Olive Myrtle Robinson
Miss Olive Robinson passed peacefully at Muskoka Landing, Huntsville on Tuesday April 10, 2018 in her 96th year. Olive was the third daughter of Christopher and Grace Robinson. She was born and raised on the farm in Ravenscliffe. Survived by her sister Amy and Duncan’s family out west. Loving and loved aunt of Donna, Carolyn, Doug, June and Cathy. Great aunt of many. Predeceased by sisters Miriam, Florence and Barbara and by her brother Dennis and 3 infant brothers.
Visitation for Olive will be on Saturday April 21, 2018 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Service in the Addison Chapel of the Mitchell Funeral Home at 2:00, followed by refreshment. As per Olive's wishes, she will then be cremated and her remains will be interred in the family plot at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Ravenscliffe. Very special thanks to Carolyn for being there above and beyond always. Also, special mention to Dr.Melanie Mar, the staff at Muskoka Traditions and the staff and doctors at Muskoka Landing for their excellent care of Olive over the years. If desired, memorial donations to St. John’s Anglican Ravenscliffe cemetery Fund or to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.
Laura May Eades
The death occurred at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Sunday April 8, 2018 of Mrs. Laura Eades
Wife of the late James Eades. Birth mother of David Traves and his wife Heather of Huntsville and Carol Peake of Bracebridge. Sister of Ken Barnes and his partner Mary of Orillia. Predeceased by brothers Percy, Doug, Carl, Ralph and Frank and by sisters Edith, Irene, Joyce and Mildred.
A graveside service will be held at Hutcheson Memorial cemetery later in the spring.
Carl Robert Hawthorne
The death occurred at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday April 8, 2018 of Mr. Carl Hawthorne of Huntsville and formerly of Newmarket and South River
Loving Husband of Vera and the late Viola Hawthorne
Dear father of Wilda Hawthorne, Wendy Mason, Gary Hawthorne, Andy Cooke and Leslie Anne Morrison
Dear grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 8
Brother of Allan Hawthorne and the late Keith Hawthorne
Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 11, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Huntsville on Thursday April 12, 2018 at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments at Sutherland Hall. Masonic service to be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. If desired, donations to the
Shrine Hospital Montreal would be appreciated by the family and can be mailed to Ramses Temple 124 Queens Plate Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W 0B4
Dr. Donald Joseph Shepley
April 16, 1938 - April 4, 2018
Don peacefully passed away at his cottage home in Huntsville, ON, shortly before his 80th birthday. Don was a loving husband to his beautiful wife Elizabeth of 56 years. He was an amazing father to his three children Scott, Marc and Karen and father-in-law to their spouses Karen, Kathryn and Matt. A treasured Grandpa to Grant, Michael, Kristen, Daniel, Sarah, Kai, and Carter. A dear brother to Joan, Marion and Robert, and uncle to all his wonderful nieces and nephews, and loved by extended family and friends.
Don was born in Hafford, Saskatchewan to Dr. Jean and Dr. Ledson Shepley. He was raised in Chatham, ON where he grew strong and lifelong bonds with many friends. Don attended the University of Toronto graduating first from Electrical Engineering in 1961, and Medicine in 1965.
Don interned at St. Michael’s Hospital, followed by working at IBM. Don then furthered his career at SickKids for the next seven years where he implemented the first computer system in the hospital. Don opened his general practice at The Whitby Clinic in 1974, and was a well respected physician working in the Durham Region for over 34 years. He was a dedicated physician whom not only made house calls, he also spent endless time with his patients when they needed him most. Dr. Shepley was part of the team that spearheaded 911 into the Durham Region, forever changing the emergency response in the area, with Toronto soon following their lead.
Don had a deep appreciation for his family, friends, colleagues, and patients. He brought humour into his daily life and everyone could count on him to pull a joke or two out of his shirt pocket. He had a vibrant laugh and strong faith in God and “Mother Nature”.
Don touched many lives and will forever live in our hearts.
Visitation will be held on Saturday April 21, 2018 from 9:30-11 am at St. Mark’s United Church Whitby ON.
Reception will follow the service in the Regal Room at the Centennial Building, Whitby.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mark’s United Church, or online to the Amici Camping Charity, or SickKids Hospital.
St. Mark’s United Church: https://stmarkswhitby.ca
Centennial building: https://www.whitby.ca/en/residents/facility rentals.asp
Amici Charity: https://amicicharity.org/donate-now
SickKids: https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com
“The setting sun lay down a golden path upon the lakes glassy water. The clouds descend and blend again to change the dazzling pattern. The air was still. The only noise was that of the busy bees darting from flower to flower. A sense of peace enveloped him. He was again one with nature.”
Written by: Donald Shepley
Reginald Cuttress
The death occurred at his residence in Huntsville on Saturday, August 11, 2012 of Reginald "Reg" Cuttress.
Reg is survived by his five children; Debbi Meredith, Chris Cuttress, Rick Cuttress, Claudia Cuttress and Heather Cuttress. Also by his 10 grandchildren; Jay and Bobbi Meredith; Julie, Colin and Sarah Cuttress Megan, Erin and Jenna Cuttress; and David and Emma Smyth and 6 great-grandchildren; Mason Henwood; Aubrey and Bailey Cuttress; Mackenzie, Griffin and Gavin (pre-deceased) Parkin; and Arwyn Janveau.
Visitation will be held at the Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, August 16th from 7 to 9 pm.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Grassmere (on Highway 60), on Friday, August 17th at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hillside Fire Department, would be appreciated.
Michael Desborough
Michael Desborough is survived by his loving family, his wife, Shirley, of thirty years, his daughters, Karen and her husband Gordon and their children, Megan and Rachel, Laura and her husband Anthony and their children Gregory and Evie, Michael’s stepdaughters, Adrienne and her husband Christopher and their children, Grayson and Madeleine and Gwenith and her husband Kevin and their daughter, Luna, and Michael’s sister, Diane and her family and his brothers, David and his wife Barbara and their family and Stephen and his wife Arlene and their family.
Michael was owner of Michael Desborough Purveyor of Fine Foods at Davenport Road and Avenue Road in Toronto for many years. He retired to Colborne Ontario in 1989 and enjoyed the challenges of tending to his apple orchard until he and Shirley moved to Cobourg in 2001 where they were members of St. Peter’s Anglican Church until their move to Huntsville in September 2017. Besides his loving family, one of his greatest joys was joining with his long-time friends at their hunt camp every fall, and he held fond memories of his boyhood summers spent in Prince Edward Island with his family and friends which included his lifelong friend, Clarence and his dearly loved cousin, Sandi.
Michael was a teller of tall tales, and a lover of the good things in life. He had an uncanny ability to recall diverse song lyrics, one of his favorite's being Barrett’s Privateers by Stan Rogers.
The family wishes to express heart-felt and sincere appreciation for the exceptional care provided to Michael by Dr. Roy Kirkpatrick, Dr. Gerald Forestell, Dr. Hunter Cape, and their staff, Dr. Deb Harrold and the Palliative Care Team, the Home and Community Care nursing staff, and the Algonquin Grace Hospice nurses and personal support workers.
A special thank you is extended for the prayers and service of the Venerable Dawn Henderson of All Saints Church and our dear friend Wally whose daily presence and continuous prayers supported Michael and our family throughout his last week of life.
At Michael’s request, a private family memorial gathering will be held at a future date.
If desired, donations to Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville, would be appreciated by the family.
"Live each day as if it were your first and last." ~ Mike
Leona Knight
The death occurred at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 of Leona Knight.
Daughter of the Late Pastor Earl Walsh and Elaine Walsh (nee Terry).
Beloved wife of Wayne Knight of Utterson and mother of Mark and David and his wife Tasha.
Sister of Douglas (Robyn), Donnalee (Neil Harris), Margaret (John Dalby), Stephen (Maryke), Lois (Fred Robinson) and Diane (Kyle Cousineau-Walsh).
Sister in-law to Paul Knight (Marj), Colleen (Larry Mitchell) and Jennifer (Mark Stuart).
Missed by nieces and nephews.
At Leona’s request a private family service will take place.
John "Jack" Albert Wall
The death occurred at Muskoka Landing, Huntsville on Friday, May 4, 2018 of Jack Wall. Beloved husband of Elsie Wall who weremarried
July 5, 1952.
Loving father of Steven and his wife Penny, Sharon and her husband Wayne Brant and Kim Hamel. Loving Poppa of 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Stewart Memorial Church, Dwight on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow at the Dwight Seniors' Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia Society, 804-2 Lansing Square, Toronto, ON M2J 4P8 1-877-668-8326, would be appreciated by the family.
