Obituaries

Jun 21, 2021

McCabe, Marv - Died of causes, naturally.  Husband, father, grandfather, friend.  He grew up in Windsor, ON, lived in the Beaches in Toronto and then in Muskoka.  He married and loved Barbara Mooney.  His children Jillian Foster and Laura Gage brought great joy to his life.  His grandchildren Conor, Dylan, Payton, Anna, Xander and Jonathan are his hope for...

Jun 20, 2021

SPARKS, Clifford Ralph – Passed peacefully after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer, at Royal Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Ralph was in his 84th year. He was the beloved husband of Helen (nee Hayes) for 41 years. Dear brother of Merle Mitchell, and Kenneth Sparks (Anabelle), brother-in-law of Greg Hayes (Deborah) and David Hayes...

Jun 12, 2021

PEART, Glen Ellwood – passed away peacefully with family by his side, at Andy’s House Hospice on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in his 89th year after a heartbreaking whirlwind battle with cancer. Glen will be dearly missed by Betty, his wife of 70 years.

Glen was the loving father of Danny Peart (Janette), Judy Howe (John), Nancy Burkholder (George),...

Jun 11, 2021

On Friday 11 June 2021 Pauline Charters went to be with her Lord and Saviour and joined the love of her life Don who passed away May 2021. Born October 20, 1935 to Bastiaan and Maria Stassen she was the middle child of five and their only Daughter. The Stassen family spent Pauline’s early years in Indonesia  (by her...

Jun 10, 2021

SANDERCOCK, Jack Alfred – Passed suddenly at home, with his wife at his side, on Thursday, June 10, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was in his 90th year. Jack was the beloved husband of Carol (Cronin) for over 64 years. Loving father of Bruce (Chris), Ron (Colleen), Peter (Lise), Jeff (Karen), and Richard (Tracy). Cherished grandfather of Aly...

Jun 4, 2021

McKENZIE, Theresa Marian – Passed away peacefully, at Andy's House Hospice Muskoka, Port Carling,  on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was in her 64th year. Theresa will be lovingly remembered by her brother and sister-in-law Herbert and Sharon McKenzie, and her many friends in Bracebridge, ON. Predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Edna McKenzie.

A private graveside...

May 30, 2021

FLAVELL, Katherine Ann – Passed away peacefully, at Andy’s House Hospice, Port Carling on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was in her 73rd year. Katherine was the beloved wife of Wilfred for over 52 years. Loving mother of Steven Flavell, Tammy-Lynn Flavell (Scott), and Alicia Flavell (Chris). Cherished grandmother of Bobbi-Jo, Billie-Jean, Brittany, Courtney, Kendra, Kaitlynn, and Trinity. Great-grandmother...

May 29, 2021

FERN CAMELA JOHNSTON (NEE SHEARER)

By her own description “Fern Girl” was “small but mighty”. At just 4’10” tall, she was easy to underestimate, but heaven help those who did. This tiny tornado had a way of getting things done.

After an early life marked by trauma and tragedy, she was determined to live life...

May 17, 2021

BEE, John Thomas – Passed away suddenly, at home with family at his side, on Monday May 17, 2021. Tom was the beloved husband of the late Donna (Laverty) Bee. Loving father of Darcy (Sylvia), Trisha, and Sheri (Randy Blanchard). Cherished Papa of Josh, Hannah, Logan, and Kali. Dear brother of Jim (Janice), and the late Sharon Fink (John)....

May 12, 2021

SMITH, Ernest William – Passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Muskoka Shores Care Community. He was in his 93rd year. Ernie was the beloved husband of the late Mable Lillian (nee Clement) for almost 65 years. Loving father of Brenda Richards (Dave), Sandy Stevenson, Gordon Smith (Sandra), and Kevin Smith (Carol). Cherished grandfather of Cori (Schone),...

May 3, 2021

LOSEY, Fay - Passed away peacefully at Andy’s House Muskoka with family and friends by her side, on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was in her 75th year. Fay was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Losey. Loving mother of Gordon Losey (Courtney), the late Sam Losey (2013) his wife Angela, Cragg Losey, and Pauline Saunders (John Hanson)....

Apr 28, 2021

BILLIALD, Maxine Hephzy (nee Siddall) - Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, at Odd Fellow and Rebekah Seniors’ Home, in Barrie, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Grant Wesley Billiald, who predeceased Maxine in July of 2018. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Marie (Jim) Bewick of Barrie and her...

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

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 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 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.