OBITUARY LISTING

May 19, 2021

WALTER ALWYN CLARKE

Al went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2021. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his family at the bedside. Al was a beloved husband to Elizabeth for 61 years, a devoted father to Grant, Tracy (Carl Nelson) and Jillian (David McDougall). He was also a very proud grandfather...

May 12, 2021

SIMPSON, Henry Benjamin "Ben"

Passed away peacefully at his home in Port Sydney on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Janet (nee Morris) Simpson who predeceased Ben in 2001.  Father of Valerie Boasley of Bracebridge and Laurie and her husband Sandy Milne of Port Sydney.  Cherished grandfather of Michelle, Melissa (Bill), Ben, Devon (Rachel),...

May 10, 2021

BARDEN, Trevor Richard

July 14, 1946 - May 10, 2021

Passed away peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge, Ontario on Monday, May 10, 2021 at age 74. Beloved husband of Rosalind Elizabeth Harris for 47 years. He will be greatly missed by his son, Colin of Utterson, brother Paul (Lars) of...

May 9, 2021

MARTIN-HENDERSON, Karen Louise

Passed away peacefully on May 9, 2021 at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in her 67th year.  Karen is the loving daughter of the late Clarence and Jean (nee Groat) Martin who was born in Toronto on August 26, 1954.  Beloved wife of Stuart Henderson of Kearney.  Mother to Joel Best and Tamara Best.  She...

May 9, 2021

EVANS-TAVERNER, Barbara Anne (nee Fielding)

Barbara Anne Fielding grew up on the shores of Fairy Lake with her dad Jim, mom Ivy and her younger brother Jimmy.  Summers were fun filled with lots of tourists who vacationed at their Lakeview Cottage Resort.  An excellent swimmer, Barb swam across Fairy Lake.  Dogs were her constant companions all her...

May 7, 2021

HEBNER, Bernard Gerald

Bernard Hebner of Huntsville, passed away peacefully at Granite Ridge, Gravenhurst on Friday May 7th, in his 83rd year.  Bernie is survived by his children, Kelly, Donal and Lisa, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  Survived by siblings Marjorie Blackburn,  Laura Wilson, Anita (Earl) Bryant, Gregory (Sylvia) Hebner,  Nancy (Richard) Schroder and Rudy Hebner....

Apr 27, 2021

In Loving Memory of Eldon Derby Harvey

November 4, 1926 – April 27, 2021

Eldon Derby Harvey was born to Roy and Stella Harvey in 1926 in the small town of Smiths Falls, Ontario, where he grew up surrounded by the bustling industry of the Canadian Pacific Railway. At 15, Eldon quit high school to...

Apr 17, 2021

MALONEY, Janet Anne (nee Pritchard)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Janet on Saturday, April 17, 2021 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.  Janet was born in Guelph on January 24, 1941 to Ted and Mary Pritchard but spent most of her life in Toronto.  She has gone to be with her...

Apr 17, 2021

Blanche Lorrain (Oke) Guest (nee Thompson)

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our mother Blanche (Oke) Guest in Huntsville Hospital, April 17, 2021 in her 105th year. Blanche is predeceased by her two husbands, Roy Oke and Lorne Guest, also by her parents Gordon and Ethel (nee Saulter) Thompson and her brothers Murl...

Apr 15, 2021

HAVEN, Annette Yvonne

Passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her residence in Huntsville.  Annette was born on July 6, 1963 in Huntsville to parents Davis and Kathleen (nee Wagg) Haven.  She is the loving sister and sister-in-law of Gail Cooper, Cathy Lamb, Terry (Cindy) Leith, Barbara Turni, Elizabeth (Ron) Robertson and Beth Leith.  Predeceased...

Apr 14, 2021

The family would like to thank all those who purchased a memorial tree, donation or flowers in Margaret's memory.  Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

BENNETT, Margaret Rose Bennett (nee Pitblado)

Passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 and is now with the man she had known and loved since she was 15, her...

Apr 11, 2021

COTTRILL, Verna Mary Leona (nee Seely)

Passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2021 at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice in her 89th year.  Verna was born on September 11, 1932 in Huntsville to parents John and Clara Seely.  She is the beloved wife of the late Charles Cottrill who predeceased Verna on October 10, 2004.  Cherished mother of...

Apr 7, 2021

Albert Bruce Wigg January 18 1944- April 7 2021 Peacefully and surrounded by family, Albert Bruce Wigg of Gravenhurst passed away on April 7th, 2021 at the age of 77.  Loving partner of Antje Ballantyne-Watson, caring father to Keith Wigg and father-in-law to Phillipa Griffiths, adoring grandfather to Gabi Griffiths-Wigg.  Bruce was predeceased by his parents Albert and Eva...

Apr 3, 2021

TONKS, James Henry

It is with sadness that the family of James (Jim) Tonks announces his passing on April 3rd, 2021, at Fairvern Nursing Home, Huntsville, Ontario.

James was the eldest of 8 children to Albert and Annie (Brindley). He was born in Nottingham, England, on May 28th, 1924. After completing school at age 14,...

Apr 3, 2021

JEAN CLAIR (DIXON) CRIPPS

March 30, 1934 to April 3, 2021 (87 years)

Our mother passed away at Muskoka Landing, after a 2 1/2 year decline from her stroke.  She was predeceased by her loving husband Sam, parents Charles and May Dixon, sons Morris and Stanley, daughter-in-law Stacey, brothers and sisters Lorn, Percy, Clarence, Ed,...

Mar 22, 2021

Libor Frances Drabek passed away peacefully at Hospice Huntsville on Monday, March 22,2021 in his 91st year.  Libor was born in Czechoslovakia in 1930 and emigrated to Canada to freedom and new life.  He was an Electrical Engineer for Ontario Power Generation/Ontario Hydro for the entirety of his career.  He was a beloved husband of Jaroslava Drabek, who passed...

Mar 22, 2021

GWENDOLYN DARLINE MURDY (Wilson) February 27, 1934 - March 22, 2021

Gwen passed away peacefully at Muskoka Landing after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Anne Wilson of Burk’s Falls, brother John (Gloria) and loving husband Deane. Loving mother of Deane (Wendy), Dana (Brett) and Jason (Michele), and proud Grammie of Emily...

Mar 20, 2021

PARKINSON, Joan Sally (nee May)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20th 2021 with family at her side in her 80th year.  Joan was born on April 21st, 1941 in Huntsville to parents Frederick and Lillian (nee Orr) May.  She is the beloved Mom of Linda, Richard, April and Lana.  Proud Grandma of 11 and G.G. to ...

Feb 22, 2021

MORRISON, Frances Bernice (nee Ritza)

The death of Frances Morrison (nee Ritza) occurred on February 22, 2021 in Huntsville, Ontario, at the age of 94.  Fran was born May 21, 1926 in Barry's Bay, Ontario.  Fran was predeceased by husband George Morrison, whom she married on April 7, 1951.

Fran was an active member of...

Feb 17, 2021

The family of Brian Douglas Maynard are sad to announce his passing on February 17, 2021 at his home in Huntsville, Ontario.

Brian was born in Huntsville on November 19,1945 to Verna and the late Stan Maynard. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy, son Doug (Jody) and daughter Debi (Walter) Coker. Proud grandfather of...