Obituaries

David Simcoe

David Simcoe

Jul 22, 2016

SIMCOE, David Suddenly at the Huntsville District Hospital on Friday, July 22, 2016. David Robert Randolph Simcoe in his 67th year. Beloved husband to Tammi Lyn Simcoe (nee Hill) of Gravenhurst. Much loved father to Ashley Simcoe of Orillia and Adam Simcoe, still at home. Dave is survived by his siblings; Margaret Chantler (late Perc) of Collingwood, Lorna Willmott (Paul),...

Rosemarie Kripotos

Rosemarie Kripotos

Jul 18, 2016

KRIPOTOS, ROSEMARIE "ROSIE" (Former PSW with the Leacock Centre in Orillia) Died peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2016, at the age of 62 years, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Rosie graciously fought her cancer which was first diagnosed some 13 years ago. She was the recipient of some wonderful care over the years from some very dedicated...

Annabelle Craig

Annabelle Craig

Jul 18, 2016

CRAIG, Annabelle Mae Passed away at her home, with her loving family by her side, on Monday, July 18, 2016. Beloved wife of Allan Craig. Loving mother of Justina (Jon Budney), Christina (Len Page), Cecil Goldberg & Tammy Craig (Donna Preece). Proud grandmother of Jamie Page (Shelley) Lenny Page (Brandy), Angie Speicher (Todd), Jason Budney (Kristin), Ryan Budney, Trevor Goldberg...

Judith Colhoun

Judith Colhoun

Jul 17, 2016

Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Sunday, July 17th, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Much loved and loving wife of Bob Colhoun of Kilworthy. Devoted daughter of Molly Sturtridge of Kilworthy. Step-mother to Lynn Colhoun and Robert Colhoun (Sonia) of Newmarket. Cherished grandmother of Patrick and Thomas. In accordance with her wishes cremation has...

Anne Snowdon

Anne Snowdon

Jul 14, 2016

Snowdon, Anne Mary Lee Peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Thursday, July 14, 2016 in her 74th year. In keeping with Anne's request, cremation has taken place. A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Anne's life will be held at the Bala United Church on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11:00 a. m. In memory, donations...

Mark Hudson

Mark Hudson

Jul 13, 2016

Unexpectedly at his home in Bracebridge on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in his 31st. year. Mark Gordon Clark Hudson son of Mark Hudson Sr. (Linda) of Kitchener and Kathy Merton (Ron Barnes) of Barrie.Beloved brother to Tanya Merton (Michael Stewart) of Bracebridge and Amy Hudson (Steve Kopas) of Gravenhurst. Mark will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Brandon,...

William Turney

William Turney

Jul 10, 2016

TURNEY, William Robert "Bob" At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, July 10, 2016, in his 88th year. Beloved husband to Irene Turney of Gravenhurst. Loving father to Mark Turney (Janet) of Muldrew Lake and Roberta Huggett (Larry) of Kitchener. Beloved grandfather to Kelly Murray, Ashley Turney, Leah Turney and Heather Dysart. Great-grandfather to Dana Murray and...

Zetta Hurst

Zetta Hurst

Jul 7, 2016

Hurst, Zetta Annie May Zetta passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia on Thursday, July 7, 2016, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Edward Dougals Hurst. Much loved mother to Sandra and her husband Richard King of Victoria B. C. Cherished "Grandma Honey"to Emily and her husband Adam Philip and to David King....

Fred Sommerville

Fred Sommerville

Jul 2, 2016

Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge with his family at his side on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Fred Sommerville in his 58th year. Beloved father to Kevin Sommerville of Abbotsford, B.C. and Alyssa Sommerville of Saskatchewan. Fred will be missed by his sister Doris (Dallas) Prosser of Gravenhurst. Loving grandfather to David Kennedy, Dustin Sommerville, Ada Peddie,...

Emma Haines

Emma Haines

Jul 1, 2016

HAINES, Emma Beatrice (Tess) (nee King) Peacefully at the Gravenhurst Manor on Saturday, July 1, 2016 in her 103rd year. Tess Haines beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Haines. Predeceased by her step-sons Charles and his late wife Marjorie Haines and Ross Haines. Tess is survived by her step-daughter-in-law and dear friend Hulda Haines of Kelowna, B.C. She will...

Mildred Davidson

Mildred Davidson

Jun 28, 2016

DAVIDSON, Mildred May Mildred passed away peacefully at her home in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at age 99. Beloved wife of the late William "Hap" Davidson. Loving mother of Elaine Corbett (Dwight) of Orillia, Joyce Corbett (Doug), Bill Davidson & Susan Davidson all of Gravenhurst. Predeceased by her son Murray Davidson in 2000 and her daughter Donna...

Karen Douglas

Karen Douglas

Jun 25, 2016

DOUGLAS, Karen Michelle (nee Banks) - After a hard fought and courageous battle, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Lakeridge Hospital in Whitby on June 25, 2016 at the age of 43. An angel has been given her wings and called into the arms of her loving mother-in-law Jan (2011). Cherished and devoted wife of Jeffrey. Proud...

Queenie Weismiller

Queenie Weismiller

Jun 23, 2016

Weismiller, Queenie May Queenie May Weismiller died peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, Ontario on June 23, 2016. Born September 7, 1920 in London, England, she emigrated to Canada as an infant and resided in Hespeler, Ontario. May was employed within the life insurance field until marrying her loving husband Lloyd Weismiller of Bala, Ontario where they resided. Lloyd...

Phyllis Ibbitson

Phyllis Ibbitson

Jun 23, 2016

IBBITSON, PHYLLIS ALBERTA Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 in her 95th year. Dearest wife of the late Joe Ibbitson, who died June 21, 2011. Much loved mother to Joe Ibbitson of Kingston, Duke Ibbitson (Melva) of Gravenhurst, Bruce Ibbitson (Holly) of Barry's Bay, John Ibbitson (and partner Grant Burke) of...

Joan Middlebrooks

Joan Middlebrooks

Jun 18, 2016

Middlebrooks, Joan Elizabeth Fay (nee LeBarr) Peacefully at Muskoka Shores Community Care Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in her 87th year. Beloved wife to Ernie Middlebrooks of Gravenhurst. Mother to Troy Middlebrooks and Tina Freeburn (Ray Jarvis) of Gravenhurst. Beloved grandmother to Natalie, Cassidy and Leigh-La. Joan will be sadly missed by Alvira Clement, Dan Freeburn...

Margery Corbett

Margery Corbett

Jun 17, 2016

CORBETT, Margery Ellen (nee Henshaw) Peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Community Care Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Friday, June 17, 2016. Margery Ellen Corbett in her 102 nd year. Beloved daughter of the late Charles "William" Henshaw and Margery Ellen McGlinn. Wife of the late Gordon Corbett who predeceased Margery in 1995. Margery was the last surviving child having been...

David Murray

David Murray

Jun 11, 2016

MURRAY, David William Passed away peacefully at home in Torrance, Ontario on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at age 65. Beloved husband of Annie (nee Demers). Loving father of Andrea Murray (Ralph Bond) and step-father of John Jarick, Stephanie Jarick (Ali Al Faiadhi), David Jarick (Jean Pragnell) and Oswald "Ozzie" Jarick. Proud Papa of Riisyn & Lilah Al Faiadhi and Ashley...

Arnold Sopher

Arnold Sopher

Jun 3, 2016

Sopher, Arnold Peacefully at Muskoka Shores Community Care Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Friday, June 3, 2016. Arnold Sopher in his 96th year. Beloved husband to Muriel Sopher (nee Wilson) of Gravenhurst. Arnold was predeceased by his first wife EdithEieen Sopher (nee Schell) in 1986. Beloved father to Sheldon Sopher of Waubaushene and Shirley Petch (late Winston) of Chatham. Predeceased...

Douglas Thain

Douglas Thain

May 31, 2016

Passed away peacefully, at his home in Gravenhurst, on Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 at the age of 84. Dearly loved husband of Joyce (nee Goerk) for 62 years. Loving father of Carolyn Thain, Kathy McCauley, Colleen Knapp (Greg) and Paul Thain. Cherished grandfather of Jeff Knapp (Kirsten) and Jonathan McCauley. Proud great-grandfather of Kenzie Grove. Survived by his sister Doreen...

Reginald Works

Reginald Works

May 29, 2016

WORKS, Reginald Foster (Reg) Passed away peacefully at the Owen Hill Care Community Nursing Home in Barrie on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ann Works (nee Cunningham) of Gravenhurst who predeceased Reg in 2012.Beloved father to Regan (Tina) Works of Oakville and Rodney (Darlene) Works of Barrie. Survived by his brother Clarke Works of Winnipeg,...