William Douglas Sawyer
Apr 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of William “Douglas” Sawyer on April 16, 2026, surrounded by family at the age of 88. Beloved husband to Ruth (nee Black) for 47 wonderful years. Loving and devoted father to Margaret (David) Grozelle and William (Robyn) Sawyer. Proud grandfather to Iain, Emma, Eben, Adalyn, Fynn and Felix. Doug is...
Sandra Lea Phillips (Halman)
Apr 7, 2026
August 23, 1949 – April 7, 2026
Sandra Phillips passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sandra was a woman of immense spirit and tireless energy, leaving behind a legacy of care that stretched far beyond her own home and into the heart of...
George Mehaffey
Mar 29, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George Mehaffey in Barrie, Ontario on March 29, 2026, at the age of 89. George was a proud mild-mannered man who enjoyed his life to the fullest. He had a great sense of humor, loved his family deeply, and was never afraid to get his hands dirty with one...
Gary Vern Daniel Hall
Mar 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gary Vern Daniel Hall announce his sudden passing on Monday, March 16th, 2026, in Cookstown, just shy of his 65th birthday.Gary was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Annie Hall, whom he met in 1987 and married in 1992. She will miss him immensely. He was a proud and loving...
John Rossiter
Feb 25, 2026
John Rossiter, who passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, in his 92nd year.
John was born on July 7, 1934, in Owen Sound. In the 1950s, he married the love of his life, Gwen, and together they built a life in Barrie filled with devotion, quiet strength, and enduring love. John was predeceased by his beloved Gwen in 2011, a...
Christopher Joseph McKee
Feb 19, 2026
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Passed away peacefully at home with grace & dignity, surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband to Shelley Lynn (nee Wilkes) for 20 years. Loving and devoted father to Kyle (Renee) McKee, Justin McKee, Courtney (Colin) Merry, Brandon Oles, and...
Gerald Andrew Duquette
Jan 28, 2026
Gerald Andrew Duquette passed away quietly and unexpectedly on January 28, 2026 with his family by his side at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. Gerry will be sadly missed by his wife, Wendy; his children, Andrew and Robin (Ding); his grandchildren; Sybil, Grace and Jack; his step-daughter Michelle (James); and his brother John (Joan). Predeceased by his parents Gil...
Alexey Ustyuzhaninov
Jan 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce Alexey Ustyuzhaninov passed on January 21, 2026, just a few days after his 60th birthday, at the Southlake Hospital in Newmarket.
Beloved husband to Elena Ustyuzhaninova (nee Yakovleva) for 40 wonderful years. Loving and devoted father to Maria Ustyuzhaninova (Alexander Sergeyev) and Ekaterina Ustyuzhaninova (Tyler McDonald). Proud grandfather to Yana & Christina Sergeyev. Dear...
Ruth Duncan Restrup
Jan 16, 2026
Ruth Duncan Restrup passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario, in her 82nd year.
Ruth made her home in Innisfil, Ontario, with her devoted husband, George, where she was surrounded by love and family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, remembered for her caring heart, strong spirit, and unmistakable...
Xenofon Kirbas
Jan 10, 2026
On the night of Friday, January 9th, 2026, Xenofon Kirbas passed away two weeks shy of 95 years old. He passed peacefully near his family at home in Barrie: Demetrios Kirbas, his only remaining child, Roula Dimopoulos, his beloved daughter-in-law, and his adored grandson of shared name, Xenofon Kirpas Jr.
Xenofon Sr. was born in Perni, Kavala, Greece on January 21st,...
Marcia Anita Hazen
Jan 10, 2026
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Marcia is now reunited with her beloved husband, Ian Hazen, who predeceased her. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Joumah (Lynn), Jody, and Randy (Maria). A devoted and cherished aunt to Katrina (Vincenzo), Jonathan (Nicole), Melissa, Sierra, Jessica, Alexis, Lucas, and Matthew. Marcia was also a...
Joseph Leon Pitre
Jan 7, 2026
Passed away peacefully at the age of 93, at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, Ontario, on Wednesday, January 7th 2026.
He is survived by his children Kimberley Gonneau (Garry), Denise Paolucci (Mike), Robert (Leigh Ann) and Matthew (Sally). Poppa will be fondly remembered by his ten grandchildren; Taylor Gonneau (Jenny), Amanda Lloyd (Mack), Jessica Hardwicke-Brown (Andrew), Michael Paolucci (Amber), Robert Pitre, Joshua Pitre,...
Laurie Janice Mary Woods
Jan 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Laurie Woods on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, in her 74th year.
Beloved wife of Paul for 56 years. Cherished mother of Dennis (Kris), Keith (Irene), Debbie (Josh), and Shalane (Greg). Loving grandmother of Annie, Tiger, Tia, Sarah, Hannah, Devyn, Shelby, Trace, and Katie. Survived by...
Hendrik Johannes Steyn
Jan 3, 2026
Hendrik peacefully passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday Jan 3, 2026 in his 99th year
Beloved husband of late Renéé Steyn (nee Hupkes) for almost 66 years. Loving dad of Dirk (Feb 16, 2011) Corietha (Hannes) Cilliers, Rudolf (Gwyneth), Willie (May 5, 2025)(Illse)
Proud grandpa of Henk (Louise) Steyn, Sarel (Heike)...
John 'Rob' Robert Vince Fowlie
Dec 27, 2025
Passed peacefully surrounded by family on December 27, 2025, in Barrie at the age of 73.
Beloved husband to Maria (nee LaDelfa) for 35 years. Loving and devoted father to Irene (Jon) Marcotte. Proud grandfather to Weston and Abigail Marcotte. Predeceased by parents Vince and Irene. Dear brother to Cicily (predeceased), Cheryl, Chris (Penny), and Jim (Christine) and brother-in-law to Connie...
Karyn Margaret Stacey
Dec 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Karyn Margaret Stacey at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, at the age of 63. She leaves behind a family who loved her deeply and will carry her spirit forward every day.
Karyn shared 42 years with her devoted husband, Tim, and they would have celebrated 35 years of...
Kenneth George Harmston
Dec 19, 2025
Peacefully at Fountain View in Toronto in his 95th year. Beloved husband to the late Mary (nee Gillespie). Loving and devoted father to Elaine Harmston. Affectionate companion to Mildred Sears. Predeceased by parents Walter and Rachel Harmston. Brother to Dorothy, Eileen, Marion, Edwin and Audrey. Ken will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
An auto mechanic...
Vito Cozzella
Dec 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Vito Cozzella on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at the Hospice Simcoe on his 62nd birthday, after his courageous fight with cancer. Beloved husband of Fatima for 28 wonderful years. Devoted and loving father to his daughter Elizabeth (Timothy), and his sons Daniel and Gabriel. Loving brother to...
Edmund James Mills
Dec 7, 2025
Passed peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, surrounded by family, at the age of 93. Beloved husband to the late Doris Mae (nee Webb) for 69 wonderful years. Loving and devoted father to Bonnie (James, predeceased) McCann, Bill (Karen) Mills, and Mark (Judith) Mills. Proud Papa to 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Alice. Predeceased by parents...
Dmitri Kassianov
Dec 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dmitri Kassianov October 11, 1979 – December 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dmitri Kassianov, who left us on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 46.
Dmitri was born on October 11, 1979, and is lovingly remembered by his wife, Olga, and their children, Keira (12) and Timothy (7). He is...
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