Obituaries

Lillian Frances Cooper

Lillian Frances Cooper

Jun 9, 2025

Lillian Cooper kissed her loving husband Dave goodbye, shut the front door and unexpectedly left us all behind. One final kiss is a fitting send-off for a love story of a couple who recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Lillian went peacefully. She had been ill for several years and her little body just wore out.

Lillian Frances Cooper (nee Corrigall)...

Karen Anne Fischer

Karen Anne Fischer

Jun 8, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Karen Anne Fischer in her 66th year on June 8, 2025 in Barrie Ontario.

Loving daughter of the late Kenneth and Jean (Sheila) MacDiarmid. She leaves behind her beloved partner of 21 years Tony Thormin as well as her brother Rob MacDiarmid and his wife Mary MacDiarmid. She will be deeply...

Bradley Charles Cook

Bradley Charles Cook

Jun 2, 2025

Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer with his family by his side on Monday June 2, 2025 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket. Brad was a wonderful and loving husband to Sandy and father to Shara (Robb), Stephen (Amanda) and Serena (Mike). Loving grandfather to Dallas, Daklyn, Davina, Easton, Lexus, Nova and Bauer. He is predeceased by...

Linda McCutcheon

Linda McCutcheon

May 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda McCutcheon, along with her cherished cat, Ricki, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Linda was a deeply loved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, creativity, and compassion touched many lives.

Linda is now reunited with her beloved late husband, Dave McCutcheon, with whom she shared many years of love and...

Paula Elizabeth Peddle

Paula Elizabeth Peddle

May 19, 2025

In Memory of Paula Elizabeth Joy Peddle

It is with sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Paula Elizabeth Joy Peddle on May 19th at the age of 38. Her passing comes as a shock to all who knew her.

Paula was predeceased by her mother, Edna Mutrey, her Pop, Marvin Peddle and Pop, Norman Mutrey Sr. She is survived by...

Kim Karnas

Kim Karnas

May 19, 2025

In the early morning on May 19th 2025; Kim Karnas, with her daughter by her side, left us to be in her eternal home with the Lord. Kim was born on May 14th, 1963 in Toronto, Ontario. Daughter to Ken and Marlene Hulton, and dear sister to Jill Hulton, Joy Hulton (Jeff Amlin) and John Hulton. Devoted mother to Zenia...

Mauro Vincenzo Virzi

Mauro Vincenzo Virzi

May 13, 2025

God called our father, Mauro, peacefully on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at the age of 90.

Dad came to Canada from Italy in 1965, he has been married to his beloved Anna for 63 years.

He has seven children, Pacifica, Francesco (Donna), Angelina (Doug), Rocco (Raffaella), Lucia (Vito), Giuseppe (Indru), and Nadia (Domenic). He has 14 grandchildren, Mauro, Stephanie (Chris), Bobby, Bradley,...

Willem Johannes Steyn

Willem Johannes Steyn

May 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Willie Johannes Steyn, who left us peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 63.Born on December 19, 1961, in South Africa, Willie embarked on a bold new chapter of his life when he moved to Canada in 1997, bringing with him a spirit of courage, resilience, and...

Anna Gale Brethour (nee Milne)

Anna Gale Brethour (nee Milne)

Apr 30, 2025

Peacefully at home surrounded by family, Gale reunited at last with her beloved Ross (2004). Loving and devoted mother of Craig, Susan (Daymon Tucker), and Randy (Tanya). Proud grandmother of Mason and Maya. Aunt of Mark Milne and Cheri Wright(nee Milne). Predeceased by parents Charles and Verna Milne(nee Cattell), and brother Donald (“Chick”) Milne and sister-in-law Elsie.

Known to most as...

Roger Murray Arseneau

Roger Murray Arseneau

Apr 30, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our husband/dad/grandpa, Roger Murray Arseneau, who passed away peacefully at the Hospice Simcoe, on April 30, 2025 at the age of 81 years old, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 4, 1943 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Roger is survived by his wife Sharon of 60 years. In addition, Roger is...

Poppy Isabel Harbinson

Poppy Isabel Harbinson

Apr 22, 2025

Early in the morning of April 22, 2025 Poppy, age 94, surrounded by her daughters, left us to be with the Lord. Poppy was born in London, Ontario and had a very happy, active life filled with family, friends, and many activities, such as; painting, sewing, including making wedding dresses for her family. Many happy, fun-filled years were spent building...

Karen Lynn Jessup

Karen Lynn Jessup

Apr 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Karen Lynn Jessup at home surrounded by family on April 21, 2025. Beloved wife of Murney for 47 wonderful years. Devoted mother to Carrie-Anne (predeceased) and Wesley (Samantha). Proud grandmother to Krandkle (predeceased 2019), Sharmayne, Jaden, Ashlynn, Raulind, Devon, Bree-Anne, Harlee, Liviann (predeceased 2021), Kyra, Victorya, Trinity, Rachel,...

David Charles Barron

David Charles Barron

Apr 21, 2025

Peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 79. Loving husband to the late Irene (nee Noseworthy). Devoted stepfather of Allan, Roxane (Steven) Hussey, and Leslie. Proud grandfather to Devon, Ashley, Jessicca, Kyle and Ally. Great G-pop to Liam and Brandon. Dear brother of Ted (predeceased) (Daphne) Barron, Bob (Donna), and Linda Wilkinson and brother-in-law to Joseph (Laurie), Walt...

David Michael Fletcher

David Michael Fletcher

Apr 17, 2025

FLETCHER, David - It is with deep sadness that the family of David Fletcher announce his sudden passing on April 17th, 2025, in his 85th year. David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed. His life was dedicated to his late wife, Barbara and his family. Love you “Papa”. A...

Robert Daniel "Bob" Satchel

Robert Daniel "Bob" Satchel

Apr 6, 2025

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Robert Daniel Satchel (“Bob”). Bob went peacefully on April 6, 2025, at the age of 83, in Barrie, with family by his side. Bob was a devoted husband to Jeanne Satchel (née Lamson), a cherished dad to Stephen Satchel (Gillian Shaw) and Laura Taylor (Michael), and a proud grandfather to...

Reta Laura Elizabeth Ayres

Reta Laura Elizabeth Ayres

Apr 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Reta Laura Elizabeth Ayres, who passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 81, in the care of the Royal Victoria Hospital. Preceded in death by mother and father, Melville and Lenore Cook and brother Ronald. Reta leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Vernon Ayres and...

James Edward Downing

James Edward Downing

Mar 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James Edward Downing, on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at Royal Victoria Hospital, at the age of 86.

Beloved Husband of Helen Downing (nee White). Cherished Father of James George Downing (Anne Downing), and Laura Ballett (Joseph Ballett). Proud Papa of Tyler, Travis, David, Sierra, Sommer, and Michael. Great-Grandfather of Lincoln. Loving...

Dorothy Elizabeth Gibbons

Dorothy Elizabeth Gibbons

Mar 22, 2025

Gibbons, Dorothy Elizabeth formerly of Stroud, Ontario died March 22, 2025 with family by her side at South Health Campus in Calgary. Dorothy was 84 years old, but young at heart.

Beloved sister of Donald Gibbons (Dorin Bell) of Calgary, AB and Marion Heath of Vernon, BC. Loving aunt of Sheila Taylor (Bill), Vania Chivers (Jeremy), the late Kathryn Gibbons (Tom...

Michelina "Lina" Gross

Michelina "Lina" Gross

Mar 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michelina Gross (nee Gauci) on Thursday, March 20th in her 87th year. Loving and devoted mother to Raymond Micallef, Shirley (Dale) Rogers, Michael Micallef (predeceased), and Rosalina Garofalo. Proud and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother to many, having a special relationship with her grandson whom she affectionately called “Vincey.”

Known to most...

Douglas "Wayne" Shannon

Douglas "Wayne" Shannon

Mar 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of (Douglas) Wayne Shannon, of Innisfil, in his 71st year on Saturday, March 15, 2025.His life was filled with family, friends, beers, horseshoes and loud music in the backyard.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Donna Darlene Taylor; Sister Karen Shannon, Brother (Robert) Scott Taylor; Daughter Nicole Shannon...