All Obituaries

MASTERS, Denis Nicholas – Passed away in the evening of Monday, September 13, 2021, at his home in Gravenhurst. He was in his 72nd year. Denis was the beloved husband of 48 years to Janice (nee Grosvenor). Cherished father of Philip (Jill) Masters, and Michael (Christiane) Masters. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Gavin, Griffin, and Sophie. Dear brother of eight brothers and sisters. Denis moved to Bramalea with his parents, in 1966, from England. In 1972, he moved to Gravenhurst. It...

BODRI, Steve - It is with both profound sorrow and solace that we announce the passing of Steve Bodri, 82, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Sunday, September 12th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was the last of three brothers. Born in Mor, Hungary in 1939, he immigrated to Canada in 1957 during the Hungarian Revolution. He was not successful in leaving on his first attempt but after being sent home he immediately...

WHITE, George Albert - passed away quietly in the morning of Tuesday, September 7, 2021 surrounded by family in his home in Gravenhurst. Pre-deceased by his loving wife of many years Norma Eileen White (Saulter).   George will be missed by his daughter Pam and her husband Rob, and his grandchildren Georgia Rae Braymore, Karl Braymore, Justine Janssen, and Emily Janssen, as well as his siblings Pearl (Jack) Ricard, Shirley Coleman, and Jean (Richard) Orton.  George was the son...

NICKASON, Erica Leah, age 50, passed away tragically in a house fire at her home in Gravenhurst, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Erica was the beloved wife of Justin Curtis. Cherished mother of Karl (Joelle), Eric, Meagan (Liam), Hayden (Hailey) and Matthew. Loving grandmother of Ryder, and Summer. Dear sister of the late Michael Nickason. Loving daughter of Pat Nickason and the late Eric Nickason. She will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  She loved the...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Birnie (nee Booth), 95, in the early hours of August 30th, at her home in Gravenhurst with her daughter and husband at her side. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1926, mum met and married dad, John T. Birnie, in 1951 before immigrating to Toronto, Canada in 1952.  Mum loved Canada, but she never forgot her beloved Scotland and the family she left there.  Mum adored her mother and spoke about her all the time, in...

JEFFERD, Wanda Ann (Baird) – Passed away suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, August 29, 2021, after a brief illness. Wanda was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Walter Jefferd (2015). Loving mother of Reginald Reid Jefferd, (Wendy), and Carol Joan Doherty (William). Cherished grandmother of William Albert Doherty (Emily), Jefferd Daniel Doherty (Kindal), and David Arthur Jefferd. Great-grandmother of Isla. She was much loved by friends and family and will be well...

WARDMAN, Phyllis Helen (Hobden) – It Is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Wardman. She passed peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Home on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in her 91st year. Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late Douglas Wardman (2002). Loving mother of Gerry (Joan), and Susan Ragsdale (Rob). Adored grandmother of Melody Hill (Jordan), Leanne Wardman (Greg Carnes), Mike Ragsdale (Cari Siebrits), and Ryan Ragsdale. Proud great grandmother of Jody...

DUNLOP, Gayle – Passed away suddenly at her home in Gravenhurst, with her husband by her side, the morning of Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was in her 71st year. Beloved wife to John “Ian” Dunlop of 52 years. Cherished mother of John (Danette), and Victoria Dunlop. Loving grandmother of Vanessa, and Nicole Dunlop. Dear sister of Eileen Evans, and Mark Wheeler (Cindy). Gayle will also be dearly missed by her 2 nieces and 5 nephews. In keeping with Gayle’s wishes,...

Passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side, on Friday, August 20, 2021. Lloyd was the beloved husband and best friend of Shirley Anne (Boyd), for over 57 years. Loving father of Judy Seehaver, and Linda Seehaver. Predeceased by his brothers, Gordon (the late May), and Aubrey (Helen). From the logging camps to farming to selling firewood, he had a life outdoors and enjoyed it. A private graveside service was held at Barkway Cemetery, on Thursday, August 26, 2021. A Celebration...

RODGER, John Stuart “Stu” – Passed away at Kirkland Lake, on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was in his 67th year. Stu was the beloved husband of Sandi (Sutton). Loving father of Nicole Patchett (Rob). Dear brother of Hilda Rodger. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice greatly appreciated. Visitations will be held at Cavill Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Due to Covid restrictions, You must...