Obituaries

Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan

Aug 5, 2020

Passed away suddenly, of natural causes, at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the age of 30. Michael was the loving boyfriend of Caitlin Johnson.  Cherished father of Madison Jean. Dear son of Paul (Lisa), and Cindy (Brad) Ryan. Beloved brother of Stephanie (Zach), and Danielle (Daniel) Ryan. Stepbrother of Matthew, Brad, and Todd Metherel, and Dee Green....

Kenneth Hyde

Kenneth Hyde

Aug 1, 2020

Kenneth Albert Hyde, age 77, of Stratford and formerly of Gravenhurst, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2020. Born in Stratford, he was the son of the late Carl and Annie (Cook) Hyde.

Ken was raised in North Easthope Township and lived in the Stratford area until 1988 when his love and passion for the...

Gabriel Gilbert

Gabriel Gilbert

Jul 30, 2020

GILBERT, Gabriel Karim – Passed away suddenly at his home with family by his side, on Thursday, July 30, 2020. At the age of 35. Beloved husband of Jessica Zenhenko. Cherished son of Helen Gilbert. Dear brother of Jessica Zimmerman (Rick Wahl). Loving uncle of Nico, James, Josh, and Taryn. Son-in-law of Beverly and brother-in-law of Beverly. Gabriel loved...

Carol Kennaley

Carol Kennaley

Jul 30, 2020

With great sadness, the family of Carol Kennaley announces the peaceful passing of Carol at her home with family by her side, on Thursday, July 30, 2020. At the age of 73. The world gained another angel. Carol will be forever remembered by Peter, her husband of 54 years. She was the beloved mother of Shannon, and Shalee.  Loving...

Robert "Bob" Ollman

Robert "Bob" Ollman

Jul 27, 2020

OLLMAN, Robert Francis – Passed away at his residence on Monday, July 27, 2020 in his 79th year. Bob was the beloved husband of the late Jonette. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

To honour his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Dorothy Kryskow

Dorothy Kryskow

Jul 17, 2020

KRYSKOW, Dorothy Anna (nee Allen) - Passed away peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, on Friday, July 17, 2020, in her 94th year. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Frederick John Nash (d. 1962) and of the late Eugene Frances Kryskow (d. 1999). Loving mother of Jackie (Greg) Clausen, Pat (Fred) Bouttell, Judy (Dennis) Ring, Karen (Doug)...

Nellie Hutchinson

Nellie Hutchinson

Jul 16, 2020

HUTCHINSON, Nellie Isabella (Pilger) - Passed away peacefully at Spencer House Orillia, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in her 100th year. Nellie was the beloved wife of the late George Hutchinson. Loving mother of Ronald (Judy), Betty MacDonald (Lockie), Anne Balvers (Albert), and the late Gail. Cherished grandmother of Gordon, Troy, Cory, George, Jamie, Shona, Kevin, Scott, Sheramie, Duayne,...

Allan Abernethy

Allan Abernethy

Jul 11, 2020

Allan Douglas Abernethy, 1961-2020 Most beloved husband of Lia (Invidiata) and cherished father of Jordan (Matthew Johnston) and AJ. Mourned deeply by his mother, Gloria Hugo, father, Bruce Abernethy (Diane), brothers Bruce Abernethy (Jutta), Blair Abernethy (Caroline) and sister, Julie Dove (Howard). Also dearly missed by his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Invidiata, and brothers-in-law, Mark Invidiata (Gry), Christopher Invidiata, and sister-in-law,...

Kennedy Field

Kennedy Field

Jul 11, 2020

FIELD, Kennedy Elizabeth -  Passed away at the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in her 12th year. Kennedy was the beloved daughter of Mike and Angie Field. Cherished granddaughter of Louise Hill, Jack Field, and the late Ken and Dianne Fitchett. Loved niece of Rhonda Ruppert (Dave), Darren Fitchett, and Darwin Field. Dear...

Hazel Peacock

Hazel Peacock

Jul 7, 2020

PEACOCK, Hazel Irene (Barnes)– Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores LTC, Gravenhurst, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in her 94th year. Hazel was the beloved wife of the late Terry Peacock. Loved daughter of the late David and Nora (Middlebrook)  Barnes. Hazel is survived by her daughter Sandra Borne (Burt); grandchildren Michael Peacock, Lori Peacock and their families; her...

Marjorie Timco

Marjorie Timco

Jul 5, 2020

TIMCO, Marjorie Jean “Terry” - It is with great sadness that we announce Marjorie’s passing, on Sunday July 5, 2020, of natural causes, with her daughter Debra by her side. Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late Norman Timco. Loving mother of Debra Zuliniak (Bill). Cherished grandmother of Taylor (Sandra), Jon (Karen), and Tracy. Great grandmother of Rachel,...

Douglas Taverner

Douglas Taverner

Jul 4, 2020

Beloved husband of Louise of Barkway. Beloved father of Marsha (Sebastian) Nievas of Rosemont and Blake (Erin) Taverner of Gravenhurst. Loving grandfather of Alex, Clara, Addison and Chael. Loving son of Eileen and the late John Taverner of Barkway. Predeceased by sister Jacqueline.

Doug grew up in Toronto but spent weekends and summers at his grandparents’ farm...

Elizabeth "Betty" Newman

Elizabeth "Betty" Newman

Jul 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother and aunt, Elizabeth, known as Betty Newman (nee Hull), on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in her 98th year.  Native of St. Catharines, but spent her retirement home years in Muskoka, predeceased by her husband James (Jim) Newman and late brother David Hull (Helen) of St. Catharines.  Much loved mother of Suzie Newman,...

Isobel Collins

Isobel Collins

Jun 16, 2020

Isobel Jean Collins

Passed away peacefully in her home in Ottawa, Ontario on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the age of 87.  Isobel was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Collins.  She is survived by her sons, Robert and Richard and her daughter-in-law, Jill.

Cremation...

Lillian "Pat" Levesque

Lillian "Pat" Levesque

Jun 12, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, June 12, 2020, at the age of 77. Pat was the beloved mother of Roger Levesque, Robert Levesque, and Lisa Stevenson. Cherished grandmother of Rachael, Sherise, Alex, Jamie, Cory, and Alisha. Dear sister of Janet, Carol, William, and Richard. Predeceased by her siblings Joyce, Roger, and Walter “Bud”.

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Dalton Clement

Dalton Clement

Jun 9, 2020

Passed away at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in his 88th year. Dalton was the loved son of the late Louis and Laura (Boone) Clement. Dear brother of Len, Ellen, and Maybel. Predeceased by siblings Jean, Kenny, Ed, and Ina.

Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held...

Gail Tennant

Gail Tennant

Jun 8, 2020

Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 8, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Gail was the beloved wife and life partner of Barry Tourgis. Loving sister in law of Susan Swaine, dear aunt of Lindsay and Matthew.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at...

Anne Myshok

Anne Myshok

Jun 7, 2020

Anne Elizabeth Myshok (King)

January 13, 1951 - June 7, 2020

Beautiful Anne - kind, gentle, wise, humble. Anne had a way of lifting others up with her calm and accepting presence. She always saw the very best in everyone, embracing the unique nature in all of us. Anne was so grateful for everyone in...

Evelyn Clark

Evelyn Clark

Jun 4, 2020

CLARK, Evelyn Rita – Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the age of 93. Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late William Clark. Loving mother of Theresa Speicher (Wilson). Cherished grandmother of Andrew Speicher (Marlene), Todd Speicher (Angie), Heather Passmore (Will), and Angela Nelson. Great grandmother of Lindsey Speicher,...

Halier "Sandy" Mcdevitt

Halier "Sandy" Mcdevitt

May 31, 2020

McDevitt, Halier Alexandra “Sandy” was taken from us on May 31, 2020, in her 82nd year. Sandy was born in St. Lambert, Quebec and grew up in Hawksbury and North Toronto. Sandy attended North Toronto Collegiate Institute and briefly the School of Nursing at Toronto General Hospital. Sandy is deeply missed by Bob, her partner and husband of 61 years, their...