Alexander "Alex" Armstrong
Mar 16, 2020
Passed away peacefully, on Monday, March 16, 2020, surrounded by his family at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. He was in his 78th year. Alex was the cherished husband of Sharon for 53 years. Dear father of Craig (Kelly), and Meaghan Armstrong (Chris). Proud grampa of Irene, Lillian and Rowan. Brother of Roberta Romanko (Dan). Uncle to...
Frank Harned
Mar 12, 2020
Passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Thursday, March 12, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, at the age of 63. Loving father of Miranda Barrett (Wade). Proud grandfather of Haydenn and Wyatt Barrett. Always loved by Janice Page-Wood. Son of the late William and Wilhelmina Van der Mout. Frank always had a special place in his...
Albert "Ed" Martin
Mar 11, 2020
Passed at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Kilworthy, Ontario. Born in Elie, Manitoba on March 4, 1931, he was the only child of the late Laura Lucienne Dufresne and William John Martin. Beloved father of Denise (Andrey), Rose (Ian), Julia, and Michele. Predeceased by sons Joseph and Micheal and wives Margaret Mary Fallon and Audrey Emily Maitland. Proud Grandad to Nicole, Jesse, Christopher, Jonathan, and Marion. Great Grandad to Kelsey and Sophia.
His sweetheart and loving companion,...
Grace Crook
Mar 2, 2020
Grace Isabell Crook (Cameron)
Grace passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 2, 2020. She was in her 96th year. Grace was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Edward Crook (2017). Loving mother of Janice Bourne (Rob), James Crook (Chris), and Kathryn Calabretta (Ralph). Cherished grandmother...
Peter Devries
Feb 23, 2020
Passed away suddenly at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, on Sunday, February 23, 2020. At the age of 62. Beloved husband and best friend of Gail deVries. Loving father of Shanda deVries, and Cody deVries. Much loved brother of Corby Kennedy (Rob Burrows). Son of the late Peter and Shirley deVries. Brother-in-law of Bruce Fraser, Sheila Tokarek, Joyce...
Israel Wicks
Feb 22, 2020
Passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital at the age of 89. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Wicks. Loved son of the late Israel and Daisy (Vincent) Wicks of Wesleyville, NL. Dear brother of Elva (Bill), Jsesse (Delilah), John (Lillian), and Jim (Jean). Predeceased by his first wife Myrtle, his sister...
Brian King
Feb 22, 2020
KING, Brian Alexander – Passed away in Kilworthy, on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in his 59th year. Brian was the beloved father of Alee King and Charlotte King, Cherished grandfather of Olivia King. Loving brother of the late Helena Richens (Bruce), Patricia Berger (Stan), Robert King (Dawn), Catherine King (Manfred), and Jennifer King (Howard). Brian will also be...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Rivers
Feb 20, 2020
Passed away at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, suddenly on Thursday, February 20, 2020. At the age of 63. Beloved Spouse of Terri Wallis. Loving father of Andy Rivers (Gabrielle). Cherished grandfather of Ayden, Renee, Cooper. Dear brother of Paul, Bill, Greg, Carrie, and Lisa. Son of Margaret and the late Alfred. Predeceased by his brother Andrew. Jeff will also...
Christopher "Chris" Lyons
Feb 13, 2020
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 13, 2020, while on vacation in Florida. Born on November 15, 1944, at Hemel Hempstead in England. Chris was the beloved husband of Vivienne (Browne). Cherished father of Christopher (Jennifer). Loving grandfather of Deserae, Dion, and William. Only son of the late Frederick and Florence Lyons.
Well known...
Robert "Bob" Gravestone
Feb 13, 2020
GRAVESTONE, Robert Harold – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in his 78th year. Bob was the beloved husband of the late Linda Young. Loving stepfather of David Sanderson. Dear brother of Alice Joly, Walter Gravestone (Lucille), and the late Russell Gravestone. He will also be missed by his cousin Margaret Morrison & other cousins, nieces,...
Richard Piddington Stephens
Feb 12, 2020
PIDDIINGTON STEPHENS, Richard Warren – Passed away at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was in his 73rd year. Rick was the beloved husband of Gail for over 52 years. Loving father of Kim Alder (Colin), Mike Stephens, and Shawna David. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Eric, Desiree, and Destiny. Great...
Tony Dicks
Feb 9, 2020
DICKS, Tony Burkley – Passed away peacefully with family at his side, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Sunday February 9, 2020. Tony was in his 64th year. Survived by his mother Effie Dicks and the mother of their children Marie Holmes. Loving father of Angela Dicks, Ashley Dicks (Christopher Harrison), and Ryan (Sandra Tipple). Cherished ”Papa D”...
Nancy Morrison
Feb 9, 2020
MORRISON, Nancy Lynne (Christian) – Passed away at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 9, 2020 with family by her side. She was in her 74th year. Nancy was the beloved wife of Dennis. Loving and proud mother of Mike (Diane). Dear sister of the late Ron Coon (Sue), John Christian (Elsie), Dale Boone (Earl), Laurie Wallis...
Hilary Brown
Feb 8, 2020
BROWN, Hilary – Passed away peacefully, after a valiant battle with cancer, at her home in Gravenhurst, with family by her side, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Hilary was in her 73nd year. Beloved wife of Leo Sepa. Loving mother of Christopher Brown (Amanda). Dear stepmother of Anthony Sepa (Spring), and David Sepa (Cindy). Cherished grandmother of River, Wiley,...
Jennifer Stark
Feb 5, 2020
STARK, Jennifer Lynn (Runham) – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in her 44th year. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Michael Stark. Loving godmother of Breanna. Dear sister of David Runham. Sister-in-law of Peter Stark (Peggy). Special aunt of Jaxon, Lincoln, and Ashley. Loved Daughter of William and Susan (Herd) Runham. Jennifer...

Michael Scott
Feb 3, 2020
SCOTT, Michael Earl – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2020 in his 71st year. Michael was the beloved husband of the late Judi Bakonyi. Loved son of the late Harry and Ruby (Barnes) Scott. Dear brother of Thelma Cannon (Jim), Calvin Scott (late Aurelie), Doug Scott (Linda), Connie Foote, and Wendy Ash (Dale)....
Keith Metcalfe
Feb 3, 2020
Keith Holland Metcalfe
July 5, 1923 - February 3, 2020
WW II Veteran, 1st Canadian Paratroop Battalion. Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, with his daughters by his side. Beloved husband to Jean (deceased) for 68 years, loving father of Janice (Tom Witty), Nancy (Bill Gregor) and Maureen (Andres Tamm). Proud grandfather...
Joyce Smith
Feb 1, 2020
SMITH, Joyce Anne (O’Hara) – Passed away at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst on Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was in her 93rd year. Joyce was the beloved wife of Edward Irwin Smith. Loving mother of Bruce (Caty), Brian (Mary), Peter and Ron (Kim). Cherished grandmother of Meghan, Kevin, Jennifer, Sarah, Daniel and Juan Diego. Predeceased by her son...
Martin Smith
Jan 27, 2020
SMITH, Martin Theodore – Passed away in Gravenhurst, on Monday, January 27, 2020, in his 70th year. Martin was the beloved father of Amber Smith (Darren Wills), Lindsay Smith (Neil DePiero), and Bailey Smith (Sam Staikos). Cherished grandfather of Grace and Ben.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions...
Bonnie Schurman
Jan 24, 2020
Bonnie Ann McDonald Schurman
Jan. 31, 1959 – Jan. 24, 2020
Her smile would light up a room. Her distinctive laugh-chuckle was infectious. She was creative, Scots-stubborn and generous especially with family and friends. And when it came to a bargain, she had a nose like a blood-hound.
Bonnie was the...