All Obituaries

SNIDER, William Ruthven –A Celebration of Life and 80th birthday celebration will be held October 1, 2022 at the Port Carling Community Center from 2-7 PM. Pipes and Drums Legion Service, followed by funny story telling and “Billisms”.  Also, followed by luncheon and a live band to play his favourites while we mingle. --------It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Ruthven Snider on July 26, 2022. Bill passed peacefully with his family at his...

 Paul Edward Argue  Brigadier General Canadian Armed Forces (Ret’d)   Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Sciences, Newmarket, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was in his 89th year. Paul was the beloved husband of Sheila Marion (Goodfellow). Loving father of Teresa Hannigan (Richard), Collette Yvonne (Peter McKeracher), John Argue (Elisa),  and Gerry Argue (Melissa). Cherished grandfather of Scott Hannigan (Caitlin Dacey), Dylan Hannigan, Liam...

Passed away peacefully, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Friday, September 23, 2022. She was in her 80th year. Betty was the beloved wife of Chester Coppin for almost 30 years. Loving mother of Stacey Latham (Denis Piquette), Janice Latham (Mike Traves), and Daniel Latham. Cherished grandmother of Dustin (Stacey), Chantelle, Erin, Dylan (Paige), Sarah, Claire, and Marc. Great grandmother of Bonnie, Beau, and Allison. Dear sister of Suzanne (Jim), Florence, and...

Passed away peacefully at Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia on Friday September 23, 2022. She was in her 92nd year. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Murray Jones. Cherished mother of Ken (Susan), late Bob (Pat), Carol (Kevin), Sharon (Reg), and Doug. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Nathan, Stephanie, Bryan, Jocelyn, and their spouses. Mary adored her great grandchildren Jacob, Lexi, Christian, Ryley, Addison, Drayven, and Maryn as well as her three great-great grandchildren.  ...

HODGSON, Jean Elizabeth – Passed, peacefully at The Pines, Bracebridge, with her husband by her side, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was in her 87th year. Jean was the beloved wife of Leonard Currell. She will also be sadly missed by her friends and extended family. Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society greatly appreciated.

Griffiths, John Paul (“Griff”)– Peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022 in Mississauga, Ontario, at the age of 67. Beloved son of Willimin Griffiths (nee Carrey). Cherished brother of Naomi Stephens and Lynn Murray, and brother-in-law to Gayle Griffiths. Incredible Uncle to many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by his father, P.G. (Bill) Griffiths and his brother P.G. (Gerry) Griffiths, Jr. and brother-in-law Bill Stephens. John was involved in...

LITTLE, John Graham – Died on September 15th 2022, after an incredibly brief battle with Leukemia. He was in his 75th year. He was a Brother to Stuart and AnnaLou, Uncle to many and friend to all he met. He spent 40 years in Kirkland Lake as a business man, and his last 10 years in Muskoka, closer to his cherished family.  John was a man of many careers over the years, but his most beloved jobs were being a husband, father and grandfather.  With his dearest wife Lesia of 52...

GLENDINNING, Brenda Anita (nee Boyd) - Passed away peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence on Monday, September 12, 2022. She was in her 85th year. Brenda was the beloved wife and best friend of John M Glendinning “Jack”, her high school sweetheart and marriage partner for 60 years. Beloved and adored mother of the late John C “Johnnie” Glendinning (2014). Dear sister to the late Larry (Nancy) Boyd. Brenda also leaves behind her nephews Steve Boyd...

DEVRIES, William Stephen – Passed away at home, with his wife by his side, on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was in his 63rd year. William was the beloved husband of Deborah Schmitt. Loving father of Tiffany Janelle Schmitt. He was the beloved son of the late Siebren and Wietske DeVries. Dear brother of the late Homer, Robert (Late Helen), John (Late Madeline), Judy Van Develd (Late Maurice), Dorothy BeiJes (Late Henry), and Shirley and Will Wilson. William will also be sadly missed by...

GILCHRIST, Terry Edward Arthur – Passed away at home with loved ones at his side, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. He was in his 71st year. Terry was the beloved husband of Victoria (Wood) Gilchrist. Loving father of Jennifer Gilchrist, and Matthew Gilchrist (Katie). Cherished grandfather of Courtney, Jacquelyn, Hayden, and Harper. Dear brother of Marlene Gilchrist. Predeceased by his siblings Jack, Floyd, Robert, Bernice, and Gloria. A visitation will be held from 1 – 2 pm on...