Obituaries

Aug 28, 2019

ARMSTRONG, John Robert “Jack”- Passed away of heart failure, at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in his 69th year. Jack was the loving husband of Deborah Lester. Cherished father of Robbie, Jamie (Lauren) and Cameron. Brother of Karen LaRochelle (Larry), Dave (Anna) Armstrong and Hugh (Dee) Armstrong. Also missed by his many nieces and nephews as well as...

Aug 20, 2019

KORNFEIL, Albina (Valla) – Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst, ON, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in her 97th year.

Albina was born in the small community of Laksarska Nova Ves, Slovakia. She was happily raised by her grandparents in Vienna, Austria and received her education in German. In summers...

Aug 17, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Melvina Therese Higo "Theresa" passed away. She passed peacefully on August 17, 2019 in her 71st year.  Cherished & loving mother of Michael McBride and his husband Augustus Tucker.  Dear sister of Ivan, Rita, & Mary and predeceased by Lloyd, Martin, Emily, & Abraham. Loved by many nieces & nephews. ...

Aug 16, 2019

TERRY, Paul Grant – Passed away suddenly at home, of heart failure, on Friday, August 6, 2019 in his 67th year. Paul was the Loving partner of Judy Fitchett. Father of Charlie, and Adam (Melissa). Stepfather of Josh, Lyle, Victoria, and Shane. Also missed by 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandsons, as well as his sister Anne Budney (Milton). Predeceased by...

Aug 16, 2019

GRADY, Ayton John “AJ”

Passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Mary’s arms with his family by his side at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, AJ was in his 77th year. Forever devoted to loving wife and partner of 38 years, Mary Grady (nee Stewart) of St. David’s, Ontario. Ayton...

Aug 14, 2019

McLUSKIE, Georgina Calvert – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in her 99th year. She was the beloved wife of the late James McLuskie. Loving mother of Doreen Campbell (Allan), and the late Anne Jones. Cherished grandmother of Stewart Campbell (Cindy), and Fiona Booth (Ross). Great-grandmother of 12.

To honour her wishes,...

Aug 12, 2019

Derrington, Donavon Garfield

1925 – 2019

Don passed away peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia, on Monday, August 12, 2019 at age 93. Beloved husband of the late Iona (nee Stevenson). Loving father of Peter Derrington (Gail) and Laurie Dalacker (Erwin).

Proud Papa of Christopher (Tiffany) and Joel (Terrah).

...

Aug 3, 2019

Peder J. Pedersen passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 3, 2019 at SMMH.  He was in his 91st year.  Peder was born in Denmark and came to Canada at the age of 28.  He was the 3rd youngest of 14 children.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Muriel, and his 2 children Brent Pedersen...

Jul 25, 2019

THORNTON, Charles P. “Chuck” -  born May 14, 1936 in Oakville, ON, died early in the morning of July 25th, 2019 in Granite Ridge Retirement Home, Gravenhurst, ON, after a courageous journey of breathing complications and cancer.

Chuck will be deeply missed by Pam, his wife and partner of 57 years, as well as his sons Scott...

Jul 24, 2019

BELANGER, George Albert – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He was in his 83rd year. George was the beloved husband of Caroline (Brown) for over 34 years. Loving father of Debbie Warren (Mike), Jeff Burke (Erika), Ed Burke, Mel Burke (Eric), and Tim Belanger. Cherished grandfather of Mandy, Brad, Nadine, Kateri,...

Jul 21, 2019

HOUSTON, Barbara Marilyn (nee Barrand) - Her long and well-lived life came to a peaceful end July 21, 2019, on her 86th birthday. The treasured wife of John; cherished mom of Wendy (Rudy), John (Nancy), Beth (Yola), Mark, Ted (Johanne), Jill (Lynn); spectacular grandma of Hilary, Michael, William, Benjamin, Matthew, Rebecca, Camille, Jacob, Madelaine, Mackenzie and Oliver; over-the-moon great-grandma...

Jul 21, 2019

Rutledge, Suzanne “Tanna” (Fay)

Passed away South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born in Toronto in 1938, Tanna grew up in Weston, ON. At the age of 18, she started working at the then named Toronto International Airport as a Customs Broker until her retirement.

She was happily married to Paul...

Jul 18, 2019

HUNTER, William Roderick “Rod” – passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in his 88th year. He was the loving husband of the late Angeliene Hunter. Father of Cathy Hunter, Rex Smith (Joyce), and Randy Smith (Iris). Grandfather of Dayton, Dallas, Terr-Lynn, and Rex. Great grandfather of Jackson and Lawson.

Cremation...

Jul 16, 2019

BONNEVILLE, Joseph Raymond “Ray” – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was in his 82nd year.  Ray was the Loving husband of Lynda Bonneville (Sopher). Father of Leigh, Jody, Crystle, and Matthew. Cherished grandfather of Aaron, Brennan, and MyKayla.

To honour his wishes, cremation has taken place and a...

Jul 14, 2019

MILES, Sylvia Margaret (Devine) – Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Granite Ridge, Gravenhurst, on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Sylvia was the beloved wife of the late Edgar Stuart Miles “Bud”. Loving mother of Janet Ritvo (Paul), Paul (Kathy), Stephen (Suzanne), and Carol Cohen (Andy). Cherished grandmother of Sarah (James), Christopher, Marianne (Andrew), JP (Stephanie), John (Melissa), Brett...

Jul 12, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Steven William Bailey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 9, 2019

PRATT, Peter Denton – Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Peter was the beloved husband of Janet (Peet) for 56 years. Loved father of Alan (Daryl), and Michael (Misty). Cherished grandfather of Paige, Laiken, Nolan, Sophie, Owen, and Oliver.

Peter was in the Royal Canadian Navy for 8 years and...

Jul 8, 2019

HUTTON, Robert Kenneth – Passed away peacefully with family at his side, on Monday, July 8, 2019 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge in his 81st year. Robert was the beloved husband of Iris (Bray) for 54 years. Loving father of Todd, and Mark (Nancy). Cherished grandfather of Chantalle, Michael, and Matthew Gagnier. To honour his wishes Robert will...

Jul 7, 2019

GILDNER, Stanley Vernon – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Long Term Care Community, Gravenhurst, on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in his 94th year. Stanley was the dear uncle of David, John and Paul Beatty. Son of the late Edward and Bertha Gildner.

Friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday, July 11, 5:00 – 7:00 PM...

Jul 5, 2019

ROBERT EDWIN ALEXANDER

Peacefully in his 95th year on July 5th, 2019

Bob was predeceased by his wife Elna Doraine Doughty in 1991.  Loving father to Robert Geoffrey of North Vancouver, Gregory Mark and his wife Mig of Burlington, Susan Doraine and her husband Steven Chambers of Oakville and Ellen Lorene and her partner Bob...