Obituaries

Jan 12, 2014

MANNERING, Grant Lorne Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the age 85. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Helen Shirley Mannering (nee Thomson) on March 24, 2011. Beloved father of Lynn Mannering (Andy Hynes) of London and John Mannering (Georgina) of Barrie. Beloved grandfather of Katie, Jeffrey, Michael...

Jan 11, 2014

THOMPSON, Konwathatietha Sylvia Emile Began her journey into the spirit world on Saturday, January 11, 2014. She is the loving daughter of Leah Stock and Joshua Thompson, sister to Iris, Roy, Howard, Tommy and May all predeceased; and, mother to Karihwakeron Tim Thompson. An Aunt and Great Aunt to many, and simply known as " é�unty" to many more. She...

Jan 10, 2014

ANDERSON, William Edward "Bill" Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 60. Beloved father of Bill, Mike and Kerri (Jay). Cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Christian and Mikaila. Loving brother of Gloria. Bill will dearly missed by the mother of his children; Barbara. Pre-deceased by his parents Betty...

Jan 7, 2014

JAMES, Winnifred Elvina (nee Pilger) Peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home, Gravenhurst on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 In her 95th year. Winnie beloved wife of the late Donald Thomas James. Loving mother of Nancy (Dave) Clements of Bowmanville, Sharon Fee of Gravenhurst, Faith Lawrence of Gravenhurst and Mark (Debbie) James of Erin. Dear grandmother to 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren...

Jan 7, 2014

Westland, Robert William (Bob) Peacefully in the comfort of his home in Gravenhurst surrounded by the love of his family Bob slipped away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in his 82nd year. Robert William Westland Beloved husband to Myrtle Eileen Westland (nee Mount) of Gravenhurst. Much loved father to Linda (Bob) Parkes of Woodville, Karen (Daryl) Keen of Ottawa and...

Jan 6, 2014

ATKINSON, Thomas Joseph Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6th, 2014 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 76. Beloved husband of the late Maureen Atkinson. Loving father of Vina (Calvin) Kent of Hamilton and Dana Atkinson of Gravenhurst. Cherished grandfather of Amber (Josh), Kaitlin (Kevin) and Calvin (Alanna). Dear great-grandfather of Madalynn, Austin, Joseph,...

Jan 6, 2014

McEWAN, Elsie Lois Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6th, 2014 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Tommy McEwan. Loving mother of Robert Charles (Donna) McEwan, Sandra (Dave) Dann and Dixie and her late husband Ivan Scott. Affectionately known as Granny, Elsie will be remembered by her grandchildren; Brook,...

Jan 5, 2014

Fitchett, Muriel Eileen (nee Barnes) Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, Ontario on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Muriel Eileen Fitchett in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin (Ben) Fitchett who predeceased Muriel in January 2003 and predeceased by her first husband the late Murray Phillips who predeceased Muriel on April of 1968. Beloved mother to:...

Jan 1, 2014

LEAL, Tyler Lee James Suddenly on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Tyler Lee James Leal in his 25th year. Beloved husband and best friend to Rebecca Ann Leal (nee Lawrence) of Gravenhurst. Much loved son to Jim and Barb Leal of Gravenhurst. Brother to Brandon Leal (Becky Stevenson) and Carly Leal. Son in law to Chris and Barb Lawrence. Brother-in-law to...

Dec 25, 2013

HOPKINS, Annie (nee Diak) An accomplished teacher, farmer and china painter, Anne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Leisureworld Muskoka in Gravenhurst at the age of 89. Loving wife of Gerald Hopkins of Gravenhurst. Beloved mother of Suzanne Hopkins of Gravenhurst. Cherished grandmother of John and Luke Holub. Dear great-grandmother of Emily. Pre-deceased by her siblings Olga...

Dec 25, 2013

COMMANDANT, Edith (nee Sahanatien) Of Wahta First Nations, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, December 25th, 2013 at Leisureworld Muskoka in Gravenhurst in her 88th Year. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinand Commandant of Wahta. Loving mother of Arnold Commandant (Diane) of Brampton, Jim Commandant of Wahta, Wayne Commandant of Wahta, and Donna McArthur of...

Dec 24, 2013

LINDERS, Phyllis Mary (nee Chalkin) Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at her home in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Linders. Loving mother of Hank Linders of Gravenhurst, Bill Linders (Charlotte) of Sutton, Wray Linders (Toni) of Saskatchewan and Terry Linders of Gravenhurst. Cherished grandmother of Tammy, Bill, Glen and Shelley. Great-grandmother of Wyatt,...

Dec 18, 2013

Prosser, Alice May Elizabeth (nee Cook) Peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst with her family at her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 just two days shy of her 86th birthday. Alice May Elizabeth Prosser beloved wife of the late Dallas Prosser Sr. who predeceased Alice on December 27, 1966. Alice was not only a mother to her...

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

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....

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...

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.

Interment Details

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....