OBITUARY LISTING

Rosemary Murken

Rosemary Murken

Dec 12, 2023

 

On December 12, 2023, Rosemary Murken passed away due to complications in her battle against stage 5 kidney disease. Despite the advanced stage of her disease, Rose stayed her feisty self to the very end. Throughout her life, Rose was known by many names, but none were more important to her than those of Mother, Daughter, and Friend. You...

James Robert George Mather

James Robert George Mather

Dec 11, 2023

James Robert George Mather passed away at his home in Gravenhurst, Ontario on Monday, December 11, 2023, in his 81st year. Jim was born on May 2nd, 1943 to Hugh and Esther Mather of Burk’s Falls, Ontario.

Beloved husband for 45 years of Lorraine (Schamehorn) Mather. He is survived by his 2 children Hugh (Katharine) and Annie (Dwayne).

Jim will...

Garry Brian Wreggitt

Garry Brian Wreggitt

Dec 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Brian Wreggitt on December 9, 2023. Garry was born in Orillia on December 27, 1960, to parents Norman and Joanne Wreggitt. In life Garry had an amazing gift for woodworking and a passion for fishing and hunting.

Garry is survived by his partner of 41 years Shelley...

Diane Myra MacKinnon (nee Hobbs)

Diane Myra MacKinnon (nee Hobbs)

Dec 5, 2023

 

Passed away suddenly at her home uin Huntsville on December 5, 2023 at the agrage of 67.  Mom was born in Burks Falls briefly lived in Sundridge before moving to Port Credit. She is the daughter of the late Gordon and Myra Hobbs and the youngest of four siblingsS, the late Roy, Ken, Paul, survived by John. Mom married...

Gisela Herrmann

Gisela Herrmann

Dec 4, 2023

 

GISELA HERRMANN (NEE SCHMITZ)

March 21, 1939 – December 4, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gisela (Schmitz) Herrmann announces her death on the morning of Monday, Dec. 4th, 2023. Gisela passed at home as per her wishes, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her...

Jessica Lynn Ward

Jessica Lynn Ward

Nov 26, 2023

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden loss of Jessica Lynn Ward on the 26th of November, at the age of 42, following a tragic accident in Huntsville, Ontario.  

Jessica was born and raised in Huntsville, Ontario. She was full of life and quick wit. She filled rooms with vivid colour and effervescence. Jessica was strong-willed, incredibly giving, and spoke her mind...

Janet Jean Roberts

Janet Jean Roberts

Nov 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Janet Jean (McKay) Roberts announces her passing on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital following a long, hard-fought, courageous battle with cancer. It would be wrong to say that Janet lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. Janet’s health was failing for years, and it was her joy for...

Nicole Carolyn Gilbert

Nicole Carolyn Gilbert

Nov 3, 2023

Nicole was born in Toronto on July 28th, 1977. She was the cherished daughter of Les and Carolyn Gilbert (nee Deane). She had 3 older brothers Michael, Paul, and Ross. She grew up and was educated in Mississauga. In June of 2000, she moved with her parents to Huntsville in the Muskoka region of Ontario.

Her brothers by then...

Frances Marie Ward

Frances Marie Ward

Nov 1, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Frances Marie Ward (nee Carpenter) on the first of November 2023, at Algonquin Grace Hospice.

Frances was born on January 11th, 1937, in Toronto, Ontario to parents Anthony Carpenter and Ethel Ward.

Frances is predeceased by her husband John Irving Ward and daughters Judy and Cathy.

Frances is survived by her sons...

Kristal Anne (Gill) Rand

Kristal Anne (Gill) Rand

Nov 1, 2023

Kristal Anne (Gill) Rand passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 1, 2023, at the age of 32 in Huntsville, Ontario. She was born on April 26, 1991, in London, Ontario, to her loving parents Jeff Gill and Sharon (Willows) Mason.

After graduating from Huntsville High School in 2009, Kristal pursued a career in Hairstyling where her skills as a stylist...

William Gordon Pagendam

William Gordon Pagendam

Oct 31, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce that our beloved Gord passed peaceably on October 31st in Orillia at the age of 94. He was born and raised in Toronto and spent the last 24 years residing in Huntsville.

To Gord, humour was the best medicine. Incredibly bright and funny, he loved to make us all laugh. He was a strong and...

Ernest William Richard Grigg

Ernest William Richard Grigg

Oct 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest William “Bill” R. Grigg on October 27, 2023, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. Bill was born in Toronto, Ontario on September 27, 1930, to parents Ernest Grigg and Lillian May Grigg (nee Williams). Bill married his wife Margaret Evelyn Grigg (nee Stillwell) on June 30, 1956.

Bill will...

Sherry Lynne Willner

Sherry Lynne Willner

Oct 24, 2023

 

Sherry Lynne Willner (Nadrofsky) November 1st 1959 - October 24th 2023   It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sherry who left this world peacefully on October 24th, 2023, at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice. She was surrounded with love by her husband Jürgen Willner of 42 years and her daughters Emily (David Goldthorp) and Katrina (Cole...

Shirley Marie Fountain

Shirley Marie Fountain

Oct 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Marie Fountain (nee Grasley) on October 20, 2023, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born in Guelph, Ontario on May 4, 1948, to parents Garfield Irvin Grasley and Kathleen Anne Grasley (nee Keleher).  On January 6, 2011, Shirley married her husband, the late Robert Fountain.

Shirley was...

James Davey Allen

James Davey Allen

Oct 18, 2023

James Davey Allen passed away peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday October 18, 2023 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of Jessie Louise Allen who predeceased Jim on November 5, 2021 and were married for 68 years.  He is survived by his daughters Kathy (Dan) Patterson and Karen (Matt) Crozier, 6 grandchildren Jason (Karen) Crozier, Ben (Mel) Anthony, Nick (Kim) Anthony, Russell...

Guiseppina "Pina" Beecraft

Guiseppina "Pina" Beecraft

Oct 17, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our mom Pina Beecraft on October 17, 2023.Pina enjoyed the many things life had to offer.  She enjoyed fishing, woodwork, knitting, cooking, gardening, helping others and most importantly the Blue Jays and driving fast with the music playing loud.Pina is missed dearly by friends, neighbours, coworkers but most...

Daniel Robert Donaghy

Daniel Robert Donaghy

Oct 12, 2023

Incredible, one of a kind son of Maja and Jamie, best big brother to Jessica (Ben), Jacob and Jenny. Daniel passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 12, 2023, at the young age of 37.  Dan will be missed, more than words can say, by his son Finn, his wife Laura, and his step children Jordynn, Addysonn and Hudsonn, and Laura’s...

Jason Robert Cottell

Jason Robert Cottell

Oct 12, 2023

COTTELL, Jason Robert

Died on October 12th, 2023, at the Huntsville Hospital, after a heart attack.  He was surrounded by his family.  Jason was a loving husband to Nora for 27 years. He was the beloved son of Bob and Sandi Cottell; he was the son-in-law of June and the late Keith MacMillan, all of Mount Forest. Jason will be...

Gwendolin Ann Heal

Gwendolin Ann Heal

Oct 12, 2023

 

HEAL, Gwendolin Ann (nee Rous)

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our “matriarch” Gwendolin Ann Heal on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in her 88th year.  Loving wife of 53 years to the late George Heal.  Cherished Mom to Chris (Christine), Diane, Steve (Franca) and David (Sandra).  Loving Nan to her 10 grandchildren, Adam (Jenn),...

Brian John Maw

Brian John Maw

Oct 10, 2023

MAW, Brian John

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian John Maw in his 91st year at home after a short illness.  Son of the late Jack and Florence Maw, brother to Howard (deceased), Sheilah (deceased), George and  Alice.  Brian leaves behind his loving wife Anne and stepson James Tonks.  Father of Debbie (John), Dale...