacob.  He is predeceased by his son Joseph...

Shirley Marguerite Hillman

Shirley Marguerite Hillman

May 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to Shirley Marguerite Hillman. Shirley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 4th in her 82nd year after a long battle with cancer at Andy’s house in Port Carling.

Shirley will be missed by her loving husband Gary, of 60 years, sons Kevin (Holly), Ken (Lisa) and five grandchildren: Wyatt,...