Obituaries

Aug 23, 2017

DUNGEY, Eileen Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at age 95. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Dungey (1979). Loving mother of Valerie Lacroix (Eric) and the late Vincent (1990). Proud grandmother of Christine (Brent Loshaw), Connie (Rob Kennedy), Alex Lacroix and Roger Dungey. Great grandmother of Jordan & Devon Loshaw, Ryan,...

Aug 15, 2017

Brown, Audrey Mae (nee Stoner) Peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Care Community Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on August 15, 2017 in her 98th year. Audrey was predeceased by her beloved husband L. G. "Buster" Brown in 1993 and by her daughter Carole Linda Way in 2014. Beloved mother to Gerald Brown (Inge Gent) of Gravenhurst. Audrey is survived by her...

Aug 9, 2017

TAVERNER, Margaret Anne (nee Ward) Passed away at her home in Gravenhurst, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at age 83. Loving mother of Nancy Taverner (Glenn Sharpe) and Eric Taverner (Liisa). Proud grandmother of Amelia and Cailin Taverner. Dear sister of Barbara West and the late Shirley Bottrell. A memorial service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held at the...

Aug 8, 2017

Frank Bodri passed away at Huntsville Memorial Hospital on August 8, 2017 at the age of 84. The Bodri family invite you to celebrate Frank's life with them on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm, with a memorial service to be held at the Cavill-Turner Funeral Home in Gravenhurst. Service Information

Thursday, August 17th, 2017 4:00pm, Cavill-Turner Funeral...

Aug 8, 2017

Schell, Donna Jean (nee Buker) 1952 ~2017 At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday , August 8, 2017. Donna Jean Schell passed away with sons Michael Schell (Kristen Williams) and Jason (Samantha Haggart) and her life long friend Susan Miller at her side. Donna was predeceased by her beloved husband Sidney Claude Schell on January 3, 1996...

Aug 5, 2017

Donaldson, Shirley Ann "Nan" passed away at Muskoka Shores on August 5, 2017 at the age of 82. Dear mother to Karen (Phil) Tomassetti, the late Kristie (Darren) Everest, and Fraser (Paisley) Donaldson. Beloved grandmother to Vicki (Brad) Nicol, Jared Tomassetti, Kaila (Raph) Abele, Janine (Pat) Cooper, Clinton Everest, Holly Donaldson, and predeceased Meggi Donaldson. Cherished great grandmother to Jordan,...

Jul 20, 2017

Hazelwood, Violet Died peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst, on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John James Hazelwood, Dear mother of Alice Wilson (Ronald) and the late John Hazlewood and Joan Hazelwood. Grandmother to Gloria Hillier (Gary) of London, Perry Wilson (Miriam) of Scarborough, Colleen Flynn (Keith) of Waterloo...

Jul 18, 2017

Robert Elwood DeCaire died at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the age of 64. He leaves behind his loving wife Sharon. Beloved children Jennie, Richard, Angela, and Amanda. Cherished grandchildren Dylon, Hayden, Kaylin, Bradley, Ethan, Sydney, and Jase. Siblings Barry, Doug, Jack, Patricia, and predeceased by Bill. A funeral service will be held on Friday,...

Jul 16, 2017

Dursley, R. Barry died peacefully at Muskoka Shores, Gravenhurst on July 16, 2017 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Cynthia. Cherished father of Laura, Adam (Cecelia), Stephen (Cheryl), and Emily (Robert). Much loved grandfather of Jake, Ben, Rafe, Jessie, Liam, Sam, Alex, Hanna, Max and great grandfather of Bea. Brother of Bob, Elaine, Johanne and predeceased by Sylvia. In...

Jul 8, 2017

White, Norma Eileen (nee Saulter) Norma Eileen White passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at age 90. Beloved wife of George Albert White of Gravenhurst. Loving mother of Georgia Pam (Rob Janssen) of Marshfield, Maine. Proud grandmother of Georgia Braymore, Karl Braymore, Justine Janssen & Emily Janssen. Sister of the late...

Jul 7, 2017

Robert Charles Thornton (Bob) Veteran of W W #2 Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #302 Gravenhurst. Retired fire fighter from the Windsor Fire Department 1949-1980. Peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst with his loving family at his side just 8 days shy of his 91st. birthday. Robert Charles Thornton beloved...

Jul 5, 2017

Paul Brian Matthews - After a lengthy illness and stay in the hospital, Paul Brian Matthews passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband to Laura Marie Carson of Bracebridge. Beloved father to Paul Jonathan "PJ" Matthews (Jenny) of Bracebridge and Lisa Dawn Marie Matthews (Phil) of...

Jul 4, 2017

Walker, Janet Virginia Peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Janet Virginia Walker (nee Tuchlinsky) in her 94th year. Beloved mother to Ted Brush of Bala, Susan Beattie of Toronto and Ronald (Cindy) Brush of Gravenhurst. Janet was predeceased by her infant son David Brush and by her husband Bruce Walker in...

Jun 27, 2017

Joyce Vivian Thain (nee Goerk) It is with great sadness that the Thain family announces the passing of Joyce Vivian Thain peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 with her loving family at her side. Joyce has now joined her beloved husband Douglas who was the love of her life and predeceased her...

Jun 27, 2017

Merv passed away peacefully at home in his 77th year, on his own terms, surrounded by his loving wife Inge of 43 years and lifelong friends. He fought his battle with cancer the same way he lived - with courage, strength and dignity. Predeceased by his parents Ken and Vesta. Father of Kevin (deceased) and Steve. Brother of Betty Hie...

Jun 26, 2017

Loken, Robert William Suddenly but peacefully at his home in Gravenhurst Robert William Loken passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in his 58th year. Beloved companion to Rose Haddow of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Shane, Bobby and Sherri all of Toronto.Beloved brother to Billy Loken (Donna Barnes) of Gravenhurst, Rick (Jane) Loken of North Bay, Mary McWilliams of Mattawa,...

Jun 20, 2017

Irene Elsie Danniels Peacefully at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Irene Elsie Danniels passed away in her 91st. year. Irene was predeceased on March 1, 2014 by her beloved husband of 64 years Leonard (Len) Gordon Danniels. Beloved mother to Ray Danniels (Alexandra Mohnachev) and Norman (Kelly) Danniels both of Toronto and Brian...

Jun 14, 2017

WHITEMAN, William Henry (Bill) Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 just 8 days shy of his 64th birthday. William Henry Whiteman predeceased by his beloved wife Sheila Whiteman (nee Stothers) . Much loved father to William Whiteman Jr (Brooke Loshaw) of Gravenhurst, Suzanne Lebrun of Bracebridge, Crystal Whiteman (Myles Lavallee) of Kitchener...

Jun 5, 2017

HRYNCHAK, Jacqueline Dorothy (Jackie) (nee Toombs) At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, June 5, 2017 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of James Hrynchak of Gravenhurst . Jackie was predeceased by her first husband Richard Prue in 2011. Family will receive friends at the Cavill-Turner Funeral Home in Gravenhurst on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 10:00...

Jun 1, 2017

Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Helen Dool beloved wife of the late Alex Dool. Beloved mother to Maureen Dool. Beloved grandmother to Max Hedegard (Lisa Mitchell). Helen was the beloved sister to Patricia Little, Donna Baratto, Debra McKay and Jim McKay. Helen will be missed...