All Obituaries

PENICK, C. Tony Died peacefully at Algonquin Grace – Huntsville Hospice, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at age 82. Beloved husband of Joyce of Gravenhurst. Loving father of Steve (Debbie), Paul (Lisa) and the late Tony. Survived by daughter-in-law Trudy. Proud grandfather of Justin (Alysha), Kristina (Justin Brownlee), Tony (Michelle) and Curtis. Great grandfather to 9. Dear brother of Judy Brown and the late Jim Penick.   A Celebration of Tony’s life will be held at the...

MERKLEY, Carolyn Pearl – Passed away at Muskoka Shores Longterm Care Home, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 after a lengthy battle with MS. She was in her 77th year. Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Hardy and Margurite MacDonald. Loving mother of Deborah Merkley and Blair Merkley. Cherished grandmother of Eirik. Friends may join the family on Tuesday, January 21 from 6 – 8 PM and on Wednesday from 12 – 1 PM at Cavill Funeral Home where the funeral will take place...

 Passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was the beloved wife of James Cave. Loving mother of Stacey Johnstone (Jay), Robert Cave (Crystal), and Jeffrey Johnstone (Janette). Cherished grandmother of Tori, Logan, James, Fox, Grace, and coming soon baby Johnstone. To honour Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to Bracebridge OSPCA greatly appreciated and may...

Passed away peacefully in Muskoka, on January 3rd, 2020 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Sally. Dear father of Gary (Susan) and the late Brian. Loving grandfather to Victoria and Jason (Lily). Proud grandfather to 7 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Affectionately known as Poppi, Ian was an extraordinary man who lived an incredible life. A man to be admired he was successful in everything he did. He was always active playing tennis, golf, skiing. He was...

Stewart, Gertrude “Trudy” Margaret Trudy was the fifth of six children born to Patrick & Jane Phelan on the family farm in Proton, Ontario. Trudy was predeceased by her husband John Douglas Stewart. Cherished mother of John, Katie (Earl), Don and Jenny (Craig Birchall).  Loved grandmother of Jill (Jeff Brandman), Jessica (Kyle Hynes) and Breann Birchall and great grandmother of Mali Brandman and Andile Brandman. Trudy is predeceased by her brother Arthur (Kay), her...

Mary was born to Eliza and Thomas Passmore in Toronto Ontario, the second of 4 children: Betty (Lindblad), Stewart, and Fred.   In the 1940s the Passmore family vacationed annually at a cottage in Muskoka, where Mary met her future husband Walter Flanagan. They were married May 22, 1953.  Mary and Walter built their dream cottage on the Severn River in Muskoka, and the entire Flanagan family treasures time spent there to this day. She loved getting together with the Passmore...

The Blight family is saddened to announce the peaceful passing of George Blight at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on December 25, 2019 at the age of 86.  Beloved husband of Colleen Blight (nee Major).  Cherished father of Margot Blight of Mississauga, Jill (Brian) Mitchell of Sault Ste. Marie, Timothy (Noriko) Blight of Winnipeg, and Katherine Blight (Ben Meikle) of Owen Sound.  Dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  Loved brother to...

Passed away suddenly, in Orillia on December 25, 2019 at the age of 64. Sheila was the beloved sister to Bonnie (Dave) Camick, Gayle (Murray) Strong, James Canning, Paulette (Ross) Black, and Billy Canning. Predeceased by her siblings Mariette, Calvin and Silas. Loving daughter of Frank and Jean Canning. Fondly remembered by her friends, family and caregivers. Sheila was a member of the Wellington Street Pentecostal Church in Bracebridge. Shelia also enjoyed visits with her sisters,...

Janice McCullough went home to her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, December 22, 2019, in her 74th year. Lived a life of continual giving. Born in Hamilton and spent many early years with family moving to different Ontario an BC locations. In 1995, Jan and her beloved husband Darryl moved to the beautiful Muskoka’s. Here she found the serenity in nature she so loved and a network of friendships and church that kept her very busy and fulfilled. Jan loved, nature, knitting and...

RUBINATO, Sandro “Sandy” passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on December 28, 2019 at the age of 86.  Sandy was the loving husband of Kathleen “Alice” for 62 years.  Father of Michael (Tammy) of Caledon and Paul (Diane) of Gravenhurst.  Grandfather of Shelby (Kyle) of Gravenhurst and Taylor (Sunny) of Toronto.  Fondly remembered by many friends and family for his good humor and wit.              ...