Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

McCLELLAN, Joyce Marie (nee Young) – Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 1, 2021, in Kilworthy, at the age of 87.

Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Kenneth “Ken” McClellan, who had predeceased Joyce in 2017. Cherished and deeply missed by her family, Joyce was mother of Stephen (Kristine), Cheryl (Dale), Scott...

Feb 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Trillium Manor, in Orillia, at the age of 89. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Murray Joseph who predeceased her in 2002. She is loved and cherished by her daughter Diane Payette (John) of Orillia, and by her son Bob Middlebrooks (Rhonda)...

Feb 25, 2021

LAVERTY, Gladys Mary Mabel (Irwin) – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores, Gravenhurst, on Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was in her 102nd year. Gladys was the beloved wife of the late Allan. Loving mother of Glenn (Mary), late Donna (Tom Bee), Diane Bradley (Robert), Myrna Bean (Steve), and Nancy McAulay (Glen). Gladys will also be sadly missed by...

Feb 23, 2021

ASHFORTH, Albert Ross

Ross Ashforth, a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and long time resident of Gravenhurst, Ontario, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021 at the age of 95.

Ross was pre-deceased by his first wife, Phyllis Hewson, in 1986 and his second wife, Joyce Hewson, in 2001. He is survived...

Feb 22, 2021

Heaven has gained another Angel. Carol Anne Matts (Lee), age 72 passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2021 at 11:50pm. Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, Stanley Gordon Matts. Carol was a loving mother of two, to Deanna Matts and Amanda Lamorie (Daniel). She was a cherished grandmother of Kyle, Cherish, Skye, Morgan, Katelyn, Lacey and...

Feb 21, 2021

McDONALD, P. Carol 1945 – 2021

Carol McDonald passed away at her home, with family by her side, on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernie. Loving mother of Scott (Kathy) and Jeff (Lynsy). Proud grandmother of Graydon, Kylie, Kailem, Emitt, Rory & Madden. Dear sister...

Feb 9, 2021

Passed away suddenly, on February 9th, 2021 at her home in Orillia. Cheryl was in her 62nd year. Cheryl was the loving daughter of Richard Atkinson and late Shirley Atkinson of Kilworthy. Dear sister of Brenda Nicholson (Rick). Cheryl devoted a great amount of love and dedication to her nieces and nephews; Brent, Bradley (Victoria), Neil Nicholson, and Heather....

Jan 31, 2021

In loving memory of David Allan Wayne Harbridge, who passed away January 31 2021 surrounded by his family after a prolonged battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Survived by his daughters Nicole Hope Anne Hill, April Dawn Harbridge, and son Brad Alexander David Harbridge, grand children Breanna, Ethan and Morgan, sisters Christine (Ray) Neal and Melva (Duke) Ibbitson and remembered...

Jan 22, 2021

Cheryl Lee Greenwood (Green)

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Cheryl was born on January 29, 1961 in Bracebridge Ontario.  Cheryl passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with family by her side, on January 22, 2021. She was in her 60th year. Cheryl was the beloved wife of Len Greenwood for 25...

Jan 18, 2021

LEWIS, Christopher Todd

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Christopher Todd Lewis announce his passing on Monday, January 18, 2021, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, after a courageous battle with cancer, age of 52. Chris is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie, children Jonathan (Isabella) and Jessica (Zachary), and parents Allan and Patricia....

Jan 15, 2021

CHABOT, Ann Marie – Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021, at home with her family by her side, in her 67th year. Ann was the beloved mother of Sherry Young (Jess Pulfer), Justin Young, and Arthur Smitherman. Cherished grandmother of Brandon Young (Paige Horlings), Kel-Cee Pulfer, Kohl Pulfer, and Ostynn Smitherman.  Dear sister of David Chabot, and...

Jan 7, 2021

KENNETH CHARLES BRUNTON

1935-2021

Kenneth Charles Brunton, a kind, gentle, loving, man with humorous wit passed away January 7, 2021 at Andy’s House, Hospice of Muskoka in Port Carling with family at his side, following his courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Gravenhurst July 6, 1935. The second youngest son of the late Alfred and...

Jan 6, 2021

Malcolm McGrath died on January 6, 2021 at Andy’s House, the palliative care facility in Port Carling, Ontario, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinsonism and cancer. He was in his 89th year, and leaves behind his beloved husband David; children Anne (Paul), Malcolm Jr. (Barbara), Michael (Pam), and Amy (Ruth); grandchildren Amy (Andrew), Sarah, Meghan, Hailey, Jake,...

Jan 6, 2021

DAKIN, William Edward “Ed”

Passed away peacefully, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in his 79th year. Father of Lisa, and Lori, grandfather of Katie, Tyler, and Devon. Loving brother of Doug (Mary Anne). Stepfather of Kim, Bart, Corrine, and the late Marcia, and step-grandfather of Jennifer. Uncle of Michael, Andrea, Jennifer (Adrian),...

Jan 1, 2021

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,...

Dec 29, 2020

MORTIMER, Judith "Judy" Anne (nee Cameron) – Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the age of 72. Judy was the beloved wife of John Louis Mortimer, for 46 years. Loving mother of Marianne Elizabeth Mortimer, and Chris John Mortimer. Cherished grandmother of Sierra Camryn Drinkwalter, and Cheyenne Elizabeth Drinkwalter....

Dec 19, 2020

It is with great sadness that Cynthia Anne Clairmont, of Gravenhurst, passed away peacefully Dec. 19, 2020 — three days after her 69th birthday.

She was surrounded by loving family, at Andy’s Place hospice in Port Carling, after a short time with cancer.

The daughter of the late Hugh and Maisie (MacDonald) Clairmont, Cyndy was born in hospital...

Dec 13, 2020

LUCKEY, William Reginald “Bill” – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in his 77th year. Bill was the beloved husband of Margaret (Mason), and loving father of the late Eileena. Loved brother of the late Arnold, Jeanne Bylow (Harold Hall), Joan Norris, and Judy Duncan (Dave). Cherished uncle of Jason, Michael, Brittany, Nathan,...

Dec 9, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at The Pines Long Term Care Home, at the age of 84. Elmer was the beloved husband of the late Audrey Florence DeCaire, who predeceased him on October 22, 2015. Cherished father of Wayne (Tracey) DeCaire of Wahta, Sherry (Harry) Byrne of Wahta, Kevin (Lisa) DeCaire of Barrie, and Shawn (Patsy)...

Dec 9, 2020

May 6, 1928 – December 9, 2020

Dorothy Andrews of Gravenhurst passed away in her sleep on December 9, 2020, at Muskoka Shores. Daughters Dale Durnan (Gord) of Gravenhurst and Catherine McCann (Stephen) of Hamilton were with her daily until the end.

Dorothy’s husband of 63 years Rupert Andrews predeceased her having died September 15,...