Obituaries

Israel Wicks

Israel Wicks

Feb 22, 2020

Passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital at the age of 89. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Wicks. Loved son of the late Israel and Daisy (Vincent) Wicks of Wesleyville, NL. Dear brother of Elva (Bill), Jsesse (Delilah), John (Lillian), and Jim (Jean). Predeceased by his first wife Myrtle, his sister...

Brian King

Brian King

Feb 22, 2020

KING, Brian Alexander – Passed away in Kilworthy, on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in his 59th year. Brian was the beloved father of Alee King and Charlotte King, Cherished grandfather of Olivia King. Loving brother of the late Helena Richens (Bruce), Patricia Berger (Stan), Robert King (Dawn), Catherine King (Manfred), and Jennifer King (Howard). Brian will also be...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Rivers

Jeffrey "Jeff" Rivers

Feb 20, 2020

Passed away at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, suddenly on Thursday, February 20, 2020. At the age of 63. Beloved Spouse of Terri Wallis.  Loving father of Andy Rivers (Gabrielle). Cherished grandfather of Ayden, Renee, Cooper. Dear brother of Paul, Bill, Greg, Carrie, and Lisa. Son of Margaret and the late Alfred. Predeceased by his brother Andrew. Jeff will also...

Christopher "Chris" Lyons

Christopher "Chris" Lyons

Feb 13, 2020

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 13, 2020, while on vacation in Florida. Born on November 15, 1944, at Hemel Hempstead in England. Chris was the beloved husband of Vivienne (Browne). Cherished father of Christopher (Jennifer). Loving grandfather of Deserae, Dion, and William. Only son of the late Frederick and Florence Lyons.

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Robert "Bob" Gravestone

Robert "Bob" Gravestone

Feb 13, 2020

GRAVESTONE, Robert Harold – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in his 78th year. Bob was the beloved husband of the late Linda Young. Loving stepfather of David Sanderson. Dear brother of Alice Joly, Walter Gravestone (Lucille), and the late Russell Gravestone. He will also be missed by his cousin Margaret Morrison & other cousins, nieces,...

Richard Piddington Stephens

Richard Piddington Stephens

Feb 12, 2020

PIDDIINGTON STEPHENS, Richard Warren – Passed away at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was in his 73rd year. Rick was the beloved husband of Gail for over 52 years. Loving father of Kim Alder (Colin), Mike Stephens, and Shawna David. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Eric, Desiree, and Destiny. Great...

Tony Dicks

Tony Dicks

Feb 9, 2020

DICKS, Tony Burkley – Passed away peacefully with family at his side, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Sunday February 9, 2020. Tony was in his 64th year. Survived by his mother Effie Dicks and the mother of their children Marie Holmes. Loving father of Angela Dicks, Ashley Dicks (Christopher Harrison), and Ryan (Sandra Tipple). Cherished ”Papa D”...

Nancy Morrison

Nancy Morrison

Feb 9, 2020

MORRISON, Nancy Lynne (Christian) – Passed away at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 9, 2020 with family by her side. She was in her 74th year. Nancy was the beloved wife of Dennis. Loving and proud mother of Mike (Diane). Dear sister of the late Ron Coon (Sue), John Christian (Elsie), Dale Boone (Earl), Laurie Wallis...

Hilary Brown

Hilary Brown

Feb 8, 2020

BROWN, Hilary – Passed away peacefully, after a valiant battle with cancer, at her home in Gravenhurst, with family by her side, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Hilary was in her 73nd year. Beloved wife of Leo Sepa. Loving mother of Christopher Brown (Amanda). Dear stepmother of Anthony Sepa (Spring), and David Sepa (Cindy). Cherished grandmother of River, Wiley,...

Jennifer Stark

Jennifer Stark

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...

Michael Scott

Michael Scott

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)....

Keith Metcalfe

Keith Metcalfe

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...

Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

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...

Martin Smith

Martin Smith

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.

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Bonnie Schurman

Bonnie Schurman

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...

Gerald "Jerry" Buker

Gerald "Jerry" Buker

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...

Glenwood Taylor

Glenwood Taylor

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.

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Sandra Seedhouse

Sandra Seedhouse

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...

Tony Penick

Tony Penick

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...

Carolyn Merkley

Carolyn Merkley

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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