All Obituaries

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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 (Tanya), Joel, Bryan and Cheryl.  Great-Granny to 7 great-grandchildren.  Eleanor...

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 mom's wishes there will be no public service.   

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, daughter of John Alex and Elizabeth Alice Thompson of Lake of Bays. He will be dearly missed by son David and his wife Alice, daughter Susan and her...

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WAYNE'S FUNERAL SERVICE IS NOW FULL.  THE FUNERAL SERVICE CAN BE VIEWED LIVE AT http://faithmuskoka.ca/waynereid THANK YOU,   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 take great comfort in knowing that Wayne went to meet His Heavenly Father on Father's Day.  He leaves behind...

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, Barrett, Carson, Valerie and Ivy. Bill was born and raised in Huntsville by his parents, Arthur and Mae Blackburn with his brother...

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 Ottawa and sister-in-law Dianne Zilney of Novar.   He is predeceased by his brother John and sisters, Lillian Snider, Shirley...

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 Bennett, the loving wife of Randy, and cherished mother of son Martin, passed away late...

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, step grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and his many siblings to mourn his passing.  Emma would like to thank...

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 taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  As an expression of...