Obituaries

Joseph "Joe" Hammill

Sep 4, 2020

HAMMILL, Joseph James – Passed away suddenly at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 4, 2020. Joe was in his 42nd year. He will be sadly missed by his parents David and Suzanne Hammill, his sister Laura Hammill (Shane Woodcox), nephews Leland and Mason Whipp and their father Adam. Also missed by his aunts and uncles: Elaine...

Howard Sedore

Aug 29, 2020

SEDORE, Howard Chesley – Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side, on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in his 87th year. Howard was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Virgoe). Loving father of Faith Hansen (Iver), the late Howard Jr., and Kelly (Laurie). Cherished grandfather of the late Iver Jr., Kathleen (John), Daniel (Natasha), Michelle (Will),...

Allan Craig

Aug 21, 2020

CRAIG, Allan Keith – Passed away peacefully at home, with family at his side on Friday August 21, 2020, just two days shy of his 82nd birthday. Allan was the beloved husband of the late Annabelle (Clement) Craig. Loving father of Justina Budney (Jon), Christina Page (Len), Cecil Goldberg, and Tammy Craig (Donna). Also sadly missed by his 10...

Gerald Moore

Aug 12, 2020

MOORE, Gerald Archibald –  of Gravenhurst  passed away peacefully at Castle Peak Retirement Residence, Bracebridge, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in his 88th year. Gerald was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Millward). Loving father of Douglas (Carolyn), and Sharon (Greg). Dear brother of Joan (Trevor).

As a private man and one of few words, most knew very little about Gerry.  So we would like...

Marilyn Paullette

Aug 8, 2020

Marilyn grew up in Baysville with her 6 bothers and sisters. She’s is survived by her father Marvin, younger brother David, sister Lori, and older brother Carl.  She will be greatly missed by her children Amee, Eric, and her grandson Cole. She was always there to help her family when they needed her. She loved woodwork and antiques. Would never...

Rev. Dr. Michael Brown

Aug 7, 2020

BROWN, Rev. Dr. Michael David Ernest – Died suddenly while playing tennis, Friday, August 7,

2020 in his 81st year. Michael was the sweetheart and much-loved husband of Lois McKenzie-Brown.

Loving father of Jennifer Taylor (Craig), Adrienne Brown, Stephanie Brown, and Christopher Brown (Eva).

Loving stepfather to Kevin McKenzie (Elizabeth), Karen Jenney (Greg),...

Michael Ryan

Aug 5, 2020

Passed away suddenly, of natural causes, at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the age of 30. Michael was the loving boyfriend of Caitlin Johnson.  Cherished father of Madison Jean. Dear son of Paul (Lisa), and Cindy (Brad) Ryan. Beloved brother of Stephanie (Zach), and Danielle (Daniel) Ryan. Stepbrother of Matthew, Brad, and Todd Metherel, and Dee Green....

Kenneth Hyde

Aug 1, 2020

Kenneth Albert Hyde, age 77, of Stratford and formerly of Gravenhurst, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2020. Born in Stratford, he was the son of the late Carl and Annie (Cook) Hyde.

Ken was raised in North Easthope Township and lived in the Stratford area until 1988 when his love and passion for the...

Gabriel Gilbert

Jul 30, 2020

GILBERT, Gabriel Karim – Passed away suddenly at his home with family by his side, on Thursday, July 30, 2020. At the age of 35. Beloved husband of Jessica Zenhenko. Cherished son of Helen Gilbert. Dear brother of Jessica Zimmerman (Rick Wahl). Loving uncle of Nico, James, Josh, and Taryn. Son-in-law of Beverly and brother-in-law of Beverly. Gabriel loved...

Carol Kennaley

Jul 30, 2020

With great sadness, the family of Carol Kennaley announces the peaceful passing of Carol at her home with family by her side, on Thursday, July 30, 2020. At the age of 73. The world gained another angel. Carol will be forever remembered by Peter, her husband of 54 years. She was the beloved mother of Shannon, and Shalee.  Loving...

Robert "Bob" Ollman

Jul 27, 2020

OLLMAN, Robert Francis – Passed away at his residence on Monday, July 27, 2020 in his 79th year. Bob was the beloved husband of the late Jonette. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

To honour his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Dorothy Kryskow

Jul 17, 2020

KRYSKOW, Dorothy Anna (nee Allen) - Passed away peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, on Friday, July 17, 2020, in her 94th year. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Frederick John Nash (d. 1962) and of the late Eugene Frances Kryskow (d. 1999). Loving mother of Jackie (Greg) Clausen, Pat (Fred) Bouttell, Judy (Dennis) Ring, Karen (Doug)...

Nellie Hutchinson

Jul 16, 2020

HUTCHINSON, Nellie Isabella (Pilger) - Passed away peacefully at Spencer House Orillia, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in her 100th year. Nellie was the beloved wife of the late George Hutchinson. Loving mother of Ronald (Judy), Betty MacDonald (Lockie), Anne Balvers (Albert), and the late Gail. Cherished grandmother of Gordon, Troy, Cory, George, Jamie, Shona, Kevin, Scott, Sheramie, Duayne,...

Allan Abernethy

Jul 11, 2020

Allan Douglas Abernethy, 1961-2020 Most beloved husband of Lia (Invidiata) and cherished father of Jordan (Matthew Johnston) and AJ. Mourned deeply by his mother, Gloria Hugo, father, Bruce Abernethy (Diane), brothers Bruce Abernethy (Jutta), Blair Abernethy (Caroline) and sister, Julie Dove (Howard). Also dearly missed by his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Invidiata, and brothers-in-law, Mark Invidiata (Gry), Christopher Invidiata, and sister-in-law,...

Kennedy Field

Jul 11, 2020

FIELD, Kennedy Elizabeth -  Passed away at the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in her 12th year. Kennedy was the beloved daughter of Mike and Angie Field. Cherished granddaughter of Louise Hill, Jack Field, and the late Ken and Dianne Fitchett. Loved niece of Rhonda Ruppert (Dave), Darren Fitchett, and Darwin Field. Dear...

Hazel Peacock

Jul 7, 2020

PEACOCK, Hazel Irene (Barnes)– Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores LTC, Gravenhurst, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in her 94th year. Hazel was the beloved wife of the late Terry Peacock. Loved daughter of the late David and Nora (Middlebrook)  Barnes. Hazel is survived by her daughter Sandra Borne (Burt); grandchildren Michael Peacock, Lori Peacock and their families; her...

Marjorie Timco

Jul 5, 2020

TIMCO, Marjorie Jean “Terry” - It is with great sadness that we announce Marjorie’s passing, on Sunday July 5, 2020, of natural causes, with her daughter Debra by her side. Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late Norman Timco. Loving mother of Debra Zuliniak (Bill). Cherished grandmother of Taylor (Sandra), Jon (Karen), and Tracy. Great grandmother of Rachel,...

Douglas Taverner

Jul 4, 2020

Beloved husband of Louise of Barkway. Beloved father of Marsha (Sebastian) Nievas of Rosemont and Blake (Erin) Taverner of Gravenhurst. Loving grandfather of Alex, Clara, Addison and Chael. Loving son of Eileen and the late John Taverner of Barkway. Predeceased by sister Jacqueline.

Doug grew up in Toronto but spent weekends and summers at his grandparents’ farm...

Elizabeth "Betty" Newman

Jul 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother and aunt, Elizabeth, known as Betty Newman (nee Hull), on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in her 98th year.  Native of St. Catharines, but spent her retirement home years in Muskoka, predeceased by her husband James (Jim) Newman and late brother David Hull (Helen) of St. Catharines.  Much loved mother of Suzie Newman,...

Isobel Collins

Jun 16, 2020

Isobel Jean Collins

Passed away peacefully in her home in Ottawa, Ontario on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the age of 87.  Isobel was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Collins.  She is survived by her sons, Robert and Richard and her daughter-in-law, Jill.

Cremation...