Obituaries

Dec 29, 2019

Mary was born to Eliza and Thomas Passmore in Toronto Ontario, the second of 4 children: Betty (Lindblad), Stewart, and Fred. In the 1940s the Passmore family vacationed annually at a cottage in Muskoka, where Mary met her future husband Walter Flanagan. They were married May 22, 1953. Mary and Walter built their dream cottage on the Severn River...

Dec 25, 2019

Passed away suddenly, in Orillia on December 25, 2019 at the age of 64. Sheila was the beloved sister to Bonnie (Dave) Camick, Gayle (Murray) Strong, James Canning, Paulette (Ross) Black, and Billy Canning. Predeceased by her siblings Mariette, Calvin and Silas. Loving daughter of Frank and Jean Canning. Fondly remembered by her friends, family and caregivers.

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Dec 25, 2019

The Blight family is saddened to announce the peaceful passing of George Blight at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on December 25, 2019 at the age of 86.  Beloved husband of Colleen Blight (nee Major).  Cherished father of Margot Blight of Mississauga, Jill (Brian) Mitchell of Sault Ste. Marie, Timothy (Noriko) Blight of Winnipeg, and Katherine Blight (Ben Meikle) of Owen...

Dec 22, 2019

Janice McCullough went home to her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, December 22, 2019, in her 74th year. Lived a life of continual giving.

Born in Hamilton and spent many early years with family moving to different Ontario an BC locations. In 1995, Jan and her beloved husband Darryl moved to the beautiful Muskoka’s. Here she found...

Dec 22, 2019

RUBINATO, Sandro “Sandy” passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on December 28, 2019 at the age of 86.  Sandy was the loving husband of Kathleen “Alice” for 62 years.  Father of Michael (Tammy) of Caledon and Paul (Diane) of Gravenhurst.  Grandfather of Shelby (Kyle) of Gravenhurst and Taylor (Sunny) of Toronto.  Fondly remembered by many friends and family...

Dec 21, 2019

To honour his wishes, John has been cremated and a private service will be held at a later date.

Dec 20, 2019

“BURNS, Thomas Patrick “Pat” –Passed away at home on Friday, December 20, 2019, after a protracted, courageous battle with cancer. Pat will be sadly missed by his wife Carolyn and son Ian.

Previous to relocating to Gravenhurst in 1967 as a small business owner and real estate salesman/broker, Pat was a homicide detective with the Metro Toronto...

Dec 16, 2019

Mary Speers passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Muskoka Shores on December 16, 2019. She was born in 1928 in downtown Toronto. She was the beloved wife of the late Cantley who she had been married to for over 50 years. They lived in Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal and back to Toronto, but their favorite place to...

Dec 13, 2019

PROZAK, Bruce Dale – Passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, December 13, 2019 in his 63rd year. Bruce was the beloved husband of Kelly, loving father of Danielle Reynolds, and dear brother of Doug Prozak, and Sue Prozak. Predeceased by his parents Betty Emslie and Bill Prozak.

A private memorial...

Dec 7, 2019

We are saddened to announce the passing of Norman Howard at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on December 7, 2019 at the age of 91.  Beloved husband of Irma Iona Pauline Howard (nee Manary) of Gravenhurst.

Beloved father to William (Louise) Howard of Navan & the late Pamela (Steve) Haskins of Strathroy. Stepfather to the late Sue Johnson...

Dec 7, 2019

Ruttan, Kenneth “Ken” Passed away at home on December 7, 2019 at the age of 87. Ken was the loving husband of Dorothy for 63 years. Cherished father of Darlene (Bruce) and Paula (Richard).  Beloved grandfather of Alex (Andrea), Adam, and Ryan (Carly) and great grandfather of Elizabeth.  Brother of Verna (Ron), the late Dorothy (Alf), Grace (Goldy), Irene...

Dec 5, 2019

VINCENT, Harriet Marie passed away December 5, 2019 at the Heart of the Valley Long Term Care Centre in Middleton, Nova Scotia. Harriet Marie (Demick) was born January 26, 1930. She was the fourth of the six children of the late Harry Demick and Beatrice Reekie. She grew up on the shores of the Georgian Bay in Parry Sound,...

Dec 2, 2019

GREEN, Hunter Richard Christopher – It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our sweet little boy Hunter at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Monday, December 2, 2019.  He was born on November 7, 2019. five weeks premature but he was a fighter and soon went home a healthy smiley boy.

Hunter...

Dec 2, 2019

BELAIRE, Wilmalee - Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Monday, December 2, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Del Belaire. Cherished mother of Jesse, and Lori (Carrick Heubi). Loved daughter of Lois and the late Sam Shubrook. Loving sister of Howard Shubrook.

The family will receive friends on...

Nov 28, 2019

Passed away after a year long struggle with lung cancer at Hospice Simcoe, on Thursday, November 28, 2019.  Anne was the beloved wife of Bill Harper (passed away December 31, 2018).  Loving mother of Timothy (June), and Karen (late Stephen).  Cherished grandmother of Holly, Sharon, Caitlin, Scott (Lindsay), Ian, and Chad and great grandmother of Ronan.

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Nov 28, 2019

EMOND, Marlene Dawn – It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Marlene at Granite Ridge, Gravenhurst on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in her 85th year. Marlene was the beloved wife of the late Garnet Emond. Loving mother of Jennifer Emond (Jason), and stepmom of Suzanne Boyd (Shawn). Cherished grandmother of Lucas, and Stacey (Dan)....

Nov 27, 2019

HANSEN, Iver Patrick John – passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Iver will be sadly missed by his one true love and wife of just one week Genna-Leigh,  his loving mother Faith Hansen, father Iver Hansen, as well as her mother-in-law Leigh. He was the loved brother...

Nov 23, 2019

Passed away peacefully on November 23, 2019, at the age of 89. Beverly was born to the late George Barnes and late Jean Scott on May 29, 1930.

Beverly was proud of her Muskoka heritage, and had fond memories of skating at her grandfather Scott's arena and spending time at his boathouse on Gull Lake.

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Nov 22, 2019

Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Harry Bonsma (November 24, 2014). Cherished mother of Clarence of Edmonton, Ellie Leblanc (Michael) of Cambridge, David of Mississauga, Robert (Clemencia) of Etobicoke and Audrey Rombos (the late Tim) of Holland Landing. Predeceased by...

Nov 20, 2019

HOUSTON, Kenneth William “Bill” – Passed peacefully with his family by his side at the Pines in Bracebridge on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in his 85th year. Loving father of Gale (Paul) Russell of Stouffville, Jim of Newmarket, and David (Deanna) of Florida. Dear grandfather of Ryan, Sarah and Christina; great grandfather of Madeline. Brother of Annie Wilkinson of...