Obituaries

Gerald Tanner

Oct 19, 2021

TANNER, Gerald (Gerry) Eric Passed away on October 19, 2021, in his 81st year, after a short but difficult battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Christine, loving father of Karen (Jeff) and Craig (Michaela).  Cherished grandpa of seven and great grandpa of four. A service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Gravenhurst on Wednesday, Nov....

James Frangakis

Oct 9, 2021

FRANGAKIS, James – Passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. Jim was the beloved husband of Velma Grace (Hills) for 64 years. Loving father of Cyndra McGoldrick (Karen Rumball), Greg Frangakis (Larissa), and Brad Frangakis (Carol). Cherished grandfather of Steve (late Lynsey), Ryan (Samantha), Elise (Dylan), Carley (Jordan), Kimberley...

David Dann

Sep 28, 2021

David Ross Dann:  1943-2021

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our father David Dann.  David is pre deceased by his loving wife of many years Sandra Jean.  David is also pre deceased by his brother Barry, and will be forever missed by his older brother Bob and his wife Diane.  He will...

Michael O'Halloran

Sep 27, 2021

O’HALLORAN, Michael Arthur – Passed away unexpectedly at his residence, on Monday, September 27, 2021 in his 67th year. Michael will be sadly missed by his spouse Teri, his children: Lee O’Halloran, Jesse O’Halloran (Katie), Haley O’Halloran, Susan Leatherdale (Nick), and Michael Chiang. Also missed by his siblings: Debra (Paul), Kevin (Sandy), Patricia, Kathy (John), Maureen (Art), Joanne (Glen),...

Gordon Carey

Sep 25, 2021

CAREY, Gordon William Mortimer – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in his 82nd year.  Gord was the beloved husband of Nancy Lee Olley. Loving father Karen Anne Watt. Dear brother of June Fountain. Uncle of Laurie(Brad), Debbie (Brian), Jeff (Jill), and Diane (Andy).

Gord will be remembered by many as...

Denis Masters

Sep 13, 2021

MASTERS, Denis Nicholas – Passed away in the evening of Monday, September 13, 2021, at his home in Gravenhurst. He was in his 72nd year. Denis was the beloved husband of 48 years to Janice (nee Grosvenor). Cherished father of Philip (Jill) Masters, and Michael (Christiane) Masters. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Gavin, Griffin, and Sophie. Dear brother of eight...

Steve Bodri

Sep 12, 2021

BODRI, Steve -

It is with both profound sorrow and solace that we announce the passing of Steve Bodri, 82, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Sunday, September 12th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was the last of three brothers.

Born in Mor,...

George White

Sep 7, 2021

WHITE, George Albert - passed away quietly in the morning of Tuesday, September 7, 2021 surrounded by family in his home in Gravenhurst. Pre-deceased by his loving wife of many years Norma Eileen White (Saulter).   George will be missed by his daughter Pam and her husband Rob, and his grandchildren Georgia Rae Braymore, Karl Braymore, Justine Janssen, and Emily...

Richard Sutherland

Sep 5, 2021

SUTHERLAND, Richard Joseph – Passed away in Gravenhurst, on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was in his 64th year. Beloved son of Jean and the late Milo Sutherland. Loving brother of David, Janice (Ken), late Donald, Sandy (late Rene), and Dianne. Richard will also be missed by his  good friends Sue, Steve, Quinn, Maggie, and Sophie, as well as...

Erica Nickason

Aug 31, 2021

NICKASON, Erica Leah, age 50, passed away tragically in a house fire at her home in Gravenhurst, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Erica was the beloved wife of Justin Curtis. Cherished mother of Karl (Joelle), Eric, Meagan (Liam), Hayden (Hailey) and Matthew. Loving grandmother of Ryder, and Summer. Dear sister of the late Michael Nickason. Loving daughter of Pat Nickason...

Dorothy Birnie

Aug 30, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Birnie (nee Booth), 95, in the early hours of August 30th, at her home in Gravenhurst with her daughter and husband at her side.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1926, mum met and married dad, John T. Birnie, in 1951 before immigrating to Toronto, Canada...

Wanda Jefferd

Aug 29, 2021

JEFFERD, Wanda Ann (Baird) – Passed away suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, August 29, 2021, after a brief illness. Wanda was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Walter Jefferd (2015). Loving mother of Reginald Reid Jefferd, (Wendy), and Carol Joan Doherty (William). Cherished grandmother of William Albert Doherty (Emily), Jefferd Daniel Doherty (Kindal), and David...

Phyllis Wardman

Aug 26, 2021

WARDMAN, Phyllis Helen (Hobden) – It Is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Wardman. She passed peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Home on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in her 91st year.

Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late Douglas Wardman (2002). Loving mother of Gerry (Joan), and Susan Ragsdale (Rob). Adored grandmother...

Gayle Dunlop

Aug 26, 2021

DUNLOP, Gayle – Passed away suddenly at her home in Gravenhurst, with her husband by her side, the morning of Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was in her 71st year. Beloved wife to John “Ian” Dunlop of 52 years. Cherished mother of John (Danette), and Victoria Dunlop. Loving grandmother of Vanessa, and Nicole Dunlop. Dear sister of Eileen Evans,...

Carl "Lloyd" Seehaver

Aug 20, 2021

Passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side, on Friday, August 20, 2021. Lloyd was the beloved husband and best friend of Shirley Anne (Boyd), for over 57 years. Loving father of Judy Seehaver, and Linda Seehaver. Predeceased by his brothers, Gordon (the late May), and Aubrey (Helen).

From the logging camps to farming to...