Obituaries

Glenn Hawke

Oct 25, 2014

HAWKE, Glenn Roy Passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Mary Louise Hawke who pre-deceased Glenn in 2012. Loving father of Tammy (Bill) Ruddell of Gravenhurst and Amy (Darryl) Nixon also of Gravenhurst. Cherished Grandfather of Leea and Cole Ruddell, Adrina and Calleigh Van-Pedro and Ethan and Sydney Nixon. Dear brother of...

Donald Rees

Oct 25, 2014

Rees, Donald Walter Peacefully in his sleep, Donald Walter Rees, passed away on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 in his 78th year. Don was the beloved father to Deborah Langlois of New Brunswick, Dianne Rees of Gravenhurst and Doug Rees (Wendy Greene) of Alberta.Beloved Grandfather to Dayna Langlois-Gosling (Craig) of Mississauga and Marissa Aucoin of Port Carling. Beloved Great-Grandfather to Levi...

Nancy Barnes

Oct 25, 2014

Barnes, Nancy Rachel (RN) (nee Clement) Peacefully in the quiet of her home in Gravenhurst Nancy Rachel Barnes passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in her 71st. year. Beloved wife of the late Elroy Gilbert Barnes who predeceased Nancy on Nov. 7, 2013. Beloved mother to Darlene (Stephen) Horton of Cold Lake, Alberta & Jefferey Barnes (Sabrina Rivers) of...

Shirley Middlebrooks

Oct 25, 2014

MIDDLEBROOKS, Shirley Mildred (Active Member at the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre) After a brief illness, Shirley Mildred Middlebrooks passed away peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Shirley Mildred Middlebrooks in her 75th year. Beloved mother to Marion (Richard) Simms of Hearts Delight, Newfoundland and Bob (Barb) Middlebrooks of Prices Corners. Shirley is predeceased by...

Tyler Hill

Oct 23, 2014

On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2014 Tyler Hill at the tender age of 13 passed away due to a tragic accident. He was born on July 30, 2001 in Orillia and for the last 11 years he was happily raised in Muskoka. He was the Beloved Son to Sara (Chris AKA Fudge) Hartin and Thomas Hill. One of a kind brother...

Dolly Johnson

Oct 21, 2014

JOHNSON, Dolly Ada (nee Steeves) Died peacefully at the Trillium Manor in Orillia on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in her 85th year. Devoted companion of Victor L. Johnson. Loving mother of Wendy Zimmerman (Ralph), Wayne Johnson and Warren Johnson.Dolly enjoyed people and spent many evenings with bridge clubs and social groups, touching the hearts of many with her witty humor...

Gary Donaldson

Oct 16, 2014

DONALDSON, Gary Melville William Suddenly at his home in Gravenhurst on Thursday, October 16, 2014 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Nellie Donaldson (nee Dean). Beloved father of Don (Brenda) Redcliffe, Kimberly (James) Sutton, Lindsay Donaldson (Chris Allen) and Janine (Wayne) McCracken. Beloved brother of Valerie Campbell, Marlene Edgerton, Pamela Morgan, Carolyn (Paul) Kennedy and Vernon (Christine) Donaldson. Gary...

Marilyn Cambridge

Oct 14, 2014

Peacefully at the Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Beloved wife of John Wellington Cambridge of Gravenhurst, formerly of Moon River, Bala, ON. Marilyn is survived by her husband's family. Brothers-in-law, James (Elaine) Cambridge of London, On., and Donald (Gloria) Cambridge of Muskoka. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews; James, Tracey, Julie,...

Wanda Lucas

Oct 14, 2014

LUCAS, Wanda Maureen (nee O'Connor) Passed away peacefully at Bethell Hospice in Inglewood, Ontario on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of the late Paul Lucas who predeceased Wanda in 2007. Cherished mother of Andrea Lucas and Adam (Ali) Lucas. Loving grandmother of Georgia Lucas. Wanda will be missed by her sister Patricia and her husband...

James Davidson

Oct 12, 2014

DAVIDSON, James Cowan December 6, 1923-October 12, 2014 After a brief illness at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. He was hard working and often had a joke for others during his almost 91 years on this earth.He leaves his children; Marilyn Davidson (Nash Soliman), John Davidson, and Patricia Kingshott (Randy). Jim was also blessed to have six grandchildren...

Violet Smith

Oct 12, 2014

VIOLET VICTORIA SMITH Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Sunday, October 12th, 2014at the age of 101 years. Survived by her daughter Ellen MacQuarrie (Martin). Predeceased by her dear son Jack Downes. Dearly loved grandmother of John Downes (Patti) of San Antonio, Allison Denne (Robert) of Kilworthy and Patty Downes of Kilworthy. Loved by 5 great-grandchildren...

Gertrude Wright

Oct 11, 2014

WRIGHT, Gertrude Winnifred (Grace) (Member of the Sliver Moon Rebekah Lodge #384, Gravenhurst),( Charter Member of Centennial Ladies Encampment Aux.), (21 LAPM and Charter member of Grand Ladies Enc. Aux.), and (Member of RCL Branch #302 Gravenhurst Ladies Aux.) Peacefully at the Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Grace Wright in her 93rd. year. Gertrude...

Bridget Brosnahan

Oct 9, 2014

Visitation Details

Sunday, October 12th, 2014 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Cavill-Turner Funeral Home

Monday, October 13th, 2014 2:00pm - 9:00pm, Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel

Service Information

Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 11:00am, St. Paul's Basilica Catholic Church

John Roberts

Oct 6, 2014

ROBERTS, John Edward Peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Monday, October 6, 2014. John Edward Roberts in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Dorothy Lorraine Roberts (nee Thorpe) who predeceased John on November 8, 2008. Beloved father to Lori (Peter) Rennich of Ottawa. Brother to Verna Thomson of Stittsville. John is predeceased by his...

Teresa Forth

Oct 3, 2014

FORTH, Teresa Mary (nee Davidson) Passed away suddenly on Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Forth who predeceased Teresa in 1991. Loving mother of Carol (Philip) Jean-Marie, Diana (Vernon) Jean-Marie, Mike Forth, Betty (Ted) Wood, Brian (Midred) Forth, Patty (John) Craymer, Joe (Sandra) Forth, Mary...

Patricia Raymond

Oct 3, 2014

RAYMOND, Patricia G. Dec. 27, 1930 ~ Oct. 3, 2014 It is with mixed emotions that we announce the passing of our mom, Patricia Raymond (nee Vardon) on October 3rd, following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's and cancer. Loving wife of the late Ross Raymond (2012). Loving mother to Shelley Raymond (Gilbert Ludlow), Sandra Raymond (late Lorne Wheeler 2013), and...

Verna Hill

Sep 20, 2014

HILL, Verna Marie (nee Mahoney) Passed away peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Hill who predeceased Verna in 2001. Loving mother of Ross Hill (Connie Laycock)of Gravenhurst and the late Helen Hill, Lorraine (Bob) Gilchrist of Gravenhurst and Joan (Don) Morrison of Barrie....

Shirley Stothers

Sep 13, 2014

Loving mother of April Coady, David Stothers and Sandy Hamilton sadly passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the age of 64. Dearest daughter of Mary Merton and the late Gordon Merton. Cherished grandmother of Austin, Hailey, Joey, Jacob and Joshua. Friends will be received at the Cavill-Turner Funeral Home, 215 Bay...

Dorothea Hancock

Sep 8, 2014

HANCOCK, Dorothea Janet (nee Thomson) Veteran of WW II, Royal Canadian Air Force Long standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #302, Gravenhurst. Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, September 8, 2014 with her loving family at her side. Dorothea Janet Hancock beloved wife of the late Ross Alan Hancock who predeceased Dorothea on...

Debra Jennings

Sep 5, 2014

JENNINGS, Debra Gail (Debbie) At her home in Gravenhurst on Friday, September 5, 2014. Debra Gail Jennings In her 55th year. Beloved daughter of Marjorie Jennings and the late Frank Jennings. Beloved mother to Danny O'Connor (Meghan) and Jessica O'Connor. Beloved sister to Rodney (Carlotta) Jennings, Frank (Gerry) Jennings, Jim (Trish) Jennings , Dave Jennings and Diana Jennings (Randy). Cremation...