Obituaries

June Palmer

June Palmer

Feb 6, 2024

June Palmer (nee Arnold) of Alcona at the age of 87, peacefully passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital on Tuesday February 6, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Elbert Palmer of 70 years. Loving mother of Paul (Sheila), Mark (Lori), and predeceased by her eldest son John (Loni) 2014. Dear sister of Tom (Patricia) Arnold and Merv (late Betty) Arnold and...

Linda Dawn Maxwell

Linda Dawn Maxwell

Feb 5, 2024

Linda Dawn Maxwell, born on November 11, 1947, left this world on February 5, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband, Larry Maxwell, and cherished children Shelley-Ann Maxwell, Corinne Maxwell (Greg Young), and Joel Maxwell (Alicia Maxwell). Linda's love extended to her grandchildren: Larissa Stevenson, Naomi Persaud, Hailea Stevenson, Jenna Young, Nikolas Young, Eddie Maxwell, and Andrew Maxwell and...

Christopher James Hartley

Christopher James Hartley

Feb 1, 2024

It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Christopher James Hartley at the age of 62, on February 1st, 2024. Christopher is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Wendy, son Clint (Christine's daughter-in-law), son Scott, & son Travis. 

Christopher, born in Scarborough Ontario on December 2nd, 1961, is the fourth eldest son to...

Bruno Agostino Gava

Bruno Agostino Gava

Feb 1, 2024

The family of Bruno Gava is saddened to announce his passing on February 1, 2024. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 60 years, Lorraine Gava nee Sollie; daughter Nancy Barry nee Gava; son in law, Gordon; grandson, Justin; and many other family and friends. 

Kenneth Reive

Kenneth Reive

Jan 29, 2024

Ken passed away at home after a long, hard, fought battle in the hospital. He was with his loving wife, Marion, and daughter, Laurie.

Ken loved life, motorcycling, traveling, cottaging on Smith Bay with friends and neighbours, the amazing memories he made with his Florida Riviera family and his Wamco work family. Ken was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Arthur Hudell

Arthur Hudell

Jan 21, 2024

Arthur John Hudell, 95, whose heart remained on the 25th Sideroad of Innisfil, passed away on Sunday, January 21st, 2024. His devoted wife of 61 years, Erica, and his loving daughter, Sheila, were by his side as he ended his days peacefully at Simcoe Hospice. 

Art was born on December 20th, 1929 to George and Eliza Hudell in Regina, Saskatchewan. He...

Ira (JIM) James Derbyshire

Ira (JIM) James Derbyshire

Jan 19, 2024

Ira James (Jim) Derbyshire passed away peacefully in Barrie on January 19, 2024. Jim Derbyshire was in his 93rd year. He was born on November 23, 1931, in Toronto. Predeceased by wife Patricia in 2017. Caring father of Michael (Laura) and Jane. Marvellous grandfather of Brandon, Monique, Kevin, and Ellen. Fondly remembered by his cousins, nieces, and nephews. On graduation...

George Frederick Mckay

George Frederick Mckay

Jan 18, 2024

George Frederick Mckay, of Innisfil, Ontario, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, daughter and devoted dog, Bailey, on January 18, 2024, after a 5-month struggle with lung cancer. He was Born May 21, 1953, in Barrie, ON to John & Lillian Mckay.

Fondly known as Grampa and Uncle George to many, he was always the life of the...

Frank Albert Johnson

Frank Albert Johnson

Jan 18, 2024

Frank was born on April 22, 1940, in Fitch Bay, Québec, and passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, in Barrie, Ontario at the age of 83. Predeceased by his father, George Albert, mother, Nora Thayer, and brother, William. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Marilyn (nee Beland), son Brad (Lina), grandchildren Nathaniel and Karina, sister Sandra Dezan of...

Erol Kale

Erol Kale

Jan 17, 2024

On June 9, 1971, at 7:38 am, the heavens opened up and an angel descended into our world. Erol Kale was born on that day at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. He became part of a loving family, dad Cavit, mom Gulsen, and 2 sisters and a brother. When Erol was 3 years old, the family moved back to his...

Peter Michael Chitty

Peter Michael Chitty

Jan 17, 2024

Peter Chitty passed away peacefully at home at the age of 81 on January 17th surrounded by family and dear friends. He has been reunited with his late wife, Marlene Campbell.

He was a beloved brother to Karen, father to Michael, Lisa and Mitzi, a hero in the eyes of his grandchildren Logan, Evan and Lilyana, and a dear friend to...

Jorge Alberto Jaramillo Portugal

Jorge Alberto Jaramillo Portugal

Jan 16, 2024

Passed away peacefully to be with the Lord at the age of 88 Surrounded by his family on Tuesday January 16th, 2024 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, ONJorge Jaramillo was born in Quito Ecuador on July 22nd 1935. Jorge was a hard working man who moved to Toronto, Canada in 1972 from Guayaquil Ecuador to look for a better...

Richard Gildore Lapensee

Richard Gildore Lapensee

Jan 14, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Sunday January 14th 2024 surrounded by his family, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of 48yrs to Kathy, loving father to Trina (Jerry) and Loni (Rory) amazing Grandfather to Braylee, Austin, Korina, Gordon and Leah. Cherished Great Grandfather to Scarlett. Loving brother to Maurice, Doreen (deceased), Diane (deceased) Marlene and Louise. Loving son of Oliver Lapensee(deceased)...

B. Jessica Thomas

B. Jessica Thomas

Dec 24, 2023

Passed away suddenly on Christmas Eve at Royal Victoria Hospital in her 75th year.  Jessica is predeceased by her loving husband of 45 years, Alan Thomas. Loving mother of Joshua (Jenny), Emma, and grandmother of Nolan. 

Jessica dedicated her life to education and was a teacher for over 30 years.  In her retirement she gave back by volunteering in the...

Melba Trip (nee McBain)

Melba Trip (nee McBain)

Dec 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melba Trip on December 18, 2023, at the age of 105, at Hospice Simcoe. Born Melba McBain in Valcartier, Quebec, on September 7, 1918, she was the beloved wife of the late John Trip and dear sister of Verna Stovold.

Melba, affectionately known as a loving aunt, is survived...

Robert William Conn

Robert William Conn

Dec 17, 2023

In loving memory of Robert William Conn who passed away peacefully at Southlake Hospital on Sunday December 17, 2023.  He leaves behind his wife, Georgina of 32 years and his children Robert Conn Jr and his wife Diana, and daughter Cheryl Conn and her daughter Angel.  He was stepfather to Michael Milroy and his son William, Robert Milroy and his...

Aileen Alcido Libanan

Aileen Alcido Libanan

Dec 16, 2023

In loving memory of a truly courageous soul who battled ovarian cancer with unmatched strength and resilience. Your spirit has left an indelible mark on our hearts. While you may be physically gone, your unwavering courage will forever inspire and live on in our cherished memories.

 Rest In Peace Aileen.

Gordon William Stephenson

Gordon William Stephenson

Dec 15, 2023

With sorrow, the family of Gordon William Stephenson announce his death at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie on December 15, 2023. Gord is survived by Pauline (Longhurst), his wife of 66 years and his children; Don (Tina), Valerie (Larry Downing) and grandchildren; Laura (J. S. Gibeau), Sara, and William. Most recently, Gord celebrated the arrival of a great grandchild, Riley Gibeau.

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Terry Howard MacDonald

Terry Howard MacDonald

Dec 14, 2023

Terry MacDonald of Utopia, Ontario passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Devoted husband of 54 years to Lynn MacDonald.  Loving father to Lisa and her husband Larry and Melanie and her husband Mike.  He was the very proud grandfather of Hailey, Dalton, Brooke-Lynn, Nicholas, Larissa and Michael.

A special thank-you to the staff at...

Sherron (Sharon) Theresa Ludgate

Sherron (Sharon) Theresa Ludgate

Dec 13, 2023

Sherron (Sharon) Theresa Ludgate, of Barrie Ontario, passed away on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at the Hospice Simcoe at the age of 76.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, she was the Daughter of the late Theresa Nadeau, Herbert and Freda Loney

She and Bill worked for many years at Lake Promenade (31 Park Blvd) and had very fond memories of the...

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