All Obituaries

SPARKS, Clifford Ralph – Passed peacefully after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer, at Royal Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Ralph was in his 84th year. He was the beloved husband of Helen (nee Hayes) for 41 years. Dear brother of Merle Mitchell, and Kenneth Sparks (Anabelle), brother-in-law of Greg Hayes (Deborah) and David Hayes (June). Ralph will also be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service was held at...

PEART, Glen Ellwood – passed away peacefully with family by his side, at Andy’s House Hospice on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in his 89th year after a heartbreaking whirlwind battle with cancer. Glen will be dearly missed by Betty, his wife of 70 years.  Glen was the loving father of Danny Peart (Janette), Judy Howe (John), Nancy Burkholder (George), and the late Neil Peart (Carrie). He was the proud grandfather of Jason, Sean, Holly, Hannah, Emma, Veronica, Max,...

SANDERCOCK, Jack Alfred – Passed suddenly at home, with his wife at his side, on Thursday, June 10, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was in his 90th year. Jack was the beloved husband of Carol (Cronin) for over 64 years. Loving father of Bruce (Chris), Ron (Colleen), Peter (Lise), Jeff (Karen), and Richard (Tracy). Cherished grandfather of Aly (Tom), Brett (Nattaly), Pat (Kate), Adam (Adina), Jacqui, Alan (Ashley), Scott, Melissa (Brodie), Jess (Dan), Madison (Neil), and Tatum...

McKENZIE, Theresa Marian – Passed away peacefully, at Andy's House Hospice Muskoka, Port Carling,  on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was in her 64th year. Theresa will be lovingly remembered by her brother and sister-in-law Herbert and Sharon McKenzie, and her many friends in Bracebridge, ON. Predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Edna McKenzie. A private graveside service will be held at Symington Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Andy’s House Hospice Muskoka greatly...

FLAVELL, Katherine Ann – Passed away peacefully, at Andy’s House Hospice, Port Carling on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was in her 73rd year. Katherine was the beloved wife of Wilfred for over 52 years. Loving mother of Steven Flavell, Tammy-Lynn Flavell (Scott), and Alicia Flavell (Chris). Cherished grandmother of Bobbi-Jo, Billie-Jean, Brittany, Courtney, Kendra, Kaitlynn, and Trinity. Great-grandmother of Riley and Lydia. Dear sister of Brian Loftus, and the late Gail Smith. A...

FERN CAMELA JOHNSTON (NEE SHEARER) By her own description “Fern Girl” was “small but mighty”. At just 4’10” tall, she was easy to underestimate, but heaven help those who did. This tiny tornado had a way of getting things done. After an early life marked by trauma and tragedy, she was determined to live life to the fullest – and so she did. A self-described “flibbertigibbet” she embraced new experiences, new situations and new...

BEE, John Thomas – Passed away suddenly, at home with family at his side, on Monday May 17, 2021. Tom was the beloved husband of the late Donna (Laverty) Bee. Loving father of Darcy (Sylvia), Trisha, and Sheri (Randy Blanchard). Cherished Papa of Josh, Hannah, Logan, and Kali. Dear brother of Jim (Janice), and the late Sharon Fink (John). He will be missed by his many brother/sister-in-laws and their families. Tom was born in Toronto and lived in Thistletown. His family moved to...

SMITH, Ernest William – Passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Muskoka Shores Care Community. He was in his 93rd year. Ernie was the beloved husband of the late Mable Lillian (nee Clement) for almost 65 years. Loving father of Brenda Richards (Dave), Sandy Stevenson, Gordon Smith (Sandra), and Kevin Smith (Carol). Cherished grandfather of Cori (Schone), Erin (Martin), Amanda, Ashley (Mark), Timothy (Amanda), and Matthew (Brylee). Great-grandfather of, Haileigh, Owen,...

LOSEY, Fay - Passed away peacefully at Andy’s House Muskoka with family and friends by her side, on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was in her 75th year. Fay was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Losey. Loving mother of Gordon Losey (Courtney), the late Sam Losey (2013) his wife Angela, Cragg Losey, and Pauline Saunders (John Hanson). Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Riley, Timaya, Kyla, Trinity, Josiah, Winter, Summer, Damon, Mercedes, Lucy, Lexus, and Skylar. Fay loved fishing, being...

BILLIALD, Maxine Hephzy (nee Siddall) - Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, at Odd Fellow and Rebekah Seniors’ Home, in Barrie, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Grant Wesley Billiald, who predeceased Maxine in July of 2018. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Marie (Jim) Bewick of Barrie and her son, Lanny Billiald (Kathleen) of Hamilton. Dear sister to Hallett Siddall, who...