Obituaries

Sep 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the Budd family announces the unfortunate passing of Ian Marwood Budd.

Ian, 73 passed away at home in his sleep in the early morning of Wednesday September 24th, 2025.

Ian was born in Corringham, England where he lived with his grandmother. Ian spent the majority of his life in Barrie, where he met...

Sep 24, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Neil Vingerhoets, who passed at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on September 24, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in the Netherlands, Neil was one of seven children who emigrated to Canada, originally settling in Oka, Quebec. Neil then spent his youth in Manotick and...

Sep 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cornelis "Kees" Tengnagel on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Barrie, Ontario. Born on May 29, 1947, in the Netherlands, Kees dedicated a significant portion of his life to his unwavering faith in God’s Word. He pioneered eight churches and, alongside his beloved wife Faith, served as Pastor for an...

Sep 19, 2025

Annelouise Marion Costello 

May 8, 1980 – September 19, 2025 

Beloved wife of Brian Costello. Loving daughter of Barbara Pollard (Art Crawford) and George Schnare Sr. (Patricia). 

Cherished sister of Chris Schnare (Ali), George Schnare Jr. (Ashley), Susan Schnare, Kris Johnson, Billy Johnson, Gord Johnson (Vanessa), Chesa Johnson, Georgina Aitchison (Adam), and (predeceased) by Garnet Schnare. 

Annelouise will be dearly missed by her nieces...

Sep 18, 2025

The Daughters Kerry Milne and Kim Milne are mourning the loss of their Father Robert Clarence Milne who has passed away at Simcoe Hospice at the age of 82 on September 18th 2025. Robert was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. He was the Oldest Son of the late William Milne and late Elizabeth Palka. Robert was Big Brother to the late...

Sep 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Casey Ronald Sweers on September 15th, 2025, at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Casey was as beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend.

He will be remembered most for his love of music and the joy he found playing his guitar. A simple life spent with a...

Sep 12, 2025

Affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, just 5 short months since the passing of his beloved second wife, Anne Statton. Born August 21, 1943, Bob has lived in England, Canada and the US. Known by his stage name, Charles Seixas, he was a well-known stuntman in Hollywood and later an actor in commercials. Always an...

Sep 12, 2025

Sep 8, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jacoba (Coby) Stiemer on Monday September 8, 2025 at the age of 89. Coby was the wife of the late Karl-Heinz and the dear mother of August, Alex (Fran) and Robert (Kim). Much loved OMA to Lindsay, Mitch, Kyle, Casey, Zachary and Noah and great grandson Brennan.

Coby was born in the Netherlands...

Sep 8, 2025

With family by her side, Delia passed away at Margaret's Place Hospice, Hamilton on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 56. Loving mother of Richard Datcu (Odessa McGarey), Diana Fanelli (Marco), Sarina Savoca, and Stefano Savoca. Cherished grandmother of Mylah Datcu. Delia will be forever loved and remembered by her many siblings, extended family and friends. Relatives and...

Sep 7, 2025

At the age of 64, Shawn passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Sunday, September 7, 2025, with family by his side.

Beloved brother to Cheryl, Willy, Sharon, and Tracey. Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret Spence. Favorite brother-in-law to Berta Spence. Shawn will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, friends and concert buddy Laurie...

Sep 4, 2025

Linda May Wright (nee Long)

September 20, 1955 – September 4, 2025

Linda Wright of Bradford, Ontario passed away peacefully with family by her side at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario in her 70th year. Linda fought a very brief courageous battle with cancer.

Linda is survived by her husband Paul of 46 years. She was the loving mother of Justin (Jacetine)...

Sep 4, 2025

Ross Raymond Cotton of Barrie, Ontario passed away on September 4th, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 28th, 1951, in Scarborough Ontario, to the late Verna Olive (Bonnie), (née Thompson) and Oliver Ralph Cotton, Ross lived a life marked by his strong faith in Jesus Christ, love of family, kindness, hard work, and adventure.

Ross was a Registered Professional...

Aug 31, 2025

Passed away suddenly at Royal Victoria Regional Hospital, Barrie on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 78. 

Survived his sons Brendan Lusk; Patrick Lusk; and his brother Ian Lusk (Sylvia) and their son and daughter. 

He was a long term military MWO and served for over 37 years.

No public services will be held at this time.

Aug 30, 2025

Rev. Keith E. Boyer

October 7th, 1941 – August 30th, 2025

The family of Keith Boyer are deeply saddened to share the news of his unexpected death on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn, his brother Tom and family, sister-in-law Evelyn, sister-in-law Doreen and family, and children Andrea; Jasmine, Jacob and Jordan,...

Aug 24, 2025

Audrey Lee O’Connor (Powell)

After a after short illness Audrey was called home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Audrey was born in St. Elizabeth Jamaica on November 29, 1946.

Audrey was predeceased by her husband George, she will sadly be missed by children Michael (Reina), Richard (Karen), Crenston and Georgia,...

Aug 24, 2025

After a hard fought battle Brad was called Home to his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the age of 52.

Beloved husband of Jenn (nee Artindale-Ferrier) for 26 years. Loved father of Zachary, Jacob and Hannah. Dear brother of Jennifer (Eran) Andrechek, Brent (Carolyn) and Jodi Andrechek-Noyes (Brad Noyes). Predeceased by his parents Henry and Barbara Hutzal...

Aug 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Gregory Scott Bowen - Father, Grampy, Brother, Uncle, and friend to so many - who passed away suddenly at the age of 73.

Greg was born to Albert and Dorothy Bowen on February 10th, 1952 in Barrie, Ontario. He was the eldest of four children and is survived by his...

Aug 21, 2025

Robert "Rob" Paterson, born on October 12, 1951, in St. Catharines, Ontario, passed away on August 21, 2025, in Barrie, Ontario. A man of few words, Rob’s life was characterized by his profound wisdom, unassuming generosity, and unwavering kindness. A true Scotsman in spirit and demeanor, he leaves behind a legacy that will resonate in the hearts of many.

Rob was...

Aug 20, 2025

Norman Leslie Smurthwaite

Jan. 14, 1940 - Aug. 20, 2025

Norman passed away at Hospice Simcoe on Aug. 20 at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Milican, Ontario to John Leslie and Georgina May (Cowling) Smurthwaite. He had two brothers, John and Don. They moved to a farm in Innisfil, then later built homes on...