Obituaries

Carolyn MacLennan

Carolyn MacLennan

Feb 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Carolyn (Bailey) MacLennan on Tuesday, February 20th , 2024 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Hugh MacLennan (2021). Survived by her children Jason Daniel Jessup (Debbie), and Cheryl Jessup (Mike) and step-children Douglas John MacLennan, Carol Leanne Crane and Phillip, Tammy and Brandy. Dear grandmother...

Richard Joseph Duggan

Richard Joseph Duggan

Feb 18, 2024

Richard Joseph Duggan (Sept 23rd, 1953 - Feb 18th, 2024)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Joseph Duggan, beloved husband to Barbara, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed from this world on Feb 18th, 2024, at the age of 70.   Richard leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication that will forever be cherished by...

Georgia Catherine Brooks

Georgia Catherine Brooks

Feb 16, 2024

Peacefully at Andy’s House on February 16th, 2024, Georgia Brooks passed away in her 93rd year. Georgia is survived by her two sons, Alex (Linda) and Andy (Maureen), and nephew Dan (Cindy). Georgia was dearly loved by her grandchildren Jamie (Minju), Kailey (Scott), and Stephen (Michelle). Her great grandchildren, Jackson, Nash, Piper, and Griffin were blessed to have spent many...

Linda Louise Hodges (Bond)

Linda Louise Hodges (Bond)

Feb 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce that Linda Hodges passed away early Thursday morning, February 15th at 53yrs of age surrounded by friends and family. Beloved wife and life partner of Randy Hodges. Cherished mother of Dylan and Trevor Hodges (and many more). Loved sister of Melanie Bond. 

 

Friends and family are invited to Harvest Church Huntsville (5 Crescent Rd, Huntsville, ON...

Douglas James Wallace

Douglas James Wallace

Feb 15, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Douglas James Wallace peacefully with his family by his side on February 15th 2024 in Bracebridge, Ontario in his 78th year.  Beloved husband of Sandy.  Treasured father to Lori (Mike), Karen (Tony), and Scott (Rachel).  Loving grandfather to Alex, Ava and Dani.  Pre-deceased by brother Bruce, and parents Mac and Dot.  Fondly remembered...

Ena Shannon

Ena Shannon

Feb 14, 2024

Ena (Williamina) Shannon, born June 29, 1935, in Hardgate Scotland. The third of six children to William and Christina McKay. Married in Luton England, in 1956 to Hugh Shannon of Port Glasgow, Scotland. She died peacefully, aged eighty-eight years old, at the Muskoka Shores Care Community on February 14, 2024, in Gravenhurst Ontario. Predeceased by her parents, William and...

Lillian Florence Hunter

Lillian Florence Hunter

Feb 9, 2024

Lillian "Lynn" Florence Hunter (nee Webb), age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024. She was the beloved matriarch of a five-generation family, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and wisdom that will be cherished by her family and friends.

Born on January 29, 1930, Lynn was the lifelong loving wife of her late husband Glenn Hamilton Hunter,...

Doris Cardoso

Doris Cardoso

Feb 8, 2024

CARDOSO, Doris Florence (nee Noyle, aka Pinto Alves)/Skinner died peacefully on February 8 at the Pines, Bracebridge in her 102nd year.  Loving spouse to late Roy Skinner and late Joao (John) Cardoso.  Survived by son Brian Skinner (Margaret) of Almonte, ON and daughter Pat Schofield (late Charles ”Sandy”) of Bracebridge, grandsons Andrew Skinner (Miquela) of Ottawa and Graham Schofield (Mala)...

John Alfred Fenn

John Alfred Fenn

Jan 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John Alfred (Jack) Fenn on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at the Pines Long Term Care Home. Jack was the loving spouse of Lorna (Monkman) Fenn for over 64 years. He was the loving father to Kevin (predeceased), Lisa (predeceased), Sharon (Gregg) Mann and Robert Fenn (Donna Gaquit). Proud...

Sylvia Lillian Brown

Sylvia Lillian Brown

Jan 27, 2024

Sylvia Lillian Brown (Harrop)

It’s with saddened hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Sylvia Lillian Brown on January 27, 2024, at Andy’s House Hospice at the age of 87.

She leaves behind her loving husband Gordon Brown and son Michael Brown. Sylvia was predeceased by her son Christopher Brown and her parents Jack and Lillian Harrop.

As per her wishes, cremation has...

John Earl Edwards

John Earl Edwards

Jan 26, 2024

It is with the deepest of sadness to announce the sudden passing of John Earl Edwards in Huntsville, Ontario on January 26th, 2024, at the age of 78 years old.

The son of Charles Louis Edwards and Audrey Winnifred Edwards (nee Vale). Earl was born in Toronto, Ontario before arriving with Audrey & Louie back to the family homestead on Brackenrig...

Dorothy Taplin

Dorothy Taplin

Jan 24, 2024

In the very early morning hours of January 24th, 2024, Dorothy passed away peacefully at Andy's House in Port Carling, Muskoka. She was surrounded by love with family by her side. She was in her 95th year.

Dorothy is predeceased by her beloved husband, Clifford (Cliff). She is survived by, and was the loving mother to, their three children Derek (Colette),...

Ross Ambrose Blanchard

Ross Ambrose Blanchard

Jan 12, 2024

 

With great sadness, the family announce Ross Ambrose Blanchard passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2024, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.

Beloved husband of the late Yvonne Blanchard (1999) and caring partner to Lorna Walkling. Treasured father of daughters Debbi Connick, Wendy Bertin (Mark) and son Jason Blanchard (Jenny). Dear grandfather to Kelsey,...

Herbert Paul Endress

Herbert Paul Endress

Jan 10, 2024

Herbert Paul Endress

August 1933-January 2024

 

(Herbert) Paul Endress lived 90 fulfilling years. Beloved spouse to Colette for 64 years, much admired father to Derek, Jeff (Mary), and Nicole (Marc), cherished grandfather – lovingly known as “Ada” – to Thomas, Monique, Sara, Jessica, Jenna, Josh, Zach, Angus, 10 great-grandchildren and a much-loved neighbour to Hazel and Fred Jahn (Grandpa Paul to Jennifer...

Joe McGuire

Joe McGuire

Jan 10, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Joseph John McGuire, at Lake Ridge Health in Oshawa on Jan. 10th/24, at the age of 64.  At his request there will be no funeral. He leaves behind his best friend Sandra McGuire (wife of 36 years), son Josh (Shari & family), daughter Deborah (Brock & family), and three beautiful grandchildren, Mya,...

Donald "Don" Edghill

Donald "Don" Edghill

Jan 10, 2024

 

Donald “Don” Edghill was suddenly taken from us on January 10th  2024 at the age of 55. He leaves behind his beloved partner Julia Charles. Loved son of Mildred and the late Bruce Edghill (2001). Cherished brother to Carl and his wife Barb Edghill, Eva and her husband Dave Colton. Treasured uncle to Vanessa, Rebecca, and Robert.  A Private...

Andrew Henry Robertson

Andrew Henry Robertson

Jan 9, 2024

Robertson, Andrew Henry

Andrew passed away peacefully at Andy's House, Hospice Muskoka on January 9, 2024, a day after his 59th birthday with his beloved wife Linda and their dog Dandy by his side.

Loving son of Janice and Donald Robertson (predeceased), dear brother of Tim (Kimberly), sister Julie (predeceased), loved uncle of Kyle, Jessica (Tomas), Warren (Jenn), Jenna, great...

Marla Yake

Marla Yake

Jan 3, 2024

Passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep, in her 83rd year. Loved mother of Sandra Waite and cherished Nanny to Emily (Austin) and Jack. Survived by her brother Tyrone (Onie) Yake and his wife Doreen and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life to be held at a later date. In Memory of Marla...

H. Carl Croker

H. Carl Croker

Jan 3, 2024

Croker, Henry Carl

Pastor H. Carl Croker ( 91) of Bracebridge, Ontario, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on January 3, 2024.

Predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years Doris Croker (Green), son to the late Henry and Olive Croker and dear brother to sister Audrey Elliott (Tom).  Adored father to Carolyn and...

Randolph Lionel Dempsey

Randolph Lionel Dempsey

Jan 1, 2024

In loving memory, Randolph Lionel Dempsey

August 16th, 1955 – January 1, 2024

 

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a dearly loved husband, son, father and friend. Randy slipped away peacefully on January 1st, 2024, at SMMH in Bracebridge, ON. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and cherished memories with his wife, Jean, and children...