Obituaries

Oct 5, 2013

SPEICHER, Eudora Annie (Dora) nee Waters Peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Saturday, October 5, 2013 surrounded by the love of her family. Dora Speicher (nee Waters) in her 93rd. year. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Speicher. Dear mother to Betty (Jack) Marshall of Orillia, Larry (Gloria) Speicher of Gravenhurst, Wilson (Theresa) Speicher of Gravenhurst, Nancy...

Oct 2, 2013

Mr. Kenneth Joseph Holmes (Ken) Peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Kenneth Joseph Holmes in his 73rd year. Kenneth Joseph Holmes beloved husband of the late Joan Marie Holmes (nee Stothers) who predeceased Ken on January 15, 2009. Beloved father to Kathy (Bruce) Cruise of Kilworthy, Laurie (Rick) Pierre of Gravenhurst, Ron (Tammy)...

Sep 30, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Middlebrook (nee Brunson) Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge On Monday, September 30, 2013 in her 96th year. Beloved mother to Alvin (Brenda) Middlebrook of Consecon and Thomas Middlebrook of Gravenhurst. Mary was predeceased by her beloved daughterJoyce Middlebrook. Beloved sister of Eva (late Dick) Clarke of Orillia, Mable (Bill) Stevenson of Orillia,...

Sep 22, 2013

WALKER, Norma Ellen (nee Bradley) Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Lincoln Walker. Loving mother of Randy Walker (Shelley), Cindy Brush (Ron), Adrienne Sontag (Dale), Clay Walker (Debbie) and Stephanie Walker (Casey Schell). Cherished grandmother of Miranda, Ryan (Alice), Aaron, Dylan, Brett,...

Sep 20, 2013

STOCK, Robert Hindenburg Peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Friday September 20, 2013. Robert Hindenburg Stock in his 81st. year. Robert Hindenburg Stock son of the late Robert and Mary Stock (nee Sahanatien) of Wahta. Robert is survived by his brother Dennis Stock of Wahta. Predeceased by his siblings; Sarah, Herman, Harry, Peter, Milton, Annie, Ethel, Herbert,...

Sep 19, 2013

Passed away on Thursday September 19, 2013 at the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, Bracebridge site in his 69th year. Beloved companion to Marian Taylor of Gravenhurst. Loving father to Paul (Michelle) Bailey of Barrie and Michelle Adkins of Acton. Cherished grandfather to Tommy and Mathew Adkins, and Pearson and the late Aurora Bailey. Special grandfather to Paul and Ashley McFaul. Jerry...

Sep 18, 2013

ROCKEY, Gwyneth May Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Gwyneth May Rockey (nee Jones) in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Edward Rockey who predeceased Gwyneth in 1979. Beloved mother to Dennis and his wife Gloria Rockey of Gravenhurst and Carolyn and her husband Joe Coleman of Hampton,...

Sep 6, 2013

Taylor, Eric Vaughan Peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia Ont. on Friday September 6, 2013. Eric Taylor of Kilworthy, beloved husband of the late Patricia "Pat" Taylor (nee Guerton) who predeceased Eric on March 17,2013. Loving father to Karen (Vern) Morrison of Severn Bridge and grandfather to Heather and Jennifer Morrison. Predeceased by his brother, the late Leslie...

Aug 27, 2013

A Celebration of life will be at the Lion's Pavilion, 830 Bay St. Gravenhurst, On. on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. In memory of Les Sander, donations to "The Friends", 27 Forest Street, Parry Sound, Ont. P2A 2R2, 705-764-5102 or website: www.thefriends.on.ca would be greatly appreciated.

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Aug 24, 2013

GREVILLE, John Edward "Alan" Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24th, 2013 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Gaye Greville of Gravenhurst. Loving father of Dawn Greville, Vikki Harper (Kelly) and Nicholas Klymson (Bianca). Cherished grandfather of Michael (Larissa), Alyssa (Mike), Quinn, Reilly and Brandon. Great grandfather of Jenna and Katrina....

Aug 22, 2013

Hunter, Marjorie Louise (nee Young) Born March 24, 1919, Gravenhurst, Ontario and passed away at The Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge, on Thursday, August 22, 2013 in her 95th year. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Allan Hunter, her parents, Robert G. Young and Alberta Gertrude Young (Laycock), an infant brother Stanley, her stepmother Arlene Alice Young...

Aug 19, 2013

MERKLEY, Bernice Evangeline (nee Upton) Peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge on Monday, August 19, 2013. Bernice Merkley in her 92nd. year. Beloved wife of the late Bertram Merkley. Dear mother to Bob Merkley of Kemptville and Bruce (Jane) Merkley of Bracebridge. Dear sister to Mary (John) Keefe of Calgary and the late Joe (Jean) Upton...

Aug 18, 2013

ROBERT ARTHUR DUKES (Bob) (President of the Royal Canadian Legion Banch # 424-Bala) Peacefully in the quiet of his home in Torrance on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Robert Arthur Dukes in his 68th year. Bob leaves to mourn his passing his beloved companion Beverley, his loving children; Charles, Andrew (Tina), Cheryl (Jim) and his grandchildren; Eric (Ashley), Lindsey (Chris), Megan...

Aug 15, 2013

Conway, Ivan Murray Passed away peacefully at the Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst on Thursday August 15, 2013 in his 92nd. year. Ivan was the beloved husband to the late Nina Lorraine Conway (nee Robson). Both Ivan and Nina proved to be wonderful parents to their children; Joe Dukes, Robert Flude, Mike Barbetta, Frank Conway and Laurie Oake (nee...

Aug 10, 2013

Lucien Frank Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 10, 2013 in his 86th year. Beloved husband to Jo (Josephine). Devoted father to Dennis (Vikki), Richard, Maureen, Judy and Stephen. Beloved brother to Rene. Much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews who reside in Belgium. Cherished grandpa to Dennis,...

Aug 10, 2013

MIDDLEBROOKS, Avis Margaret (nee Fratson) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Leisureworld Muskoka in Gravenhurst in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late John Middlebrooks of Gravenhurst. Loving mother to Danny (Toni) Middlebrooks of California, Janice (John) Smith of Bracebridge, Rosalee (Paul) Schofield of Gravenhurst, Lori (Doug) Lippert of Barrie and Patti (Dave) Lyons of Huntsville....

Aug 6, 2013

MILLER, Kenneth William Alexander Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his cottage in Muskoka on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in his 61st year. Ken Miller beloved husband to Valerie Ann Miller (Clement) of Vaughan, On. Loving father to Scott Miller of Toronto, and Julie (Joe) Marchese of Toronto. Brother to Susan (Jim) Fisher of Toronto. Loving grandfather...

Aug 6, 2013

POWELL, Marilyn Collette (Scout Leader and Counselor for 40 years) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice Huntsville (Algonquin Grace Hospice) on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. Marilyn Collette Powell (nee Thibodeau) was the beloved wife to John Roderick Powell of Severn Bridge, formerly of Nobleton, Ontario. Dear mother of Randolph "Randy" and his wife Cindy Powell of...

Aug 2, 2013

WHITFIELD, Edna Winnifred (nee Henshaw) Passed away peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge on Friday, August 02, 2013 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Wesley (Wes) Whitfield who predeceased Edna in 2009. Beloved mother to Catherine (Robert) McCulloch of Guelph and Glenda (Gary) Corbett of Burlington. Edna is survived by her sister Margery...

Jul 28, 2013

DAVIE, Verna Mae (nee Husselstrom) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in her 87th year. Beloved wife of John Davie. Loving mother of Janice (Dave), Rodger (Loraine), Phil (Barbara) and Ruth (Ed). Cherished grandmother of Paul, Tania, Elana, Devon, Joshua and Jessica. Great grandmother of Hanna, Kaleb, Walden, Eschar, Delainey,...