Obituaries

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

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 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 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

ELLIOTT, Marjorie Doreen Passed away peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka in Gravenhurst on Sunday, July 28, 2013 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Don Elliott of Bala. Loving mother of David (Anne) Elliott of London, Ont., Mark (Debbie) Elliott of London, Ont., and Sharon (Bruce) Haig of Ottawa. Cherished grandmother of Meagan, Shannon and Kyle. Predeceased by her parents John...

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,...

Jul 22, 2013

McTAGGART, Susan "Irene" Peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie on Monday, July 22nd, 2013 in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick McTaggart. Dear mother of James (Robyn) McTaggart of Gravenhurst and Andrew (Amber) McTaggert also of Gravenhurst. Beloved sister to seven sisters and seven brothers. Loving grandmother to Samantha, Gavin, Brody and Nolan. The family will receive...

Jul 16, 2013

HESKAMP, DAVID WALTER Born April 10, 1963 in London Ontario, David passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, in the early morning of Tuesday, July 16th, 2013. He is predeceased by his parents Walter and Glenys Heskamp. David had a lifelong passion for hockey, whether he was playing or coaching the game. He enjoyed the challenge of...

Jul 10, 2013

GONNEAU, Terrance Leroy (Terry) Peacefully at the Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 just two days shy of his 77th birthday. Terrance Leroy Gonneau beloved husband of the late Alice Alexandra Gonneau (nee Melnyk). In keeping with Mr. Gonneau's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private interment has taken place at Mickle Memorial Cemetery, Gravenhurst....

Jul 8, 2013

MARGARET BEATRICE VIVIAN (LEVESQUE) Died at Sunnybrook Medical Centre in Toronto as a result of an accident at her home in Gravenhurst on Monday, July 8th, 2013, at the age of 63. Beloved wife of Robert Coon. Loving mother of Tina Thibeault (Doug), Dennis Levesque (Wendy) and step-mother of the late Robert Coon. Dear grandmother of Chris Thibeault (Gabby), Brandon...

Jul 7, 2013

Waters, Patricia Erma Mary (Pat) (nee Webb) Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday July 7, 2013. Patricia Erma Mary Waters beloved wife of the late Earle Edward Waters (1997). Pat was also predeceased by her companion the late Neil Metcalfe. Patricia Erma Mary Waters in her 85th year. Beloved mother to Daniel (Cindy) Waters of...

Jul 7, 2013

WILKINSON, Donald Lemon At the Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Sunday July 7, 2013 in his 86th year. Donald Lemon Wilkinson beloved husband of the late Catherine Amelia Wilkinson (nee Martin) who predeceased Donald on April 19, 2008. Beloved father to James (Janice) Wilkinson of Bannockburn, Sharon (Steven) Gilbert of Gravenhurst, Patricia Kollar (Keith Mobley) of Oshawa, Joseph Wilkinson...