Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Mary L. Lowry

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Donald S. Lowry (1996). Loved mother of Cheryl MacDonald (Greg) and predeceased by sons Dan (Kim) and Greg. Cherished grandmother to Freddy (Frederick Donald Patterson), Greggory Lowry, Sarah...

Jan 1, 2022

Melford Hartley PEEVER

26 July 1935 - 08 April 2022

On the morning of 08 April 2022 Mel passed after a lengthy battle with a number of health issues at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, in the presence of the love of his life Beatrice Caulleen PEEVER (Tremblay). Mel Leaves behind his children Catherine...

Jan 1, 2022

Noah Robert Faris passed peacefully in the arms of his family on May 19, 2022.  Born on May 16, 2022, he brought immense joy to everyone he touched during his brief life.

Noah was the son of Jason and Jessica Faris of Barrie, ON.

He is survived by one sibling, Margaret Faris.

His paternal grandparents are...

Jan 1, 2022

Patricia Ann McConnachie (nee Penny)

With family by her side, Pat passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 84.

Predeceased by her husband William McConnachie (1990), parents Charles and Effie Penny, sister Betty, and brothers Carl, Warner, and Ronald. Loving Mother of Glenn, Dan (Sue), Wendy...

Jan 1, 2022

John Richard “Rick” Wilton

Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the age of 71. Loving father of Lindy Wilton and Becky (Zack) Palmer (nee Wilton). Cherished grandfather of Amina Palmer and Lucas Palmer. Dear brother to Sue Deshevy (nee Wilton) and Charlie Wilton. Predeceased by his parents John...

Jan 1, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Rob passed away peacefully on August 26th at the age of 70.  Dearly loved husband and best friend to Carol.  Proud and loving stepdad to Krista (Derrick).  Adoring and most fun loving grampa to Kaleb and Katie.  Special uncle to Lyndsay (Joey) and Ryan (Lauren).  Predeceased by his parents and his brother Walter....

Jan 1, 2022

Robert Thomas OwenJune 14th, 1940 - January 18th, 2022

Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of June (nee Godin) for 60 years. Loving father to Steven (Lynn), Jennifer, Michael(Sally) and David (Zineb). Cherished grandfather of Ty, Brendan, Brooke, Taylor, Matthew, Zoe and...

Jan 1, 2022

Tonello, Robert Daniel

Passed away suddenly at the Royal Victoria Regional Hospital, Barrie on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 58. Beloved son of Santo and the late Yvonne Tonello. Survived by his son Corey Steingard; and siblings Corinne Badger (Kevin), Beverly Martin (Craig), Randy Tonello (Filomena), Tina Curry (Mathew), and predeceased by Vincent Tonello....

Jan 1, 2022

Green, Robert William (Bob) May 7th, 1937 – September 9th, 2022

On Friday, September 9th, 2022, Robert (Bob) Green of Barrie, passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe with family by his side. The family is saddened to share this announcement, following his lengthy battle with cancer.

He is survived by and dearly missed by his...

Jan 1, 2022

Robert (“Bob”) Keith Martin was born January 4, 1944 in Picton, Ontario to Keith and Phyllis.  Bob’s early years in Picton were enjoyed with his sister Carolyn (Leach).  He played hockey and baseball when not out driving cars on the beach.  Bob moved to Toronto for university where he studied Civil Engineering at Ryerson.  Bob moved to London, Ontario...

Jan 1, 2022

Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the age of 93. He now joins his beloved wife and sweetheart of 75 years, Betty Watson (1931 - 2021), in Heaven.

Robert William Watson was born and raised in Galt (Cambridge) where he met Betty Ellis, his high school sweetheart....

Jan 1, 2022

Went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 73.

Beloved husband of Mary (nee Madgett) for 55 years. Loved father of Tammy Higdon (Daren), Trish Middleton (David), Matt Drury (Cindy), Heather Swanson (Brent) and predeceased by Andrew.

Cherished grandfather and “Pappy” of Katie, Laura, Amanda,...

Jan 1, 2022

Roger passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022 at Hospice Simcoe with family by his side.  Dearly loved husband of Ann (nee Butler) for 58 years.  Loving father of Jeff (Sherry Holtzhauer) and Jill Deakos (Dan), adored Papa to Ainsly Tomlinson, and Abby & Tyler Deakos and cherished brother to Jan Popple.  Predeceased by parents Bud and Mae Tomlinson...

Jan 1, 2022

Roy Collart, 70, of Barrie, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Roy was such a light in this sometimes-dark world and will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.

He was born to Alfred Collart and Anna Hudson on September 13, 1951, in...

Jan 1, 2022

Passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Royal Victoria Hospital on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn. Russ will be forever missed by his children, Douglas, Paul, Leslee, Jeffrey, their spouses, sister Helen Curtis and his 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Friends may call at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian...

Jan 1, 2022

RUTH ELAINE DICK

(nee Morris)

March 21st, 1937 - October 19th, 2022

Ruth passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 19th, 2022, at the age of 85 at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie. She is survived by her loving husband Alfred (Alf) Dick, her four daughters Colleen Jay (Garth),...

Jan 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that Tessa, beloved wife of the late A. John Bryant (August 2017), passed away on June 12, 2022 at the age of 88. She leaves behind her daughter Jane (Bryant) Salmon and her husband Paul Salmon, her son Graham Bryant and his wife Patricia (Ferguson) Bryant, her grandchildren Robin Salmon (Kris...

Jan 1, 2022

Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Cecelia for 57 years. Loved father to the late Donovan, Wayne (Judith), Karlene Lawrence (Damian), Dane, Lance (Simone), Maurice (Rochelle), Tanisha, and Christopher. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Dejon, Danyelle, Damon, Kereece, Kyeron, Romane, Kimberly, Khalil, Kalyssa, Gabriel,...

Jan 1, 2022

William “Will” Louis Samuels

Surrounded by family, Will passed away at home on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father to Evan, Erik (Ashley), Neilena, Liam; and Papa to Slater. Dear brother of Tom (Fay), and uncle to April. Son-in-law of Brian and Linda; brother-in-law to Stan (Julie), Krystal...

Jan 1, 2022

Steven M Skidmore

Born August 9, 1990

Passed away unexpectedly on Jun 12, 2022 at the age of 31.

Steve was dearly loved by his many friends and family.

He had a love of carpentry from an early age and eventually went into framing houses,

Which he...