Obituaries
Luana Royal
May 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luana (nee Rowlings) Royal at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, Ontario on Friday, May 29th, 2026 after a brief and courageous journey with leukemia. She was predeceased by her parents Phillip and Margaret Rowlings.
Luana is survived by her husband of 50 years, Brian, 4 children, Katie (Clint), Mary (Adam), Susan (Adam)...
Terry Leigh
May 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Roland Leigh, on May 26th, 2026, at the age of 74, with his family by his side at Hospice Simcoe.
Loving husband and best friend to Sophie Leigh (Grom), devoted father to his daughter Samantha (Reid) and beloved brother to William (Doreen). He was deeply fond of his many...
Suzanne Hamilton
May 26, 2026
Suzanne Marie Hamilton (née Adamson) May 9, 1960 – May 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Suzanne Marie Hamilton (née Adamson) on May 26, 2026, at the age of 66.
Known by many names throughout her life: Mom, Grandma, Suzie Q, and to so many simply Sue. She was...
Kurt William Lawler
May 25, 2026
Lawler, Kurt William
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kurt Lawler on Monday May 25th, 2026, at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie.
Kurt beloved husband of Barbara (Webb). Loving father to Bonnie (Ben) and Michael (Stephanie). And dear Grandfather to Christian, Robert and Sarah.
He is predeceased by his parents Ford and Pearl (Cosgrove) Lawler and his two brothers Gerry...
John Vanderburgh
May 23, 2026
John Stephen Vanderburgh, lovingly known as “Johnny Boy” to many, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Bethell Hospice, surrounded by his loved ones. Known for his humour, adventurous spirit, and bold personality, John fought a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer with remarkable courage, strength, and determination — qualities admired by all who shared in his journey.
Born in Elyria,...
Margaret Gill
May 22, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Margaret Gill announces her peaceful passing at Royal Victoria Regional Health, Barrie Centre on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 80.
Margaret was the beloved wife of Albert Gill, with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, faith, and devotion. She was a cherished and loving...
Alexandru "Alex" Uichita
May 21, 2026
Alexandru “Alex” Uichita passed away doing what he always did — showing up for others. Surrounded by his fellow firefighters, brothers and sisters beside him in service, Alex left this world the same way he lived in it: with courage, loyalty, and heart.
Born in Romania, Alex immigrated to Canada as a young boy alongside his family, where he built a...
James Sheridan
May 21, 2026
Passed away peacefully in his home in Barrie, Ontario on Thursday, May 21, 2026. James is survived by his brothers Charles A. Sheridan (Lynn), Glen H. Sheridan (Denise), Rodney J. Sheridan; and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents James H. and Barbara M. Sheridan. A celebration of James’ life will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, 55 Cedar Pointe...
Dr. Helen Elizabeth Williams
May 21, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Dr. Helen E. Williams announce her sudden and unexpected passing on May 21, as she was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour.
Born Helen Elizabeth Pervitin to Finnish immigrant parents Boris and Toini Pervitin, she was raised in Etobicoke, Ontario alongside her sister Anne Marie. From an early age,...
Bastiaan Hendrik Asselbergs
May 19, 2026
Bastiaan (Bas) Hendrik Asselbergs
February 7, 1952 – May 19, 2026
Bas was a true Renaissance man.
He loved science, art, music, theatre, reading, good food, and golf.
Bas was fiercely devoted to his family and friends and was a proud Rotarian.
He found great pleasure in the sanctuary of his home, cooking scrumptious meals, and travelling in the Netherlands.
Sunrises and sunsets, bird song, the...
Brian Thurston
May 18, 2026
Brian Gerald Thurston passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 69, with his loving family by his side.
Beloved husband and best friend of Heather Cook-Thurston for 42 wonderful years. Loving father of Leslie Cook, and proud Papa to Tivon Cook, Terrel Cook (Symren Persaud), and Tehya Cook, who brought him...
Lawrence Philip Wright
May 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Larry Wright on May 18, surrounded by the love of his family.
Larry was the beloved husband of Cheryl Wright (née Mann) for 46 years and a proud father to Jason Wright and Margaret Emerson of Tottenham, Kim Wright and Cesar Melendez of Barrie, and Courtney Wright and Mark...
Brian Cumming
May 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian George Cumming on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the age of 71. Brian was a loving husband, proud father, grandfather and a true family man who meant so much to everyone who knew him.
Brian shared 50 wonderful years of marriage with his wife Donna, the love of his...
Lorna June Steele
May 7, 2026
Passed away peacefully at Grove Park Home, Barrie, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, one month shy of her 94th birthday.
Lorna was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend whose warmth, generosity, and joyful spirit touched everyone who knew her. She spread happiness wherever she went and will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and the genuine interest...
William "Bill" Paterson
May 1, 2026
With saddened hearts we announce that William Towns Paterson, of Barrie, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the age of 83. His loving wife of 51 years, Jackie, was by his side in his final moments. He is now at peace.
Bill is predeceased by his parents Robert and Eliza Paterson, and his sister Roberta Saldan.
Bill was...
Sandy Grant
Apr 30, 2026
Sandra Grant, January 30,1942 – April 30, 2026
Our family is sad to announce the passing of Sandra Gail Grant, age 84, of Barrie, Ontario who passed away peacefully at her home on April 30, 2026. She has been a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed.
Sandy was born in Toronto, Ontario on January...
Patricia Ann McLaren-Nixon-Doiron
Apr 28, 2026
Patricia Ann McLaren- Nixon- Doiron (AKA Mom, Ann, Nana, great Nana)
Passed away with family holding her hands, on April 28th, 2026. She was the last of the McLaren girls (Jeanette and Nancy) to leave us. She was the third child born to Jessie (Haig) and Donald McLaren in 1930 in Clarkson Ontario. At the age of 18, she fell madly...
Rodger Dadswell
Apr 28, 2026
Rodger Dadswell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Southlake Health in Newmarket, Ontario, surrounded by the love of his family.
Beloved husband of Renee Dadswell, Rodger was a devoted father to Jessica Dadswell (Luke Marshall) and Meghan Dadswell. He was a proud and loving grandfather to Nathan and Maddax Marshall, who brought him immense joy.
Rodger will be deeply...
Miguel Guaita Paredes
Apr 27, 2026
Miguel Angel Guaita, 91, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. He was born in Ambato, Ecuador.
Miguel was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and a loyal friend. He was deeply loved not only by his family, but also by many people he met throughout his life who, over time, became like family to him.
Though born in Ecuador, Miguel made...
Michael Lau
Apr 25, 2026
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Manfred Otto Lau on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the age of 70.
Beloved husband of Barbara for 45 years. Loving father of Stephanie (Stefan), Stephen (Erika) and Matthias. Adored Opa by his grandchildren, Kaito, Seiya and Sofia. Brother to Jens(Kerstin) and brother-in-law to Wolfgang, Britta (Bob)(Keith), Doris (Volker), Mike (Monika).
Mike...
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