Obituaries

Marie Schell

Marie Schell

Jan 17, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that her family shares that Doreen "Marie" Schell (nee Tremblay), 86, of Sarnia, ON, Canada, passed away on January 17, 2023. Marie was born on April 1, 1936, to Priscilla (nee Laurin) and Howard Tremblay - proprietors of the former Tremblay’s Shoe Repair - in Gravenhurst, ON. Marie's pride and joy...

Michael "Mike" Rolfe

Michael "Mike" Rolfe

Jan 13, 2023

Rolfe, Michael Paul

Suddenly passing away at home on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the age of 56. Mike is the loving son to Susan (Oili) and Tom Rolfe. He will be lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends. Mike was a quiet man who enjoy the little things in life. Cremation has taken place.

Steven Mcdonald

Steven Mcdonald

Jan 12, 2023

Passed away suddenly in Bracebridge on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 67. Steve was the loving father of Derek and his wife Jessica, and Ryan and his wife Jamie. Cherished grandfather of Audrey, Connor, Noelle, and Owen. Dear son of Ruth and the late Walter McDonald and brother of Nancy and the late Bonnie.

Visitation will be...

Dawn Zsadanyi

Dawn Zsadanyi

Jan 6, 2023

Zsadanyi, Dawn

Suddenly in Gravenhurst on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 36.  Dawn will be lovingly remembered by her mother Vanessa Zsadanyi-Brantnall and her husband Jeff McWade and her father Lorne Brantnall.  Dear sister to Richard, Margaret “Maggie”, Carol, Mary, and Elizabeth.  Cherished Granddaughter to Carol and the late...

Eva "Jean" Alderman

Eva "Jean" Alderman

Jan 3, 2023

Eva “Jean” (Shore)  Alderman

Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the age of 84. Jean was the beloved wife of Colyn Alderman for over 61 years. Loving mother of Mark Alderman, and Frances Govey. Cherished grandmother of Mathew Alderman, Ryan Alderman (Leanne Ruston), Timothy Govey,...

Danny Barnes

Danny Barnes

Jan 2, 2023

BARNES, Danny Gilbert – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Danny. He passed away peacefully, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Monday, January 2, 2023 with family by his side.

Danny was the loving father of Daniel (Kristine), and Jonathan Barnes. Cherished grandfather of Lily,...

Chelsey Howe-Lake

Chelsey Howe-Lake

Jan 1, 2023

HOWE-LAKE, Chelsey Nicole

Chelsey was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 8, 1994 and passed away in Barrie on February 14, 2023 at the age of 29.  Chelsey leaves behind the joy of her life. Sebastian, her beautiful son. She will be always missed by her loving mother, Kelly Lake and her stepfather Marc Renaud. Dear sister...

Bradford "Brad" Laidlaw

Bradford "Brad" Laidlaw

Jan 1, 2023

Bradford John “Brad” Laidlaw

Passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2023, at the age of 60.

Born on February 26, 1962 in Halifax, NS - Brad was a very proud and loving father, partner, son, brother and uncle and will be deeply missed by his partner...

Lenore Wilkinson

Lenore Wilkinson

Dec 31, 2022

LENORE DELLA BRYAN (ELLIOTT) WILKINSON

July 25,1930  -  December 31, 2022

Passed away peacefully  on December 31, 2022 at Andy’s House Hospice in Port Carling surrounded by family. Lenore was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert H. Wilkinson.  Loving mother...

Barbara Holden

Barbara Holden

Dec 31, 2022

Barbara Joyce Holden

Passed away at home on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the age of 71. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Christopher Holden. Loving mother of Angela Keating (Joe), and Andrew Holden (Keziah). Cherished grandmother of Emma, Alexis & Bradley Keating; Jocelyn & Kari Holden. Loved daughter of...

Flora Tingey

Flora Tingey

Dec 30, 2022

TINGEY, Flora Annie (Loshaw)

Peacefully at Muskoka Shores on Friday, December 30, 2022 in her 88th year. Flora, loving wife to the late Eldon (Ted). Dear mother, to Tim and his wife, Jennifer and Kimberley. Grandma will be sadly missed by Hillary, Mitchell, Ethan, Griffin, and Draysonn. Dear sister, to Linda Hammar and the late Lyle Loshaw. ...

Allen "Al" Moir

Allen "Al" Moir

Dec 30, 2022

Allen Robert Moir

January 9 1945 - December 30 2022

Peacefully at Andy’s house on Friday, December 30, 2022 in his 78 year. Al, loving husband to the late Marion.  Dear father, to Michael and his wife, Terri and Douglas and his wife, Robyn....

Allen Cowan

Allen Cowan

Dec 24, 2022

COWAN, Allen Fredrick—On Saturday, December 24, 2022, Fay lost the love of her life whom she met in grade 9 and dated thru High School. Allen passed away peacefully with his sweetheart and wife of 56 years, Fay, and daughter Stephanie by his side, at Andy’s House-Hospice Muskoka in Port Carling. Devoted father to Jackie (Rick)...

Marjorie Harbridge

Marjorie Harbridge

Dec 23, 2022

Marjorie Caroline (King) Harbridge

Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community, on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was in her 90th year.  Caroline was a very loving and caring woman to all. A woman of small stature but of great faith who loved playing the organ at the Calvary Baptist Church and it became...

Joyce Shubrook

Joyce Shubrook

Dec 18, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Marlene Shubrook, who passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 18, 2022, with family by her side.

She was born October 30, 1947, in Welland, Ontario, to Oliver and Mary Clark. She grew up in farm country and through her parents example, there...

Bruce Pratt

Bruce Pratt

Dec 17, 2022

After a brief illness on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the age of 61, Bruce peacefully passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge.  He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces Shelley Pratt and her husband Brad Steele and Lisa Pratt.  Uncle Bruce will be sadly missed by Morgan, Brooke, Carson, and Ryker.  Predeceased...

David Hayes

David Hayes

Dec 15, 2022

After an eight-year battle with cancer, David has gone hunting and fishing permanently.

He was third generation born and raised on Walker’s Point/Barlochan. David was an avid bushman, hunter, trapper and fisherman and passed his love of the outdoors to his large extended family, who were there for him as he left for his...

Karen Speicher

Karen Speicher

Dec 11, 2022

SPEICHER, Karen Ann Ada – Passed away suddenly at her home, on Sunday, December 11, 2022 with family by her side. Karen was the loving mother of Samuel White, and Josiah Speicher and her son, that greeted her at her passing, late Cody Speicher. Beloved daughter of Larry and Gloria Speicher. Loved sister of Guy Speicher (Lorna), Debbie Speicher (Doug Ramsey),...

Bella Turner

Bella Turner

Dec 9, 2022

TURNER, Bella Elizabeth (Thibeault) – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the age of 86. Bella was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald in 2017. She will be sadly missed by her children, Theresa Mondelli, Don Jr. Turner (Nicole), John Crossley (Robin), Vincent Crossley (Karen), Guy Crossley, Karen Crossley, Richard Crossley...

Norman Bartlett

Norman Bartlett

Dec 8, 2022

BARTLETT, Norman Neil – Passed away suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 73. Norm was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Benz) for 49 years. Loving father of Jason (Erin), Matthew (Vikki), Michelle (Josh). Cherished grandfather of Kelton, Emma, Travis, William, Paige, Philip, and Harper.

Memorial...