All Obituaries

With a heavy heart, I must announce the passing of John Harris on February 15th, 2021.  Beloved husband of Susanne Harris.  It was my privilage to have been his wife and  known him for over 40 years.  In the past few years he has battled multiple health issues but always with a spirit of optimism.  He will probably be remembered for his well trained dog "Jade", his funny hats and his quick wit.  He died peacefully after a day spent listening to some of...

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the Robertson family announce the passing of Kevin, who lost his short battle with cancer on Saturday, February 13th at Huntsville Hospice with his children by his side. Beloved father to Matthew and Sarah (Trevor). Loving son of Alexander and Laurelle (nee Tremblay). Kevin also leaves his brothers Paul (Lea) and Scott. He is predeceased by his sister Jill (Wayne). He was an amazing uncle to his nieces Shelby and Kristy and will be missed by his furry...

GEERTSMA, SONYA CHARMAINE   June 6, 1988 - July 20, 2020   Sonya Charmaine Geertsma passed away at home on July 20, 2020, in her 32nd year.   Sonya is survived by her parents, Doug & Cheryl Geertsma; younger sister Bianca Chabot (Corey Chabot) & her nieces Elliot & Hazel; Grandma Mary Geertsma, Grandma Eileen & Grandpa Norm Ottaway;   and several cousins whom she was close with and loved very much.   She is predeceased by her   Grandpa Jack...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mark Eaton, with his loving partner, Debbie King by his side, on February 8, 2021 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital  after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving son of Diana and the late Dr. Douglas Eaton. Dear brother of Hilary and Jane (Karl) and cherished uncle of Alexandra and Lillian. He will be missed by his furry companion Diggsy Mark moved from England to Bracebridge in 1966. He was an avid reader, enjoyed watching...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barry Branch on February 5th, 2021 at the Algonquin Grace hospice  after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving father of Barry Branch (Kelly) and Heather Branch.  Much loved grandfather of Ryley Taylor and  cherished  great grandfather of Bryson Taylor Dear brother of Ann Thompson and predeceased by his sister Marilyn Ward. Barry worked  as a mechanic for over 40 years at West End Motors. He was often found enjoying...

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph Edward Graham on January 22, 2021 at the age of 63 years. Dearly loved partner of Julie Nicol and will be missed  by his canine companion Bailey. Devoted father of Jessica Phillips (Pat Carney), Wesley Graham (Ashley) and Daryl Young (Melissa Levesque). Cherished grandpa of Preston Phillips, Ryan Carney, Brianna and Bryce Young. He will be sadly missed by his mother Ella Graham, siblings; Carvell (Joanne Dube),  Cindee...

HANSEN, Lorna Mae It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Lorna Hansen who died peacefully at the age of 89 at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on January 2021. Daughter of the late John and Mary Pearo. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Hansen. Loving mother to Debbie (Colin), Harvietta (Richard) and John (Glenda). Proud grandmother to Leanne (Justin), Monica (Shawn), John Mark, Gerard, Tanya (John), Jeremy (Krista), Angela (Tom) and Ryan (Sarah). Cherished greatgrandmother to Emily,...

The unexpected death of Larry Wills occurred peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on January 20, 2021. Larry leaves behind his wife and soul mate, Priscilla, and his younger brother, Neil, his children: Lee Brodie (Bob), Paul, Ann Stephenson (Kirk), Neil (Robin), Jason (Kristen), his step children: Kathy Christie (Paul), Gord Lewis (Carrie), Jennifer Lewis, Kim Reid, Scott Wills, Cindy Brown (Paul), and his 34 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, his fur baby, Lilac, and many great...

The world has lost an incredible woman. Linda Gail Forbes, age 74, of Emsdale, Ontario died December 27, 2020 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital with her daughter at her side. These trying times created barriers for loved ones to visit but they were there with her in spirit, en masse. Linda will be deeply missed by all those who knew her over her extraordinary lifetime. Determined, feisty and with a laugh that filled every room of the house, Linda was a force of nature. Her kindness and...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a beautiful soul. Betty Lavoie, loving wife of Verne for 64 years, mother to Joe (Helen), Pennie (Mike), Chris (Kurt) and Rose (Peter). She will be missed by her many grandchildren whom she cherished. Tyler, Jordy, Cody, Cadence, Marshall, Grace, Harland, Rose, Ben and Alex. Predeceased by her parents Grace and Herb Jackson and Brother Edward. Betty was born in Parry Sound, Ontario on April 14, 1936. At the age of 20 she met and married...