Obituaries

Alice Dennis

Alice Dennis

Jun 13, 2014

It's unusual when someone that's almost 92 years old dies and everyone's reaction is shock and disbelief but that's how it was with Mom. It was a testament to her spirit and resilience that she lived such a long and eventful life. It wasn't that she hadn't had her share of health issues these past few years, just that she...

Mary Lee

Mary Lee

Jun 6, 2014

Died peacefully, after a long illness, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, June 6th, 2014 in her 84th year. Dearest wife of the late Fred Lee, they resided in Gravenhurst for many years. Loving and much loved mother of Linda Stokes (Mike) of Gravenhurst. Cherished grandmother of Christina Gardner, Ted Stokes, Rebecca Stokes and Jonathan Stokes....

Charles Stahls

Charles Stahls

Jun 4, 2014

STAHLS, Charles John "Chuck" Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare in Huntsville in his 59th year. Beloved husband to Heather of Gravenhurst. Loving father of Angela (Christopher), Krystle (Brent), Jessica (Jesse), Tara (Duane) and Katie. Cherished grandfather of Kayla, Deacon, Keanan, Jaxson, Audrey, Cohen, Preston and Keelyn. Charles will be...

Janis Hall

Janis Hall

Jun 3, 2014

HALL, Janis Irene (Wright) Passed away at her home in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 in her 68th year. Dear wife of the late John William Hall who predeceased Janis in September of 2006. Janis will be dearly missed by her many friends. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, June 18th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Mickle...

Carole Way

Carole Way

May 31, 2014

WAY, Carole Linda (nee Brown) It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Carole Linda Way (nee Brown). There is no way to express the deep loss that our family feels at this time. Carole was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother and friend to so many. We are so fortunate to have had her in our...

Mary Heshka

Mary Heshka

May 29, 2014

HESHKA, Mary Teresa "Joan" (nee James) Peacefully at the Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst on Thursday, May 29, 2014 with her loving family at her side.Mary Teresa Joan Heshka in her 85th year. Beloved wife to Ernest (Ernie) Heshka of Gravenhurst. Beloved mother to Irwin Heshka of Bracebridge and Glenn (Kelly) Heshka of Georgetown.Joan is survived by her sister...

Bonnie Saunders

Bonnie Saunders

May 19, 2014

SAUNDERS, Bonnie Lynn (nee Augustine) Peacefully at her home in Gravenhurst on Monday, May 19, 2014 with her loving family at her side. Bonnie Lynn Saunders in her 50th year. Beloved wife to Craig Russell Saunders. Much loved mother to Megan Saunders still at home. Beloved daughter to Richard (late Marlene) Augustine of Kilworthy. Beloved sister to Leigh Ann (John)...

Marie Clement

Marie Clement

May 15, 2014

CLEMENT, Marie Ann Jannette (nee Barnes) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 15th, 2014 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Beloved wife of Ed of Gravenhurst. Cherished mother of James. Dear grandmother of Alyssa, Kenady and Jonquil. Marie will be missed by her siblings Percy, Lorne, Donna, Wayne and Ron. Survived by many...

Ervin French

Ervin French

May 14, 2014

FRENCH, Ervin Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Ervin French in his 82nd year. Beloved husband to Marjorie Loreen French of Gravenhurst. Ervin is predeceased by his first wife Christina Wismer.Beloved father to Linda Marchand of Gravenhurst, Debra French (Seymour) of Hamilton, Ross Matheson of Hamilton, Wendy Matheson of Port Elgin, Mark...

Paul Racine

Paul Racine

May 14, 2014

Racine, Paul Mercel. Peacefully at his home at the Wahta Reserve, Bala, Ontario on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Paul Racine in his 54th year. Beloved husband to Bonnie Leigh Racine (nee Singleton). Beloved father to Amanda Racine of Toronto and Danielle Racine still at home. Beloved brother to Jean, Pierre, Clare, Robert and Joanne. Paul was predeceased by his siblings;...

Elaine Meek

Elaine Meek

May 12, 2014

Died peacefully at Muskoka Landing Long Term Care Residence in Huntsville on Monday, May 12th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Meek. Loving mother of Jeff Meek (Elaine Preston) of Gravenhurst, Jan Meek (Frank Veres) of Tillsonburg and Jennifer Meek (Gord Gallagher) of Bala. Dear grandmother of Stefan Edwards, Justin Edwards and Chris Meek. Special friend of Poul...

Donna Robinson

Donna Robinson

May 2, 2014

Robinson, Donna Joyce (nee Jarick) Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2nd, 2014 at Leisureworld Muskoka in Gravenhurst in her 68th year. Beloved mother of Robert Robinson (Emma Pirie) of Novar and Sheri Robinson (Dave Lindstrom) of Kingston. Cherished grandmother of Courtney Robinson, Lillian Breau and Bradley Robinson. Loving sister of Muriel Danielson of Torrance, Oswald (Margaret) Jarick of Torrance...

Lorraine Macnab

Lorraine Macnab

Apr 30, 2014

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2014 at the Nithview Home Long Term Care Facility in New Hamburg, in her 105th year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Alexander MacNab who died on September 16, 1993. Lorraine will be sadly missed by her children Maureen Wright (late Hector), Charles MacNab (Elizabeth), Robin MacNab (Jennifer) and the late Ned MacNab....

Ostin Bush

Ostin Bush

Apr 28, 2014

BUSH, Ostin Douglas (Owner and Pharmacist of Bush IDA Pharmacy, Gravenhurst from 1970-1997) Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Monday, April 28, 2014. Ostin left his earthly presence to join his Lord and Saviour and his beloved wife Ellen Caroline Bush who predeceased Ostin on Oct. 8, 2013. Beloved father to Deborah (Paulo) Canonizado of Mississauga...

Carl Break

Carl Break

Apr 19, 2014

BREAK, Carl Franklin Peacefully passed on to his eternal home on Saturday , April 19th, 2014 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in his 96th year. Much loved and missed by his wife Iva of 73 years and his children; Evan Break of Windsor, Gordon Break (Brenda) of Severn Bridge, William Break (Debby) of Gravenhurst, Pauline Paradis (Arthur) of...

Jean Ryan

Jean Ryan

Apr 11, 2014

Ryan, Jean Ann (nee Tunbridge) Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, April 11, 2014 in her 75th year. Jean Ryan was the loving wife of the late Edward Charles Ryan who predeceased her in 1995. Beloved mother of Charles (Cynthia) Ryan of Gravenhurst, Lynda (Brian) Smith of Severn Bridge, Paul Ryan and his partner...

Angelo Pante

Angelo Pante

Apr 2, 2014

ANGELO ISACO PANTE Passed away suddenly in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Angelo Isaco Pante in his 59th year. Beloved husband to Kathy Pante (nee Lemay) of Gravenhurst. Beloved father to Tara Rayner of Orillia, Krystal Pante and Michael Pante both of Gravenhurst. Dear brother of John Pante of Hillsdale, Judy Richardson of Gravenhurst and Marianne Hurley of Brampton....

Kenneth Barnes

Kenneth Barnes

Mar 20, 2014

BARNES, Kenneth Edward (Ken) Passed away peacefully at the Leisureworld Muskoka Transitions in Gravenhurst on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Ken was in his 83rd. year. Beloved husband to Clara Christie (nee Clement) of Gravenhurst. Ken was the beloved father to Nancy Whitmore, Angela Richardson and Linda Kettle. Beloved brother to Hazel Peacock, Elmer Barnes, Stan Barnes and Donnie Barnes. Ken...

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Mar 15, 2014

Smith, Douglas Arthur "Smitty" (Lifetime member of the Gravenhurst Kinsmen Club) At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, March 15, 2014 in his 90th year. Beloved brother to; Kathleen Page (late Bill) of Edmonton and David (Susanne) Smith of Manitowaning. Beloved uncle to Michael, Brian, Chris, Steven & David Page and Greg and Steven Smith. In keeping...

Franklin Wilson

Franklin Wilson

Mar 2, 2014

WILSON, Franklin Mark "Frank" Died at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at age 53. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine. Father of Melinda Andreola, Jeffrey Wilson & Kristy-Anne Wilson. Grandfather of Ashley, Jazzmine, Braden & Kaylee. Brother of Donna, Allan, Shelley, Michael, Pam and the late Gordon. Dear son of Katherine Wilson and Bill Williams....