Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Inez Lynch-Dobbs

Passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late William. Loved mother of Mavis, Patricia (John Bohdan), Jaqueline (Lincoln Dacosta), Gaye, and Orville. Cherished grandmother to Andre, Tasha, Kirk, Shannon, Nakash, Omar, August and Damian. Great grandmother to Aiden, Ethan,...

Jan 1, 2021

Jaan Ilmar Salk July 14, 1947 – July 12, 2021

Jaan was born in 1947 in Västerås, Sweden. He came to Canada in 1950 with his Estonian parents, Arnold and Linda, and his older brother, Hans.

For 49 years combined, Jaan proudly worked at the Neilson chocolate and ice cream factory in downtown Toronto and the...

Jan 1, 2021

KENWELL, JOHN CLARENCE (JACK): Passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in his 90th year.

Jack was married to the love of his life, Denise Gabrielle Caron, for 63 wonderful years before her passing in 2015. His children, John and Catherine (Kevin) will miss him dearly, as will his grandchildren, Addi (Blair) and Tristan (Marley) and his adored...

Jan 1, 2021

Passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 45. Predeceased by his parents Robert Blackburn and Christy Karn (Reg). Loved brother of Matt Blackburn (Tammi). Cherished uncle to Tristen Smith, Cameron Blackburn, Clayton Blackburn and Logan Blackburn. Dear nephew of Donna Winfield (Steve), Norma Morrow (Peter), Nancy Robinson (Jim), Marianne Winterton (Jim)...

Jan 1, 2021

Jean Rose Jarrett

Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Sunday, December 5, 2021, two days after her 93rd birthday. Beloved wife of the late Ivor Jarrett. Cherished mother of Ann Jarrett (Tim Lem) and Trevor Jarrett (Jennifer). Loving grandmother to Jarrett Lem and Beth Jarrett. Dear sister to Christine Howard (late Syd Howard)...

Jan 1, 2021

Jennifer Anne Boake

1974-2021 (age 47)

Blessed are those whose lives were touched in the most meaningful way by this beautiful soul, our Jennifer, Jenn, Jenny.

A woman so strong in body, mind and spirit if you met her, your life would simply not be the same. She left an imprint in every...

Jan 1, 2021

John Michael Moody was suddenly, but peacefully called home to be with his Lord at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Care Centre, Barrie, Ontario on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 with his sister Susan and niece Cindy by his side. He was the first born son of the late Shirley and John Moody. Big brother to Susan  Kerrigan, Nancy (Regis)...

Jan 1, 2021

John "Jack" Garner September 16, 1934 – October 20, 2021 Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Bayshore Rehabilitation in Barrie. Jack Garner at the age of 87, loving husband of the late Joan Garner. Cherished father of Jeff (Marilyn) Garner and the late John W. Garner. Proud grandfather of Ryan, Daniel, Katy (Shane) and Brett (Amy)...

Jan 1, 2021

Passed away at Hospice Simcoe after a courageous battle on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 47. Beloved spouse to Monika Mitchell, who was forever by her side. Cherished daughter of Glossen and the late Rita Cull of Newfoundland. Dear sister of Terry Cull (Tara) and Gord Cull (Vanessa). Loving aunt to Kyle, Terran, Ashley, Jesse, Shelby,...

Jan 1, 2021

Julia ‘Julie’ A. Dallyn

Passed away with family by her side at Matthews House Hospice, Alliston on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Brian just two days shy of their 52nd anniversary. Cherished mother to Andrea Dallyn-Milne (Mark) and Katherine Sansom (James). Loving grandmother “Nana” to Maddison Dallyn; Hannah Madaleno, and...

Jan 1, 2021

Linda Anne Grooms (nee Bursey) - 1953-2021

Early December 3, 2021 Linda’s courage and strength were no longer enough to extend her long fight against illness.  Her passing leaves an enormous hole in the lives of her husband Murray, her sons Bradley (Sarah) and Westly Kent, her cherished grandchildren Evie, Xavier and Ethan and her siblings Maureen...

Jan 1, 2021

It is with great sorrow that the family of Madeleine Brazeau announces her sudden passing on June 27, 2021 in North Bay, Ontario at the age of 77. Born in Sturgeon Falls, daughter of the late Donat Brazeau and the late Grace (née Ferguson) Brazeau.  Loving mother of Suzanne (Wayne) of Barrie and Robert of Edmonton. Sadly missed by her...

Jan 1, 2021

Passed away at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie with family by her side, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the age of 77. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Ella Wappler and brother Walter Wappler. Beloved mother to Kurt Stahle and his wife Deborah. As per Margaret’s wishes, no public services will be held. A private family interment will take place...

Jan 1, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that family announce the death of Mildred Alma Herries (nee Small), age 97 on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Mill Creek Care Centre, Barrie.

Born July 13, 1923 in Cloverdale BC., she graduated from Western University, London in 1946 with BScN (Nursing) and worked in Public Health most of her career. She...

Jan 1, 2021

Passed away unexpectedly at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the age of 79. Friends will be received at Legacy Funeral Home, 55 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie on Monday, July 5, 2021 from 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 o'clock p.m. Service will be live streamed on...

Jan 1, 2021

Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 69. Beloved spouse of Vissarion “Victor” Trantos. Loved sister of Evelyn, and Doug (Terrie). Dear aunt to Kenzie and Nathan. Pam will be forever loved and remembered by her many cousins, friends and extended family. Following Pam’s wishes there will...

Jan 1, 2021

(Kitchen Manager at the Bull & Barrel for 16 years)

Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the age of 70. Loved brother to Shirley Smith (Nancy Tidmarsh) of Barrie, ON, Pat Fox (Glenn) of Barrie, ON, Wendy Penny (Jonathan) of Prince George, B.C., and the late Aubrey Rolfe....

Jan 1, 2021

Shirley Abbott, at the age of 90, called Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Trillium Manor, Orillia. Shirley Abbott, at the age of 90, called Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Trillium Manor, Orillia. Shirley’s true joy in life was teaching and loving...

Jan 1, 2021

Sierra Jade Schaefer passed away at her home on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the age of 23. Beloved daughter of Jill Schaefer and Glenn Schaefer (Els). Cherished sister of Carter and Mady Schaefer and step sister to Erin and Jonathan Lemesurier. Treasured granddaughter to Sheila Downs and Audrey Schaefer. Dear niece to Jeff Downs, Lisa Hibma, Jody Walker...

Jan 1, 2021

Simon John Gooder

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Simon John Gooder at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 65. Simon fought a long and hard battle with Diabetes and other health issues throughout his life. He was a smart man...