Obituaries

Aline Wood

Aline Wood

May 19, 2025

Aline Wood, a beloved matriarch, graced the world with her warmth and kindness from January 14, 1935, until her peaceful passing on May 19, 2025 at the IOOF Seniors Homes, Barrie. Her life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished memories, especially those made during visits to the family farm in Quebec, where the essence of her heart...

Mario Moschella

Mario Moschella

May 19, 2025

Mario Moschella

Mario was born on June 3,1937 in Tarcento, Italy and passed away on May 19, 2025, in Barrie, Ontario.

Mario is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Antonietta, loving father of Maura, Giovanna and her husband Dino, Monica and her husband Gill. Dear grandfather of Isabella, Luigi, Victoria, Giuliano, Andrew, Amanda, Nicholas and Alex. He is also survived...

Rodger Morrison

Rodger Morrison

May 18, 2025

Rodger Allan Morrison passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital on May 18th, 2025 after a battle with cancer and other health complications.

Rodger was the loving husband and best friend of Hazel (Wright) for 63 years. He was a great Father to Beverly, Bob (Sarah) and Tim (Stacey). Loving Grandfather (Pa) of Mark, Eric (Sasha), Melissa (Justin), Jayme (Andrew), Ashley (Tyler)...

Wayne Shelswell

Wayne Shelswell

May 18, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Wayne Barry Shelswell on May 18, 2025, just after his 79th birthday. Born on May 15, 1946, Wayne’s greatest joy was found in the outdoors, alone or with his family and friends by his side. Family will always remember his sense of humour and his passion for nature.

Wayne is survived by...

Lynda Casselman

Lynda Casselman

May 17, 2025

Linda Marie Casselman, 63, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on May 17th, 2025, at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre after complications due to her courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born on March 20, 1962, in North York, Ontario, to Margaret Gariepy and Duncan Williams. She met the love of her life, Jon Casselman, at the age...

Carolyn Terry

Carolyn Terry

May 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Terry (née Hill)

October 11, 1941 – May 16, 2025

With heavy hearts and everlasting love, we announce the peaceful passing of Carolyn Terry (née Hill) on May 17, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.

Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1941 to Doris and Henry Hill, Carolyn lived a life defined by grace, devotion, and compassion. She was...

George Alfred Diebert

George Alfred Diebert

May 12, 2025

George passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12th, 2025, at Hospice Simcoe with family by his side. Beloved husband of Deborah for 33 years. Loving father of Samantha (Calvin Thomson). Dear brother of Carolynn (late Mervin Cipperley) and Judy (Ernie Stockmann). George will be forever loved by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

George, a devoted family man and proud...

Eleanor Armstrong

Eleanor Armstrong

May 8, 2025

Eleanor Irene Armstrong was reunited with her beloved husband Jim (2012) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after courageously battling many health complications with fierce determination over the past seven months. A devoted and proud mother to Linda (Dave) Nedelko and Brenda Hunter, Eleanor’s greatest joy was found in her family. She cherished her role as Nana to D.J. (Bronwyn), Lindsay...

Christopher O'Brien

Christopher O'Brien

May 5, 2025

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher James O'Brien. Chris passed away peacefully in his home on May 5th, 2025, at the young age of 61.

Chris loved a great debate, watching the Leafs win but more importantly being with his 4 grandchildren. Joshua, Lucas, Ryder and Ella. He was extremely proud Papa and spoiled them rotten....

Michael "Mike" Edward Mallon

Michael "Mike" Edward Mallon

May 3, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Michael Edward Mallon, who died peacefully in his sleep on May 3, 2025, at the age of 75, after a major stroke and a long, quiet battle with Huntington’s Disease.

Born and raised in Rexdale, Mike was the eldest of four siblings. He was a man of few words but...

Chad Dylan Beriault

Chad Dylan Beriault

Apr 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Chad Dylan Beriault at Toronto General Hospital surrounded by family and friends on April 25th 2025 at the age of 49. He showed such strength and courage during this battle with heart disease, it has left us heartbroken and sad that his life was cut so short.

He is survived...

Ronald Francis Collingbourne

Ronald Francis Collingbourne

Apr 24, 2025

Ronald Francis Collingbourne, a beloved community figure and dedicated family man, passed away at Greater Niagara Hospital, Niagara Falls on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 16, 1939, in Toronto, Ron was raised in a close-knit family environment that instilled in him the values of hard work, community service, and commitment to family.

A proud...

Joan Pallister

Joan Pallister

Apr 20, 2025

Joan Patricia Pallister 

April 26, 1930 - April 20, 2025 

Joan Pallister passed away peacefully just six days away from her 95th birthday at the RVH Regional Health Center in Barrie on April 20, 2025. Predeceased by son Kenny, daughter Ann McNaughton, sister Joyce Sye, brothers Bob and Ken Parsons, brother-in-law Don Higgins, and dear niece Andrea. She will be sadly missed...

Anne Statton

Anne Statton

Apr 19, 2025

Anne Statton (née Johnston) born August 7, 1943, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. Anne was a beloved mother, wife, sister and granny. Predeceased by Stuart and Jane (Seely) Johnston. Survived by her second husband, Robert Browne; her sister, Barbara; her children, Rob (Sebrina), Catherine (Dan), Stuart (Sarah) and Andrea...

Robert "Bob" Jenkinson

Robert "Bob" Jenkinson

Apr 12, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 75. Longtime friend of Janice for 50 years, and beloved husband for 9 years; and predeceased by wife Barbara (2011) and infant son David. Loving father to Michael (Rachel McFarland); and stepchildren April Egan (Miguel Robinson), and Julie Haley (Jonathan). Cherished grandfather of Allyson,...

Bruno Santarossa

Bruno Santarossa

Mar 29, 2025

After a long hard battle with cancer, God called Bruno Santarossa peacefully on March 29, 2025 at the age of 78. His smile, humour and zest for life will be forever instilled in our hearts. Survived by his spouse, Maria Santarossa, and children Saverio, Dennis (partner Candice), and Grazia (spouse Boris). Loving Nonno to grandchildren Nicco, Joey, Sabrina, Alivia, Alec,...

Lawrence (Larry) Giroux

Lawrence (Larry) Giroux

Mar 27, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Giroux

December 25, 1940 – March 27, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Eugene Noel Giroux, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 27 at Hospice Simcoe surrounded by family. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, He moved to Barrie, Ontario, where he and his beloved wife, Elizabeth Giroux (née Donnelly), raised their family. Larry and Betty, built a life grounded in love,...

David Patrick Smith

David Patrick Smith

Mar 25, 2025

David Patrick Smith of Collingwood, born September 23rd 1953 passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71 at the Collingwood General and Marine hospital on March 25th 2025.David who loved rock hunting , coin collecting and blueberry picking, is survived by his siblings, Blaise Smith, Deanna McNish, Adrianne McNabb, Lee Smith, Patrick Smith and Scott Smith, and missed by his...

Richard George LeBlanc

Richard George LeBlanc

Mar 20, 2025

Richard George LeBlanc July 6, 1957 – March 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Richard George LeBlanc, who left this world peacefully on March 20, 2025, at Simcoe Hospice in Barrie, Ontario, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 67 years old.

Born in Red Deer, Alberta, Richard was an Air Force...

Anne Kocun

Anne Kocun

Mar 17, 2025

Passed away unexpectedly at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Edward for 51 years. Loved mother of Christina Cuthbert (Sean) and Jennifer Kocun. Cherished grandmother to Kylie Devlin, Colin Devlin, Sophia Devlin, Ryan Cuthbert, and Rebecca Cuthbert. Visitation will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, 55 Cedar...