Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Steven M Skidmore

Born August 9, 1990

Passed away unexpectedly on Jun 12, 2022 at the age of 31.

Steve was dearly loved by his many friends and family.

He had a love of carpentry from an early age and eventually went into framing houses,

Which he...

Jan 1, 2022

Surrounded by family, Jani went home to her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Andy for 57 years. Loved mother of Ed and Chris, Jackie and Cam, and Evelyn and Steve.  Dear Oma to Maria, Josh (Jenn), Nico, Ellie, Kyle, Claire, Jude, and Willa.

Jan 1, 2022

Passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at home with family by his side at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Melanie  for 39 years. Loving father to Gareth (Kori), Alexander (Michelle), and Matthew. Loving grandfather of Jackson, Marek, Blakely, Callie, and Lily. Cherished son of Rendall and Marion Potter. Close brother to Steve (Mandy), Mark (Liz), Judith...

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

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

Arthur Noah Lee King

1923 ~ 2022 (age 98)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arthur King at  Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on March 1, 2022 at the age of 98. Beloved husband of Mildred nee Quan (deceased). Loving father of Douglas (Lisette), Gary (Carol Wright), Sandi...

Jan 1, 2022

Amandio De Sousa

Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the age of 86. Amandio will be remembered by his wife Helen De Sousa; children Cris De Sousa (Sandra), Natalie Machado (Paul), Rebecca Henriques (Mark), and Nelson De Sousa; grandchildren Laura and Micah De Sousa; Isabelle, Vanessa, Claudia and...

Jan 1, 2022

Henry Jones

1948-2022 (Age 73)

Cherished husband of Jackie (Jacqueline) Jones (nee Lameront) for 27 years.  Beloved father of Anita Hopkins (Wayne), Robert Jones (Emma).  Adoring Pops to Tinya Savoy (Dan), Jeffrey Boake (Jackie) and James Bresolin.  Recently predeceased by his beautiful stepdaughter Jennifer Boake. They are now joined together in peace and comfort.

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

Garland Brooks

Sunrise: August 2, 1993

Sunset: April 26, 2022

If you knew Garland, you knew that he had a passion for Christ. He spent most of his time ministering to others. It was his strongest desire to tell his testimony and the testimony of Jesus Christ. If you knew Garland, you would...

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

It is with great sadness that we announce that Tessa, beloved wife of the late A. John Bryant (August 2017), passed away on June 12, 2022 at the age of 88. She leaves behind her daughter Jane (Bryant) Salmon and her husband Paul Salmon, her son Graham Bryant and his wife Patricia (Ferguson) Bryant, her grandchildren Robin Salmon (Kris...

Jan 1, 2022

RUTH ELAINE DICK

(nee Morris)

March 21st, 1937 - October 19th, 2022

Ruth passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 19th, 2022, at the age of 85 at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie. She is survived by her loving husband Alfred (Alf) Dick, her four daughters Colleen Jay (Garth),...

Jan 1, 2022

Diane Dickson

Surrounded by her family, Diane passed away at home on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the age of 64. Beloved spouse of Diana Mason. Loved mother of Sarah Wiggins, Amanda Baysarowich (Mike), Ashley Hayzer (Derek), and Vanessa Dickson, loved by their father, Paul Dickson (Papa D). Cherished grandmother to Ethan, Jacob, and Madison Wiggins; Max,...

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...

Jan 1, 2022

The family of Humberto Medeiros is saddened to announce his passing on the evening of July 21st, 2022 at the age of 86 years. After asking the Medeiros women to leave his room (we are much too loud), he passed peacefully with his only son by his side.

Humberto was a hard working, goofy, stubborn man who...

Jan 1, 2022

After a long health battle, and with family by his side, Gerry Heal at the age of 87 passed away at Leacock Care Centre, Orillia on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Beloved husband of Sandra. Loved father to Cynthia Hotoyan (Roger), Peter Heal (Audra), and Rebecca Birmingham (Rob). Cherished grandfather of Taveet Hotoyan (Jess), Danial Hotoyan (Tara), Maegan Stevenson-Heal (Brian),...

Jan 1, 2022

Gladys slipped peacefully away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Barrie, Ontario, at the age of 92 years, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie.

Dearly loved by her husband, Ken,and her two daughters Shan and Debbie, Gladys leaves her legacy among us: her four loving grandchildren—William, Aaron, Kaitlyn, and Alex, and wonderful memories within all of...

Jan 1, 2022

Wilhelmus “Bill” Smits

Passed away suddenly at Simcoe Terrace, Barrie on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the age of 79. Loving and devoted father of Martina (Steve). Predeceased by his parents Fonz and Martina, sisters Dina, Sjaan, Alfonsien, and brothers Antoon, and Laurens “Broer”. Survived by his siblings Tiny, Jet, and Henk. Bill will be forever loved...