Obituaries

James "Jim" Harvey Reid

Jul 18, 2023

James “Jim” Harvey Reid died suddenly on July 18, 2023. Beloved husband of 53 years of Janice Reid (Munshaw). Beloved father to Denise, Deborah (Zavi) and Dan (Stacey). Loving grandfather of Daniel, Olivia, Israel, Mitzi, Honey and Nolan.  Great Grandfather of Dommenick.  Son of William James Reid and Jantje Jane Reid (Deceased) of Barrie. “Jonesy” was the youngest of...

Hendrik Jan "Henry" Boer

Jul 17, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Henry Boer, of Stroud, on July 17, 2023 at the age of 92 years.

He will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Kay. He and Kay celebrated 20 years of marriage this year, enjoying family time and travel together. Henry was predeceased by...

Parker Farnsworth Smith

Jul 14, 2023

A MAN OF MANY PASSIONS: PASSIONS..... Fishing, Elvis, Fishing, American History, Elvis, Antique cars, Fishing, The Canadian Maple Leafs, Elvis, the Lakes of Canada, Fishing, the Streams of Canada, Fishing, American politics, Elvis, and of course Fluffy the "Backyard Bandit" and Bass Pro and FISHING!

Parker Smith passed away peacefully in a peace of heaven called Simcoe...

Dorothy Victoria (Snider) Hicks

Jul 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dorothy Hicks on Thursday July 6, 2023 in her 100th year. Dorothy was predeceased by the love of her life Leroy Eldon (Roy) Hicks. She leaves behind her son Dennis (Cheryl) Hicks and her daughters Laraine East, Nancy (Steve) Chahor, and Sandy (Paul) Wright. She was the cherished grandmother...

David Harry Gazey

Jun 30, 2023

In the early morning hours of June 30, David passed peacefully at home at the age of 82 after a brief stay in hospital. David is survived by his devoted wife Alice with whom he has shared the past 41 years, his son Daryl (who now lives in Calgary) and step-son Chris.

Born to parents Harry and...

Herbert Walter Parke

Jun 19, 2023

Herb retired from the Metro Toronto Police after 30 years of service as a Detective Sergeant at the 52nd division. He avidly enjoyed birdwatching and woodworking. Born on March 15, 1933, in Gravenhurst, Ontario, to Walter and Cecilia Parke, his brother Frank (Edna) predeceased. He was a loving husband to Gerry; father of David and Bruce; father-in-law to Cindy...

Jerry Wilbur Pauley

Jun 15, 2023

With much love and sorrow we announce the passing of Jerry Wilbur Pauley (1934-2023).

He forever will be missed by his wife Marian, three children, Venessa (Alan), Kevin (Catherine), and Nadeane (Jeff). Jerry proudy boasted of his 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren sharing their many activities and achievements. He was a great believer in a work/play balance...

Betty Kathleen (Miller) Folz

May 15, 2023

It is with sadness that the family of Betty Folz (Miller) announce her passing on May 15, 2023. The loving wife of the late Gerald (Jerry), Betty will be missed by her children; Phyllis Dawson, and Bob Folz; Grandchildren, Ryan (Marguerite), Daniel, Jessie (Chuck), Kirsten (Dan), RJ (Soph) & Hobey; Great Grandchildren, Teddy, Fritz, Duke, Jeremy, Myla, Khai, Knox,...

Marion Jean Berry

May 14, 2023

Berry, (Marion) JEAN (Westgate) Our beautiful Mom and Grammie passed away in her 92nd year on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023, peacefully at Roberta Place Long Term Care Home, Barrie. Jean was a devoted and loving wife for 52 years to the late Bob Berry (Islington), cherished mother to Lynn(Mario), Jack, Gayle(Rick), Liane(John). Her legacy will live on in...

Ruth-Ann Van Der Gulik

May 4, 2023

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Ruth-Ann VanDerGulik (nee Gallagher) on May 4, 2023 at Royal Victoria Health Centre with family by her side.

Left to celebrate her life and miss her presence is her best friend, soul mate and husband Nicholaas VanDerGulik,...

Roy Albert Schultz

Apr 30, 2023

The death of Roy Albert Schultz occurred peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie Ontario on April 30, 2023. He was a survivor like no other from many serious health events and kept on enjoying life with an unbelievable sense of humour.

Roy was in his 80th year. He was born in Hoyle Ontario on October 9th,...

Norman Lewis Kerswill

Apr 30, 2023

Passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on April 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Faith Kerswill (nee MacKay); beloved father of the late Robert Kerswill and daughter-in-law Elaine (Berndt), daughter Carolyn and son-in-law Dean Dobson and daughter Janice and son-in-law Archie Sargent and grandchildren Jake, Megan, Cole, Jacklyn and Hollie....

Joseph Henry Donnelly

Apr 28, 2023

Joseph Henry Donnelly passed peacefully at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Friday, April 28 at the age of 84 after a short bout with cancer. Husband and ‘main man’ to Jean Donnelly his beloved wife of 62 years. Father to his sons Dave (and his wife Shannon and sons Liam and Baron) and Stephen (and his...

Amanda Rose Loughlin

Apr 27, 2023

In the early morning of April 27th, 2023, Amanda Loughlin (Phillips) passed away after a short battle with Cancer at the young age of 38. Amanda was the beloved wife to her husband Jason Phillips, and mother to two beautiful girls Everly and Harper Phillips. She is survived by her sister Stephanie Loughlin, missed by her parents Alda Bruno...

Monique Marie Jacqueline (Lemieux) Johnson

Apr 25, 2023

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, Monique  (Marie-Jacqueline) Johnson (nee Lemieux) of Georgetown Ontario on April 25, 2023 at the beautiful age of 97, at Mill Creek Care Center in Barrie.  She was born on January 12, 1926 in Saint-Ludger Quebec to Georges and Vitaline (Poulin) Lemieux. She was a devoted...

Darlene Stoddart

Apr 25, 2023

The family is saddened to announce the passing of Darlene Stoddart on April 25, 2023. She will be greatly missed.

William (Bill) George Weatherill

Apr 22, 2023

Beloved husband of 62 years married, soulmate of 70 years to Sandra (nee Purves). Together they shared many happy memories and showed an example of love to their family.

Bill’s life revolved around his four sons and their families. Proud and loving father to Ken (Shawna), Chris, Brad (Janet), and Scott (Fil).

Big brother to...

MaryEllen Tomporowski

Apr 22, 2023

Passed away peacefully on Saturday April 22, 2023 at Hospice Simcoe. Beloved wife of the late John Tomporowski.  Loving sister to Nora (Roy), Marie and predeceased by brother George and sister Ruth. Dear mother to Linda (Gary), Ken (Rita), Susan, Patsy (Brian), Helen (John), Walter (Brenda), Mike (Donna) and Johnny.  Predeceased by sons Joe and Norman. Loving Grandmother to...

Krista Anne McIntyre

Apr 19, 2023

Krista Anne McIntyre passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023. She was 61 years old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Krista was born on July 19, 1961.

Krista is survived by her husband Jeff, her son Mike, step-daughters Harleigh (Lucas) and Brittany (Billy) and granddaughter Alanna.

Forever remembered by her siblings;...

Robert "Bruce" Cotton

Apr 18, 2023

Loving husband of Catherine Cotton

Survived by his children

Sean Cotton (Suzy) and Jennifer Cotton (Andrew)

Remembered Always.