Obituaries

Kenneth Brunton

Kenneth Brunton

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...

Malcolm Mcgrath

Malcolm Mcgrath

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,...

William "Ed" Dakin

William "Ed" Dakin

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),...

Katharina "Katie" Ebenbauer

Katharina "Katie" Ebenbauer

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,...

Judith "Judy" Mortimer

Judith "Judy" Mortimer

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....

Cynthia Clairmont

Cynthia Clairmont

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...

William "Bill" Luckey

William "Bill" Luckey

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,...

Elmer Decaire

Elmer Decaire

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)...

Dorothy Andrews

Dorothy Andrews

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,...

Bonnie Schuh

Bonnie Schuh

Dec 7, 2020

SCHUH, Bonnie Jean (Thrift) – Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 7, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was in her 67th year. Bonnie was the beloved wife of Bert for over 43 years. Loving mother of Eugene, and Armand. Dear sister of Linda Munshaw, Sherry Laskey (Rob),...

Suzanne Neal

Suzanne Neal

Dec 1, 2020

NEAL, Suzanne Grace (Gordon) – Passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66 years old. Suzanne was the beloved wife of Timothy Neal for 35 years. Loving mother of Christopher (Leigh-Ann), and Melanie McGrath (Paul), Cherished Grammy of Brayden and Callum. Dear sister of Tom Gordon (Darlene). She...

Charles Shapcott

Charles Shapcott

Nov 29, 2020

Charles (Charlie) Shapcott went to join the love of his life Lois (Priddle)(2017) on November 29, 2020.

Born November 4, 1929 in Midland, Ontario, the son of a shipyard worker. Later moving to Collingwood where he met & Married Lois Jean Priddle. Shortly after the birth of their first daughter, Cathy (Insley), they moved to Barrie, Ontario...

James Doyle

James Doyle

Nov 29, 2020

DOYLE, James Peter March 1964 - November 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James Doyle at his cabin on the lake, his favourite place on Earth. James was raised in Bloor West Village by Ann and Dr. William Doyle; brother to Cathy (Ralf), Julia (Cary) and Bernie (Alison), and known as...

Margaret Clipsham

Margaret Clipsham

Nov 20, 2020

CLIPSHAM, Margaret Catherine (Flynn) – Passed away peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst, on Friday, November 20, 2020, at the age of 101. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late James Clipsham who predeceased Margaret in 2013. Loving mother of Kathleen Brock of Gravenhurst. Cherished grandmother of David Brock (Amy Groothuis) of Regina, Saskatchewan, and Joseph...

John Scott

John Scott

Nov 17, 2020

John Alfred Scott passed away peacefully with his wife, and son, Kevin at his side, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was 85 years old. John was the beloved husband of Marie Rose (Ladouceur). Loving father of Cindy Scott, and Kevin Scott. Cherished grandfather of Sarah Nicol (Kyle Muehlegg), and Andrew Nicol. John...

Patsie Hoffman

Patsie Hoffman

Nov 10, 2020

Patsie Marie Hoffman passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on Tuesday November 10, 2020, at the age of 80 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s and kidney failure. Loving mother of Debbie Vincent (Andrew), Gerry Hoffman (Sandra), and Laura Hoffman-Steiger (Brian). Patsie was the proud grandmother of Johnathan, Corban, Kristopher, Bryson, and Courtney, great-grandmother to Sloan. She was...

Reita Weismiller

Reita Weismiller

Nov 6, 2020

With family by her side, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Reita Weismiller (nee Clemmens) on November 6, 2020 in her 98th year at North Lambton Lodge, Forest, Ontario. She is now happily reunited with her husband Roy Weismiller (1998) after 22 years of missing him dearly.

Loving mother of Wayne Weismiller of...

Morris Mcguey

Morris Mcguey

Nov 3, 2020

Morris passed away at Andy’s House Hospice, Port Carling, on Tuesday November 3, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63.  He was the beloved husband of Maureen Smeltzer.  Loving father to Nikki, and Amy.  Dear brother to Linda Johnson (Ken), Lawrence, Edward (Mary Jane), Robert “Charlie” (Rachel), and Gail Yantha (Pat). ...

Bruce Bateman

Bruce Bateman

Oct 22, 2020

BATEMAN, Bruce Henry - Passed away peacefully at home in Gravenhurst, ON after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the age of 68.

Dearly beloved husband and soul mate to Shannon Bateman of Gravenhurst. Cherished father to Julie Shaw (Rob), Lisa O'hara (Dan). Wonderful Step father to Jonathan Franklin (Sarah) and Tamara Franklin (Brent)....

Charles "Charlie" Vizzini

Charles "Charlie" Vizzini

Oct 19, 2020

Vizzini, (Corrado) Charles “Charlie”– Passed away peacefully at Hospice Huntsville, on Monday, October 19, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was in his 73rd year, a retired Electrician well known for his love, passion and expertise in electrical. Born on December 4, 1946 in Noto, Siracusa, Sicily to the late Giuseppe and late Felicia (Sipione)....