All Obituaries

Baxter, Reginald It is with great sadness that the Baxter family announces the passing of Reginald Baxter on Monday, April 12th 2021 at his home in Gravenhurst. Our Dad Reggie, was welcomed to Heaven by his loving Angel wife Marie and into the arms of our Lord Jesus. Cherished father to Raymond, Martin, Stephen, Tara (Bruce Mallory) and his most special daughter Shauna. Much loved Granda to Bridie, Kieran and Liam of Dundas. Beloved brother to Eleanor, Kim and the late Sandra, Sharon and...

HARDILL, Kenneth Jack – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Kenneth Jack Hardill on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst. Born May 26, 1926, he was just shy of his 95th birthday. Jack is survived by the love of his life and wife of 74 years “Betty” Elizabeth (McNaughton). Loving father of James (Beverly), Kenneth (Sandra), and Wendy Forsythe (Michael). Cherished grandfather of Dan (Lisa), Jack (Kate),...

WALSH, Jonathan Donald - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Gibson Lake, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 78, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Ruth (1979) & Donald (2009). John "Dub" was the beloved brother of Judy Durling (Lyle) and Ken Walsh (Patti). Uncle to Paul Durling (Jane), Michelle Grahlman (Michael), and Katherine Walsh. Great uncle to Ashley Durling, and Orin & Avery Grahlman. Dear...

PRATT, Carl William – Passed away suddenly of heart failure, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Carl was the beloved husband of Gloria (Williams) for almost 57 years. Loving father of William (Annette), Greg (Judy), and Shawn (Donna). Cherished grandfather of the late John, Kellie, Kim, Kaylee, and Leah. Dear brother of Lois Shubrook and the late Arthur Pratt (Pam). Brother in law of Sharon Campbell (Warren), Robert Williams, Michael Williams (Linda), and...

EBENBAUER, Katharina “Katie” (Wenzl)  – Passed away peacefully at the Gravenhurst Manor, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was in her 86th year. Katie was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Ebenbauer. Loving mother of Heinz of Victoria, Peter of Gravenhurst, Krista Rundle (Brad) of Gravenhurst, and the late Heidi Ebenbauer. Cherished grandmother of Kirsten, Eric, Hannah, Katlyn, Christian, Andrew, Bryce, and Sonny. To honour her wishes, cremation has taken...

DESJARDINS, Joseph Jean “Paul” – Passed away at Muskoka Shores Care Community, on Monday, March 22, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers Disease. Paul was the beloved husband of Berni. Loving father of Michelle Desjardins. Cherished grandfather of four and great-grandfather of one. Loved brother of Patricia Perron (late Richard), Pierre (Gwen), late Don, Joe, and Marc (Jenny). To honour Paul’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be...

MacLeod, Dan’l - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home in Bala, with his wife and son by his side, at the age of 58. Beloved son of Beverly and the late William MacLeod. Cherished husband of Vicki MacLeod of 34 years. Loving father of Branden MacLeod (Ashley). Proud stepfather of the late Leanne, and the late Darrell Ainsbury. Cherished grandfather of Dylan, and step-grandfather of Nolan, and Bryleigh. Dear brother of Michael MacLeod. Son in law of Evelyn and the...

Maria (Rita) passed away, in hospital at Bracebridge, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in her 89th year. She leaves behind daughters Marlene (Simon), Roxanna (Stephen), and (favourite son) Darren, grandchildren Tristan and Jonathan and brother, Tony (Henny).  Auntie Rita was also a favourite aunt to Tina, Henry and Jason. Due to covid and in honour of her wishes there will be no formal service.  A private family gathering and celebration of her life will be held at her home at Silver...

THACH, Dap Huu – Passed away at home with family at his side, on Monday, March 15, 2021. He was in his 48th year. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife Dianne and his daughter Sophie. Dap was the loved son of Bo Thach and Ha Chu. Dear brother of late Duc (Noelle), and uncle of Maple. He will also be missed by Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Harvey Bradley. Dap will always be remembered for his friendly personality, strong work ethic, kindness, and humour. After graduating from Ryerson...

Beloved Son of Pat (Chip) Loughead of Gravenhurst and Jan Veitch (Lori Lyne) of Orillia The bestest brother to Sam Veitch (Emma Eiter) of Gravenhurst Dear grandson to Helen and the late Don Holstock of Gravenhurst and June and the late Don Veitch of Severn Bridge. Cousin to Maghan O’Connor (Dan O’Connor) who is really a sister in their closeness.   A prince to his great aunt Barbara Bellamy formerly of Toronto. A beloved nephew to Bob (Gaye), Don (Shannon), Heather...