Obituaries

William "Bill" Snider

William "Bill" Snider

Jul 26, 2022

SNIDER, William Ruthven – A Celebration of Life and 80th birthday celebration will be held October 1, 2022 at the Port Carling Community Center from 2-7 PM. Pipes and Drums Legion Service, followed by funny story telling and “Billisms”.  Also, followed by luncheon and a live band to play his favourites while we mingle.

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Cynthia Dursley

Cynthia Dursley

Jul 25, 2022

DURSLEY, Cynthia Mary (Adams) – Passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was in her 86th year. Cynthia was predeceased by her loving husband Barry Dursley (2017). Loving mother of Laura, Adam (Cecelia), Stephen (Cheryl), and Emily (Robert). Cherished grandmother of Jake, Ben, Rafe,...

John Birnie

John Birnie

Jul 23, 2022

John Thomas Birnie February 22, 1928 – July 23, 2022 (age 94)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Thomas Birnie, 94, in the morning hours of Saturday July 23rd.

Dad was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1928, and although he loved Scotland very...

Leith Thompson

Leith Thompson

Jul 22, 2022

THOMPSON, Leith Allen - I t is with great sadness that the family of Leith Allen Thompson announce his sudden passing on July 22nd, 2022 in Gravenhurst, Ontario.

Leith is survived by his siblings, Bill Thompson (Lois), Kerry Saari (Bob), Maureen Thompson, Lynn Belecque (Gilles), Kevin Thompson, Melba Thompson-Vallée (Richard),...

Shirley Brunton

Shirley Brunton

Jul 19, 2022

Brunton, Shirley

It is with the deepest sadness and heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Joan Yvonne Brunton, on Tuesday, July 19th 2022 at Sunnybrook Medical Centre with her sons at her bedside.  Shirley was married to Kenneth Charles Brunton (deceased) on August 24th,1957 giving them 65 years together. Shirley was...

Harry Severin

Harry Severin

Jul 11, 2022

Harry Gerald Severin

May 14th, 1942- July 11th, 2022

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Harry Gerald Severin on Monday, July 11th, 2022. Predeceased by his long-time partner, Mary Hoffman, Harry died peacefully surrounded by his children and his beloved dog, Maggie....

Doris Cooke

Doris Cooke

Jul 11, 2022

Died peacefully on July 11,2022 at Andy’s House in Port Carling.

Mom was the 6th of nine children born Sept. 21,1934 to Blanche and Adam Coulter of Novar, ON.

She was predeceased by siblings Madeline, Barbara, Calvin, Jean, Joseph, and Harvey. Survived by June (Orvill) and Erston (Vivian). She had nine children: Stephen (Terry), Christine...

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Jul 7, 2022

MORTIMER, John Pearson – Passed away peacefully at his home, on Thursday, July 7, 2022 with his son, Jamie, at his side. John was the beloved husband of the late Mary Mortimer (2017). Loving father John (Judy), Jamie (Catherine), and the late Cherry. Cherished grandfather Marianne, Dave, Chris, Rachael, Ian, Kayla, Grace, and great grandfather of Sierra, and...

Michael Talbot

Michael Talbot

Jul 1, 2022

TALBOT, Michael Leonard –  Passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 in Kilworthy.

Michael was the loving father of Michael Talbot (late Seung Ah Kim), the late Melissa Jenkins, and Kyle Talbot (Connie). Cherished grandfather of Curtis St. Pierre, Gina Talbot, and Carter Talbot. Beloved son of  Bessie Talbot and the...

Mary Haslam

Mary Haslam

Jun 30, 2022

Mary Jane passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 30th 2022, at the age of 60.  Born in Chatham, Ontario, Mary Jane is predeceased by her parents Joe and Claudia (Mindorff) Haslam of Chatham and survived by her brother Frank (Cathy Tanner) Haslam of Gravenhurst, and her nephew Nicholas Haslam and nieces Serena and Claire Haslam, her Aunt...

Walter Flanagan

Walter Flanagan

Jun 30, 2022

WALTER ALBERT FLANAGAN

March 4, 1929 - June 30, 2022

Walter was born to Caroline (nee Pickett 1902-1977) and Albert Flanagan (1902-1986) in Toronto, Ontario. Predeceased by his sister Eleanor (1927-1929) he grew up with his sister Bernice (Holmes/Crowter 1930-2017) in Toronto. The Flanagan family started...

John Crawford

John Crawford

Jun 29, 2022

John Alan Crawford

Passed away June 29,2022 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in his 74th year. John was the beloved husband of Yvonne Dixon, loving father of Jason and stepdad to Sherry (Chris), Erin (Darryl), Kristin (Scott) and Jill (Phil). Cherished Papa to Tyler, Taylor, Kaycee (Quinton), Kaylin (Malcolm), Andrew,...

Marg Drake Barnes

Marg Drake Barnes

Jun 28, 2022

It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Marg Drake Barnes, on June 28, 2022. She leaves behind her partner Roger Berkeley, her sisters Mary, Willie, Trish, Lee, Jackie, and their families. A beloved Aunt to many and a cherished Grandmother to Sydney Rae, and Kennedy Neil Marschdorf.

Born in...

Elizabeth Brooks

Elizabeth Brooks

Jun 23, 2022

BROOKS, Elizabeth Grace – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community, on Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was in her 85th year. Elizabeth was the beloved wife of Clifford David Brooks (2021). Loving mother of Kelvin Jarvi (Margaret), Gerald Jarvi (Laurie), Deborah Jarvi, and Loretta Newton (Terry). Stepmother of Debra  John, and Joanne Taylor. Cherished grandmother of...

Cyril Fry

Cyril Fry

Jun 22, 2022

CYRIL ARTHUR FRY

14 FEBRUARY 1926 - 22 JUNE 2022

The family of Cyril Fry is sad to announce his death at age 96. Dad lived a long, happy and very

full life until his recent decline.

He is survived by Marion...

Annie Kerr

Annie Kerr

Jun 20, 2022

KERR, Annie Gladys – Passed away at her residence on Monday, June 20, 2022. She was in her 78th year. Annie will be sadly missed by her children; Sandra Lisa Cannell (Paul), and Lori Lee Orr, as well as her grandchildren Devon Orr (Becca Branch), Tyler Cannell, and Kaitlyn Blimke (Konnor).

A graveside service...

John Foley

John Foley

Jun 19, 2022

John Leslie Isaac Foley

Passed away suddenly at home of heart failure, on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was 37. John was the beloved husband of Karlie Larocque. Loving father of Brock and Emery. Stepfather of CJ, and Harrison Bond. Loved son of Deyette and Howard Schell. Cherished grandson of Carole Foley (late...

Francis "Albert" Daigle

Francis "Albert" Daigle

Jun 17, 2022

DAIGLE, Francis “Albert” – Passed away peacefully at Andy’s House - Hospice Muskoka, on Friday, June 17, 2022. He was in his 96th year. Left to mourn his loss are his wife, Lori Anne; his children Sharon McGuire (Doug), Richard Daigle (Gail), and Terry Daigle, his grandchildren Cheryl, Sara, Rachel, Danielle, and Chad, as well as good friend...

John "Jack" Ward

John "Jack" Ward

Jun 15, 2022

Jack passed away peacefully at his most favourite place on earth, Muldrew Lake, on June 15, 2022 in his 88th year.

Raised in Victoria, B.C, Jack maintained his laid back west coast nature everywhere he went as he gracefully accepted every challenge that came his way. Whether you knew him professionally or personally, Jack’s...

Albert Sedore

Albert Sedore

Jun 14, 2022

On Tuesday, June 14th 2022, Albert Sedore of Gravenhurst in his 58th year.

Beloved husband for 21 years of the late Angela (Caruso) Sedore. (Jan.11 2022)

Loving father of Michael Anthony Sedore and Christian Joseph Sedore (Lyne Tanguay).

Dear brother of Earl Wayne Clodd (Bonnie Clodd), Margaret Anne Jarvi (Kelvin Jarvi), and Karen Lynn Anderson.

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