Obituaries

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...

William John Webb

William John Webb

Mar 15, 2025

John’s legacy will be his enduring devotion and loyalty to his family, his wife Jiiva Somerville, son David Webb, daughter-in-law Charlotte Webb and two young grandsons, Samuel and Thomas. His deepest sadness throughout his three-year challenge of living with cancer was his loss of all his beautiful boys. His greatest joy in life was their presence.

John was born in Barrie,...

Tracey April Percival

Tracey April Percival

Mar 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tracey April Percival (Knapp), on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at the age of 56.

Cherished and beloved wife of Darryl. Loving mother of Reed and Kane. Daughter of the late Harold (2024), and the late Muriel (2017). Sister of Shelley (Tony), Melody (John), Tammy (Joseph), Penny (Blaise), Troy (Cheryl), Ross, and...

Jean Eileen Bailey

Jean Eileen Bailey

Mar 4, 2025

After a five-year courageous and resilient battle with cancer, we announce the passing of Jean Eileen Bailey, age 83.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Bailey. Mother of the late Laurence Bailey, Jeanette Bailey, and Robin Bailey (Carol Ann Kabat). Cherished grandmother of James Oliver (Brooke Daters), Meaghan Sedore (Duston Sedore), and Michael Carson. Adored sister to Margaret Stabb (Nigel Stabb),...

Richard William Stanley Bedford

Richard William Stanley Bedford

Mar 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard William Stanley Bedford on March 2, 2025, at the age of 82. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Innisfil, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He is now at rest.

Richard was born on October 22, 1942, to loving parents Kathleen and...

Donald Frederick Janes

Donald Frederick Janes

Feb 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Janes in his 98th year, peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on February 27, 2025. Don was diagnosed with an illness last spring, and he fought valiantly until the end.

Predeceased by his wife, Olive Janes (nee Hall) and his sister Janie Coles (nee Janes). Dear father of Pat Caron (Steve),...

Ola Adaline Forsyth

Ola Adaline Forsyth

Feb 20, 2025

Ola Adaline Forsyth passed away peacefully in her 99th year on February 20, 2025 at Grove Park Home, Barrie. She will be missed by her four children and their spouses, Beverly (Tom), Tom, Shirley (Mike), Patricia (Dink). Sadly missed by brother Orval, predeceased by brothers Robert, Ross, and Clifford. Ola also leaves 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren.

A...

Florence Bernice Joyce

Florence Bernice Joyce

Feb 18, 2025

The family of Florence Bernice Joyce is saddened to announce her passing on February 18, 2025.

Born on July 31, 1934 to James and Emma Joyce, Florence will be greatly missed by her children; Debbie Kirou, Joe Grozelle, Cathy Harris, Denice Furlotte and Jennifer Pickett as well as 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild.

For those wishing to remember Florence,...

Rosemarie Leona Coulson (nee Duff)

Rosemarie Leona Coulson (nee Duff)

Feb 17, 2025

Rosemarie Leona Coulson (nee Duff) of Saint Boniface parish, where she was president of the PTA, admin of the CWL, the neighbourhood AVON lady, late secretary of the church who later worked for the Catholic Register.

On Saturday, February 17, 2025, with Alva-Marie (daughter), Joe Warwood (son-in-law), and Daniel (son) by her bedside, went peacefully to join her husband, Arthur, parents;...

Gladys Genevieve Fisher (Soule)

Gladys Genevieve Fisher (Soule)

Feb 17, 2025

Fisher (Soule), GladysAugust 23, 1928 - February 17, 2025

After a very brief illness passed away at RVH on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Predeceased by Bill Fisher (2017) and by Bill Soule (1987). Dear mother of Bill Soule (Doris); loving grandmother of Ryan Soule (Rhianna) and Tyler Soule; great grandmother of Zoe, Peyton and Kenzie.

Remembered by sister Helen Thompson (the late Bill),...

Hilda "Jean" Jane Mucha

Hilda "Jean" Jane Mucha

Feb 16, 2025

Hilda Jane Mucha, affectionately known as Jean to her friends and family, left this world peacefully on February 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on January 27, 1940, in the rugged and beautiful Newfoundland, Jean carried the strength and warmth of her birthplace throughout her life.

She passed away in Barrie, surrounded by the love of her family, from...