All Obituaries

It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Agnew on Saturday November 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  Bob was an amazing father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend.  He loved nothing more then his family and the life they shared here in Muskoka.  He was the  beloved husband and best friend of Sandra Agnew.  Dear father to Cassandra (Bradley) and Robert (Lynn).  Cherished grandfather to Sierra, Zachary,Kailah,...

In Memory of MORTENSON, Valerie Diane (nee Beacroft) Peacefully on October 30, 2022 with her daughter Carolyn by her side at the age of 83.  She was a loving wife of Peter Mortenson for 60 years.  Born in Toronto, Ontario, Daughter of the late Herbert and Florence Beacroft.  She was a cherished mom to Carolyn Goldring (Paul) and Stephanie Mortenson (Jeff) and an incredible Nanny to Samatha and Allyson Goldring.  She held them in her heart so dearly.  She lovingly...

Peacefully passed away at North Bay Regional Health Center on September 28th, 2022 with her family by her side. Helen was in her 80th year.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alton Pleadwell, much loved mother of Terry (Michelle), Stacy (Talara), Doug (Joan), and Shawn (Vanessa), dear grandmother of Melissa, Michael , C.J., Damien, Dakota, Zakk, Jackie, Misty, Douglas, Kinleigh, Richard, Nathan, Kim, Vanessa, and Natasha. Great grandmother of Mia, Blake, Maezie, Joy, Dennis Gabriel,...

Sean Mary Blaney passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022, at Andy's House in Port Carling.  Born on May 15, 1956, in Northern Ireland, Sean immigrated to Canada with his family and settled in Bracebridge.  Predeceased by his wife Debbie Lynn, parents Seamus and Mary; sisters Marie, Kathleen, Bernadette, Theresa and brother Kieran. Sean will be sadly missed by his brother Dominic and sister Siobhan (Ray) and deeply missed by his nephews and nieces, Colleen (Declan), James,...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of George Gates, at his home on August 17th, 2022.  He is the loving husband of Joyce VanDuzen, dear father of Fred (Rozlynn) Gates, Tim Gates, Mark Gates, Ashley Gates, Jake VanDuzen-Gates (Hailey Reid), Hunter VanDuzen-Gates (Adrien Bourassa), and Will VanDuzen-Gates. Loved grandfather of 5, brother-in-laws Henry VanDuzen and Bill VanDuzen.  He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.   George loved the...

Lawrence (Larry) Francis Marshall February 10, 1949 – August 13, 2022 On Saturday August 13, 2022, we said ‘until we meet again’ to a wonderful and loving man. Larry leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Sharon Marshall. Larry was also the loving father to Lonnie Marshall (Colleen) and Lisa Davis (Bill).  Larry was a proud grandpa to, Damian Davis (Taylor North), Trysta Davis (Damien Ethier), Carley Marshall, Ryan Marshall, and Kaileagh Davis, as well as a great...

Passed away peacefully in his 56th year.surrounded by his family.  Survived by his father, George Dobson.  Loving father to Jessica Dobson (Shane) and Cody (Courtney).  Beloved Grandfather to Wren.  Bob will be deeply missed by his brother John Dobson, Suzanne Donaldson (Paul) and Nancy Crooks (Michael) and his many nieces and nephews.   Predeceased by his mother Beverley Dobson. Family meant the world to Bob.  He was a loving man who loved with his whole...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eugene Barry Donnelly on July 23, 2022 at his home in Bracebridge.  He is the beloved husband of Lynne.  Loved father of Kent (Annetta), and Gene (Shari), dear grandfather of Hailey, Tyson, Rowyn and Jaxx.  Loved brother of Judy, Brian (Adele), Brent (Noella), Leslie (Bob), and Pam (Jack).  He leaves behind his loved pet Foster. Barry loved the outdoors and spent leisure time with family, fishing, hunting, skidooing, and...

Edward Ronald Sheedy passed away suddenly on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital just 11 days shy of his 87th birthday.  Ron was born July 26th, 1935, to parents Edward and Beatrice Sheedy, In Capreol, Ontario.  He was raised in North Bay.   Ron loved cars and for many years he owned car lots in North Bay including Tri one Motors, and he brought the First Toyota dealership (Ron's Motors), to North Bay in 1968. He also raced cars locally...

Peacefully passed away June 28, 2022 at the Algonquin Grace Hospice with his loving wife by his side.  He will be sadly missed by his wife Jennifer, his siblings, and many friends. Ken spent his working career as a heavy equipment operator in the Muskoka area. Cremation has taken place.  Special thanks for the care given to Ken by the nurses, PSW, volunteers, friends, family who visited, those who sent flowers and wishes of sympathy. If so desired, memorial donations to the...