Obituaries

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.

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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 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 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.

As...

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

Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of the late Judith (Bob Colhoun). Dear grandmother of Lynn Colhoun, Robert Colhoun (Sonia). Great grandmother of Patrick, and Thomas Colhoun. To honour Molly’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

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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...

Nov 6, 2019

BOSLEY, Herman Ernest – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Herman was in his 91st year. He was the beloved husband of Ruth Johnson. Loving father of Gail Dillon (Pat), Denise Milic (Peter), and Glenda Bosley. Cherished grandfather of Lisa (Ryan), Janis (James), Curtis (Sarah), Stephen, and Spencer. Great-grandfather of Aleister, Sybil, Ruby, Lily,...

Oct 28, 2019

DeVALADARES, Meryl Alda (Waters) – Passed away at SMMH on Monday, October 28, 2019, in her 91st year. She was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd DeValadares (1996). Loving mother of Paul (Sheila), Carol Fraser (Pete), Alan (Sue), Sue Broomer (Brad), and Lloyd. Beloved Nana to Paul, Robert, and Kelly, James (Bronagh), Joseph (Belinda), Cheryl, Daniel, David (Paula),...

Oct 24, 2019

Passed away at home on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 in Gravenhurst, ON, at the age of 75. She was known as Bunny to friends and colleagues. Bunny was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Durrant, loving mother to Nicole (Glenn), Michael (Anita), Sean and Matthew.  She was nana to Michael and Gus and sister to Heike (Bob) and...

Oct 7, 2019

HOCKIN, Debra (Debbie) Beth Cronin

Sept 9 1955 – Oct 7 2019

Debbie lost her 2-year battle with ALS on Monday, October 7, 2019. She was surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of John Hockin, mother of Johnny, grandmother to Luna, Debbie was born in Edmonton, of Alberta farm stock. She Moved to...

Oct 7, 2019

HENRY, Connie Cleone (Jardine) – passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of family, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 7, 2019. Connie was the beloved wife of Doug Cassin. Loving stepmother of Tannis (Matt, and Shaina (Troy). Cherished step-grandmother of Paige, Conner, and Hunter. Dear sister of Wendy Mojarrab (Ali), Lorrie Henry (Paul Fraser), and Marnie...

Oct 2, 2019

IZSAK, Benediktus – Passed away suddenly at home of heart failure, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Bene was the beloved husband of Fay (Shelton) for almost 53 years. Loving father of Martin and Andrew. Dear brother of Maria of Germany and the late Matthias.

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

Oct 1, 2019

BARNES, Darlene Mary (Street) – Passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. Darlene was the beloved wife of Erel Barnes. Loving mother of Cheryl Garrison (Stephen), Michael Barnes (Tracy), and Stephanie Lacroix (Joel). Cherished grandmother of Sara, Kelsey, and Isaac.

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Sep 27, 2019

VAN DALEN, Anthony “Tony” Gerard - Passed away on September 27, 2019, in his 64th year.  He was loved by all and will be missed.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with reception to follow at the Gravenhurst Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to...