Obituaries
Keith Crozier
After a short illness Keith passed away peacefully at the age of 93.Beloved husband of the late June Cochrane. Cherished father of Carol (deceased) and Bev Johnston, Nancy and Jim MacMaster, Cole and Heather Humphrey, Matthew and Karen Crozier, and Andrew Crozier. Loving grandfather of Kevin and Bonnie, Michelle and Lou, Kimberly and Shannon, Jason and Karen, Bradley and Katie, Cameron and Erin, Russell and Crissy, Wade and Erica, Lucas, Olivia and Keith. A special great grandfather to 16 loving great grandchildren. Brother in Law to Camille Crozier. Predeceased by his parents Fredrick and Olive, sister Margaret and brothers Donald and Douglas. And George, Charles, Marion, Edith, Nelson, Lois, Wilma, and James.
Keith will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, especially Guy and Huguette Boutin. Dad loved his card games and enjoyed his time with his friends at the 55 club and Dwight Seniors. His grandchildren loved to try to beat Grandpa in euchre.The highlight of our family times was having Dad sing and play his guitar through all the generations.Thanks to the health care providers at Huntsville Hospital with a special thanks for the wonderful, supportive care Keith and his family received at the Hospice Huntsville. Cremation has taken place.Margaret Moffat (Nee Griffis)
MOFFAT, Margaret Elizabeth (nee Griffis)It is with sadness of heart we announce the peaceful passing of our beautiful mother on Dec.23rd 2018 in her Huntsville home at the age of 102. She was predeceased in 1976 by her devoted husband Norman Douglas Moffat. Mother to daughters; Susan Brenciaglia (John) and Ann and son Norman Moffat. Loving Gramie to Robert Brenciaglia (Beth) and Christine Warman (Ted) Cherished GG to Julia Mattice (Evan), Jenny Beall (Dan) and Katie Warman. A very special Great-great Grandma to Liam and Victoria Beall, and Layla and Bronson Baker.Margaret was born in Fort William on November 6th 1916 to Arthur and Ida Griffis. The youngest of four; brothers James and Tom and sister Jean. After losing her parents as a child Margaret was adopted by close friends of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ashley Fife of Fort William.In her early teens Margaret and her “Auntie” travelled the world by ship, visiting such places as Hawaii and Australia. In addition they travelled to Italy including an audience with the Pope and to England where they had tea at Buckingham Palace.
Margaret was educated at Branksome Hall and then onto McGill University before marrying her late husband Norman. The war kept them apart for four years while Margaret raised her two children in The Kingsway.Margaret started a chapter of the Order of the British Empire. She was a long-time member of the Garden Club of Toronto as well as a life member of Lambton Golf Club. She volunteered at the Huntsville Heritage Place and was a strong supporter of the Muskoka Conservancy.We are especially grateful for the compassionate support received from her devoted caregivers.A celebration of Margaret’s long and wonderful life will take place in the Spring. A donation to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation or the Muskoka Conservancy in Margaret’s memory would be greatly appreciated.Bob Slater
SLATER, Robert St. Clair – Bob was born in London on May 7th, 1934 to Viva Trouten and Clair Slater. He died at home early on Saturday June 30th, 2018. Loved by his wife, Louise, his children Andrew and Rebecca (Mark Ellison), his grandchildren Connor and McKinley. Also missed by relatives, colleagues and valued friends including especially Chris Armstrong, Doug Jones, George Slater and Doug Snell. The family will receive friends following a memorial service to be conducted at First-St.Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue at Waterloo St. on Saturday October 13th at 2:00 PM by the Rev.
Michelle Down and the Rev. Dr. George Slater. He will be interred at Woodland Cemetery. Those who wish, may make a memorial donation to First-St. Andrew’s or a charity important to you.Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bob Slater.Donald Austin
Retired Chemistry Teacher from Bowmanville High School. Peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday June 12, 2018 (06-12-18) at the age of 90.Beloved husband of Enid. Loving father of his 3 children; Glen (Beth), Bruce (Victoria) and Carol. Proud grandpa of his 9 grandchildren; Graham, Daniel, Laura, Jon, Kate, Chris, Mathew, Myles and Alex.
Cherished brother of Dorothy (Bob) of Dundee, Scotland and brother-in-law of Frank Shuttleworth and Tom Hughes.Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street Bowmanville, on Thursday June 14th from 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 116 Church St. Bowmanville on Friday June 15th at 2 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children.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. 27Thank 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).Jack (John) Albert Wall
The death occurred at Muskoka Landing, Huntsville on Friday, May 4, 2018 of Jack Wall. Beloved husband of Elsie Wall who were married 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.Kenneth Everest
Kenneth Murray Everest, son of the late Sidney and Clara Everest of Toronto. Ken was born in Toronto, March 12, 1935 and died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Muskoka Shores, Gravenhurst.Ken is survived by his wife Mildred (nee Reed), his daughter Dawna and her husband Jim Whitehead and their children Michael and Anna. Son Dana Everest and his wife Elizabeth Everest-Rendall and their daughter Evelyn Everest-Rendall. Ken was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (nee Hamilton), brother-in-law Doug and his wife Bunny Hamilton, sister-in-law Hazel Reid and nephew David Reid. Ken will be missed by nieces Cathy and her husband Will McConnell, Monica and her husband Stuart Elliott and Teresa and her husband David Kerr and their families as well as nephews and nieces; Barry Reid, Annette Winter, John Reid, Jane Reid and their families.Ken's career spanned work with the Town of Leaside, C.I.L., the North York Board of Education and the Waterloo County Board of Education. His enjoyment included; reading, travel and Paint Lake, Dorset.
Thank you to the 2nd floor (south) staff at Muskoka Shores for your wonderful care of Ken.A Memorial Service for Mr. Ken Everest will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Knox United Church, 1012 Harvey Avenue, Dorset, ON. Following the service, a reception and time for fellowship will be held at the Dorset Recreation Centre, 1051 Main Street, Dorset. A private family interment will take place at Paint Lake Cemetery over the summer.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Dorset Heritage Museum- Special Projects or the Parkinson Society.