Obituaries

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...

Jul 2, 2019

Demery, Marjory Edith

We are saddened to announce the passing of Marjory Edith Demery on July 2, 2019 at Muskoka Shores at the age of 89.  She was the loving wife of the late Paul Demery (1984).  Beloved mother of David Demery of Gravenhurst, Harry Demery of Gravenhurst, Susan Demery of Ottawa, Leonard Demery of Gravenhurst, the...

Jun 5, 2019

Service Details. To honour Brian's wishes, cremation has taken place. At this time there will be no service.

Jun 4, 2019

HUNTER, William Charles (aka Bill, Billy) - Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3rd, 2019, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Bill was in his 80th year. He was the father to Julia. Brother to Laura Barr, Anne Blackburn and Jim (Diane). Son of the late Samuel and Annabelle Hunter. Predeceased by his siblings Sam, Ruth and Olive. Bill will...

Jun 3, 2019

BAIRD, Brian Patrick - Passed away suddenly at home on Monday, June 3, 2019 in his 76th year. Brian was the beloved husband of Linda (Adams). Loving father of Lance (Joanna), Kristie Baird (Jeff Hamm), Deanna Smith (Ben), and Matthew (Dawn). Cherished grandfather of Bridget, Sophie, Schuyler, Dakota, Riley, Ava, and Thea. Dear brother of Bob (Bette), Rick (Jane), and...

Jun 2, 2019

MAGUIRE, James Michael - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at The Pines in Bracebridge, On. Jim was the beloved husband of Sylvia Purdon, loving father of Cindy Maguire, Michael Maguire, Robert Maguire, Kevin (Karen) Maguire, and Mary Maguire. Loving grandfather of Madison, Duncan, Seamus, and Maeve. Jim will be missed by David (Lenore) Purdon, Robert (Christina) Purdon...

May 25, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Loreen Eda Lloyd. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 23, 2019

Hopkins, M. J. Gerald - Died peacefully, on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst. Beloved husband of the late Anne (Diak). Loving father of Suzanne Hopkins of Gravenhurst. Proud grandfather of John & Luke and great grandfather of Emily. Gerald is survived by sister Johanna Kleinsteuber (Tom) and sister-in-law Kay Hopkins (Harold ). He is...

May 20, 2019

BASS, Paul Alex - Passed away in Bracebridge, on Monday, May 20, 2019. He was the beloved spouse of Nathalie Veron and loving father of Allison Bass (Darcy). Dear brother of Bryan (Marilynn), late Dean (Debra), and Roger (Shelley). Best friend of Robert Paterson (Joyce). Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later...

May 13, 2019

SCHOFIELD, Harry - Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 13, 2019 in his 95th year. Harry was predeceased by his first wife and mother of their children, Rita (Healey), and Carol (McDougal). Loving father of Diana, Paul (Rosalee), Richard, Theresa (Pat), John, Michael (Cheryl), Susanne (Rick), and Peter (Peggy). Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and...