The death occurred at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 of Sharron McConnell of Huntsville.
Sister of: Randy McConnell, Susan Casselman, Bonnie Wreggitt (deceased), Peggy Campese and Gary Wreggitt. Mother of Shawna McConnell, Norman Newton, Paul Struyk and Teri Verch. Grandmother of; Jake-Lyn, Mitchell, Shinara, Nickolia, Faithe, Carson, Johan, Baarn, Candice and Dominick. Great-grandmother of; Leylynd, Kaysun and Chayze.
Sharron worked at Al’s Taxi for 20 years as a dispatcher and loved playing baseball barefoot. Her family was her life.
Sharron’s family would like to thank all of the staff and nurses at the Huntsville Hospital that had been with her throughout her last days with us.
At Sharron’s direction, there will be no visitation or service.
If desired, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated by her family.
Dr. Geoffrey Moody Ascah
April 4, 1921 to Jan 2, 2018, aged 96
Geoff’s family announces his peaceful passing on Jan 2,2018 at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Harper) who predeceased him and survived by his loving children John (Donna Ascah), Catharine, Jane, and Estelle (Dave O’Haire) , and grandchildren Colin and Kate Mackinnon, Rebecca and Victoria Ascah.
Geoff was born and raised in Farnham, Quebec and obtained his Medical Degree from McGill University in Montreal. He is a veteran of World War 2 having joined the Canadian Army Medical Corp in 1939 and served his country for the duration. After further training in Internal Medicine he decided that urban life was not for him and more adventure was required so he headed up to Moose Factory in northern Ontario and started his first practice. There he met Mary and eventually together they settled and started a family in Wainwright, Alberta. In 1954 they made Huntsville, Ontario their permanent home. Geoff was a true old fashioned General Practitioner who did Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Anesthesiology, and Surgery and he finally retired with grace in his early 70’s. In his latter years he often joked that he had seen so many changes in Medicine that he had become a living dinosaur.
Geoff will be remembered for his many contributions to the community of Huntsville. He was very active in the All Saints Anglican Congregation and attended services faithfully. He was an accomplished pianist and trombonist, playing in the Muskoka District Band and Muskoka Dance Band from their inception in the 1950’s. As he got older, Geoff would joke that he was the mascot for the District Band. He will also be remembered for all that he did for amateur theatre and musicals in Huntsville from the late 1950’s and onwards. He took on many different acting roles, both starring, big and small, in theatre and the first Huntsville Rotary Club Musicals.
Geoff will be remembered for his passion and active participation in the Huntsville tennis, golf and curling communities. He first started curling in Alberta and was a continuous curler for over 60 years. When tennis became a rage in the 1970’s he took it up with enthusiasm. Golfing became his most favorite activity and after retirement he played as much as he could as a faithful member at the Huntsville Downs golf course. He loved the water and having excellent carpentry skills he made many wooden boats, both sail and power. He was always game for fishing trips and spent countless hours on the Tim River in Algonquin Park. He also enjoyed duck hunting on the Naiscoot River north of Parry Sound surrounded by good friends.
Geoff was a renaissance man who made a rich contribution to arts, music, sports, and recreation. He had boundless energy, always a smile, and so many stories to tell. He had no desire to retire in the south or elsewhere as he thought Muskoka was paradise. He lived a long and good life.
Geoff’s family would like to thank all who have taken care of him and helped him in his final days. There are so many of you, and thanks to you all. No flowers and donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Visitation For Dr. Geoffrey Ascah will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 1-3pm.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018 at All Saints Anglican Church, 30 High Street, Huntsville at 10:30am. Reception to follow at Sutherland Hall.
Marilyn Joan Bain
Marilyn Joan Bain born on March 30, 1935 died peacefully at Hilltop Manor in Cambridge at 4:30 am on December 26, 2017.Bornand raised in Huntsville, Marilyn is the daughter of the late Ross and Norma Goldthorpe and sister of the late brothers, Calvin and Brian Goldthorp.
Marilyn is the mother of Cheryl and Gary O'Brien, and Bryan and Lilly Bain. Grandmother to Chris, Laura, Sarah, Ashley, Cameron, Amanda and Andrew, as well as 8 Great Grandchildren.
As per Marilyn's request, there will be no viewings or funeral service.
Marilyn had a passion for snow skiing and bridge. This brought her many wonderful friendships and adventures. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Dolores Wolfe
The death occurred at Orillia’s Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 18, 2017 of Dolores Wolfe
Beloved wife of the late Grant Wolfe. Dear mother of Debra and her husband Mike Markle, Georgina and her husband Gord Stevens, Vincent Wolfe and his wife Doloris and Chris Wolfe and his partner Jennifer. Dearly missed by 12 grandchildren and 16 Great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for Dolores Wolfe will be held in the Addison Chapel of the Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday December 21, 2017 at 1 p.m.
A reception will will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Huntsvile Branch 232 from 2-4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association, would be appreciated by the family.
Doris Irene Stevens (Carter)
May 2, 1921 to January 1, 2018
Doris Stepped over Heaven’s threshold in the early hours of January 1, 2018 at the age of 96. She had been a resident of Fairvern Nursing Home, Huntsville as a result of a stroke in April 2017.
She is now with the Lord she loved, her husband Lloyd Stevens, her sister Reta Knight (Myrl), Brothers Wesley (Elsie) and Douglas. Left to miss her is her daughter Joy Reid (Sherwood) and sister in law Elsie Carter, along with many nieces and nephews.
Doris was born on her family farm in Brunel Township and lived there until she moved into a new home just down the road. She was a mother, wife and a friend to many. She was a homemaker.
In her teens she worked as a domestic helper at several places and enjoyed an active social life with her friends. She met Lloyd Stevens, who had many things in common with her, and theymarried
on November 14, 1941. They weremarried
for 73 years. They lived on her family farm taking care of her mother and farming. She loved to garden and could hardly wait to get digging and planting, she had a large garden, both vegetables and flowers. She won many prizes at the fair. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She was always busy and if someone needed her she'd be there.
Her church, Riverside Baptist (formerly Locks Baptist) was the centre of her life. She and Lloyd were charter members and part of the group who built the Locks Baptist Church. She served in many capacities and was the last charter member.
Life cares are not even a memory now as she has begun eternity with the Lord she loved.
Thank you to the amazing and loving care workers at Fairvern and Dr. Bastedo for making her remaining time comfortable.
A memorial service will take place on May 2nd, 2018 at Riverside Baptist Church at 2pm.
Donations can be made to The Gideon’s in her memory.
Bryan Robert McKenzie
The passing of our dearly loved Bryan McKenzie has left a void in our hearts. Let us honor his memory with the same passion and love with which he filled his life.
Bryan had a deep love for horticulture and shared his gift with the world in his years spent in the Muskoka area.
He was a son, brother, fiancé and friend.
He brought love, laughter and joy into the hearts and souls of those around him.
From the summers spent swimming in Lake of Bays with his family and playing guitar in his band, to the always awkward teen years, Bryan was the leader of the three McKenzie brothers.
He spent his adult years finding and pursuing the passions of his life whether it was working with machinery, getting dirty planting a tree, spending time with his parents or playing with the family dog.
Bryan also found the love of his life Lindsey MacDonald.
Let us not dwell on the tragedy of his passing but on the joy and smiles he brought into our lives.
Please join us for a remembrance of Bryan and the wonderful memories we shared in his life.
Visitation for Bryan McKenzie will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2017 from 2-5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Deepwater Experiential Education Project of Canada.
Rolland "Rolly" Sawyer
The death occurred at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville on Sunday, March 25, 2018 of Rolly Sawyer.
Beloved husband of Janet Sawyer (nee Humphrey) and dear father of Jason and his wife Kathleen and their children; Meagan and Melissa-Lynn and Jamie and his wife Tricia and their children; Tristen, Jess-Anne, Tanner and Kayson.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Rolly Sawyer will be held in the Addison Chapel of the Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 1 0'clock, visitation will be from 12 to 1p.m.
Spring Interment at Hutcheson Memorial Cemetery, Huntsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville, would be appreciated by the family.
Neeltje "Nelly" Nichols
The death occurred at Muskoka Landing, Huntsville on Thursday, March 1, 2018 of Nelly Nichols.
Beloved wife of the late Wes Nichols and dear mother of Eric, Jeff and Tracy.
At Mrs. Nichols direction, there will be no public service.
If desired, donations in Nelly Nichols memory may be made to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society.
