Obituaries

Nov 10, 2020

Patsie Marie Hoffman passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on Tuesday November 10, 2020, at the age of 80 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s and kidney failure. Loving mother of Debbie Vincent (Andrew), Gerry Hoffman (Sandra), and Laura Hoffman-Steiger (Brian). Patsie was the proud grandmother of Johnathan, Corban, Kristopher, Bryson, and Courtney, great-grandmother to Sloan. She was...

Nov 6, 2020

With family by her side, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Reita Weismiller (nee Clemmens) on November 6, 2020 in her 98th year at North Lambton Lodge, Forest, Ontario. She is now happily reunited with her husband Roy Weismiller (1998) after 22 years of missing him dearly.

Loving mother of Wayne Weismiller of...

Nov 3, 2020

Morris passed away at Andy’s House Hospice, Port Carling, on Tuesday November 3, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63.  He was the beloved husband of Maureen Smeltzer.  Loving father to Nikki, and Amy.  Dear brother to Linda Johnson (Ken), Lawrence, Edward (Mary Jane), Robert “Charlie” (Rachel), and Gail Yantha (Pat). ...

Oct 22, 2020

BATEMAN, Bruce Henry - Passed away peacefully at home in Gravenhurst, ON after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the age of 68.

Dearly beloved husband and soul mate to Shannon Bateman of Gravenhurst. Cherished father to Julie Shaw (Rob), Lisa O'hara (Dan). Wonderful Step father to Jonathan Franklin (Sarah) and Tamara Franklin (Brent)....

Oct 19, 2020

Vizzini, (Corrado) Charles “Charlie”– Passed away peacefully at Hospice Huntsville, on Monday, October 19, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was in his 73rd year, a retired Electrician well known for his love, passion and expertise in electrical. Born on December 4, 1946 in Noto, Siracusa, Sicily to the late Giuseppe and late Felicia (Sipione)....

Oct 6, 2020

Passed away peacefully at her home in Gravenhurst, on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the age of 73. Yvonne was the beloved wife of John Crawford. Loving mother of Sherry (Chris) Dixon-Tomporowski, Erin (Darryl) Fleger, Kristin (Scott) Bacon, and Jill (Phil) Masters. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Taylor, Kaycee, Kaylin, Andrew, Jordan, Gavin, and Riley. Dear sister of Janie (Andy)...

Oct 5, 2020

Passed away suddenly at his cottage doing what he loved, on Monday, October 5, 2020, at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Hall) for the past 67 years. Loving father of Wendy Mairs (David), Jill Gaston (Glen), and Nancy Pickard. Cherished grandfather of Matt Copps (Lana), Ryan Copps, Jeff Welch (Dee), Cory Gaston (Michelle),...

Oct 3, 2020

Passed suddenly in her beloved Muskoka home on Saturday October 3, 2020. Eva was the proud mother of Jennifer Fleming (Michael) and Emily Cockburn (Brian). The loving Nana of Grace, Paige and Skye. Married 51 years to Brian, they traveled the world together. The last four years were a challenge for Eva, with the onset of Alzheimer's,...

Oct 3, 2020

KRAWETZ, Michael William

Peacefully at his home in Gravenhurst, with his devoted wife Sharon by his side. Loving father of Erin (Jeff), adoring Papa to Gage Michael Krawetz, dedicated son to the late Helen, and Michael (Gail), and predeceased by beloved brother Stephen (Bonnie). Very cherished brother-in-law will be dearly missed by Wilfred (Tracy), Dorothy (Victor), late...

Oct 1, 2020

BARNES, Shirley Jean (Addis)

Shirley passed on October 1st, 2020 held by her husband (Jim) and children (Jamie & Jody) who absolutely adored, admired, respected and loved their fearless leader.

She leaves behind her brothers and sisters (Marie, Bill, Allan, Ron, Jim, Jack and Jill), son in-law Chuck, daughter in-law Stevie, grandchildren Emily, Evan and Addison.

Shirley was the 7th born of 8 unique and special children from William and Marguerite Addis in...

Sep 24, 2020

WRIGHT, Wayne William Christopher – Passed away suddenly at his home, on Thursday, September 24, 2020, in Gravenhurst, ON. Wayne is survived by his sister Stacey Wright. Dear son of the late William and Edith Wright.

In keeping with Wayne’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice is greatly...

Sep 21, 2020

Stevenson, Marilyn May (Brayman) – Passed away peacefully, on Monday September 21, 2020 at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst, ON. Marilyn was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Stevenson for almost 50 years. Loving mother of Kristie Black (Magella), Wendy Cuthbert (Stan), Colleen Zedo (Rob) and Lynn Fullerton (Greg). Pre-deceased by her parents Melville (Mel) and Eileen Brayman. Sister...

Sep 15, 2020

VAN PETEGEM, Audrey Louise – Passed away suddenly after a heart attack, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, in Newmarket, at the age of 58. Audrey leaves behind her beloved husband, of 34 years, Scott Harkness. She was the loving mother of Chase, Thea, and Adanna. Dear sister of Deborah van Petegem and her husband Brian Bredewold. Audrey also leaves...

Sep 7, 2020

BUTSON, Thomas Lawrence – Passed away at his home on Monday, September 7, 2020 in his 79th year. Tom was the beloved husband of the late Darlene (Oldfield). Loving father of Natasha (Daniel), Kristy (Ryan), Sean, Tracy, and Melanie. Cherished grandfather of Kayla, Alyssa, Taylor, Brooke, Eden, Kirsty, Niall, and Jonathon. Tom was a proud volunteer for over 20...

Sep 4, 2020

HAMMILL, Joseph James – Passed away suddenly at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 4, 2020. Joe was in his 42nd year. He will be sadly missed by his parents David and Suzanne Hammill, his sister Laura Hammill (Shane Woodcox), nephews Leland and Mason Whipp and their father Adam. Also missed by his aunts and uncles: Elaine...

Aug 29, 2020

SEDORE, Howard Chesley – Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side, on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in his 87th year. Howard was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Virgoe). Loving father of Faith Hansen (Iver), the late Howard Jr., and Kelly (Laurie). Cherished grandfather of the late Iver Jr., Kathleen (John), Daniel (Natasha), Michelle (Will),...

Aug 21, 2020

CRAIG, Allan Keith – Passed away peacefully at home, with family at his side on Friday August 21, 2020, just two days shy of his 82nd birthday. Allan was the beloved husband of the late Annabelle (Clement) Craig. Loving father of Justina Budney (Jon), Christina Page (Len), Cecil Goldberg, and Tammy Craig (Donna). Also sadly missed by his 10...

Aug 12, 2020

MOORE, Gerald Archibald –  of Gravenhurst  passed away peacefully at Castle Peak Retirement Residence, Bracebridge, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in his 88th year. Gerald was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Millward). Loving father of Douglas (Carolyn), and Sharon (Greg). Dear brother of Joan (Trevor).

As a private man and one of few words, most knew very little about Gerry.  So we would like...

Aug 8, 2020

Marilyn grew up in Baysville with her 6 bothers and sisters. She’s is survived by her father Marvin, younger brother David, sister Lori, and older brother Carl.  She will be greatly missed by her children Amee, Eric, and her grandson Cole. She was always there to help her family when they needed her. She loved woodwork and antiques. Would never...

Aug 7, 2020

BROWN, Rev. Dr. Michael David Ernest – Died suddenly while playing tennis, Friday, August 7,

2020 in his 81st year. Michael was the sweetheart and much-loved husband of Lois McKenzie-Brown.

Loving father of Jennifer Taylor (Craig), Adrienne Brown, Stephanie Brown, and Christopher Brown (Eva).

Loving stepfather to Kevin McKenzie (Elizabeth), Karen Jenney (Greg),...