Obituaries

Jeanne Catherine Satchel

Jeanne Catherine Satchel

Sep 2, 2025

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jeanne Catherine Satchel (née Lamson). Jeanne went peacefully on September 2, 2025, at the age of 78, in Barrie. Jeanne was a devoted wife to Robert (Bob) Satchel, who passed earlier this year, a cherished mom to Stephen Satchel (Gillian Shaw) and Laura Taylor (Michael), and a proud grandmother to...

Elisabeth "Betsy" De Nieuwe

Elisabeth "Betsy" De Nieuwe

Aug 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Elisabeth De Nieuwe, known to most as Betsy, on August 28, 2025 at the age of 97. Beloved wife to the late Cornelis “Casey” De Nieuwe. Loving and devoted mother to Martin (Liz), Elizabeth (Kevin) Kelly and Anne Marie (Phil) Pitman. Proud grandmother to Cameron (Emily), Morgan (Stew) Huston, Casey,...

Donald Murray Collins

Donald Murray Collins

Aug 24, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Diane Collins (nee Greig). Cherished father of Leigh Ann Warren (Terry), and the late Shari Lynn Dressler. Much loved grandfather of Michael McNeil (Kim), Nicole McNeil, Justin Warren (Kayla), and Samantha Warren. Great-grandfather of Liam McNeil. Brother...

Wendy Alice Drover

Wendy Alice Drover

Aug 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Wendy Alice Drover (nee Budden). Wendy, age 82, of Kitchener, ON passed away on August 21, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother (Nan), great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, known for her unwavering love and kindness. Born on June 27, 1943, in Sydney, NSW, Australia, Wendy had a bubbly exterior with an interior heart of gold....

Ian David Twa

Ian David Twa

Aug 15, 2025

Ian David Twa

February 29th, 1964 - August 15th, 2025

With shattered hearts, we share with all of you the passing of Ian Twa on August 15th, 2025, at Royal Victoria Hospital after a short battle with multiple infections.

He leaves behind his Wife, Melissa, a son, Robert, a daughter-in-law, Melissa, a daughter, Nicole, a son-in-law, Stephen, and a stepdaughter, Vivien. As well...

Joseph "Gerry" Frigault

Joseph "Gerry" Frigault

Aug 10, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Gerry Frigault, who left us peacefully, surrounded by a room full of love, on August 10, 2025, in his 85th year at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie.

Beloved husband of Viola (Desroches) for just shy of 62 wonderful years. Devoted father of Janet (Ken) Downing, Donald (Kathleen) Frigault, and Angela (Harry)...

John "Charlie" Charles Sutton

John "Charlie" Charles Sutton

Aug 4, 2025

John Charles Sutton passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of August 4, 2025, just 11 days shy of his 79th birthday. Born on August 15, 1946, in his family home in Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Charlie was the son of James and Jessie (née Keats) Sutton.

Charlie was the beloved husband of Lynne, and a proud father to James...

Norman (Norm) Hamilton McFarlin

Norman (Norm) Hamilton McFarlin

Jul 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father and papa Norman (Norm) Hamilton McFarlin on Monday, July 28th, 2025, at IOOF Nursing Home, in his 83rd year.

Devoted father to his son Jim (Shauna) McFarlin and his daughter Jenny (Rick) Dunbar. Loving Papa to Kelli (Chris) McGuire, Ashley and Melanie Dunbar.

Norm is survived by his...

Patricia Yvonne Irene Scicluna (nee Ennis)

Patricia Yvonne Irene Scicluna (nee Ennis)

Jul 28, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Scicluna, of Barrie, Ontario, passed away Monday, July 28th, at Simcoe Hospice. She was born November 17th, 1930, in Chapleau, Ontario, to the late Jack & Olive Ennis.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Patrick Scicluna; sisters May (Bubsy) Pugh, Margarite Bertrand, Juanita Coates, Francis Slivert, Jean Ennis, Edna Ennis, Olive Morneau; brother Emmit Ennis; and son...

Allan James McDougall

Allan James McDougall

Jul 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Allan James McDougall, in his 77th year, on July 26, 2025, in Innisfil, Ontario, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 28, 1948, in Toronto, Allan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara (née Richard),...

Jeffrey Wayne Himmelman

Jeffrey Wayne Himmelman

Jul 19, 2025

It is with unimaginable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jeffrey Himmelman — a devoted husband, loving father, proud son, loyal brother, and dear friend — on July 19, 2025, at the age of 60.

Jeff was the heart of our family. Born in Scarborough and later settling in Innisfil, he built a life filled with love, hard work,...

Robert "Bob" McGinley

Robert "Bob" McGinley

Jul 16, 2025

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Robert, known to most as Bob, at Hospice Simcoe just a few days shy of his 97th birthday. Robert leaves behind his wife of nearly 67 years, Jean (nee Ferguson); daughter Catherine, son Douglas (Katherine) and grandchildren Patrick, Janelle, Riley, and Joseph.

Predeceased by stillborn daughter Jennifer Elizabeth (Catherine’s twin...

Larry Kenneth Stewart Wilkins

Larry Kenneth Stewart Wilkins

Jul 11, 2025

(born Harry Sylvester Kmit)

Larry passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in the early hours of July 11, 2025 with his beloved wife of the past 12 years, Jean Van Scheyndel, at his side. Born at the Kmit family homestead in South River, Ontario, Larry was predeceased by his wife of 56 years Joan. He leaves behind his daughter...

Aleda (Lee) May Mehaffey

Aleda (Lee) May Mehaffey

Jul 10, 2025

Our hearts are heavy with sadness as we share the unforeseen passing of Aleda May Mehaffey (Billers) in Barrie ON on July 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Aleda was a beloved wife, a cherished mother, a proud grandmother, and a caring sibling. Her presence brought kindness, warmth, love and laughter to all who knew her. 

Aleda was born on...

John Franklin Stephenson

John Franklin Stephenson

Jul 9, 2025

Beloved husband of Linda Jacqueline Stephenson (Wright). Loving father of Ashley Stephenson (Steve) and Daweson Stephenson (Kasia). Proud grandfather to Penelope, Johnathan, Levi, and Mallory.

Dear brother of Karen Woolley (Dave), Ted Stephenson (Manica), Katherine Dennis (Russ), Frank Stephenson, Elizabeth Symons (Scott), Jane Cauchi (Ron), and Sam Stephenson.

Cherished uncle to Sarah, Tal, John, Kate, Jennifer, Jillian, Christopher, Courtney, Julie, David, Michael,...

Phyllis Anne Miller

Phyllis Anne Miller

Jul 8, 2025

With profound sadness and love, we announce the passing of Phyllis Miller, who departed this world on the morning of July 8, 2025, at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. She was 71 years old.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, on September 9, 1953, Phyllis lived a life filled with creativity, compassion and showed strength through every obstacle she encountered. She was a...

Gennadiy Balayants

Gennadiy Balayants

Jul 8, 2025

September 20, 1955 – July 8, 2025

Shirley Ann Richardson

Shirley Ann Richardson

Jul 7, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shirley Richardson. Shirley passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe with family by her side.

Shirley is survived by her partner Nick, her children Stephen (Kim), Donna (James), Gary, and Dale (Deanna). Lovingly known by many as Nana, Shirley is also survived by her grandchildren Stephen (Charlotte), Bobbie Joe (Jay),...

Rene Forster

Rene Forster

Jul 1, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Rene Forster, who died on July 1st at the age of 89 in Barrie, Ontario after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on January 24, 1936 in Winterthur, Switzerland to Emma (nee Koller) and Jakub Forster. He was a devoted husband to Pamela (nee Groskopf) for...

Kevin Andrew Bullee

Kevin Andrew Bullee

Jun 26, 2025

Kevin Andrew Bullee born May 31, 1974 passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on June 26, 2025.

Beloved son of Judy Bowman and Robert Bullee, stepson to Sharon Bullee, Russ Bowman and Donald Rose. Deeply missed by his sons Andrew (Megan) Carr, Brady and granddaughter Skylar. As well as nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles and many many friends.

Kevin had a...