Obituaries

John Graham

John Graham

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...

Nancy Russell

Nancy Russell

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...

Marlene Reid

Marlene Reid

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...

Stanley Barnes

Stanley Barnes

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...

George Morris

George Morris

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...

Ralph Schell

Ralph Schell

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...

Evelyn Yelland

Evelyn Yelland

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...

Elizabeth Hay

Elizabeth Hay

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)....

Ernest Taylor

Ernest Taylor

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...

Stephen Jordan

Stephen Jordan

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...

Rosemary Frampton

Rosemary Frampton

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...

Susana Unrau

Susana Unrau

Mar 15, 2015

Unrau, Susana Peacefully at her home in Gravenhurst on Sunday, March 15,2015. Susana beloved wife of Jake Unrau went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior. She will be dearly missed by her children; Vanessa Penner, Larry (Susan) Penner and Brian (Carol) Penner. Susana was predeceased by her son Harvey Penner. Beloved stepmom to Richard (Debbie) Unrau, Sharon (Henry) Postma,...

Marie Cleverdon

Marie Cleverdon

Mar 10, 2015

CLEVERDON, MARIE LILIAN (Nee Watson) On March 10, 2015, sliding head first through the Gates, thinking, "Whoopee!! What a Ride!!" Marie passed peacefully with her family by her side, in her 89th year. Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband Bill, and sisters Margaret and Leon. Mother of Bob (Sharon), Tom (Lori) and Jo-Ann (Jim Masleck), proud Grandmother to Brett,...

Ruby Wells

Ruby Wells

Mar 7, 2015

WELLS, Ruby Eileen (nee Denne) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7th, 2015 at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst in her 78th Year. Beloved wife of the late Les Wells. Ruby will be dearly missed by her children Martin Wells, Lynn Byrne (Dan) and her honorary children Beryl Chillcott (Randy Gray) and Bernice Newman (Glenn). Cherished grandchildren include Cindy...

Frances Cowan

Frances Cowan

Mar 7, 2015

COWAN, Frances Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7th, 2015 at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Cowan. Loving mother of Peter, Cameron, Peggie and Terry. Much loved Gram to Mike, Cliff, Jodi , Kim, Kelden and Anisa and Great-Gram to Jamie, Alex, Sam and Ben. Sadly missed by extended...

Pieternella Elzinga

Pieternella Elzinga

Mar 2, 2015

ELZINGA, Nellie (nee den Hertog) - Born in the Netherlands, immigrated to Canada in 1953. Nellie died at Leisureworld in Gravenhurst on March 2, 2015 in her 92nd year. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Marina (& Enno) Hoekstra of Gravenhurst, son Peter (& Angela) of Whistler, B.C., grandsons Davin (& Tyler) and Arin (& Samantha and great-granddaughter Ember), brother Arie...

Laurette Clinch

Laurette Clinch

Feb 28, 2015

CLINCH, Laurette Marie (nee Charette) Peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Laurette Clinch in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Victor Ivan Clinch. Dear mother to Janice (Doug) Hannaby of Gravenhurst and Evan (Robin) Clinch of North Bay. Much loved grandmother to Jessica (Russell) Stone of North Bay. Laurette will be...

Everett Corbett

Everett Corbett

Feb 25, 2015

Corbett, Everett John Owner & Operator of Wanda's Beauty Salon 1951 ~ 1992 Aug. 19, 1930 ~ Feb. 25, 2015 Passed away peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Facility in Bracebridge on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 with his loving family at his side. Everett Corbett beloved husband of 63 years to Wanda May Corbett (nee Roach) of Burlington. Beloved...

Maurice Beiers

Maurice Beiers

Feb 23, 2015

BEIERS, Maurice Christopher "Moe" Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, February 23rd, 2015 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Philomene "Phil" Beiers (nee Gittens). Loving father of Bob Beiers (Sylvia) of Gravenhurst, Michael Beiers (Lynne) of Port Severn and Sherry Beiers (Fiona McLean) of Bracebridge. Cherished grandfather of Carrie (Gerry), Matthew, Amy...

Mary Cormack

Mary Cormack

Feb 23, 2015

CORMACK, Mary (nee Jackson) Award Winner & Member of the "Brown Baggers" art group. Passed away peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Monday, February 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Bill Cormack. Much loved mother to the Late Bob (Barb) Cormack, Don (Renée) Cormack, Rick (Cathy) Cormack, Doug (Mary) Cormack, Gord Cormack, Mary-Ann (Chris) Kosela. Beloved...