Obituaries

May 26, 2015

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Mrs. Keirstead has been cremated as per her request. No visitations or services will be conducted. Shirley's cremated remains will be laid to rest in her family plot at Lakeview Cemetery in Gravenhurst.

May 24, 2015

MacDonald (Commandant) Jeffrey Allen Loving husband of Cari and proud father of Brady and Jett. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 24th, 2015. Loving son of Heather (nee Jackson) and David MacDonald. Pre-deceased by his father Neil Commandant (known to most as Butch). Jeff will be sadly missed by sister Hali Camick and her husband Scott and by his brother...

May 18, 2015

DANIELSON, Muriel Beatrice (nee Jarick) Retired Postmaster of Canada Post in Torrance passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Danielson who predeceased Muriel in 2004. Loving sister of Oswald Jarick (Margaret) of Torrance and Lloyd Jarick (Marie) of Gravenhurst. Predeceased by her remaining...

May 13, 2015

Gladys Fredericka (Freddie) Appleton (nee Schell) December 18, 1930 - May 13, 2015 After a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Freddie died peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge. Born of pioneer stock in Bracebridge, Freddie spent most of her life as a champion of Muskoka. After graduating from Gravenhurst High School, she was recruited to teach at a one-room school...

May 6, 2015

JACKSON, Berdie Alva Passed away suddenly at her home in Bracebridge on Wednesday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 61. Wife of the late Michael Lavallee who predeceased Berdie in 1984. Loving mother of Michael and Myles Lavallee (Crystal Whiteman) both of Kitchener, ON. Dear sister of Sherry, Alva Marvin and Linda. Pre-deceased by her parents; Walter and Alva...

May 3, 2015

WINES, Barbara Ann "Wendy" Passed away peacefully at her home in Bala on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late John Wines of Bala. Loving mother of Larry Wines (Debbie) of Port Carling and the late John Wines. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Wines (Alyssa Fulford) and Victoria Wines. Step great-grandmother of Dylan. Dear...

May 2, 2015

FRASER, Pearl Elizabeth (nee Thompson) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth "Spike" Fraser who predeceased Pearl in 2012. Loving mother of John Fraser (Mary Ann) of Gravenhurst. Cherished grandmother of Stefanie and Julia Fraser. Dear sister of Clara Gray...

Apr 29, 2015

ALLEN, Ruby Ethel Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday April 29, 2015 in her 93rd. year. Ruby Ethel Allen (nee Saulter) beloved wife of the late Osborne George Allen who predeceased Ruby on July 14, 1995. Beloved mother to Gail Hill (John) of Orillia, Betty Lynn of Bracebridge and Susan Miller of Gravenhurst. Much loved...

Apr 22, 2015

WILLIAMS, Phyllis Ada (nee Fullerton) - On April 22, 2015, in her 100th year, peacefully in Gravenhurst surrounded by her family and friends. Beloved wife of the late Glen (GG) Williams, devoted mother of Lynda Dyball (Terry), Phillip (Leslie) and Barbara Bromwich (Tim). Proud Nana of Jessica, Allison, John, Tara, Glen, Ashley, Derek, Jeffrey and Sarah. Great-Nana of Matthew, Hannah,...

Apr 16, 2015

RUSSELL, Nancy Elizabeth Passed away suddenly at her residence in Gravenhurst on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at the age of 38. Beloved partner of Aurel Wink. Cherished mother of Devin Russell, Melissa Lupton, Cody Archer, the late Shane Russell who pre-deceased Nancy on August 25, 2012 and Rylee Surett. Cherished grandmother of Roaman Russell. Dear sister of Jo-Anne Russell (Rick...

Apr 16, 2015

John Wayne Graham, at the age of 56, passed away peacefully in his bed April 16 after living a full life. Ah, Wayne, you lived not only a full life, you lived many lives. From that incredibly handsome hellion with the big blue eyes who loved to party throughout his young life, Wayne certainly knew how to have fun. In...

Apr 5, 2015

MARLENE (MARNIE) JUNE REID June 24, 1939 - April 5, 2015 Marlene June Reid, born on June 24th, 1939, died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2015 in her 75th year. Loving wife to Robert (Bob) James Reid for 56 wonderful years. Adoring Mother to Lisa (Brent). Cherished Nana to Kaitlyn, Kyle...

Apr 4, 2015

BARNES, Stanley Alfred Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4th, 2015 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Bernice Annie Barnes (nee Stead) who predeceased Stanley on June 26th, 1968. Loving father of Carl (Doreen) Barnes of Gravenhurst, Ed Barnes of Gravenhurst and Caroline Barnes (Gualter Rebelo) of Drumbo. Cherished grandfather of...

Mar 24, 2015

Morris, George Arthur James Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, March 24,2015. George Morris beloved husband of Gladys Morris (Niemi) of Gravenhurst. Loving father of Deborah Karen (Michael) Provan of Bracebridge and the late Jon James Morris. Dear Papa of Brianna, Christopher and Courtney. In keeping with Mr. Morris's wishes, cremation has taken place. A...

Mar 22, 2015

SCHELL, Ralph Leonard Passed away peacefully at the home Linda and Floyd Schell in Kilworthy on Sunday, March 22, 2015 In his 66th year. Beloved father to Tanya Schell and Mark Schell. Beloved son of Ken and Shirley Schell (nee Byers) of Severn Bridge. Beloved brother to Joan Allen of Severn Bridge, Lorna (Allen) Carrick of Orillia, Linda (Floyd)Schell of...

Mar 20, 2015

YELLAND, Evelyn Louise "Betty" (nee Armstrong) Died peacefully after a very brief illness in her 87th year on Friday, March 20th, 2015 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. She leaves behind her husband of 59 years, Robert "Bob" Yelland, her son John Yelland (Martha Cesario Sa), her daughter Sara Yelland (Ian Sinclair) and much beloved grandson Thomas Craufurd...

Mar 20, 2015

HAY, Elizabeth Leona (nee Strength) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on Friday, March 20th, 2015 at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in Toronto at the age of 77. Elizabeth leaves behind her husband Bill Hay Sr., her loving children; Larry (Mona Kenny), Shirley Hay (Gordon Commandant), Bill Hay Jr. (Darlene), Robert Hay (Kathy) and Richard Hay (Kelly Warr)....

Mar 17, 2015

Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #302, Gravenhurst. Peacefully at the Champlain Manor in Orillia on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne Taylor. Beloved father to Phyllis Sue Anne (Phillip) Taylor of Waterloo, Patricia (Frank) Hamer of Gravenhurst, William (Peggy) Taylor of Gravenhurst and Paul (Glenda) Taylor of Gravenhurst and the...

Mar 16, 2015

Suddenly but peacefully at her home in Gravenhurst on Monday, March 16, 2015 in her 73rd. year. Rosemary will be missed by her friends; Judith Lawrence and Helen Kirkland both of Bracebridge, Debbie and Allan Morrow of Barrie and Linda and Frank Richardson of Gravenhurst. A special thank you to all of Rosemary's caregivers who looked after her with care...

Mar 16, 2015

Peacefully at his home in Gravenhurst on Monday, March 16, 2015 in his 63rd. year. Stephen Lewis Jordan beloved son of the late Doris and Joe Jordan. Dear brother of Deborah Jordan of Ottawa. Uncle to Andrew and Jennifer Simpson. Cremation has taken place. A gathering for family and friends will take place in the Summer of 2015. If so...