Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Larry “Doc” Pringle

Passed away unexpectedly at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 69. Predeceased by his parents Allan and Jessie Pringle. Cherished brother to Garry, Andy, and Carol. Loved uncle to James. Doc will be forever loved and remembered by extended family and all who knew him....

Jan 1, 2022

With her girls by her side and medical assistance, Linda passed away very peacefully on the afternoon of October 5th, 2022.  Predeceased by her parents, Todd and Norma Lockhart, brother Dave, and husband Ross; she is survived by her daughters Jenn (Jason) and Karen (Chuck), grandsons Binyam and Lovey, extended family, and many friends from far and wide.

Jan 1, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age of 66. Much loved mother of Melanie Storie (Norm) and William Simpson (Amy). Cherished grandmother to Ayla, Kinley, Eden, Rianna, Cole, Kayla, Dylan, and Ava. Loving daughter of William and Elizabeth Robertson. Dear sister of Billy Robertson, James Robertson, and Kevin...

Jan 1, 2022

J. Loreen Speers

Retired Bell Canada Executive, talented golfer, world traveler and beloved friend to many passed away peacefully at Roberta Place, Barrie on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the age of 92. Predeceased by her brothers Cantley Speers and his wife Mary, Chuck Speers and survived by her sister in-law Dot Speers. Cherished aunt to Linda...

Jan 1, 2022

Mae Collart (nee Anna Hudson) - 92, of Barrie passed away peacefully on Sunday October 23rd, at Mill Creek Care Centre.

Anna was born to Joseph and Agnes Hudson on May 21st, 1930 in Quartz, Sudbury where she grew up. Anna came from a large family of 12, which is most likely why she had an immeasurable...

Jan 1, 2022

With family by her side, Margaret was called home to Glory on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf, Barrie, Ontario, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Paul Victor Bowman (2014). Loving mother of Robert Mark Bowman, Deborah Leah Bowman (DuBois), David Bentley Bowman, Beverley Ruth Bowman (Yeomans), Lone Christine Bowman...

Jan 1, 2022

In loving memory of Mary L. Davis who passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022. Mary was born on September 16th, 1943, in Midland, Ontario.

Mary will be sadly and forever missed by her husband of 58 years John Robert (Bob).  Mary often commented that she didn’t know...

Jan 1, 2022

Mary L. Lowry

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Donald S. Lowry (1996). Loved mother of Cheryl MacDonald (Greg) and predeceased by sons Dan (Kim) and Greg. Cherished grandmother to Freddy (Frederick Donald Patterson), Greggory Lowry, Sarah...

Jan 1, 2022

Melford Hartley PEEVER

26 July 1935 - 08 April 2022

On the morning of 08 April 2022 Mel passed after a lengthy battle with a number of health issues at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, in the presence of the love of his life Beatrice Caulleen PEEVER (Tremblay). Mel Leaves behind his children Catherine...

Jan 1, 2022

Noah Robert Faris passed peacefully in the arms of his family on May 19, 2022.  Born on May 16, 2022, he brought immense joy to everyone he touched during his brief life.

Noah was the son of Jason and Jessica Faris of Barrie, ON.

He is survived by one sibling, Margaret Faris.

His paternal grandparents are...

Jan 1, 2022

Patricia Ann McConnachie (nee Penny)

With family by her side, Pat passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 84.

Predeceased by her husband William McConnachie (1990), parents Charles and Effie Penny, sister Betty, and brothers Carl, Warner, and Ronald. Loving Mother of Glenn, Dan (Sue), Wendy...

Jan 1, 2022

John Richard “Rick” Wilton

Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the age of 71. Loving father of Lindy Wilton and Becky (Zack) Palmer (nee Wilton). Cherished grandfather of Amina Palmer and Lucas Palmer. Dear brother to Sue Deshevy (nee Wilton) and Charlie Wilton. Predeceased by his parents John...

Jan 1, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Rob passed away peacefully on August 26th at the age of 70.  Dearly loved husband and best friend to Carol.  Proud and loving stepdad to Krista (Derrick).  Adoring and most fun loving grampa to Kaleb and Katie.  Special uncle to Lyndsay (Joey) and Ryan (Lauren).  Predeceased by his parents and his brother Walter....

Jan 1, 2022

Robert Thomas OwenJune 14th, 1940 - January 18th, 2022

Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of June (nee Godin) for 60 years. Loving father to Steven (Lynn), Jennifer, Michael(Sally) and David (Zineb). Cherished grandfather of Ty, Brendan, Brooke, Taylor, Matthew, Zoe and...

Jan 1, 2022

Tonello, Robert Daniel

Passed away suddenly at the Royal Victoria Regional Hospital, Barrie on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 58. Beloved son of Santo and the late Yvonne Tonello. Survived by his son Corey Steingard; and siblings Corinne Badger (Kevin), Beverly Martin (Craig), Randy Tonello (Filomena), Tina Curry (Mathew), and predeceased by Vincent Tonello....

Jan 1, 2022

Green, Robert William (Bob) May 7th, 1937 – September 9th, 2022

On Friday, September 9th, 2022, Robert (Bob) Green of Barrie, passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe with family by his side. The family is saddened to share this announcement, following his lengthy battle with cancer.

He is survived by and dearly missed by his...

Jan 1, 2022

Robert (“Bob”) Keith Martin was born January 4, 1944 in Picton, Ontario to Keith and Phyllis.  Bob’s early years in Picton were enjoyed with his sister Carolyn (Leach).  He played hockey and baseball when not out driving cars on the beach.  Bob moved to Toronto for university where he studied Civil Engineering at Ryerson.  Bob moved to London, Ontario...

Jan 1, 2022

Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the age of 93. He now joins his beloved wife and sweetheart of 75 years, Betty Watson (1931 - 2021), in Heaven.

Robert William Watson was born and raised in Galt (Cambridge) where he met Betty Ellis, his high school sweetheart....

Jan 1, 2022

Went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 73.

Beloved husband of Mary (nee Madgett) for 55 years. Loved father of Tammy Higdon (Daren), Trish Middleton (David), Matt Drury (Cindy), Heather Swanson (Brent) and predeceased by Andrew.

Cherished grandfather and “Pappy” of Katie, Laura, Amanda,...

Jan 1, 2022

Roger passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022 at Hospice Simcoe with family by his side.  Dearly loved husband of Ann (nee Butler) for 58 years.  Loving father of Jeff (Sherry Holtzhauer) and Jill Deakos (Dan), adored Papa to Ainsly Tomlinson, and Abby & Tyler Deakos and cherished brother to Jan Popple.  Predeceased by parents Bud and Mae Tomlinson...