Obituaries

Apr 19, 2017

It is with great sadness that the Barnes family announces the passing of Aubrey Henry Bruce Barnes at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Aubrey Barnes at 69years of age. He will be forever loved and missed by Maryann (Casey), Sara, Scott, Faith, Grace, T.J. and Harmony. Beloved brother to Elva Rayner, Carole Foley, Janie...

Apr 11, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the Shapcott family announces the sudden by peaceful passing of Lois Jean Shapcott (nee Priddle) at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Lois was in her 85th year. Beloved wife to Charles Thomas Shapcott of Bracebridge. Much loved mother to Cathy (Bruce) Insley of Severn Bridge and Susan (Bob) Cunningham...

Apr 11, 2017

Gray, Clara Annie (nee Thompson) 1928 ~ 2017 Just three days after celebrating her 89th birthday with family and friends, Clara Annie Gray passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home at the Granite Ridge Retirement Residence on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Beloved wife to Richard Thomas (Dick) Gray. Much loved mother to Mark Gray and his wife Pam of...

Apr 6, 2017

Thomas Kenneth (Ken) McClellan, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Ken was the owner and operator, along with his wife Joyce, of McClellan's Sand and Gravel for over 50 years and lived all of his life in Kilworthy. Ken is remembered and loved by his wife Joyce, his children Stephen (Kris Webster), Susanne (David Cadeaux), Scott (Kim...

Apr 5, 2017

Peacefully at his home in Gravenhurst with his beloved wife Elva at his side on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Gerald Rayner in his 81st year. Beloved husband to Elva Rayner (nee Barnes). Loving father to Maxine Pozgaj, Candy Rayner (Terry Barnes) and Steven Rayner (Joanne Nicol ) all of Gravenhurst. Gerald was predeceased by his eldest daughter Colleen Lynn Jones...

Mar 31, 2017

Peacefully at the Simcoe Manor in Beeton on Friday, March 31, 2017 in her 88th year. Marianne was the beloved wife to John Clairmont of Alliston formerly of Gravenhurst. Beloved mother to Cathleen (Peter) Vanderpost of Utopia, Michael (Michele) Clairmont of Barrie and Brian (Karen) Clairmont also of Barrie. Much loved grandmother to Glen, Blair, Steven, Keith and Katelyn. Beloved...

Mar 29, 2017

Jewitt, Lawrence James "Lorne" 1921 ~ 2017 Veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force Peacefully at the Sunnybrook Veteran's Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Rosamond Isabella Louise (Bunty) Jewitt (nee Roberts). Dear father to Kenneth (late Jean) Jewitt of Thornhill and Brian Jewitt (Karen Carter) of Orillia. Loving...

Mar 22, 2017

Frederick Percival Johnston (Long time executive member with the Teamsters Union Local #938) Formerly from Toronto. Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in his 87th year. Fred was the beloved husband of 67 years to Fern Camella Johnston (nee Shearer) of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Valerie Johnston of Gravenhurst. The family...

Mar 22, 2017

Marion Geraldine Kuebler (nee MacLeod) Peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Care Community Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Marion Kuebler (nee MacLeod) in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Helmut Kuebler who predeceased Marion on Sept. 1, 2016. Dear mother to Paul and his wife Pat Kuebler of Port Sydney. Much loved grandmother to Eric...

Mar 22, 2017

It is with great sadness that Lori Yancoff and her sister Joyce Kivell announce the passing of their beloved mother Mrs. Leonora Patricia Gerrie at her home in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Leonora Patricia Gerrie was in her 94th year. Leonora was surrounded by the love of her family. Left to mourn her passing are her daughters; Lori...

Mar 21, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the Foley family announces the passing of their mother Emily Foley on March 21, 2017 at Granite Ridge Retirement Home in Gravenhurst, Ont., in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Henry Foley who predeceased Emily in 1978. Beloved mother to Frederick (France) Foley of Dinard, France, Linda (Gary) Madryga of Uxbridge...

Mar 19, 2017

It is with great sadness that Elizabeth announces the passing of her beloved husband Sandor Szakall on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst. Sandor was in his 86th year. Beloved brother to Nuco, Frank and Magda, Isabell, Peter, Attila, Miklos and Victor. Sandor was predeceased by two brothers and by two sisters. A private...

Mar 14, 2017

Michael Dalton Ovens 1943 ~ 2017 After many health challenges, Michael Dalton Ovens passed away peacefully at the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, Huntsville Site on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Michael Dalton Ovens in his 74th year. Survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Brenda Rose Ovens (nee Sullivan) of Gravenhurst. Much loved father to Debra Branch (Randy Conway) of Bracebridge,...

Mar 2, 2017

West, Bruce Allan Aug 12, 1930 ~ Mar. 2, 2017 Bruce died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in his 87th year. Devoted and loving husband for 62 years of Dawn West (predeceased) of Gravenhurst , formerly of Mississauga. Dearest father of Susan VanGerven (Bill) of Gravenhurst and Robert West (Tracy) of Burlington. Cherished grandfather of David...

Feb 24, 2017

McCurry, James F. April 13, 1932 ~ February 24, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that the family of James "Jim" Franklin McCurry announces his passing on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the age of 84 years at Muskoka Shores Long Term Care Facility in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Jim was predeceased by his children Elizabeth and Francis and by his brother...

Feb 19, 2017

Vivien "Dianne" Fitchett (nee Barnes) October 4, 1947 ~ February 19, 2017 Vivien "Dianne" Fitchett (nee Barnes) entered into rest at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in her 70th year. She was met in heaven by her late husband, Kenneth Fitchett (2004), whom she married in October of 1967. Dianne was also greeted...

Feb 7, 2017

Laronde, Dorinda Irene Helen At Granite Ridge Retirement Residence on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Dorinda Laronde, age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late John Laronde. Dear Sister of Phillip Bennett. Dear daughter of the late Harry and Emma Bennett. A Celebration of Dorinda's Life will be held at a later date. Service Information

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Feb 4, 2017

Menzies, Helen Alice (nee Goldberg) Passed away peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst, on Saturday, February 4, 2017 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Menzies. Loving mother of Wayne Menzies and the late Debra Menzies. Dearest sister of Ida McKenzie (the late Ken), Shirley Green (Bob Thompson) and the late Arthur, Vern, Reg...

Feb 2, 2017

PETSURA, Frederick Louis (Fred) Veteran of W.W. II Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #302, Gravenhurst. Member of the Gravenhurst Masonic Lodge and Muskoka Shriners. Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in his 91st. year. Beloved husband to Marilyn Petsura of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Paul (Mary) Petsura of Gravenhurst, Kerry...

Jan 26, 2017

HOLMES, Harry James Jr. Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge onThursday, January 26, 2017 with his loving family at his side. Harry James Holmes Jr. in is 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Inez Holmes (nee Goodman) who predeceased Harry in 2009. Beloved father to: Dennis Holmes (Helen) of Gravenhurst, Pat Thompson (Mike) of Bracebridge...