Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

Passed away unexpectedly at the Royal Victoria Regional Hospital, Barrie on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Nicolaas Duivenvoorden (2007). Loved mother of Peter Duivenvoorden (Michele), Nick Duivenvoorden (Debbie), Noreen Iles (Chris), and Elisabeth Haasz (Tibor). Cherished Oma to Dylon (Brittany), Dalton (Maggie), and Duston Duivenvoorden; Natasha Duivenvoorden; Emma, and Jacob...

Mar 7, 2023

Passed away with family by her side at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Bruce. Loved mother of Ron Derks (Marilyn), and Misty Nitsopoulos (Chris). Cherished grandmother of Christopher Derks, Stephanie Earley, Jessica Crozier, Kristen Nuhn, Nathan Nitsopoulos, and great grandmother to Kline, Quinn, and Blair....

Mar 7, 2023

At the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and with family by her side, Pat went Home to Jesus on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Raymond Gore for 71 years. Loved mother to Jim Gore (Steph), Mike Gore (Michele), and Ann Minhinnick (Scott). Cherished grandmother to Justin Bowman (fiancé Emily), Madi Bowman, Liam...

Mar 2, 2023

 

On March 2, 2023 at RVH in Barrie, Ontario our beloved mother passed away peacefully from a sudden illness. She is pre-deceased by her loving husband Ron P. Malboeuf, and her sisters: Joan, Lilly, Jean, Edna, Alice, Ethel, and Mary. 

She leaves behind her children: Larry (Joanna), Richard (Karen), Shirley-Ann (Mark) and Ron (Andrea), her grandchildren Jessica (Brent), Kristin (Mitchell), Ethan...

Feb 22, 2023

May 3, 1966 – Feb. 22, 2023

Passed away from Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, just after 2:00 p.m. Beautiful daughter of Tom (predeceased 2008) and Elaine Spencer of Barrie, Ontario. Leaving to mourn her loss are her brothers Kevin (Sheila), Paul (Melanie), and her two precious nephews Willem and Logan. She will be fondly remembered...

Feb 22, 2023

Zieda Baldeosingh

With family by her side Zieda passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Krishna “Vay”. Loved mother of Ken, Jimmy, Sharlene, Rhonda, Karlene; and mother-in-law to Denise, Arlene, Lalchan, and Gerardo. Cherished grandmother of Brent, LaToya, Christian, Caresse, Shandel, Jean-Pierre, Kheron, Khevin,...

Feb 18, 2023

Ruth was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the West Parry Sound Health Centre at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Robert Smith. Loving mother to Brian Smith; Alistair Smith (Kelly); and the late Joy Matevoussian. Cherished grandmother of Maia Smith, Mac Smith, Tegan Smith, Samantha Smith,...

Feb 18, 2023

Passed away with family by his side at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

Funeral Service to be held at Harvest Bible Chapel, 7 George Street, Barrie on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 1 o'clock p.m. Interment Innisvale Cemetery.

Feb 11, 2023

Vathana Souidaray

August 25, 1952 - February 11, 2023

Vathana Souidaray was raised as a loving, strong moral based person. Loving Daughter to Chandheng Souidaray and Minithong Souidaray. She was a smart,selfless,caring individual with a  huge love for children. She was an excellent, professional caring Elementary School Teacher in her native Country Laos....

Feb 8, 2023

ANDRES LAANSOO, DDS, BScD, FADSA

April 18, 1944 – February 8, 2023

Passed away at his home on Wednesday at the age of 78 after his long battle with Myelofibrosis, a rare bone Cancer.

Andres, the second son of August and Malle (Kobin) Laansoo, was born near the city of Tartu, Estonia at...

Feb 8, 2023

Mildred (Millie) McCourt

On February 8, 2023 Mildred (Millie) passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie; she was 89 years old.

Born in St. Andrews West, Ontario to Marion MacDonald and Hugh Marren. She is pre-deceased by her loving husband Ren and her sons Steven and Jamie.

Dear...

Feb 6, 2023

Bill was a passionate learner, from memorizing Shakespeare soliloquies to solving mathematical proofs. Bill’s wide smile lit up the room, his presence beamed with an unmistakable joie de vivre. Bill loved his family and was most at home cooking delicious meals and playing mahjong with them. He spent his final years doing all of these things in his home...

Feb 6, 2023

Passed away at Georgian Manor, Penetanguishene, Ontario on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Anna. Loved father to Cathrine Ling (Nicholas), and Greg Nowak. Joseph will be remembered by his siblings and family overseas.  A Funeral Mass to celebrate Joseph’s life will be held at Holy Spirit Parish, 650 Essa Road, Barrie on Friday, February...

Feb 5, 2023

Julie Anne Pigat (nee Baird)

Passed away at her home on Sunday, February 5, 2023 with family by her side, at the age of 48. Beloved wife and best friend of Mark. Loving mother to Taylor Saunders, Zoe Saunders, Priscilla Pigat, and Brittany Pigat. Cherished daughter of John and Jo-Anne Baird. Dear sister to Joel Baird. Julie...

Feb 5, 2023

Visitation will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, 55 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie (parking and entrance on Highway 400 side of building) on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 650 Essa Road, Barrie on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 5 o'clock p.m.

Feb 2, 2023

Margaret Jean Shaver (Timm) October 2nd 1947 – February 2nd 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce that Margaret “Marg” Shaver (nee Timm) passed away suddenly of a heart attack early in the morning on February 2nd 2023 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Center in her 76th year. Marg was predeceased by her eldest sister Eunice (Roy); survived...

Jan 28, 2023

Frank Wayne Shank

With family by his side, Frank passed away at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie after a brief fight with cancer on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 56. Beloved spouse of Carole Moses. Loving father to Lachlan. Dear brother to Susan Law (Bruce), Betty Jarvis (Ken), John Shank (Jody Prentice), and James Shank (Lynn...

Jan 26, 2023

Lloyd Randall (Randy) Conrad

Randy passed away from cancer on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie with his son at his side.  He was born in Powassan, Ontario on December 6, 1952 and one of eleven children born to Lloyd and Edith Conrad (both predeceased).

Randy will be missed by...

Jan 25, 2023

Jack Thompson October 28, 1930  - January 25, 2023. It is with deep sorrow, but tremendous gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Jack Thompson at RVH, Barrie Ontario after a brief illness. He was a loving husband to the late Sylvia, nee Wood, (2018) with whom he shared more than 62 wonderful years....

Jan 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Virginia Margaret McCabe (nee McCans), at her beloved Barrieview Retirement Residence on Friday, January 13th, 2023 at the age of 90.  She joins her late husband, John McCabe, who passed away in 2006, mother Violet, father Herbert and brother Robert. Virginia was a mother to five,...