Obituaries

Rev. Johnston

Rev. Johnston

Sep 16, 2018

JOHNSTON, The Rev. Canon Margaret Lumira The Rev. Canon Margaret Johnston passed away unexpectedly, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at age 88. Beloved wife of the late Melville Langdon Johnston. Loving mother of James Montgomery Johnston, Melville Russell Johnston (Sarah), Stephen Orval Johnston (Suzanne). Proud grandmother of Nathan (Taryn), Simon, Nicholas, Sean, Alexandra (Dillon), Erin...

Eva Mccoy

Eva Mccoy

Sep 15, 2018

McCoy, Eva Catherine It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Eva McCoy on the 15th of September, 2018. She was born in Graz, Austria on All Saints Day, the 1st of November 1948. She immigrated to Canada with her Oma (Katharina Herschberger) in 1954 and was joined by her parents Kathy and...

Helen Armstrong

Helen Armstrong

Sep 9, 2018

Armstrong, Helen Ann After many health challenges, Helen Ann Armstrong (nee Juriga) passed away at the Malton Village Nursing Home in Mississauga on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Helen was predeceased by her husband Rudy Armstrong on July 27, 2001. Beloved mother to Rosemary (Andrew) Lucibello of Mississauga, Carol Armstrong of Gravenhurst and the late...

Faye Gray

Faye Gray

Sep 7, 2018

Gray, Faye Darlene (nee Perry) 1954-2018 Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the age of 64 years. Faye was the beloved wife to Alex Edgar Gray of Riley Lake, Gravenhurst. Beloved mother to Cindy Gray of Gravenhurst and Jason Gray (Karen Avery) of Orillia. Beloved sister to Wayne...

Ronald Griffin

Ronald Griffin

Sep 4, 2018

Ron died suddenly at his home in Gravenhurst on Tuesday September 04, 2018 in his 69th year. He is remembered by his partner Gloria Fitchett and her children Tammy and Calin, Mother-in-law Kay Fitchett, sister-in-law Mary Fitchett, brother-in-law Andy Fitchett and nieces Elisha and Cindy (Kenny). Ron is also remembered by Devin (Amanda) and their children, lovingly remembered by Crystal...

Darlene Williams

Darlene Williams

Sep 1, 2018

Darlene Susanne Williams (nee South) Passed away peacefully at her home in Gravenhurst on Saturday, September 1, 2018 in her 73rd. year. Beloved wife of 53 years to Brian Williams. Much loved mother to Kimberly (Bruce Clement) of Bracebridge and DeeDee (Jim Hyndman) of Ottawa. Cherished grandmother to Kody, Jeff and Jessica. Darlene was predeceased by her grandson Kristopher and...

Heather Whyte

Heather Whyte

Sep 1, 2018

Heather Anne Whyte Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Saturday, September 1, 2018 with her loving husband Michael Magill at her side. Heather Anne Whyte was in her 67th year. Beloved mother to Colin (Tabitha) Whyte of Gravenhurst. Cherished grandmother to Kyla, Owen and Lia. She will be especially missed by her faithful canine companion...

Sydney Cross

Sydney Cross

Aug 28, 2018

CROSS, Sydney Albert Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband to Eleanor Cross of Gravenhurst. Loving father to Kevin Cross and Darlene Cross (Tom Kinsella) both of Gravenhurst and John Cross (Kim) of Seddon's Corner, Manitoba. Brother to Sheila Gonneau. Sydney was predeceased...

John Davie

John Davie

Aug 24, 2018

Davie, John (Jack) Veteran of W.W. II Medical coordinator with the Italian Campaign. Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #302, Gravenhurst. At the age of 94, Jack passed away peacefully at his home at the Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst on Friday, August 24, 2018. Jack was the beloved husband to Verna Mae Davie (nee Husselstrom) who predeceased...

Austin Tipple

Austin Tipple

Aug 23, 2018

TIPPLE, Austin Leslie "Aussie" Passed away unexpectantly but peacefully at his home in Gravenhurst on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Aussie is survived by his beloved loving wife of 63 years Blanche Isabelle Tipple (nee Godden). Beloved father to Donald (Lena) Tipple of New Jersey, U.S.A., David Tipple, and Alan (Betty) Tipple both Gravenhurst. Predeceased...

Muriel Liscombe

Muriel Liscombe

Aug 19, 2018

Liscombe, Muriel Ellen (nee Schell) Passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in her 91st year. Muriel is survived by her daughter Bev (Jim) Mackie; her grandchildren Kim (Amanda) Mackie, William (Julie) Liscombe and Michael (Neela) Liscombe. Cherished great grandma to Abigail, Gavin, Kiera, Jameson and Miles. Muriel was predeceased by her husband Chuck...

Brittany Cabral

Brittany Cabral

Aug 19, 2018

CABRAL, Brittany Maria - Passed away at her home in Gravenhurst on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in her 26th year. She will be sadly missed by her parents Cindy Seaton, and Ed Cabral (Colleen). She was the loved sister of Cody and Kaleb. Cherished granddaughter of the late Jim Seaton, June Seaton (late Dag), the late Alvaro & Maria Cabral,...

Joseph Brooks

Joseph Brooks

Aug 18, 2018

BROOKS, Joseph Ian - Passed away suddenly in Gravenhurst on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in 46th year. He was the loving father of Jassmine Brooks. Loved son of Terry Brooks (Nyla), and Bonnie Brooks. Dear brother of Amanda Brooks-Townsend, Terri-Lynn Brooks-Robinson (Shannon), and Vanessa Arnold. Cherished uncle of Ashleigh Brooks, Karli Brooks, Trent Wilson, Kaleigh Townsend, Kinslee Robinson, Caidence Robinson,...

Danielle Edmonds

Danielle Edmonds

Aug 13, 2018

Obituary for Danielle Edmonds Edmonds, Danielle, A. E., Following a brief illness, Danielle passed away, surrounded by her family, at Mount Sinai Hospital on Monday August 13, 2018. She was born May 18, 1988 to Ward and Beatrice Edmonds, survived by her sisters Nicole and Madeline. Pre-deceased by her Grandparents Arthur & Eileen Edmonds and Martin & Agatha Mislang. Friends...

Carole Thorburn

Carole Thorburn

Aug 7, 2018

Thorburn, Carole Anne (nee Sharpe) Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 surrounded by love. Carole Anne Thorburn much loved mother to Cindi (Mark) Wigston and Kate Sanderson both of Gravenhurst and Craig (Nancy) Thorburn of Pickering. Carole was predeceased by her sister Helen Englefield. Much loved grandmother to Brian, Sarah,...

Marilyn Barnes

Marilyn Barnes

Aug 2, 2018

BARNES, Marilyn Mary (nee Sowman) Suddenly and unexpectantly at her home in Gravenhurst, Marilyn passed away at the age of 59 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband Terry Myrle Barnes on Sept. 11, 2012. Beloved daughter of Dorothy Jean Sedore of New Brunswick and the late Archie Sowman. Beloved sister to Marjorie (Randy) DeVeau of New Brunswick. Marilyn is also...

Iva Break

Iva Break

Jul 28, 2018

Saturday evening, July 28, 2018 Iva was called home to be with her Saviour, Jesus Christ. In her ninety- seventh year. She was reunited with her husband, Carl, of 73 years marriage and her daughter, Eunice. Iva was loved deeply and will be greatly missed. Even in their sorrow her family and friends rejoice in knowing that she is at...

Grant Billiald

Grant Billiald

Jul 25, 2018

Peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband to Maxine Billiald (nee Siddall) of Bracebridge. Beloved father to Marie (Jim) Bewick of Barrie and Lanny Billiald (Kathleen Shields) of Hamilton. Beloved brother to Roy Billiald of Alberton. Much loved grandfather to Wesley (Kaitlin) Forth of Bracebridge, Joshua Forth...

Orval Barker

Orval Barker

Jul 23, 2018

Orval Barker died peacefully on July 23, 2018 at the wonderful age of 97. He served from 1941-1945 as a Flight Lieutenant and Wireless Air Gunner in the Royal Canadian Air Force. His career in retailing brought Orval and his wife Norma (predeceased) and their two children Brian Barker of Calgary and Sue Barker (Ian Karn) of Baysville from Montreal...

David Macdonald

David Macdonald

Jul 23, 2018

David MacDonald Passed away suddenly at his home in Gravenhurst on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the age of 69 years. David was predeceased by his son Jeff (Cari). Survived by his beloved wife Heather, daughter Hali Camick, son Brent (Becky) and by his beloved grandchildren: Brady, Jett, Whitney (Keith), Mariah (Devon), Walker, Tilly, Pippa, Chloe, Finn and Oliver. David...