Obituaries

Ralph Lemay

Ralph Lemay

Jun 20, 2018

Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Ralph Edward Lemay was the beloved husband of 64 years to Alfreda May Lemay (nee Hunter) of Gravenhurst. Beloved father of Deborah Sculthorp (Brian) of Gravenhurst, Edward Lemay (Simone) of Kilworthy and Steven Lemay (BobbiJo) of Coldwater....

John Ayling

John Ayling

Jun 11, 2018

Ayling, John Charlton - Passed away peacefully on June 11, 2018 at the age of 100 at the South Muskoka Hospital with his family by his side. Predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen (Molly) Ayling. He is survived by his loving son, John Peter Ayling, and daughter, Julia McLean-Squires (Austin Squires). Very proud grandfather of Melanie Jane...

Marcella Adamson

Marcella Adamson

Jun 8, 2018

Marcelle "Sally" Victoria Adamson (Leslie) August 10, 1922- June 8, 2018 Passed away peacefully in Bracebridge at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Sally was the beloved wife of Ian William Adamson. Dear mother of Gary (Susan) and the late Brian (deceased 1990). Much adored Nana of Victoria...

Joan Denne

Joan Denne

Jun 2, 2018

Passed away peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Care Community Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Joan was the beloved mother to Diane DuBois and her partner Robert Gifford, David Snow, Dennis and Elizabeth Snow, Wayne Snow, Beverley and Michael MacEachern, Bernice and Wayne Stead, Deborah and Peter Genereau, Brian and Gloria...

Wesley Nash

Wesley Nash

May 26, 2018

NASH, Wesley Allen - Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 26, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Wesley was the beloved husband of the late Elsie (Duggan) Nash. Loving father of the late Sheila Walker, Gwen Gibson (Brad Glass), Wesley Nash (Debbie), Wendy Natoli, Pam Nash, Kathy Nash (Dean Birley), and Jody Gibson. He will...

Valerie Lacroix

Valerie Lacroix

May 20, 2018

LACROIX, Valerie Rachel Kathleen (nee Dungey) After a long and courageous battle with multiple health issues, Valerie passed away suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at age 68. Beloved wife of Eric Lacroix of Gravenhurst. Loving mother of Christine Loshaw (Brent), Connie Kennedy (Rob) and Alex Lacroix...

Francis Powless

Francis Powless

May 18, 2018

Powless, Francis (Frank) passed away peacefully on May 18, 2018 in his 91st year. Husband to Patricia (deceased). Father to 3 sons and two daughters: Sandra (deceased), Terry, Carol (deceased), Robin and Mark. Grandfather to Cheryl, Jeffery, Kelly, Kerry, Ken, Kyle, Paul, Ryan (deceased) Scott, Shannon &Terrie Lee Great grandfather to many great grand children. He will be greatly missed....

Judith Webb

Judith Webb

May 16, 2018

JUDITH VIVIAN WEBB 1942 - 2018 Judy passed away peacefully at Bracebridge Hospital on Wednesday May 16, 2018. Lovingly remembered, she is survived by her brother Ralph of Desboro, niece Candace of Calgary, niece Michelle of Kingston, and nephew Matthew of Desboro. Judy was predeceased by her parents Edmund Vivian Webb and Elizabeth Ide (Siddall). Judy was a teacher in...

Edna Allen

Edna Allen

May 10, 2018

Allen, Edna Jane (Walker) Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the age of 98 years. Edna Jane Allen beloved wife of the late John Douglas Allen who predeceased Edna on Nov. 16, 2014. Dear mother to Nancy Wilson (Ken) of Orillia and Barbara Little (Frank) of Gravenhurst. Edna was...

Roger Morgan

Roger Morgan

May 2, 2018

After a courageous battle with cancer, Roger passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband to Heather Morgan (nee MacLeod) of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Jeremy Morgan of Gravenhurst, Jon Morgan of MacTier and Teresa Morgan of Orillia. Much loved papa of Autumn, Chelsie, Gracie,...

Hazel Dean

Hazel Dean

Apr 29, 2018

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home at the Gravenhurst Manor on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Glen George Dean who predeceased Hazel on August 27, 2005. Beloved mother to Wayne Dean and his wife. Joanne of Ajax and Lynn Tyrkus of Gravenhurst. Beloved sister to Doreen DiLisi (Tony)...

Leona Cunningham

Leona Cunningham

Apr 28, 2018

Leona passed away in Bracebridge, on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at age 89. She is the beloved wife of the late David H.H. Cunningham (2005). Loving mother of Doug Cunningham (Jan), Ruth Cunningham (Craig Rutherford) and Donna Cunningham. Proud grandmother of Jennifer (George), Sarah (John), David, Scott (Ally), Mark (Sarah), David (Kate), Cristiona (Billy), Michele, Stephan (Eve), Victoria (Myles) and...

Gordon Petch

Gordon Petch

Apr 28, 2018

Gordon Donald Petch October 13, 1934 ~ April 28, 2018 It is with great sadness that the Petch family announces the passing of Gordon Donald Petch in his 84th year after a brief illness at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Hill) for 62 years. Wonderful father to Sheila (Jim), Susan (Doug), Glenna (Andy),...

Christopher Holden

Christopher Holden

Apr 24, 2018

Christopher Turnham Holden 1950-2018 Passed away suddenly at his home in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Beloved husband to Barbara Holden (nee Laing). Beloved father to Andrew Holden (Keziah) and Angela (Joseph) Keating, both of Peterborough. Christopher also leaves behind his brother Phillip Holden (Patti Naylor) of Don Mills. He will be missed by his grandchildren Jocelyn, Kari, Emma,...

B. Pajari

B. Pajari

Apr 21, 2018

Pajari, B. Darlene Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Muskoka Shores Care Community Nursing Home in Gravenhurst at the age of 82. Darlene was born on August 19, 1935 in Fredericton, N.B to Fenwick Ernest Tapley and Mary Rae (Clayton) Tapley. She has 4 surviving siblings, Shirley, Deannie, Patricia and John as well as several nieces...

Elizabeth Canavan

Elizabeth Canavan

Apr 20, 2018

ELIZABETH ANN CANAVAN (nee Romano) Passed away suddenly at her home in Gravenhurst, on Friday, April 20,2018 at age 71. Dearly loved wife of Robert Dudar of Gravenhurst. Loving mother of Terry Lynn Jean-Marie (Chris), Richard Canavan (Laura-Jean Bernhardson) and Michael Canavan (Mirella). Proud Gramma of Aidan, Dylan, Natalie, Isabella , Nicholas, Justin and the late Richard. Step-mother of Janice...

Barbara Decaire

Barbara Decaire

Apr 16, 2018

DeCaire, Barbara Elizabeth Passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, April 16, 2018, after a two year courageous battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Christine (Clintin) Merrick of Breton, Alberta, Timothy Wilson of Kilworthy, Shawn Wilson of Orillia, Tom Wilson (Connie) and Christopher Wilson (Lynda) both of Gravenhurst. Dear Sister of Marilyn Schell and Karen...

Laurence Fernley

Laurence Fernley

Apr 12, 2018

FERNLEY, Larry Marshall - Passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 12, 2018 in his 69th year. Larry was the beloved husband of the late Deborah Fernley. Loving father of Robin Fernley, Robert Fernley (Lana), Christine Chaplin, Chad Hipel (Chikage), Craig Read, Brandon Read (Sana'a), and Mirisa Hipel. Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Kayla, Larrysa, Alexis, Ethan, and Casimir. To...

Peter Stuart

Peter Stuart

Apr 12, 2018

Stuart, Peter Bowman Partner at Stuart and Cruickshank Law Office, Gravenhurst. Peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018 in the quiet of his home surrounded by the love and presence of his three children, Anne, Charles and Elizabeth. Peter passed away at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise Stuart who predeceased Peter in 1997. Much...

Margaret Adamson

Margaret Adamson

Apr 10, 2018

Adamson, Margaret Jane "Peggy" Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the age of 90 years. Peggy Adamson beloved sister to Nancy Ward (late David) of Toronto. Peggy was predeceased by her sister Joan Dayman and by her brother Barry Adamson. Beloved aunt to Martha Ward Marquis (Walter) of Toronto, Mimi Ward...