OBITUARY LISTING

Aug 17, 2020

PRASKEY, Gordon Robert (Gord) Feb13,1931 - August 17,2020 at Muskoka Landing, Huntsville at the age of 89. He will be greatly missed by his loving partner Joyce Rostance. He was the beloved husband of Helen Risebrough Praskey (deceased 2009) for 59 years.  Youngest son of Jim Praskey and Florence North, brother of the late Bill Praskey and Wilbert Praskey....

Aug 5, 2020

HUGHES, Leslie Merrit "Les"

At the age of 88, Les Hughes passed away peacefully in Huntsville, on August 5, 2020.  He worked for over 40 years with CP Express Transport Ltd as a long haul trucker with over 30 years of safe driving.   Les was a very loving, supporting and caring husband to his wife Ruth for...

Jul 28, 2020

WATSON, Raymond Edward "Ray"

Passed away suddenly on July 28, 2020 at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in his 62nd year. Ray was born on October 11, 1958 in Huntsville to parents Jackie & the late Ted Watson.  Ray will be dearly missed by his brothers and sister; Robert (Berna), Stephen (Carol), Karen (Bob) and the late Kathy....

Jul 23, 2020

Della Sawyer 1948 - 2020

Della May Elizabeth (Nickason) Sawyer on June 28th , 1948 Dick and Helen Nickason welcomed a baby girl. They named her Della May Elizabeth - after her granny Elizabeth Stevenson and her nana May Nickason. She is a tribute to both of those women. Della was the second child. Her older brother...

Jul 22, 2020

Heather Creighton

Born in Etobicoke, Ontario on March, 1 1958.  Passed away at her home, after a short but tough battle with Cancer, surrounded by her Family.  She passed away Wednesday, July 22 2020.  Married to the love of her life Martin Creighton (deceased).  An amazing mother to Chris Stewart and Sara Johnson and her son-in-law Scott...

Jul 9, 2020

MURPHY, Phillip D. Passed away peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital with family by his side on July 9, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Adele Murphy married 50 years (2008). Much loved father of David (Kim) of Bracebridge, Carolyn (Jon) of Texas and John (Laurie) of Orillia. Poppa to 5 grandchildren: Bradley Murphy(Sarah), Nicole...

Jul 7, 2020

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DENOMME, Ernest Herbert "Ernie" Passed away peacefully at his home in Huntsville on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in his 77th year.  Ernie is survived by his son Paul (Scott) Denomme and stepson's, Kevin (Ruth)...

Jul 5, 2020

TIPPER, Inez "Eleanor" (nee Cousins) Passed away, with family at her side, on Sunday, July 5th, 2020 at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice in her 91st year.  Beloved wife of Reginald Tipper who predeceased Eleanor in 2002.  Loving mother of John (Joyce) Tipper, Barbra (Reed) Richardson and Gary (Diane) Tipper.  Proud granny of Amy (Josh), Ann (Brandon), Keith (Soizic), Jared...

Jul 2, 2020

WAGG, Steven Eric

It is with great sadness that the family of Steve Wagg announces his unexpected passing, on Thursday July 2, 2020, at the age of 62 years. Steve will be lovingly remembered by both his brothers, Owen and Miles and sister Carole, survived by children Stephanie and Eric. Steve had a great sense of humor,...

Jun 29, 2020

BECHTEL, Jean Catherine (nee O'malley)

The death occurred peacefully on Monday June 29, 2020 at Oak Terrace in Orillia. Beloved wife of Tim (2010).  Dear mother of Greg, Brenda, Reg (2016) Darrel,Terry, Tim Jr., Judy, Keith. She will be missed by her many grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. In keeping with...

Jun 23, 2020

ROBERT (BOB) LOUIS FRANKLIN NEWMAN, 1926-2020

Robert passed away peacefully at his residence at Valley Stream Manor in Ottawa on June 23 after a long, fulfilling and accomplished life. Born on October 14, 1926 in Sprucedale, he was the son of Laurie and Rosalie Newman. He was predeceased in 2013 by his beloved wife, Dorothy Mary Thompson,...

Jun 21, 2020

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WAYNE'S FUNERAL SERVICE IS NOW FULL.  THE FUNERAL SERVICE CAN BE VIEWED LIVE AT http://faithmuskoka.ca/waynereid

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REID, Wayne Douglas March 17, 1949 ~ June 21, 2020

Wayne, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died peacefully on Sunday, June 21st, 2020 on Father's Day.  We...

Jun 12, 2020

William Larry Blackburn

A proud Navy veteran of WWII, Bill passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2020 in his 96th year. Beloved husband to Marjorie; devoted Dad to Cathy (Brian), Paul (Marji) and Larry (Louise). Forever remembered as Poppa to Jordana, Brandon, Amy, Michael, Keri, Benjamin and Sidney. Affectionately known as Great Poppa to Sofia, Theo, Penny,...

Jun 9, 2020

ZILNEY, Peter Eugene The death occurred on June 10, 2020 of Peter Eugene Zilney at the age of 76.  Peter was born in Cloyne, Ontario to parents Tom Zilney and Helen Hartwick.  He was one of 9 children.  Surviving him are his brother Lorne (Diane) of Wellington, Ontario, sister Theressia Fox of Wellington and sister Ann (Larry) Guy of...

Jun 6, 2020

Mary Margaret Bennett passed away June 6th, 2020 after battling breast & liver cancer. The following is an excerpt written by accomplished writer, Muskoka historian, and dear family friend Ted Currie: "A dear friend of our family, former colleague at Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School, keen nature photographer, and celebrant of the good life here in Muskoka, Mary...

Jun 5, 2020

HANSON, Harold James

Passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5th, 2020 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in his 87th year.  Harold is the beloved husband of Emma Hanson (nee Meeusen) and former spouse, Cathy Hanson.  He is the dear father of Terry, Lisa and the late Tim Hanson.  Harold leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Jun 2, 2020

GOULD, Eileen Louise (neeShepard)

Passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville in her 96th year.  Beloved wife of the late Louis Gould.  Loving mother of  Dan Gould and Janice (Gerhard) Tretter.  Cherished grandmother of Michael, Jennifer, Sarah, Shane, Michelle, Johnathan, and Benjamin.  Great-grandmother of Hunter and Dayton.

Cremation has...

May 24, 2020

KIRK, Barbara Mary

Passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice in Huntsville at the age of 85.  Barbara was born on May 6, 1935 to parents James and Annie Kirk in London, Ontario. She is the beloved mother of Dave and his wife Nancy Pringle and the late Kelly Pringle.  Proud grandmother...

May 23, 2020

HOPE, Lional "Vaughn"

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence at the age of 73.  Beloved husband of Marcia Hope (nee McKee).  Loving father of Ron Hope.  Dear brother of Bill, Fred, Glenda (dec. Darwin), Marlyn (Al), Anthony (Pat), Donna (dec. Bob), Doug (Nicki) and Shelley (dec. Dale).  Survived by his sister-in-law Edna....

May 23, 2020

Jean Bernice Williams (nee Devins) passed peacefully at the Muskoka Landing days after her 87th birthday. Jean is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Elvin Williams and her beloved and cherished son Ken Williams. Jean is survived by her grandson Chad (Jennifer) and granddaughter Lori (Kevin), great grandchildren, Hannah, Zack, Mason, Kailey and Morgan and her great great...