Obituaries

Dec 9, 2013

Patricia Violet Miller (nee Harris) passed away peacefully at her home in the Gravenhurst Manor on December 9th at the age of 88. Pat was born in Haileybury, Ontario and spent most of her young life in North Bay. She worked at the Rubberset Brush factory in the early 1940's, met and married her husband Mike Miller (deceased 1990) in...

Dec 9, 2013

A life of love, laughter and good friendships came to an end when John Andreas Christensen, QC, died peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the age of 84 at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia. John was the much loved child of the late Andreas and Roxie Christensen. John leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend Barbara of 57...

Dec 5, 2013

SPEICHER, Ruby Mary (nee Wettlaufer) 1917-2013 Passed away peacefully at the Leacock Care Centre in Orillia on Thursday, December 5th, 2013. Ruby Mary Speicher in her 97th year, beloved wife of the late Charles Harold Speicher (1964). Beloved mother to Ivan (Louise) Speicher of Gravenhurst, Muriel (Ted) Burton of Orillia and Barry Speicher of Huntsville. Ruby is predeceased by her...

Dec 5, 2013

LOSEY, Samuel Ernest Melvine. Suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Samuel Losey in his 41st. year. Beloved husband to Angela Janette Cragg Losey of Gravenhurst. Much loved father to Timaya, Kyla, Trinity, Josiah and Winter. Samuel was the beloved son of Fay (late Ernest) Losey, son-in-law to Catharine Cragg both of Kilworthy....

Nov 29, 2013

June Lorna Colson (nee Hill) 1941-2013 Beloved wife to Wayne Colson of Gravenhurst. In keeping with June's request, there will not be any services held. In memory of June, donations to the Hospice Huntsville, the Gravenhurst Salvation Army or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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Nov 27, 2013

Thompson, Patricia Catharine (nee Elliott) Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013, with her beloved husband Richard (Dick) by her side. Loving mother of Chris (Jamie) of Burlington, Heather Beskrovny (Mike) of Oakville and Laura Thompson of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Dylan, Emily, Katie and Sarah. Dear sister of George Elliott (Rosemary)...

Nov 25, 2013

CLIPSHAM, James Edwin Veteran of WWII, Life time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 302 and owner and operator of J. E. Clipsham and Sons Hardware Store in Gravenhurst. Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Monday, November 25, 2013 in his 92nd year. James Edwin Clipsham, beloved husband of Margaret Catherine Clipsham (nee Flynn) of Gravenhurst....

Nov 24, 2013

Hachey, Evelyn Elizabeth (Betty) Betty Hachey (nee Kenny) peacefully at home with family at her bedside on Sunday, November 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Hachey who pre deceased her in 2010 and the late Odd Toldnes, the father of her children who pre deceased Betty in 1992. Loving mom of Shirley MacDonald, Karen Greavette, Ken (Sue) Toldnes...

Nov 20, 2013

WAGNER, Karen Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the age of 54 years. Beloved wife to Royce Hie of Gravenhurst. Karen will be missed by her four-legged companions; Simon, Maisey and Thomas. Friends will be received at the Cavill-Turner Funeral Home in Gravenhurst on Saturday, November 23rd for a visitation for...

Nov 19, 2013

Teich, Paul Gé�nther. Born in Bad Kleinen, Germany, Paul passed away peacefully on November 19, 2013, in his 89th year, in Bracebridge, Ontario. Paul was the loving brother of Gisela Teich-Pezzutto of Mirano, Italy, the beloved uncle of Antonio Pezzutto and Margarete of Berlin, Germany, and the cherished great-uncle of Roger and Mario. He will be fondly remembered by his...

Nov 9, 2013

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Service Extra Info A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Gravenhurst Manor. When the date and time have been confirmed, we will publish the information on this website.

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Nov 9, 2013

Bell, Kathleen Marion (Kaye) Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, November 09, 2013. Kaye Bell (nee Fraser) Beloved wife of Thomas Harold Bell, Loving mother of David of Gravenhurst, Robert (Susan) Bell of Gravenhurst and Laureen (Steven) Wood of Chatham. Dearest grandmother of 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Dear sister...

Nov 7, 2013

Hartley, Douglas Gordon (Doug) December 11, 1944 - November 7, 2013 Passed away peacefully at home in Gravenhurst with his family and dearest friends by his side, on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the age of 68. Cherished husband of 47 years, and best friend of Marilyn (nee McLeod). Dearest friend to Richard and Colleen Spence. Loving father of Deanne...

Nov 7, 2013

Barnes, Elroy Gilbert Peacefully in the quiet of his home in Gravenhurst with his beloved wife Nancy and his son Jefferey at his side on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Elroy Gilbert Barnes in his 74th year. Father to Darlene (Stephen) Horton of Cold Lake, Alberta and Jefferey Barnes of Gravenhurst. Elroy is prerdeceased by his two sons Darrell and James...

Oct 20, 2013

BRETTELL, Dorothy Ella Elizabath (nee Fitchett) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Gravenhurst Manor in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Brettell. Loving mother of Norma (Bill), Barbara (Steve), Carolyn (Gary), Sandra (George) and Betty (Dean). Cherished grandmother of Chris(Melanie), Kim (Craig), Jeffrey (Jen), James (Karen), Greg, Steven (Rebecca), Keziah (Andrew), Curtis (Monica), William...

Oct 18, 2013

HRABI, Florentine Mathilda Passed away in her favourite chair by the window of her lakefront home Friday morning. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-six years, Joseph. Devoted mother of Elaine and her husband Michael, Blaine and his wife Mary and Myrna and her husband David. Beloved grandmother to Michelle, David, Mary, Sarah, Joseph, Shayla and Katie; great-grandmother...

Oct 17, 2013

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Gravenhurst Manor on Thursday, October 17, 2013. Dolly Ruth Browning in her 83rd. year. Beloved wife of the late Russel Charles Browning who predeceased Dolly in 1999. Loving mother to Shirley (David) Irons of Gravenhurst and Sheila Browning (Dave) of Barrie. Beloved sister to; Shirley (Gary) Campbell and David (Rilla)...

Oct 11, 2013

TAYLOR, Sybil "Jean" (nee Carruthers) Peacefully in the quiet of her home at Pineneedle Point Road, Muskoka on Friday, October 11, 2013. Sybil Jean Taylor beloved wife of the late Murray Grant Taylor who predeceased Jean in 2001 Beloved mother of Frank Carruthers of Cochrane, Ont. Beloved sister of William (Kate) Carruthers of Ottawa. Beloved aunt of Anne Louise (Jerry)...

Oct 10, 2013

Elizabeth Marion McCarrol "Bette" (nee Unger) Peacefully at the Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst on Thursday October 10, 2013. Bette McCarrol beloved wife of the late Clare McCarrol who predeceased Bette in 1995. Beloved mother to Karen (Glenn) Nangle of Gravenhurst and Judy (Steven) Holland of Newmarket. Beloved sister to Marjorie Culbert of London, Ont., Lorne and Donald Unger...

Oct 8, 2013

BUSH, Ellen Caroline (nee Taylor) Gone to be with her Lord. Peacefully at the Bracebridge Villa on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Ellen Caroline Bush beloved wife to Ostin Douglas Bush of Gravenhurst. Dear mother to Deborah Lynn (Paul) Canonizado of Mississauga and Stephen (Douglas) Bush of Gravenhurst. Beloved sister to Vern (Barbara) Taylor of Housey's Rapids. Loving grandmother to Gillian,...