Obituaries

Feb 5, 2020

STARK, Jennifer Lynn (Runham) – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in her 44th year. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Michael Stark. Loving godmother of Breanna. Dear sister of David Runham. Sister-in-law of Peter Stark (Peggy). Special aunt of Jaxon, Lincoln, and Ashley. Loved Daughter of William and Susan (Herd) Runham. Jennifer...

Feb 3, 2020

SCOTT, Michael Earl – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2020 in his 71st year. Michael was the beloved husband of the late Judi Bakonyi. Loved son of the late Harry and Ruby (Barnes) Scott. Dear brother of Thelma Cannon (Jim), Calvin Scott (late Aurelie), Doug Scott (Linda), Connie Foote, and Wendy Ash (Dale)....

Feb 3, 2020

Keith Holland Metcalfe

July 5, 1923 - February 3, 2020

WW II Veteran, 1st Canadian Paratroop Battalion. Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, with his daughters by his side.  Beloved husband to Jean (deceased) for 68 years, loving father of Janice (Tom Witty), Nancy (Bill Gregor) and Maureen (Andres Tamm). Proud grandfather...

Feb 1, 2020

SMITH, Joyce Anne (O’Hara) – Passed away at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst on Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was in her 93rd year. Joyce was the beloved wife of Edward Irwin Smith. Loving mother of Bruce (Caty), Brian (Mary), Peter and Ron (Kim). Cherished grandmother of Meghan, Kevin, Jennifer, Sarah, Daniel and Juan Diego. Predeceased by her son...

Jan 27, 2020

SMITH, Martin Theodore – Passed away in Gravenhurst, on Monday, January 27, 2020, in his 70th year. Martin was the beloved father of Amber Smith (Darren Wills), Lindsay Smith (Neil DePiero), and Bailey Smith (Sam Staikos). Cherished grandfather of Grace and Ben.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions...

Jan 24, 2020

Bonnie Ann McDonald Schurman

Jan. 31, 1959 – Jan. 24, 2020

Her smile would light up a room. Her distinctive laugh-chuckle was infectious. She was creative, Scots-stubborn and generous especially with family and friends. And when it came to a bargain, she had a nose like a blood-hound.

Bonnie was the...

Jan 24, 2020

Gerald John Buker “Jerry”

Passed away in Toronto, on Friday, January 24, 2020. Jerry was the beloved father of Heather, Holly, and Shane Buker. Cherished grandfather of Kailey, Dustin, Coby, Brayden, Tamrah, Natalie, and Jackson. Dear brother of Ernie, Donna Schell (late Sidney), and Barry. Loving uncle of Michael, Jason, Wally, Eddie, Erin, Kathy, and Darrine, great...

Jan 19, 2020

Passed away at his residence in Gravenhurst on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Glen was the beloved husband of Lila (Barnes). Father of Gloria Taylor, and Ida Middlestat. Brother of Vera Fraser, and Bruce Taylor. Uncle of Terry Taylor, and Denise Taylor.

A Graveside Service will be held in the spring.

Personal condolences may be sent...

Jan 18, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to the beautiful Sandra Jean (nee Vollick), 76, who sadly passed away at her home on Saturday, January 18, 2020.Sandy was the beloved daughter of Bill and Laura Vollick of Orillia. Her amazing style, beauty and fun loving sense of humour will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She...

Jan 17, 2020

PENICK, C. Tony

Died peacefully at Algonquin Grace – Huntsville Hospice, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at age 82. Beloved husband of Joyce of Gravenhurst. Loving father of Steve (Debbie), Paul (Lisa) and the late Tony. Survived by daughter-in-law Trudy. Proud grandfather of Justin (Alysha), Kristina (Justin Brownlee), Tony (Michelle) and Curtis. Great grandfather to 9. Dear...

Jan 15, 2020

MERKLEY, Carolyn Pearl – Passed away at Muskoka Shores Longterm Care Home, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 after a lengthy battle with MS. She was in her 77th year. Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Hardy and Margurite MacDonald. Loving mother of Deborah Merkley and Blair Merkley. Cherished grandmother of Eirik.

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Jan 12, 2020

Passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was the beloved wife of James Cave. Loving mother of Stacey Johnstone (Jay), Robert Cave (Crystal), and Jeffrey Johnstone (Janette). Cherished grandmother of Tori, Logan, James, Fox, Grace, and coming soon baby Johnstone.

To honour Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a...

Jan 11, 2020

Kathy Arlene McCauley passed away suddenly from a heart attack January 11th, 2020. Kathy was the daughter of Joyce and Douglas Thain and sister to Carolyn Thain, Colleen (Greg) Knapp and Paul Thain all from Gravenhurst. Kathy was the cherished mother to Jonathan (Emma) McCauley and Grandmother to Kenzie(the love of her life). Kathy was also an Aunt to...

Jan 3, 2020

Stewart, Gertrude “Trudy” Margaret

Trudy was the fifth of six children born to Patrick & Jane Phelan on the family farm in Proton, Ontario.

Trudy was predeceased by her husband John Douglas Stewart. Cherished mother of John, Katie (Earl), Don and Jenny (Craig Birchall).  Loved grandmother of Jill (Jeff Brandman), Jessica (Kyle Hynes) and Breann...

Jan 3, 2020

Passed away peacefully in Muskoka, on January 3rd, 2020 in his 98th year.

Beloved husband of the late Sally. Dear father of Gary (Susan) and the late Brian.

Loving grandfather to Victoria and Jason (Lily). Proud grandfather to 7 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Affectionately known as Poppi, Ian was an extraordinary...

Jan 1, 2020

GUERRIERO, Louis Joseph – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in his 77 th year. Lou will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Maureen; his children: Christine Hanlan (Jason) and Brian Guerriero (Christine); and his grandchildren: Maddie, Alexa, Ben, Mark, Andrew, and Jo.

Lou is remembered for his...

Jan 1, 2020

Passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was in his 85th year. Hans was the beloved husband of Joan (Dunlop) for 60 years. Loving father of Mike (Dawn), Wendy (Ron), and Larry (Mary). Cherished Grandpa of Sarah (Greg), Missy (John), Shawn (Galina), Brad, Robyn (Branden), Alyssa, Alex, Lindsay (Jeff), and Kellie (Sean). Great grandfather to Troy, Thea, Aubrey, Ashley,...

Dec 29, 2019

Mary was born to Eliza and Thomas Passmore in Toronto Ontario, the second of 4 children: Betty (Lindblad), Stewart, and Fred. In the 1940s the Passmore family vacationed annually at a cottage in Muskoka, where Mary met her future husband Walter Flanagan. They were married May 22, 1953. Mary and Walter built their dream cottage on the Severn River...

Dec 25, 2019

The Blight family is saddened to announce the peaceful passing of George Blight at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on December 25, 2019 at the age of 86.  Beloved husband of Colleen Blight (nee Major).  Cherished father of Margot Blight of Mississauga, Jill (Brian) Mitchell of Sault Ste. Marie, Timothy (Noriko) Blight of Winnipeg, and Katherine Blight (Ben Meikle) of Owen...

Dec 25, 2019

Passed away suddenly, in Orillia on December 25, 2019 at the age of 64. Sheila was the beloved sister to Bonnie (Dave) Camick, Gayle (Murray) Strong, James Canning, Paulette (Ross) Black, and Billy Canning. Predeceased by her siblings Mariette, Calvin and Silas. Loving daughter of Frank and Jean Canning. Fondly remembered by her friends, family and caregivers.

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