Obituaries

Apr 26, 2021

Aug 4, 1927 to April 26, 2021

Loving husband to the late Geraldine Marilyn Cooper. Father to Marilyn (Ian) Maxwell, Vince (Carol) Cooper, and Steven Cooper.  The king of fixing everything and the worlds best grandad to Allen Halliday, Krystal (Corey) Lee, Tara (Rob) Bursach, and Denise (David) Steven.  Loved by his 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great...

Apr 25, 2021

ELLIS, Edwin Bruce “Ted”

September 1938 – April 2021

Born in Delmer, Ontario to Keith and Elsie (nee Dodsley). Survived and dearly missed by his wife of 60 years Elaine (nee Smith) and by his sister Shirley Burwell. Predeceased by his brother Ron Ellis. Ted is survived and sadly missed by Shirley’s children Chris, Randy,...

Apr 25, 2021

GREENOUGH, Ruby Lorean (Ruttan)

Passed peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge, on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was 87 years old. Beloved wife of the late Harry Joseph Greenough. Loving mother to Kenneth Greenough (Randy) of Winnipeg, Bill Greenough of Toronto, Brenda Jackson (John) of Orillia, and the late Robert Greenough. Proud grandmother...

Apr 22, 2021

Passed away peacefully, with loved ones at her side, at Mariposa House Hospice, Orillia, on Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was in her 67th year. Wendy was the beloved wife of Jim for almost 49 years. Loving mother of Jeremy Fletcher (Shannon) and Tammy Anderson (John). Cherished grandmother of Natasha Major, Jessica Major (James), Andrew Major (Hailea), Katlyn Major...

Apr 19, 2021

Ruth Trivett Brownlee was born in Ottawa, where her missionary parents were staying while on furlough, but she spent the first years of her life in China.  At the age of five, her family returned to Canada, settling in Quebec.  She spent the rest of her childhood in several parishes where her father, as the minister, had his own...

Apr 19, 2021

STURGE, Doris Jane – Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 91.

Doris will be forever remembered by her children, Barry, Neil (Cindy) and Donna (Ray), grandchildren, Nicki, Geoff (Kimberly), Lisa (Joé), Christopher (Hillary), Kaitlyn (Joshua) and brothers Michael (Courtney) and Kenny (Tricia), great grandchildren, Phinehas, Evangeline, Brodie,...

Apr 16, 2021

AITCHISON, Donald Arthur – Passed away at his home in Kilworthy, on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 73. Don was the beloved father of Charlene, Andy, and Jeffery (Xuefen Liu). Cherished grandfather of Ryan, McKenzie, Dylan, Adam, Alanna, Troy, and Travis, and great grandfather of Efini. Don will be missed by all his family and friends....

Apr 12, 2021

COCHRANE, Marjorie Jean – Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 12, 2021. Majorie was the loving mother of Margaret (Paul), Elizabeth (Mick), and Mary. Grandmother of Steven, Kaylha, and Lucas. Great grandmother of Savanah, Zoey, Anakin, and Ava.

To honour her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private service will be held.

Apr 12, 2021

Baxter, Reginald - It is with great sadness that the Baxter family announces the passing of Reginald Baxter on Monday, April 12th, 2021 at his home in Gravenhurst.

Our Dad Reggie, was welcomed to Heaven by his loving Angel wife Marie and into the arms of our Lord Jesus. Cherished father to Raymond, Martin, Stephen, Tara (Bruce...

Apr 11, 2021

HARDILL, Kenneth Jack – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Kenneth Jack Hardill on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst. Born May 26, 1926, he was just shy of his 95th birthday. Jack is survived by the love of his life and wife of 74 years “Betty”...

Apr 7, 2021

Peacefully and surrounded by family, Albert Bruce Wigg of Gravenhurst passed away on April 7th, 2021 at the age of 77.  Loving partner of Antje Ballantyne-Watson, caring father to Keith Wigg and father-in-law to Phillipa Griffiths, adoring grandfather to Gabi Griffiths-Wigg.  Bruce was predeceased by his parents Albert and Eva Wigg, his sister Diane Amiot and his beloved wife...

Mar 30, 2021

WALSH, Jonathan Donald - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Gibson Lake, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 78, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Ruth (1979) & Donald (2009). John "Dub" was the beloved brother of Judy Durling (Lyle) and Ken Walsh (Patti). Uncle to Paul Durling (Jane), Michelle...

Mar 27, 2021

PRATT, Carl William – Passed away suddenly of heart failure, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Carl was the beloved husband of Gloria (Williams) for almost 57 years. Loving father of William (Annette), Greg (Judy), and Shawn (Donna). Cherished grandfather of the late John, Kellie, Kim, Kaylee, and Leah. Dear brother of Lois Shubrook and...

Mar 22, 2021

DESJARDINS, Joseph Jean “Paul” – Passed away at Muskoka Shores Care Community, on Monday, March 22, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers Disease. Paul was the beloved husband of Berni. Loving father of Michelle Desjardins. Cherished grandfather of four and great-grandfather of one. Loved brother of Patricia Perron (late Richard), Pierre (Gwen), late Don, Joe, and Marc (Jenny)....

Mar 16, 2021

Maria (Rita) passed away, in hospital at Bracebridge, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in her 89th year. She leaves behind daughters Marlene (Simon), Roxanna (Stephen), and (favourite son) Darren, grandchildren Tristan and Jonathan and brother, Tony (Henny).  Auntie Rita was also a favourite aunt to Tina, Henry and Jason.

Due to covid and in honour of her...

Mar 16, 2021

MacLeod, Dan’l - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home in Bala, with his wife and son by his side, at the age of 58. Beloved son of Beverly and the late William MacLeod. Cherished husband of Vicki MacLeod of 34 years. Loving father of Branden MacLeod (Ashley). Proud stepfather of the late Leanne, and the...

Mar 15, 2021

THACH, Dap Huu – Passed away at home with family at his side, on Monday, March 15, 2021. He was in his 48th year. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife Dianne and his daughter Sophie. Dap was the loved son of Bo Thach and Ha Chu. Dear brother of late Duc (Noelle), and uncle of Maple. He...

Mar 13, 2021

Beloved Son of Pat (Chip) Loughead of Gravenhurst and Jan Veitch (Lori Lyne) of Orillia

The bestest brother to Sam Veitch (Emma Eiter) of Gravenhurst

Dear grandson to Helen and the late Don Holstock of Gravenhurst

and June and the late Don Veitch of Severn Bridge.

Cousin to Maghan O’Connor (Dan...

Mar 12, 2021

KING, David Lloyd (January 4,1943) – Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. Beloved son of the late Bess and Llyod King. Cherished husband of Kathleen (Simpson) King for 58 years. Loving father of sons, Tony of Gravenhurst, Kris (Paula) of Bracebridge, Greg (Tracey) of Whitby, and daughter...

Mar 6, 2021

Taylor, Paul Ernest- age 66, passed away peacefully with his wife Glenda by his side, at Andys House in Port Carling, on Saturday March 6, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was loved and will be sadly missed by his children Heather  ( John), Karen (David), and Kevin (Tara).  Paul was a proud and loving grandfather to...