Obituaries

Pastor Cook

Pastor Cook

Dec 3, 2015

PASTOR WILLIAM THOMAS COOK "BILL" Died suddenly on Thursday, December 3rd, 2n015 in his 81st year at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Devoted and loving husband of Joyce (nee Shortliffe) of Gravenhurst. Caring and loving father of David of Mississauga, Richard of Gravenhurst, Stephen (Carol) of Toronto and Allan (Kirsten) of New Hamburg. Predeceased by his son Sendel,...

Norma Iglar

Norma Iglar

Dec 2, 2015

Norma Jean Iglar (nee Hannahson) Peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst just four days after her 85th birthday on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 with her loving daughters Shari Davidson (Michael) and Joanna Iglar at her side. Beloved wife of the late Edward Emil Patrick Iglar. Beloved grandmother to Sarah-Anne Peslar, Jonathan Peslar, Jessica Davidson and Jorden Davidson....

Ross Burns

Ross Burns

Nov 30, 2015

BURNS, Ross Frederich Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 71. Ross leaves behind his beloved wife of 43 years Ann Burns (nee Bishop) of Gravenhurst. Cherished father of Ian Burns, Russell (Shagana) Burns and Robert (Regina) Burns. Loving brother of Jennifer (Keith) and Anne. He is...

Aileen West

Aileen West

Nov 28, 2015

WEST, A. DAWN (nee Jones) 1930 - 2015 Dawn died peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 28th, 2015, in her 86th year. Devoted and loving wife for 62 years to Bruce West of Gravenhurst, formerly of Mississauga. Dearest mother of Susan VanGerven (Bill) of Gravenhurst and Robert West (Tracy) of Georgetown. Cherished grandmother of David Speicher (Erin) of Toronto,...

Malcolm Tingey

Malcolm Tingey

Nov 28, 2015

TINGEY, Malcolm William (Mac) Mac died peacefully at his home in Orillia with his loving family at his side on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in his 79th year. Beloved husband for 54 years to June Marlene Tingey (nee Brooks). Loving father to Keith (Sherry) Tingey of Gravenhurst and Carolyn Tingey of Gravenhurst. Much loved grandfather to Brooke Tomassetti (Dave Arnold),...

Stewart Strength

Stewart Strength

Nov 27, 2015

Stewart William Strength Passed away peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Friday, November 27, 2015 at the age of 78 year. Stewart was surrounded by his children; Lorie, Earl and Cheryl. Predeceased by his parents William and Dorothy Strength, brother Wilbur Strength and son Vincent Strength. Stewart will be remembers by his grandchildren and his great grandchildren....

Myrtle Springett

Myrtle Springett

Nov 20, 2015

SPRINGETT, Myrtle Emily Peacefully in the quiet of her home at the Gravenhurst Manor on Friday, November 20, 2015 in her 92nd year. Myrtle Emily Springett beloved wife of the late Arthur Springett who predeceased Myrtle on Dec. 24, 1982. Much loved mother to Christine (Brad) Burgess of Bala and David (Rose) Springett of Waterloo. Beloved sister to Dolly and...

Theresia Clarke

Theresia Clarke

Nov 16, 2015

Theresia Josephine (Walla) Clarke 03 Jun 1927-16 Nov 2015 Theresia Clarke, well known secretary at Gravenhurst High School for many years, joined her loving husband, Alphonse Clarke, in heaven, in her 89th year. Theresia was the daughter of John and Anna (Micheller) Walla, born in Laksarska Nova Ves, Slovakia. Theresia is predeceased by her brother, Felix Walla, of Manchester England,...

Keith Harris

Keith Harris

Nov 12, 2015

HARRIS, Keith Earl (Veteran of WW II) (Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #424, Bala). Peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne Harris (nee Quinn) who predeceased Keith on March 18, 2002. Beloved father to Sandra (late Bill) McElroy of Cambridge and...

William Gibson

William Gibson

Nov 2, 2015

William Wilson (Bill) Gibson Owner/Operator of "Spotton Companies" At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, November 2, 2015 in his 76th year. Beloved husband to Carole Alice Gibson (nee Richmond) of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Lisa Gibson of Toronto and Jason Gibson of Huntsville. Beloved brother to Garfield (Gail) Gibson of Calgary, Alberta and Fiona (Edward) Lilly...

Norma Iglar

Norma Iglar

Nov 2, 2015

Peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst just four days after her 85th birthday on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 with her loving daughters Shari Davidson and Joanna Iglar at her side. Beloved wife of the late Edward Emil Patrick Iglar. Beloved grandmother to Sarah-Anne Peslar, Jonathan Peslar, Jessica Davidson and Jorden Davidson. In keeping Mrs. Iglar's wishes, cremation...

Katherine Pante

Katherine Pante

Oct 29, 2015

Kathy Pante Beloved wife of the late Angelo Pante. Loving mother of Krystal Pante, Michael Pante & Tara Rayner. Dear daughter of Lorna Lemay and the late Howard Lemay. Loving sister of Lorraine Brown (Tom), Joe Lemay, Rick Lemay, Brenda Cox (Robert) Debbie Lemay (Wayne Schildt), Randy Lemay and the late Kevin Lemay and Roger Lemay. Sister-in-law of Judy (Charlie),...

Vernon Taylor

Vernon Taylor

Oct 24, 2015

TAYLOR, Vernon Douglas "Vern" Passed away peacefully at his home in Houseys Rapids, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October, 24th, 2015 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Barbara Taylor formerly Petersen (nee Holloway) and the late Barbara Taylor (nee Churchill). Loving father of Kim Taylor (Dodie), Christopher Taylor (Carol Rose) and Andrew Taylor (Ann-Marie). Stepfather of Kim Petersen...

John Phillips

John Phillips

Oct 23, 2015

PHILLIPS, John Henry Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, October 23, 2015. John Henry Phillips in his 84th year. Beloved husband to Patricia Elizabeth Phillips (nee Ashbee) of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Lori (Bill) Wood and Glenn Phillips (Brenda) both of Aurora. Beloved brother to Phyllis Payne of Huntsville. Much loved grandfather to Grant Wood,...

Audrey Decaire

Audrey Decaire

Oct 22, 2015

Peacefully in the quiet of her home on Thursday, October 22, 2015 with her loving family at her side. Beloved wife to Elmer Allan DeCaire of Wahta. Beloved mother to Wayne (Tracey) DeCaire of Wahta, Sherry (Harry) Byrne of Wahta, Kevin (Lisa) DeCaire of Barrie and Shawn (Patsy) DeCaire of Wahta. Audrey was predeceased by her beloved daughter Crystal Rose...

Kathryn Kilbourne

Kathryn Kilbourne

Oct 20, 2015

At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015, at the age of 64 years. Beloved wife of Ron Kilbourne of Bracebridge. Cherished mother of Thomas Kilbourne of Bracebridge, Ryan (Kristy) Kilbourne of Oshawa, Michael Kilbourne of Toronto, Brenda Norwich of Barrie and Christina Kilbourne (Ross Goudie) of Bracebridge. Dearest sister of Christopher Thomas of Simcoe...

Ed Clement

Ed Clement

Oct 17, 2015

CLEMENT, James Edwin (Ed) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 74. Beloved husband of the late Marie Clement. Loving father of James Clement. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Kenady, Jonquil and Matthew. Great grandfather of Sarah and Brody. Dear brother of Len, Maybel, Dalton, Ina, Ellen and...

Sheldon Tingey

Sheldon Tingey

Oct 13, 2015

Tingey, Sheldon Henry Francis (Shad) Peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the age of 81 years. Sheldon Tingey beloved husband to Dawn Irene Tingey (nee Mills) of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Grant (Cathy) Tingey, Mark (Wendy) Tingey and Valerie Tingey all of Gravenhurst. Beloved brother to Malcolm (June) Tingey of...

Bob Norton

Bob Norton

Oct 12, 2015

NORTON, Bob Walter Robert Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12th, 2015 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Margaret Norton (nee Crawford). Loving father of Sandra McEachran of Gravenhurst and her late husband George and Donna (Mario) Iacolucci of Barrie. Cherished grandfather of Julie Marsden, Robert (Tracy)...

Florence Riddell

Florence Riddell

Oct 11, 2015

RIDDELL, Florence Ethel (Member of the Silver Moon Rebekah Lodge, Gravenhurst). Passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in her 91st. year. Beloved companion and partner for over 25 years to Frank Cook of Gravenhurst. Beloved mother to Catherine Riediger of Leamington, Ont. Florence was predeceased by her brother Lowel Palmateer.The family will...