Obituaries
Leslie Phair
Aug 19, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Leslie passed away on August 19, 2025 at beautiful Hospice Simcoe in Barrie. She was surrounded by her family as she peacefully passed on to the heavens above. Her courage and strength throughout the six-month battle with cancer, heart attack and stroke was an inspiration for all who provided support. Leslie is...
William Renier Baetsen
Aug 19, 2025
Willem (William) Renier Baetsen (“Bill,” “Wim,” or “Will,”)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William Renier Baetsen at the age of 93 at Royal Victoria Hospital. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the residents and staff of Whispering Pines, as well as to the paramedics, nurses, and physicians who cared for him with...
Barry Brookes
Aug 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Allen Brookes, who departed this life peacefully on August 17 2025, at the age of 88. Barry was born on June 23, 1937, in Toronto Ontario, to Harvey Busher Brookes and Mabel Irene Brookes (nee Johnston).
Predeceased by sisters Jean (Wallace), Shirley (George), brother Glenn (Laura), and survived by...
Joan Marie Holloway
Aug 16, 2025
Joan Marie Holloway (Raftis) (Jan 6 1932 to August 16 2025)
Passed away peacefully at Grove Park Home in Barrie, Ontario on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late David Joseph Holloway of King City, ON, married over 70 years. Loving Mother of Stephen (Sherri), Michael, and Rosanne (David Cadeau). Proud Grandmother of Jonathan...
Susan Board
Aug 5, 2025
Susan Board
August 8, 1960 – August 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Susan Board, a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and grandmother, who left us peacefully on August 5, 2025, just three days before her 65th birthday.
Born in Barrie, Ontario, Susan was the heart of her family, loving, and full of grace. She was a devoted wife...
Mike Callahan
Aug 5, 2025
Survived by his wife Patricia Himmel. Stepchildren Melissa and her husband Palmer and step granddaughter Addyson, Jennifer Himmel and Michael Himmel and his partner. Brothers Steve and Peter Callahan and sisters Mary and Lisa and all his cousins and his best friend Steve Marcy. Predeceased by his brother Tommy and sister Cathy.
Mike was an amazing man and husband to my...
Bruce "Buz" Busby
Aug 5, 2025
Busby, Bruce “Buz”
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce “Buz” Busby at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 86.
As a great storyteller, he possessed the unique ability to weave tales that captivated and entertained, leaving his listeners hanging on to his every word with rapt...
R. Charles "Chuck" MacKillop
Aug 3, 2025
It is with profound heartbreak that in the twilight hour of Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, my beloved father took his last breath holding my hand at RVH in Barrie.
He was the second child born to Frazer MacKillop and Elizabeth MacKillop (MacNeil) in Sydney, Nova Scotia on February 12th, 1944.
Chuck left home at 17 to embark on a very successful career...
Marion Browne
Jul 29, 2025
After a shocking diagnosis and a courageous 6-month battle with cancer, Marion Pfeifer Browne, beloved mother and wife, went to be with Jesus on July 29.
She was the best mom and wife, the best Omi, and the center of our family. Everything is different for us now, but we take comfort in knowing she is cancer free and whole in...
Paul Robert Kirouac
Jul 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Robert Kirouac, at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on February 8, 1977, Paul’s life was a testament to love, laughter, and the joy of simple moments shared with those he cherished.
As an Industrial Millwright at Honda in Alliston, Paul...
Nancy Corrick
Jul 26, 2025
What a life to celebrate — loved by all and forever in our hearts.
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, auntie, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to so many.
“Nancy” Agnes Battison Corrick (née Dick) passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in her 96th year, with her family by her side.
Born in Stirling, Scotland, Nancy married in 1954 and was predeceased by her beloved...
Gerald "Fish" Fogarty
Jul 25, 2025
Gerald "Fish" Fogarty, born on May 27, 1948, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away suddenly in Vaughan, Ontario on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the age of 77. A dedicated family man and skilled pipe fitter. Fish spent his career with Local 46, where his hard work and commitment were well-regarded by his colleagues.
An esteemed member of the Royal Canadian...
William Everett Halman
Jul 5, 2025
William Everett Halman passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 71. He is predeceased by his parents Francis Halman and Serena Leroux. Loving father to Charlene Garreffa (Thomas) and William Halman Jr. (Kristen Davey). Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Garreffa, Olivia Garreffa, Jack Halman, Delilah Halman, Persephone Halman and Theadora Halman. Beloved brother of Sandra Phillips, Diane...
Richard Derrick Lempriere
Jul 4, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Richard Lempriere at Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia on Friday July 4th, 2025, at the age of 72.
He leaves behind his son Brian and his three siblings, Kim (Sharon Barnard), Tony (Anton Birawa) and Susan (Guy Beauchamp), as well as grand-daughter Hailey Harper, nephew Isaac Lempriere and niece Emma Rose Lempriere.
He is...
Patricia Natalie Schellenberg
Jun 29, 2025
Patricia Natalie Schellenberg passed away at 94 years of age peacefully in her home as she wished, with family by her side, and the knowledge that she was loved so deeply and meaningfully by her entire family. She is pre-deceased by her husband David Frank Schellenberg, who she raised her girls with while he served in the Canadian Navy stationed...
Doreen Futcher
Jun 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we confirm that our beloved mother, Doreen Futcher, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Simcoe Hospice. She died peacefully at the age of 87 years old. Doreen was a gentle, loving and caring mother to Carole, Jacqueline, John and David. She was a dedicated grandmother and great-grandmother. Doreen proved just...
William Fraser
Jun 24, 2025
William Hudson Fraser
March 1, 1941 – June 24, 2025
With his family by his side, Bill Fraser passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in his 84th year.
Bill lived a full and generous life. He was a devoted husband, a proud dad, and a deeply loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Known affectionately by his fellow tire workers as “The Oldest Tire Man,”...
Jason Holmes
Jun 21, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jason Edward Holmes (known affectionately as Jay or Holmes) at the age of 52 on June 21, 2025, at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie, Ontario. He predeceased his beloved parents, Wilma and John.
Jason was a man of profound faith and dedication to his family. He cherished 28 beautiful years with...
Judy Lem
Jun 21, 2025
Peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the age of 89. Loving wife of Jim Lem (deceased); mother of Tim Lem (Ann), and Andy Lem (Lin). Cherished grandmother (yen yen) of Jarrett, Victoria, Alexandra, and David. Survived by her siblings Chieh Ying Chow, Betty Ing (Daniel), and Hannah Chong (James). Predeceased by...
Kevin Lindsay
Jun 20, 2025
Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Lo Mascolo) for 22 years. Loved father of Charlie Lindsay, Michela Lindsay, Jesse Lindsay, and Katilin David. Loving son of Reginald and Anna Lindsay. Dear brother to Judy Lindsay, and David Lindsay (Aimy). Cherished son in-law to Agnes and the late Charlie...
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