Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dawn Marie Smith, of Barrie, ON.

She passed peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 76 years at her place of residence Grove Park Home. Loving mother of Trisha Smith-Evans and Meredith Smith (John Schweier). Devoted grandmother to Dylan and Nolan. Dear sister...

Jan 1, 2022

Grace M. Legacy-Needham

July 17, 1945 – September 13, 2022

Passed away at her home after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Bob for 36 years. Loving mother of Micheline Nelthorpe (Shawn), Ginette Gilbert, and stepdaughter Patricia Blomme (Ted). Cherished grandmother to Colin, Dale, Ashley, Cassandra, Adam, and Logan, and great grandmother to Aubree...

Jan 1, 2022

Keith Wood

Called home, after 82 years and 21 days of adventure, to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Roberta Place, Barrie. Faithful leadership contributor to his community through the original Simcoe Ambulance Service, Emmanuel Barrie, Kempenfelt Kiwanis, Timothy Christian School and the Barrie Food Bank. Provider of impeccable customer service...

Jan 1, 2022

Eve Denise Degeer (nee Barnett)

Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Roger for 59 years. Loving mother of Mark (Victoria), Ian (Aishling) and Craig (Tracy Rose). Cherished grandmother to Christine, Allison, Robert, Michael; Evelyn, Anna; Christian, Connor, and Cohen. Dear...

Jan 1, 2022

Passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the age of 78. Beloved husband, soul mate, and friend of Mary Elizabeth Jain (“Nina”) (nee Newton) for 52 years. Loving father to Sonya Jain (Keith Williams), Raja Jain, and Selena Jain. Cherished grandfather to Andrew Jain, Sierra Jain, Alex Jain, Phoenix Jain, Maya Williams, Esme Dacillo, and great grandfather to...

Jan 1, 2022

CHAD EDWARD GEORGE WOODRUFF

It is with extreme sadness and broken hearts we share the sudden and tragic passing of Chad on October 6th, 2022 at the young age of 36.

Precious son to Judi & Mark Mitchell, Ann Woodruff and predeceased by his Father Randy Woodruff.  Adorned Grandson to Joyce Woodruff predeceased by George...

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

After a short illness Susan passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the age of 74. Loved mother of Ryan (Miranda) Fabricius, and Kelly (Jeff) Marling. Cherished Grandma to Nina, Evie Sue, and Clara Fabricius; and Griffin, Sawyer, and Ollie Marling. Dear sister to Louise Stewart, Gail Welten, Sharon Carr,...

Jan 1, 2022

Tony Edward Pearson

Passed away at home on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the age of 59, four days after his beloved wife Kelly of 40 years. Cherished father of Stephanie (Kristina) and Chad. Loving grandfather to Camille and Carissa. Loved son of Grace. Dear brother to Connie (Brian). A Celebration of Tony’s life will be held...

Jan 1, 2022

Passed away at her home on Saturday, January 22, 2022 with family by her side, at the age of 66. Beloved wife and best friend of Robert for 50 years. Loving mother to Stephanie Smallwood (Mark), and Robert Burry. Cherished grandmother of Nathan and Taylor Smallwood, and Stephen Burry. Dear sister to Renata Brennan (Peter) and Christine Barker (Bill)....

Jan 1, 2022

Passed away with family by her side at Mariposa House Hospice, Severn on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 58. Beloved wife of Tony for 40 years. Cherished mother of Stephanie (Kristina) and Chad. Loving grandmother to Camille and Carissa. Loved daughter of Bill and Donna Dillon. Dear sister to Terry Dillon (Thelma) and Rick Dillon (Sherrie)....

Jan 1, 2022

William “Will” Louis Samuels

Surrounded by family, Will passed away at home on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father to Evan, Erik (Ashley), Neilena, Liam; and Papa to Slater. Dear brother of Tom (Fay), and uncle to April. Son-in-law of Brian and Linda; brother-in-law to Stan (Julie), Krystal...

Jan 1, 2022

Debbie Cliffe (nee Zahra) October 13th 1960 - September 19th 2022. Predeceased by her loving husband David Cliffe of 26 years and by her parents, Daniel and Doris Zahra.

Sister to Diana Garvie, Grace DeBartolo and Raymond Zahra.

Loving Mother to Alan, Daniella, and Danny.

Grandmother to Alexis, Jackson, Talen, Jordan, Maci, Truly,...

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

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

James B. (“Jim”, “Gyraffe”) Young

After a seven year battle with cancer, Jim passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Friday, November 4, 2022 with his wife Judi by his side at the age of 60. Dear brother to Robert. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Loretta, and sister Carolyn. Jim, aka Gyraffe, will be forever loved...

Jan 1, 2022

Taylor, Charles “Charlie” E. T.

Passed away at Victoria Village Manor, Barrie on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Iris (nee Redman) for 67 years. Loved father of Vivian Taylor, and Michael Taylor (Vicki). Cherished grandfather to Shaun Thompson (Megan), Kevin Thompson (Michelle), Reese Taylor, and Brieh Taylor. Charlie will be...

Jan 1, 2022

Roy Collart, 70, of Barrie, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Roy was such a light in this sometimes-dark world and will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.

He was born to Alfred Collart and Anna Hudson on September 13, 1951, in...

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...