Obituaries

Mar 29, 2016

CRAWFORD, Shirley Anne (nee Nye) Peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Care Community in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, March 29, 2016. Shirley Anne Crawford in her 68th year. Much loved mother to Natalie (Edward) Gillespie and Wayne (Pauline) Crawford both of Gravenhurst. Special and much loved grandmother to Grayson Gillespie. Beloved sister to Sandra (late Russell) Lane of Milton, Susan Heidman (late...

Mar 22, 2016

DAVID H. JONES 1932 ~ 2016 Passed away peacefully in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. David and his wife Muriel had a dairy farm for many years. Loving father to his four sons: Alan (Sandy), Paul, Mark (Kathy) and Todd (Iris). David was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A private service will be held...

Mar 20, 2016

MERTON, Mary Luella (nee Williams) Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in her 85th year. Mary Luella Merton beloved wife of the late Gordon Merton who predeceased Mary on June 20, 1990. Beloved mother to Gordon Merton (Joy) of Gravenhurst, Robert Merton (Denise) of Collingwood, Linda Pilger (Bryan) of Gravenhurst, Dennis Merton...

Mar 17, 2016

Joan Claire Campbell (nee Green) Joan was at peace when she passed away on March 17th at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 88. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Alex Campbell. Sister to the late Hugh Green (Doris Green), loving mother to Heather and the late Carol. A wonderful grandmother to Joel (Rui)...

Mar 17, 2016

JARICK, Aveline Georgina (nee Mann) Former resident of Spencer House, Orillia and of Bala, Ontario. Peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 87 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Roy Jarick who predeceased Aveline in 2013. Beloved mother to Sue-Ann Jarick of Orillia, Deborah (Steve) Grimes of Orillia and Royce Jarick...

Mar 13, 2016

Peacefully Millie passed away at the age of 94 on Sat.March 13, 2016 at the Woodstock Hospital .A lifelong resident of Gravenhurst, she is survived by her husband Orvil, her daughter Cheryl (Steve) Ballantyne of Dorchester . She was a wonderful grandmother to Sherry Rowe of Bracebridge, Richard Rowe of Midland and great grand-mother to Victoria of Kitchener. She was...

Mar 13, 2016

Florian Kunst died suddenly in Gravenhurst on Sunday, March 13th, 2016 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Berta. Loving father of Susan Kunst (Ben Pacheco), Carmen Kunst (Ricky Pacheco), Veronica Datri (Anthony) and Nicole Kunst (Phil McKee). Dear grandfather of Alexandra, Samantha, Ava and Ivy. Brother of Adam, Monika, Willie, Franz, Irene, Anita and the late Eva. He is...

Mar 8, 2016

Larouche, Beverley Ann (nee Summerhayes) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beverley Larouche on March 8th 2016 at the age of 75. Wife of 55 years to Joseph and mother of Timothy (Maria) Larouche, and Deborah (Brett) Gordon. She will greatly missed by her grandchildren Justine (Steve) Wild, Tiffany Scriver, Brittany (Sylvester) Spencer, Blake Gordon...

Mar 2, 2016

Ruth Marguerite Roberts (nee Dufton) With great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Ruth Roberts on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence, Gravenhurst in her 91st year. Pre-deceased by her loving husband of 64 years; Murray (2014). They are together again. Devoted mother of Barbara (Tom), Marnie (Tom) and Ron (Liz). Loving grandmother of Jamie...

Mar 2, 2016

REID, Bruce Alan Former owner of Laycock's Drycleaners and recently completed his National Certification as a member of the Professional Bookkeepers Association Suddenly at his home in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 at the age of 78. Beloved husband to Bonnie Reid (nee Laycock) for 53 years. Loving father of Heather (Vinny) Fischetti of Pittsburgh, David (Sheri) Reid of...

Feb 25, 2016

Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in her 76th year. Beverley Ann Ward beloved wife to Terrance Ward of Bala. Beloved mother to: Christine (Paul) Leibold of Bracebridge, David Ward of Toronto, Terri Ann Ward (Neil Winemaker) of Toronto and Shelda Ward (Neil Salter) of Burlington. Bev is survived by her only...

Feb 23, 2016

KLINCK, Clifford William (Cliff) (Owner & Operator of Cliff Klinck & Associates Ltd.) (Employed with Canada Printing Ink. for over 40 years) Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Clifford William Klinck in his 87th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Ruth Jane Klinck (nee Lane) on Nov. 6, 2007. Beloved father...

Feb 11, 2016

Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge on Thursday, February 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Paul Harold Davidson much loved husband to Pearl Davidson of Bala. Beloved father to Steven (Dianne) Davidson and Ross (Allison) Davidson both of Bala. Paul was predeceased by his brother Hugh Davidson. Survived by his sister in law Geraldine Davidson...

Feb 10, 2016

Forever in our Hearts On Wednesday February 10, 2016, in her 82nd year, Hildegard peacefully passed away at her home in Gravenhurst with her beloved husband George at her side. She will be sadly missed by son Gerhard (Marie) Steiner of Ajax; daughter Karin Steiner of Rosenheim, Germany; brothers Paul Bauch of Gravenhurst and Otto (Maria) Bauch and Leonhard (Evelyn)...

Feb 8, 2016

Doiron, Leo Gregory (Greg) C.D. (Ret. Lieutenant Colonel with R.C.R.) Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, February 8, 2016 in his 93rd. year. Beloved husband to Ann Doiron of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Bill (Mary Lynne) Doiron of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Paul (Martha) Doiron of Bracebridge and Michael Doiron of Bracebridge. Step-father to Tani...

Feb 7, 2016

Service Information

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In keeping with Fern's wishes, cremation has take place.

Feb 1, 2016

GROH, Madeline Irene (Former Owner & Operator of "Barrs Ladies Wear", Gravenhurst from 1975 ~ 1989) Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge on Monday, February 1, 2016 with her loving family at her side. Madeline Irene Groh (nee Darby) beloved wife of 70 years to James Andrew Groh of Gravenhurst. Beloved mother to Richard Groh (Judy)...

Jan 22, 2016

KLUSZCZYNSKI, Stefania Rose At Bob Rumble Centre in Barrie on Friday, January 22, 2016 in her 91st. year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Kluszczynski. Dear mother to Christina Thompson of Barrie, George (Barbara) Kluszczynski of Bramalea and Peter (Sophie) Kluszczynski of Barrie. Beloved grandmother to Phillip, Steven, Christian, Jenny, Julie, Peter and Shari. Great grandmother of 14 great grandchildren....

Jan 22, 2016

Veteran of the Korean war. Life Member and Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #302, Gravenhurst. Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, January 22, 2016 in his 84th year. Beloved father to Debbie Hoffman (Andrew Barss) of Nova Scotia, Gerry Hoffman (Sandra) of Toronto, Laura Hoffman-Steiger (Brian) of Bracebridge and Kim Atkinson (Robin...

Jan 21, 2016

On Thursday January 21st. 2016 bells rang around the world as another angel got her wings. Loving momma to Melanie and fiancé Kevin Garnett. Cherished daughter of Vera and the late Norman Helmuth. Doris is joyfully reunited with her husband Bruce and son Trevor. Dear sister to Faith (Randy), Joan (Eric), Peter (Lisa), Paul (late Eilene) and Dennis (Lovetta). Sister-in-law...