Obituaries

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...

Mar 4, 2021

SHIRLEY DORGE (SHAKSPEARE)

Shirley passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at the Spencer House in Orillia at the age of 86 years old. She is loved by her son Scott Hiebert, daughter in law Debbie and grandson Riely Hiebert. She will also be missed by other family members and dear friends.

In her younger...

Mar 2, 2021

PHILIP, Doreen Jean (Beaty) – Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in her 85th year. Doreen was the beloved wife of the late Donald Wallace Philip (2007). Loving mother of Karen Lunau, and Sandra Easson (George). Cherished grandmother of Cindy Lunau (Jeremy), and Laura Easson (Jordan). Dear sister of Ed Beaty (Doreen)....

Mar 1, 2021

McCLELLAN, Joyce Marie (nee Young) – Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 1, 2021, in Kilworthy, at the age of 87.

Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Kenneth “Ken” McClellan, who had predeceased Joyce in 2017. Cherished and deeply missed by her family, Joyce was mother of Stephen (Kristine), Cheryl (Dale), Scott...

Feb 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Trillium Manor, in Orillia, at the age of 89. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Murray Joseph who predeceased her in 2002. She is loved and cherished by her daughter Diane Payette (John) of Orillia, and by her son Bob Middlebrooks (Rhonda)...

Feb 25, 2021

LAVERTY, Gladys Mary Mabel (Irwin) – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores, Gravenhurst, on Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was in her 102nd year. Gladys was the beloved wife of the late Allan. Loving mother of Glenn (Mary), late Donna (Tom Bee), Diane Bradley (Robert), Myrna Bean (Steve), and Nancy McAulay (Glen). Gladys will also be sadly missed by...

Feb 23, 2021

ASHFORTH, Albert Ross

Ross Ashforth, a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and long time resident of Gravenhurst, Ontario, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021 at the age of 95.

Ross was pre-deceased by his first wife, Phyllis Hewson, in 1986 and his second wife, Joyce Hewson, in 2001. He is survived...

Feb 22, 2021

Heaven has gained another Angel. Carol Anne Matts (Lee), age 72 passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2021 at 11:50pm. Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, Stanley Gordon Matts. Carol was a loving mother of two, to Deanna Matts and Amanda Lamorie (Daniel). She was a cherished grandmother of Kyle, Cherish, Skye, Morgan, Katelyn, Lacey and...

Feb 21, 2021

McDONALD, P. Carol 1945 – 2021

Carol McDonald passed away at her home, with family by her side, on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernie. Loving mother of Scott (Kathy) and Jeff (Lynsy). Proud grandmother of Graydon, Kylie, Kailem, Emitt, Rory & Madden. Dear sister...