Obituaries

Alicia Olga Winiarski

Alicia Olga Winiarski

Jun 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alicia Olga Winiarski on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the age of 78. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her final moments in the garden at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie. Beloved wife of the late Walter Winiarski. Loved mother of Kevin (Kim) and Steven. Cherished grandmother to Kathryn,...

Carmen Prieto

Carmen Prieto

Jun 25, 2024

Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Carlos Prieto. Loving mother of Marjorie Prieto, Vivian Van Der Heyden (Brian Cyr), Claudia Wisotzky (Sasha), and Paulina Flammia (Mike). Loved Ita of Justin Van Der Heyden (Krista Crossley), Jesse Wisotzky (Sarah), Sabrina Severino, Alyza Severino, Alex...

Pat Di Rocco

Pat Di Rocco

Jun 25, 2024

Pat passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie at the age of 67. She was a compassionate woman whose kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her proudest accomplishments revolved around the love and care she poured into her family, creating a legacy of warmth and unity that will endure...

Elize Rijtma

Elize Rijtma

Jun 24, 2024

Passed away at Mill Creek Care Centre after a valiant battle with cancer on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Job Rijtma for 42 years. Loved mother of Chantél Rijtma and predeceased by Cherise Rijtma. Dear sister to Kitty Hennop (Jurgens). Funeral Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home 55 Cedar Pointe Drive,...

Doris Tomes

Doris Tomes

Jun 22, 2024

Doris Evelyn Tomes (nee Lloyd) , a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 surrounded by her family.

 Born in Wingham, Ontario, she spent her early years alongside her beloved Lake Huron. During her childhood, she accompanied her dad on trips while he delivered for Silverwoods, and it was during these drives that she developed her lifelong...

Rosemary Osagie

Rosemary Osagie

Jun 22, 2024

Graveside service to celebrate Rosemary's life was held at Barrie Union Cemetery on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11 o'clock a.m.

Tammy Gow

Tammy Gow

Jun 18, 2024

This is to announce the passing of Tammy Brenda Gow, AKA Tammy Brenda Cripps. We were unable to find a vampire to turn her because she would have loved that. She married Bill Gow 40 years ago and has three daughters, Alexandria, Molly and Melanie. Ali just turned 40, but don't look too closely at the math. She has four...

Roger Winston Degeer

Roger Winston Degeer

Jun 15, 2024

Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the age of 83. Predeceased by his wife Eve (nee Barnett) of 59 years. Loved father of Mark (Victoria), Ian (Aishling) and Craig (Tracy Rose). Cherished grandfather to Christine, Allison, Robert, Michael; Evelyn, Anna; Christian, Connor, and Cohen. Survived by his sister Joan and...

Julia Marthan Kirk

Julia Marthan Kirk

Jun 8, 2024

Julia Marthan Kirk (Page) in her 68th year, of Sunderland, Ontario passed away on June 8, 2024 in Barrie, Ontario at Hospice Simcoe, surrounded by her loved ones. Julia was born to Julius and Elizabeth Page June 19th, 1956.

Julia was a proud and long-time resident of Sunderland where she grew up, often volunteering and working at the Sunderland Legion. She...

Bonnie Mae Walker

Bonnie Mae Walker

Jun 6, 2024

Bonnie Mae Walker December 1940 - June 2024It is with deep sadness that the family of Bonnie Mae Walker announce that she has been called Home to be with her Heavenly Father.  Bonnie leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Stanley whom she asked to attend a dance with her 67 years ago.  They spent the rest of their days...

George Bromilow

George Bromilow

Jun 5, 2024

Passed away with family by his side at Bon Air Long Term Care Residence, Cannington on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie (Madeline née Mitro). Loved father of Bonnie Bromilow, Tina Laface (Chris), Dorothy Bromilow, and Lisa Bromilow-Carriere (Eric). Cherished grandfather to Luca (Claudia), Ariel (Jacob), Blake (Cassy), Erica, Brendan, Caleb,...

Joan Evelyn Beurling

Joan Evelyn Beurling

Jun 4, 2024

Joan Evelyn Beurling (née Stubbs) entered into the presence of her Messiah and Saviour on June 4, 2024 in Barrie, ON after a short illness. Joan was born in Ottawa on August 7, 1930 and was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Laura Stubbs, and her older brother, Eldon (Jean) and her younger brother, Danny (June). She is survived by...

Gysbertus Hendrik Schaly

Gysbertus Hendrik Schaly

Jun 4, 2024

Schaly, Gysbertus Hendrik “Bert”

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bert Schaly. Bert passed peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on Tuesday June 4th at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Henny Schaly. Loving father of Wally (Deanna), Frank (Sigrid), Albert (Bonita), Cynthia Retford and Clarence Mcgillivary. Cherished grandfather of Nathan (Jen), Nicholas, Sarah, Lisa, Sabrina,...

Geraldine Constable

Geraldine Constable

Jun 2, 2024

Geraldine Constable (nee Semeniuk)With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Geraldine Constable in her 79th year at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie.Geraldine is survived by her best friend and caring husband, Norbert. Predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Alex Semeniuk. Loving mother of Wendy Treibmann (Jody) and Heather Marandola (Mike). Proud grandmother of Alysse, Emma, Kailey, and...

Linda Lester

Linda Lester

May 31, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Linda Lester (Fraser) on the 31st of May after a nearly 12-year battle with dementia. Linda passed away peacefully at Woods Park Nursing Home, where for the last eight years received excellent care by Christie and the many staff of the Birch Woods (3A) unit.

She is survived by her husband...

Judith Lynne Burrows

Judith Lynne Burrows

May 27, 2024

With a heavy heart, we announce the death of our beloved Judith "Judy" Burrows, a caring mother to James (Simone), Shane (Erin), Currie (Adele), and Deborah (Kai) and a proud grandma to Meagan, Aliesha, Jules, Thomas, Johnathan, Brian, Nick, Annika, and Isabella. Judith passed away peacefully with family at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Monday, May 28th. In...

Vince Sergi

Vince Sergi

May 25, 2024

It is with the deepest sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the death of Vincenzo Sergi, a beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. He valiantly and courageously fought a battle with prostate cancer for seven years and died peacefully in his home at the age of 66 with his loving family around him.

He is predeceased...

Eleanor Elizabeth Kennedy

Eleanor Elizabeth Kennedy

May 23, 2024

Passed away suddenly at her home in Minesing on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 38.

Ellie was a loved and respected teacher at Timothy Christian School, Barrie and previously at Grace Christian School, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Dearly beloved mother of James and Anna. Cherished daughter of Mark and Virginia Kennedy. Loved sister of Yvonne Buck (Andrew) and special...

William Patterson Rennie

William Patterson Rennie

May 18, 2024

William Patterson Rennie "Bill" died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his parents Charles & Mary Rennie, two brothers Gordon and Charlie, and his son David Rennie. He is survived by his sister Mary Kontio (nee Rennie), daughters Debra Metcalf (Brad) and Cindy Ann Rennie, his sons, Cameron and Kieron Rennie, and James...

Margaret Patricia Millar (Margie)

Margaret Patricia Millar (Margie)

May 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Margie Millar announce her peaceful passing at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie Ontario on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 74.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents Julia and Thomas Head Sr., and siblings Bill and May.

Margie is survived by her husband Bruce. Beloved mother of Tammy...