Obituaries

Sep 18, 2019

ROBINSON, Margaret Ivy Jane “Jean” – Passed away on September 18, 2019 in Kilworthy, ON. Jean was the beloved wife of the late James T. Robinson (2012). Loving mother of Sharon McIntee (Glenn) and Steven Robinson (Sherry). Cherished grandmother of Craig (Samantha), Bailey (Adam), Joel (Autumn), Lauren, and Maya. Great grandmother of Jayden. Dear sister of Tom (Barb), and...

Sep 16, 2019

Robert William “Bob” Gillmore

Passed away peacefully, at Hospice Huntsville, on Monday, September 16, 2019 in his 67th year. Bob was the beloved husband of Pamela (Long). Loving father of Thomas, Melissa (Shane), and Michael (Amanda). Cherished grandfather of Makenna, Gabriel, Wyatt, Tyler, Landon, and Dawson.

Visitation to be held on Tuesday, September 24 from...

Sep 16, 2019

DeCAIRE,  Bekki Lyn November 13 1986-September 16 2019

Died peacefully at her home on Wahta Mohawk Territory on September 16,2019. Loving mother of Jayden, Ava Grace, Lily Dawn, Magdalyn, and James. Beloved daughter of Barry DeCaire (Wendy), Verna DeCaire. Loving sister of Wayne, Bryan (Tara), Blake (Angie), Brittany (John), Brandilea (Ben), R.J. Dear auntie of 4 Sage,...

Sep 8, 2019

GALBRAITH, Terry Clifford - passed away at his home in Gravenhurst with family by his side on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Mary Galbraith (nee Thompson). Loving stepfather of Warren Johnson (Olga) and Donna Fraser (Jon). Dear grandfather of Farrah and Savannah. Terry will be greatly missed by his sister Diane Ruyter (Nick).

In keeping...

Aug 31, 2019

Bertrand, Norman Earl Allan passed away at his home on August 31, 2019 at the age of 79. Beloved Husband of Alice Bertrand (Nee Fisher). Loving father of Penny-Lee Fidersek (Alfie) and grandfather of Dawson. Norm will be dearly missed by his brother Sheldon (Marg) and family, his brother Dale (Donna) and family, his sister Linda (Don) and family,...

Aug 28, 2019

ARMSTRONG, John Robert “Jack”- Passed away of heart failure, at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in his 69th year. Jack was the loving husband of Deborah Lester. Cherished father of Robbie, Jamie (Lauren) and Cameron. Brother of Karen LaRochelle (Larry), Dave (Anna) Armstrong and Hugh (Dee) Armstrong. Also missed by his many nieces and nephews as well as...

Aug 28, 2019

HICKEY, Robert Joseph “Bob” – Passed away at home, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in his 72nd year.  Bob was the beloved husband of Brenda (Matheson). Loving father of Sheri (Paul), Bob (Amy), and Ryan (Rebecca). Cherished grandfather of Cody, Cali (Mike), Travis, Kiefer, Emerson, Caleb, and Lincoln. Great grandfather of...

Aug 20, 2019

KORNFEIL, Albina (Valla) – Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst, ON, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in her 97th year.

Albina was born in the small community of Laksarska Nova Ves, Slovakia. She was happily raised by her grandparents in Vienna, Austria and received her education in German. In summers...

Aug 17, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Melvina Therese Higo "Theresa" passed away. She passed peacefully on August 17, 2019 in her 71st year.  Cherished & loving mother of Michael McBride and his husband Augustus Tucker.  Dear sister of Ivan, Rita, & Mary and predeceased by Lloyd, Martin, Emily, & Abraham. Loved by many nieces & nephews. ...

Aug 16, 2019

GRADY, Ayton John “AJ”

Passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Mary’s arms with his family by his side at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, AJ was in his 77th year. Forever devoted to loving wife and partner of 38 years, Mary Grady (nee Stewart) of St. David’s, Ontario. Ayton...

Aug 16, 2019

TERRY, Paul Grant – Passed away suddenly at home, of heart failure, on Friday, August 6, 2019 in his 67th year. Paul was the Loving partner of Judy Fitchett. Father of Charlie, and Adam (Melissa). Stepfather of Josh, Lyle, Victoria, and Shane. Also missed by 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandsons, as well as his sister Anne Budney (Milton). Predeceased by...

Aug 14, 2019

McLUSKIE, Georgina Calvert – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in her 99th year. She was the beloved wife of the late James McLuskie. Loving mother of Doreen Campbell (Allan), and the late Anne Jones. Cherished grandmother of Stewart Campbell (Cindy), and Fiona Booth (Ross). Great-grandmother of 12.

To honour her wishes,...

Aug 12, 2019

Derrington, Donavon Garfield

1925 – 2019

Don passed away peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia, on Monday, August 12, 2019 at age 93. Beloved husband of the late Iona (nee Stevenson). Loving father of Peter Derrington (Gail) and Laurie Dalacker (Erwin).

Proud Papa of Christopher (Tiffany) and Joel (Terrah).

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Aug 3, 2019

Peder J. Pedersen passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 3, 2019 at SMMH.  He was in his 91st year.  Peder was born in Denmark and came to Canada at the age of 28.  He was the 3rd youngest of 14 children.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Muriel, and his 2 children Brent Pedersen...

Jul 25, 2019

THORNTON, Charles P. “Chuck” -  born May 14, 1936 in Oakville, ON, died early in the morning of July 25th, 2019 in Granite Ridge Retirement Home, Gravenhurst, ON, after a courageous journey of breathing complications and cancer.

Chuck will be deeply missed by Pam, his wife and partner of 57 years, as well as his sons Scott...

Jul 24, 2019

BELANGER, George Albert – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He was in his 83rd year. George was the beloved husband of Caroline (Brown) for over 34 years. Loving father of Debbie Warren (Mike), Jeff Burke (Erika), Ed Burke, Mel Burke (Eric), and Tim Belanger. Cherished grandfather of Mandy, Brad, Nadine, Kateri,...

Jul 21, 2019

HOUSTON, Barbara Marilyn (nee Barrand) - Her long and well-lived life came to a peaceful end July 21, 2019, on her 86th birthday. The treasured wife of John; cherished mom of Wendy (Rudy), John (Nancy), Beth (Yola), Mark, Ted (Johanne), Jill (Lynn); spectacular grandma of Hilary, Michael, William, Benjamin, Matthew, Rebecca, Camille, Jacob, Madelaine, Mackenzie and Oliver; over-the-moon great-grandma...

Jul 21, 2019

Rutledge, Suzanne “Tanna” (Fay)

Passed away South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born in Toronto in 1938, Tanna grew up in Weston, ON. At the age of 18, she started working at the then named Toronto International Airport as a Customs Broker until her retirement.

She was happily married to Paul...

Jul 18, 2019

HUNTER, William Roderick “Rod” – passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in his 88th year. He was the loving husband of the late Angeliene Hunter. Father of Cathy Hunter, Rex Smith (Joyce), and Randy Smith (Iris). Grandfather of Dayton, Dallas, Terr-Lynn, and Rex. Great grandfather of Jackson and Lawson.

Cremation...

Jul 16, 2019

BONNEVILLE, Joseph Raymond “Ray” – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was in his 82nd year.  Ray was the Loving husband of Lynda Bonneville (Sopher). Father of Leigh, Jody, Crystle, and Matthew. Cherished grandfather of Aaron, Brennan, and MyKayla.

To honour his wishes, cremation has taken place and a...