Obituaries

Joseph Lawrence

Joseph Lawrence

Oct 6, 2026

Family and friends are welcome to attend as we celebrate Joe's life and honour his memory at Legacy Funeral Home, 55 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie (access off Edgehill Drive, parking and entrance on Hwy 400 side of building) on Monday, November 2, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Funeral Preplanning Gathering

Funeral Preplanning Gathering

Nov 3, 2026

Please join us for a funeral preplanning gathering. Let us answer your questions about putting your final arrangements in place to take out the guesswork and give you and your family peace of mind.

The gathering will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, with doors opening to guests at 1 o'clock p.m. and the informational session beginning at 2 o'clock...

Pauline Bradshaw

Pauline Bradshaw

Sep 28, 2026

In Loving Memory of Pauline Bradshaw

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Bradshaw, who passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie on Monday, September 28, 2026 at the age of 69.

Pauline will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Sandy W. Mealing, and by her mother, Isabel Hollingsworth. She leaves behind her brother, Glenn...

Reina Veronica Mena Cruz

Reina Veronica Mena Cruz

Oct 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Reina Veronica Mena Cruz, who passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 74.

Reina was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the proud mother of Errol, Hannya, Saydy, Harry, Jurgen, and Mayte Porta Mena. She will be lovingly remembered by her...

James McMillan

James McMillan

Oct 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James Kevin McMillan, beloved father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend. He is survived by his son Peter Robert McMillan (Elizabeth Faraone), former wife Anne McMillan, granddaughter Samantha McMillan, grandson James McMillan, brother Jeff McMillan (Deena Vaughan), sister Jane Kidd (Wally Boxrud) and sister Joanne Degazon (Desmond Degazon). He is also survived...

Linda Portelli

Linda Portelli

Oct 10, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Linda Portelli

October 15, 1961 – October 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, but with deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, that we announce the passing of our mother Linda Portelli, at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, October 10, 2026, just five days shy of her 65th birthday.

Linda was a...

Danielle Mitchell

Danielle Mitchell

Oct 6, 2026

It is with extreme sadness and broken hearts that we share the passing of our daughter Danielle at Hospice Huronia in Penetang after a short stay at Waypoint. She passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, the same day as her brother Chad four years earlier. She was 31 years...

Sarah Machado

Sarah Machado

Oct 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of SARAH MACHADO 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the age of 44. 

Sarah was the devoted wife of Chris Machado and the loving mother of Julia and Lucas who were the center of her world and the cherished daughter of Cathy and Mike Ross. Sarah will...

Rogelia Ofreneo

Rogelia Ofreneo

Sep 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Rogelia Ajeno Doromal Ofreneo

November 28, 1950 – September 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Rogelia Ajeno Doromal Ofreneo, who passed away on September 30, 2026, at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie, Ontario, following an eight-month battle with small-cell lung cancer complicated by leptomeningeal disease.

Rogelia was the beloved wife of...

Ruth Styles

Ruth Styles

Sep 28, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Styles, who passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Woods Park Care Centre in Barrie, at the age of 91. 

Ruth was born December 2,1934 and will be lovingly remembered by her children David (Kelly)and Diane; her grandchildren, Colleen, Jennifer (Brad), Bradley and Alannah ( Nick);and her...

Dr. John Frederick McDowell

Dr. John Frederick McDowell

Sep 23, 2026

Dr. John F. McDowell:

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John McDowell on 23 September 2026 at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie at the age of 86. He passed peacefully surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.

John was born on 22 April 1940 in Alliston, ON to Jeanne (nee Graham) and Dr. Fredrick McDowell....

Steven Farrell

Steven Farrell

Sep 18, 2026

Steven James Farrell 

1957 - 2026

Steven (Steve) James Farrell died peacefully in his sleep on September 18, 2026, at the age of 68. He was the beloved partner of Mary Farrell, a devoted brother to Gregory and Roderick Farrell, and a cherished uncle to Joseph, Katherine, Laura, Tyler, and their children. He was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Jean Farrell,...

Jen Applegate

Jen Applegate

Sep 8, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Applegate passed away with her family and 2 fur babies by her side on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 on their family farm, at the age of 53.

Beloved wife of Drew for 29 years. A devoted and proud mother to Maddie Hunter (Owen), Benjamin Applegate (Jessa Gravelle), and Conner Applegate. Cherished daughter of Jane Cowden (deceased) and Keith Cowden...

Jackie-Ann Rehn

Jackie-Ann Rehn

Sep 7, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jackie-Ann Starr Rehn on September 7, 2026, at Grove Park Home in Barrie, Ontario, at the age of 76. Born in Minneapolis, MN, on July 4, 1950, Jackie immigrated to Hamilton, ON, in 1958 and spent nearly 50 years making her home in Kearney, ON. A natural-born caregiver,...

Tina Kraan

Tina Kraan

Sep 7, 2026

Kraan, Tina (Nee Peeters)

Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Monday, September 7, 2026, in her 66th year at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie. Tina, beloved wife of James and loving mother of MacKenzie. She will be lovingly remembered by her father John, and her brother Joe. Tina will be deeply missed by family and friends and all who...

Robert Campbell

Robert Campbell

Aug 29, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of W. Robert Campbell, at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 84.

Robert was the beloved husband of Carolyn (née Martin), with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving and devoted father to Andrew (Jennifer) and...

Betty Chavner

Betty Chavner

Aug 27, 2026

Betty Isobel Chavner went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning at the age of 93.

Betty lived a simple, quietly beautiful life, always making time for others. She had a laugh that let you know she was in the room, and a warmth that touched everyone she met.

She was married to the love of her life, John, for...

Cliff Griffith

Cliff Griffith

Aug 23, 2026

Clifford Vipond Griffith

Called Home to his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 23, 2026 jus one week shy of his 103rd birthday at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie.

Beloved husband of Emily (nee Gill) for 59 years. Loved father to Bob; Jennifer Patzer (Tim); and Stephanie Thomas (Mark). Cherished grandfather to Juliana, Hadleigh; and step grandfather to Elijah, Nathan, and Emily....

Carmine Joseph Giovenazzo

Carmine Joseph Giovenazzo

Aug 18, 2026

Carmine Giovenazzo, 74, passed away on August 18, 2026.

Carmine will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Samantha Sheffield, son-in-law Brandon, and his cherished grandchildren, Frankie and Charlie. He will be deeply missed by his sister Judy Giovenazzo and his brother Paul Giovenazzo, and is now reunited with his late son Dylan Giovenazzo. He will also be deeply missed by his...

Jean Casimiri

Jean Casimiri

Aug 15, 2026

Full notice to be posted shortly.