Obituaries

Bryan Blain

Bryan Blain

May 5, 2022

10 days following a shocking diagnosis, Bryan died at home in Bracebridge. He leaves his wife Marsha and a family they had blended with love over 34 years: Courtney (Pete), Melissa, Ben (Robin), Jay (Hélène), and Matthew.  He also leaves his brother John (Collette). He loved any opportunity to spend time with his 6 grandchildren, both in Canada and the UK....

Elton Townsend

Elton Townsend

May 5, 2022

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Elton Townsend on May 5th, 2022. Loving husband to Mary and caring and inspirational father to Charlotte (Leon) and Marilyn (John).

Elton was predeceased by his son David’s tragic death who followed his father’s love of aviation, and his brothers Willard and Jim.

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Joseph Hrabi

Joseph Hrabi

May 4, 2022

Joseph Hrabi passed away peacefully among family at his home on May 4th. He is now reunited with his late wife of sixty-six years, Florentine. Loving father to Elaine (Michael), Blaine (Mary) and Myrna (David). Beloved grandfather to Michelle, David, Mary, Sarah, Joseph, Shayla and Katie; great-grandfather to Kate, John, Emilyn, Christopher and Delilah. Joe was a...

Christe Leja

Christe Leja

May 2, 2022

LEJA, Christie Michelle - It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the sudden passing of our beautiful daughter Christie, in her 31st year.

Christie was adored and is survived by her parents George and Lisa and her beloved brother Ben. She also leaves behind family and friends who loved her...

David Desmarais

David Desmarais

May 1, 2022

Passed away suddenly at home, on Sunday, May 1, 2022, after a very hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. He and the family had hopeful hearts for his return to health but it wasn’t meant to be. He will be forever and sadly missed by his family and friends.

Dave was a loving...

Michael Copeland

Michael Copeland

Apr 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Copeland announce his passing on April 30th, 2022. Michael’s death is mourned deeply by his family. He was the beloved son of  Perry Copeland, and Cindy Sturge (Neil). Loving brother of Kenneth Copeland, Kaitlyn Dufresne (Joshua), and cherished uncle of Phinehas, and Evangeline Dufresne; Kaleigh, Grace, and Layla...

Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell

Apr 29, 2022

Beloved husband of Judy, proud dad of Steve (Jennifer), and Jane (Tristan), and loving Pa of Brianna, Brenden, and Ruby. Devoted brother to Ruth Perkons (Juris) and loved uncle to David, and Janet. Pre-deceased by parents Sam and Jean Campbell. Doug was a rail fan all his life; he enjoyed concerts and travel to many parts of the...

Ruth Griffin

Ruth Griffin

Apr 27, 2022

GRIFFIN, Ruth Victoria (Laidlaw) – Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in her 82nd year. Ruth was the loving mother of Brent Laidlaw, David Laidlaw, and Wendy Laidlaw. Cherished grandmother of Ashlii, Leslii Taryn, Aquilina, Oceana, Aramis, Gryphon, Adison, Taylor and great grandmother of Raya. Loved sister to Donald Laidlaw. Pre-deceased by her sister Patricia...

Ronald Whipp

Ronald Whipp

Apr 26, 2022

Ronald Stanley Whipp . Passed away at RVH in Barrie on April 26, 2022 at the age of 85. Ronald was born in Toronto, the eldest of four children to Hilda and Albert Whipp. Loving brother to Joan (late Frank) Forward, Robert (Carol) Whipp, and the late Margaret (Jack) Hunt. He met the love of his life at...

Diane Gauthier

Diane Gauthier

Apr 25, 2022

GAUTHIER, Diane Elizabeth -  Passed away peacefully at Andy’s House Hospice, Port Carling, on Monday, April 25, 2022  in her 73rd year. She was the loving mother of Shane (Jaime), Joel (Jheniffe), and Patsy Bloom (Paul). Cherished grandmother of Riley, Reese, Milla, Eli, Kolton, Sarah, Katie, Padyn, and Orian. Dear sister of Paul (Rosie), Theresa (Pat), Rick, John,...

Bruce Pedersen

Bruce Pedersen

Apr 24, 2022

Celebrating the life of

Bruce Troels Meldgaard Pedersen

1946-2022

Saturday April 30th 2022

Viewing: 10am - Service 11am

Refreshments immediately to follow service

Robbie Cavill

Robbie Cavill

Apr 15, 2022

Cavill, Robert Joseph "Robbie"

Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community on Friday, April 15, in his 64th year, after battling various health issues for the past few years.

Beloved son of the late W. Joseph and Muriel (Taylor) Cavill, former co-owners of the W.J.Cavill Funeral Home in Gravenhurst....

Shannon Newton Allen

Shannon Newton Allen

Apr 15, 2022

On Good Friday, April 15, 2022 , 36 year old Shannon Newton Allen of Port Perry passed away at the home she shared with her mother, Nancy Newton, in Gravenhurst.

Her youthful passing leaves us with profound feelings of sadness and loss.

Shannon was born on June 3, 1985 in Toronto. She moved...

John Humphreys

John Humphreys

Apr 13, 2022

Humphreys, John Dodsley

March 3, 1938 - April 13, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our much-loved father,

grandfather and brother, JDH, on Wednesday, April 13.

Predeceased by his...

Olive "Holly" Clift

Olive "Holly" Clift

Apr 10, 2022

Olive "Holly" Clift

1933 ~ 2022

Passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Health Centre, on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was in her 89th year. Holly was the loving mother of Bob (Sharon), Mark (Teresa), and Todd. Cherished grandmother of Walter, Kevin (Kirsten), Sara, Jordan,...

Reverend John Houston Ii

Reverend John Houston Ii

Apr 6, 2022

Reverend John William Houston II

Oct 19, 1931 – April 6, 2022

Fats, Dim, Lips, Bim, Fatboy, Dad, Gramps, all monikers that he would respond to with great enthusiasm because he knew it was coming from somebody he loved and someone who loved him....

Thelma Hess

Thelma Hess

Apr 6, 2022

Thelma Irene Hess (Rayner), age 94, of Gravenhurst passed away Wednesday, April 6th at Bracebridge Hospital with her loving family at her bedside. She was born on August 16, 1927 in Kildare, Prince Edward Island, a daughter of the late Melvin Scott Rayner and Elizabeth Rayner (Jones). Thelma was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 64...

Marion Robertson

Marion Robertson

Apr 6, 2022

Mom Predeceased by her husband Brian Robertson, loving sister to Ruth; loved mother to Darlene and Melinda (Tracey); dear stepmother to Angela, and Allan. Cherished grandmother to Chantalle (Travis), Samantha (Joel), Vera, and James (Rochelle). Treasured great grandmother to Nathan. Special Aunt to so very many!

Gisela Conrad

Gisela Conrad

Apr 4, 2022

Gisela Conrad passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, April 4, 2022. She was in her 86th year. Gisela was the beloved wife of the late Paul Conrad. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Monica Schweigert and son Richard Schweigert. Gisela will also be sadly missed by her 4 grandchildren; Krystal, Amanda (Trevor), Bellina (Steve BFF...

Joyce Thompson

Joyce Thompson

Apr 2, 2022

THOMPSON Joyce Helena May (nee Winsby) - passed away peacefully at the Manor in Gravenhurst on April 2, 2022 in her 93rd year with friends by her side.

Born to English immigrant parents, James Winsby and Winifred (nee Haynes) in Toronto on May 31, 1929. Her dear brother, Artie (Arthur), was born the next...