Obituaries

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

DESROSIERS, Diane “Mum, Babe, Gammie”

After a profoundly long & courageous fight at home, on Friday, October 29, 2021 in her 62nd year of life we said see you soon to the pillar that held our family together. Beloved wife & partner of Gilles Desrosiers. Doting mother of Tracy (Sean), Ottawa, Steven, Chantal (Lonnie), Luc of Barrie...

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

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

Barbara Anne Lindsay (nee Davidson)

May 1, 1940 - November 10, 2021 (81)

Barbara passed peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital with family by her side.

Barbara had a way of connecting and touching peoples lives everywhere she went, it really didn’t matter where she was. She loved musicals and old movies. Barbara...

Jan 1, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Anne (Taylor) Cropley

April 3 1959 Barrie ON - Wed Oct 27 2021 Strathroy ON

After almost 8 months since Debbie has passed, we will celebrate our wonderful daughter, sister, wife & mom, aunt, cousin, friend!   Saturday, June 11th 2022 drop in from 1-4pm at Nikki’s home in Springwater ON. We are hoping...

Jan 1, 2021

It is with very heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Anita Marie Sheppard on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in her 75th year. Predeceased by parents Laura (Rousseau) and Maurice Jasmin, as well as siblings Robert, Raymond, Irene, Diane, and Lorraine. Lovingly survived by her husband Brendan Sheppard, and daughters Christine, Sophie, and Laura (Tim). 'Gam gam'...

Jan 1, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on Monday, August 23, 2021. Carl Graham in his 90th year was the beloved husband of the late Gloria May Graham (2018). Loving father of Glen, Marilyn McDonald (Jim) and Scott (Gloria Moore). Cherished grandfather of Ashley Goushian (John), Derek McDonald (Katie), Mikyla, Cailin, Ethan (Taverly), Taylor, and the late Mark McDonald....

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...

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

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

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

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

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

BARBARA JOAN FRITH

December 13 1954 – April 16 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Joan Frith (nee Hutchinson) on April 16th, 2021 after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Barb was surrounded by love in the comforts of her own home with her family...

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

David (Reggie) Collingbourne

May 12, 1961 – September 9, 2021

David passed away peacefully, at home, on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in London, Ontario.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette, his parents, Mary Anne and Ronald Francis, beloved father of Aaron Troy and Danielle Marie, his 2 brothers Ronald Gerard (Sue) and...

Jan 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce that we have lost another member of our family. Deborah Louise Kennedy passed away on July 28, 2021 in her 55th year at the Hospice Simcoe in Barrie. Debbie was the Daughter of Dale (Crandon) and her Husband, Brian Jones. Debbie is survived by her Partner, Rob Gow of Barrie, her...

Jan 1, 2021

Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the age of 85. A visitation will be held at LEGACY FUNERAL HOME 55 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie on Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 5 - 7 p.m. Memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.

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)...