Harvie Wayne Cripps
Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Wayne Cripps of Sundridge. Beloved husband to the late Carol Cripps (nee Hamm) and son of the late Harold and Eileen Cripps formerly of Burk’s Falls. Dear brother of Elizabeth (Liz) Sinclair-Squires and her husband Dick Squires and the late Carol Ann Cripps. Brother-in-law of Fred Hamm (Noreen), Sharon Merrick (Elmer) and Joan Richardson (Darryl). Wayne will be missed by his nieces, nephews and many friends.
A Graveside service will be held at Strong Cemetery, Sundridge, with Pastor Joshua Stone officiating on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations to Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville or Sundridge Gospel Mission would be appreciated by the family.
Heather MacKay
Heather passed away on May 27, 2018 at Muskoka Shores Long Term Care, Gravenhurst. She was born in England, the daughter of Lewis and Laura Dittrich, on January 26, 1935.
Heather and her family lived for most of her school aged years in Long Branch (now Southwest Toronto) where she participated actively in Girl Guides and school activities. She was a summer camp counsellor and swimming instructor. As a young adult her sporting interests included figure skating and riding the horse she owned for a number of years.
She enjoyed canoe trips with family and in later years was an avid fan of figure skating on TV.
After graduating from Toronto Teachers’ College in 1955, she began a life that revolved around education. She taught public school, first in small one- and two-room schools in Lount (South River), Dorset and Browns Brae. She returned to teach at the then new Dorset school, became the Principal of Lutterworth school and then taught at Archie Stouffer Public School in Minden.
In 1968 she began working hard at becoming bilingual and teaching French as an itinerant specialty and later became the full time French teacher in Burk’s Falls. A three- year appointment as a French Language consultant for the Muskoka Board of Education followed, and she retired after finishing her teaching career in Huntsville and Dwight.
Over her years of teaching, through extension classes and summer school, she earned her BA from Waterloo Lutheran University (now Wilfred Laurier) and completed her MA at McGill University.
Heather is survived by her husband Roy, brother Douglas (Jean) and families, son Sandy (Lori), daughter Adrienne (Andrew), and grandchildren Caleb (CJ) and Ethan.
Thank you to the 2nd floor (south) staff at Muskoka Shores for their wonderful care of Heather.
Visitation for Mrs. Heather MacKay will be held at the Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 6-8pm.
Memorial Service will be held at the Knox United Church, 1012 Harvey Ave., Dorset on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11am. Burial to follow at Paint Lake Cemetery.
Reception will follow at the Dorset Recreation Centre, 1049 Main St., Dorset.
Donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Muskoka or Dorset Heritage Museum (Special Project Funds).
Mary Ewing (Code) Johnson
passed away July 12, 2018, in Huntsville, Ontario, aged 102.
Mary was predeceased in 1994 by George Herbert Johnson, her husband of 53 years. Loving mother of John Edward (Sharon Vance) of Montreal and George Paul (Caroline Mackenzie) of Port Sydney. Devoted grandmother of Mollie Patricia (Edward Morgan) of Ottawa, Constance Mary (Michael Carmichael) of Toronto and Stephanie Pauline Alexandra, also of Montreal, and cherished great-grandmother of John, Marta, Mackenzie and Isabel.
Mary was born in Petrolia, Ontario, on June 22, 1916, the daughter of Abraham Silas Code and Isabel Evelina Gibson, and grew up in nearby Alvinston where she revelled in rural small town life and made several close life-long friends. She received her BA in English and History from University College at the University of Toronto in 1939, worked at London Life and in 1941married
George, then a Lieutenant in the Signal Corps. Following his return from overseas they began a family and moved to Port Credit, Ontario where she co-founded the Art Loan Society, served as President of the local University Women’s Club and wrote a regular column in the Port Credit Weekly. With her sons away at university, she taught high school English at St. Mildred’s Lightbourn School as well as at Lorne Park and T.L. Kennedy Secondary Schools. Following his retirement, she and George enjoyed winters at Vero Beach, summers at Port Sydney and travels in Italy. She lost her brothers, RCAF Pilot Officer John Edward Code in August 1944 and Richard Gibson Code to cancer of the brain in October 1971.
Throughout her long life, Mary put the accent on education, integrity, good manners, common sense and above all, (her mantra) “moderation in all things”. Her many friends and her family enjoyed her sparkling personality and her love of literature. And until she lost her sight in 2006, she was an energetic practioner of the gracious but lost art of the handwritten letter and thank-you note.
Her family wish to thank Lynda West of Time Together, the compassionate staff of Muskoka Landing and the devoted Huntsville Dr. Paul Bastedo for their commitment to Mary and her family in her final years.
Funeral service at Christ Church (Anglican), 45 Christ Church St, Port Sydney, Ontario P0B 1L0, on Monday, July 16 at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Christ Church Port Sydney, the Huntsville Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Maggi Best
Maggi Jane Best, born March 23, 1982 in Huntsville, passed away May 10, 2018 in Barrie.
Survived by her children, Talon Branch and Summer Best, and stepson, Joey Branch. Predeceased by husband Paul Branch.
Daughter of Pat and Garry Best and sister to Evan Trapp (Roz) and Keith Ryan (Chris). She will be missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Maggi was kind, caring and a bright light who deeply loved her children and her dogs but was unable to escape her demons. She will remain forever in our hearts.
In keeping with the family’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Internment at Hutcheson cemetery to take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to The Table Soup Kitchen or Chrysalis Women’s Shelter.
Dr. Charles "Chuck" Lamon
Charles “Chuck” Lamon passed away peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home on July 1st, 2018. He was in his 93rd year.
Chuck was born and raised in 1925 in Orangeville, Ontario where he lived what he considered to be an idyllic, rural childhood. He joined the Canadian Navy in 1944 at the age of 19 and served in Canada until the end of the war. He completed his medical degree at the University of Toronto in 1953 and worked as a radiologist at the Brantford General Hospital for 30 years. When he retired, he said he could count on the fingers of one hand the days he didn’t look forward to going to work.
Chuckmarried
Pat Ewing, a Huntsville native, in 1957. They had 3 children, Stewart, Molly and Martha. Though they lived mainly in Brantford, they maintained a strong connection with Huntsville, and built a cottage on Pen Lake in 1964. They escaped to their northern home every summer and most holidays, and Pat and Chuck retired there in 1990.
Chuck and Pat enjoyed 40 happy years of marriage together before Pat’s passing in 1997.
Chuck found another opportunity for love andmarried
Phyllis Avard in 2002. They very much enjoyed a variety of social activities together, and, in particular, competing in various local bridge clubs. Chuck and Phyllis spent sixteen loving years of close friendship together in Huntsville before Chuck’s passing.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 12 noon in the Chapel of the Mitchell Funeral Home. A reception will follow in Partner's Hall of the Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main Street, East Huntsville (across the street from the Funeral Home).
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chuck can be made to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation.
Steven Carr
Peacefully, in the presence of his family, on Tuesday January 25, 2011 at the Georgetown Hospital. Steve, 39 years of age, beloved husband of Janet. Loving father of Lilly and Edee. Loved son of Tom and Diana. Cherished brother of Deirdre Bailey (Terry). Loved son-in-law of Nancy Messervey and the late Ross Messervey. Dear brother-in-law of Deanna, Chris, Jennifer and Brandon Messervey (Carla). Proud uncle of Myka, Kye, Sydney, Liam and Bree. Steve will also be sadly missed by his loving grandparents.
Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown, (905) 877-3631 on Thursday from 6-9 pm. Funeral and committal service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church (11611 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown) on Friday January 28, 2011 at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow.
In memory contributions to the Gideon Bible and Tract Society would be appreciated.
Joanne Daquano
It is with great sadness, heavy hearts, yet joy that the family of Joanne Daquano announces her passing. Our Angel went home surrounded by loving family on Monday Sept 11, 2006. Husband Mike along with three beautiful children Dylan, Dean and Darcy will lovingly remember Joanne. Joanne will fondly be remembered by her mother Kay d’Entremont, sister Jeannine (Kevin) d’Entremont-Farrar, brothers Dan (Linda), Dave (Sheri) and Paul d’Entremont. She is predeceased and has been welcomed in heaven by her father Del. She will be missed so dearly by Mike’s parents Ted and Bev Daquano, and his sisters Kim (Michael) Zuraw, and Tina Daquano. Nieces and nephews Ryan, Caitlyn and Meaghan d’Entremont, Deni and Luc d’Entremont, Jamie, Erin and Cameron Farrar, Aurora and Darian Zuraw, will forever cherish her. All the rest of our extended family and wonderful array of friends who continue to support and amaze us will miss Joanne. Thank you to everyone for all of your thoughts and actions. Special thanks to the nurses of the Complex Continuing Care ward in the Georgetown Hospital, especially Lanni and Pat who provided care beyond the call of duty. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Paul Zeni. The dictionary needs your picture beside the definition of community doctor. Many thanks to all of the wonderful staff at the Oncology Clinic at Credit Valley Hospital along with Dr. Brian Higgins and Dr. Bob Sauls.
Friends will be received at the Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Thursday September 14th from 2-4 & 7-9pm, and on Friday September 15th from 3-5pm. Visitation at Holy Cross Parish Friday September 15th, from 7-9pm. Parish prayers will be held at Holy Cross at 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 224 Maple Ave., on Saturday September 16th at 10:00am. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown.
Donations can be made to The Weekend to End Breast Cancer or the Daquano Children’s Trust Fund.
Kathleen Dresser
passed away peacefully, on October 6th, 2008 at the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga. Kathy, loving mother of Sharon and Derek. Proud Grandma of Jessica and Robert. Beloved sister of Anne, Mark, Greg, Arthur, Grant and Joseph. Survived by her mother Marjorie Fisher. Kathy was a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse at Credit Valley and Toronto Grace Hospitals. Kathy was a strong believer and dedicated member of the Faith Gospel Tabernacle Ministries. Sadly missed by those whose lives she touched. “My sweet sweet mother.”
Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., north of Maple Ave., Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Thursday October 9th, from 7-9 pm. and Friday October 10th, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday October 11th, at 11:30 am. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. Reception to follow in the Trafalgar Room.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Faith Gospel Tabernacle Ministries Building Fund (RR#2, 10042 Creditview Rd., Brampton, Ontario L6V 1A1) would be appreciated.
George Dufty
Peacefully on Friday May 4th, 2012 at the Georgetown Hospital. George, in his 64th year, beloved husband of Beverley and loving father of Merilee. Proud grandfather of Jacob. Loved son of Dorothy and the late Henry Dufty. Dear brother of John (Marsha), Cliff (Joan) and Rose (Bob). Brother-in-law of Frank (Carmela), Francine and Linda. Predeceased by his brother Mike.
Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown, (905)877-3631 on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. John's United Church (11 Guelph St., Georgetown) on Wednesday May 9th at 11:00 am. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Norval.
In memory contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
