Obituaries

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...

Ruth Eleanor Wall

Ruth Eleanor Wall

Jun 23, 2025

RUTH ELEANOR WALL

September 18, 1930 – June 23, 2025

Our family announces the passing of Eleanor on June 23, 2025 at the age of 94 at the Barrie Manor Enhanced Care Facility. Eleanor was a beloved and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Allan Alfred Wall (December 4, 2020). She is survived...

Isabel Amy Dobinson

Isabel Amy Dobinson

Jun 21, 2025

Isabel Amy Dobinson, known by everyone as Bobbie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was 95 years old and lived a full life. Bobbie was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by her 3 sons and daughter-in-laws, Dave and Suzanne, Rick and Jocelyn, Paul and Armaiti. Bobbie was blessed with...

Barry George Davis

Barry George Davis

Jun 19, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, Dad and Papa/Grandpa, Barry George Davis on Thursday June 19, 2025, at the age of 74.

Barry was known for approaching every opportunity with the goal of creating a better life for his family through his time at Dayco Canada, building houses with his brother Bob and...

Albert "Al" Arthur Tapp

Albert "Al" Arthur Tapp

Jun 12, 2025

It is with a deep sadness we announce the passing of Al Tapp, on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, in his 90th year, passing peacefully at Simcoe Hospice with family by his side.Al touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. He will be especially missed by his two sons, step-children, all his grand children, and his...

Lillian Frances Cooper

Lillian Frances Cooper

Jun 9, 2025

Lillian Cooper kissed her loving husband Dave goodbye, shut the front door and unexpectedly left us all behind. One final kiss is a fitting send-off for a love story of a couple who recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Lillian went peacefully. She had been ill for several years and her little body just wore out.

Lillian Frances Cooper (nee Corrigall)...

Karen Anne Fischer

Karen Anne Fischer

Jun 8, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Karen Anne Fischer in her 66th year on June 8, 2025 in Barrie Ontario.

Loving daughter of the late Kenneth and Jean (Sheila) MacDiarmid. She leaves behind her beloved partner of 21 years Tony Thormin as well as her brother Rob MacDiarmid and his wife Mary MacDiarmid. She will be deeply...

Bradley Charles Cook

Bradley Charles Cook

Jun 2, 2025

Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer with his family by his side on Monday June 2, 2025 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket. Brad was a wonderful and loving husband to Sandy and father to Shara (Robb), Stephen (Amanda) and Serena (Mike). Loving grandfather to Dallas, Daklyn, Davina, Easton, Lexus, Nova and Bauer. He is predeceased by...

Linda McCutcheon

Linda McCutcheon

May 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda McCutcheon, along with her cherished cat, Ricki, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Linda was a deeply loved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, creativity, and compassion touched many lives.

Linda is now reunited with her beloved late husband, Dave McCutcheon, with whom she shared many years of love and...

Paula Elizabeth Peddle

Paula Elizabeth Peddle

May 19, 2025

In Memory of Paula Elizabeth Joy Peddle

It is with sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Paula Elizabeth Joy Peddle on May 19th at the age of 38. Her passing comes as a shock to all who knew her.

Paula was predeceased by her mother, Edna Mutrey, her Pop, Marvin Peddle and Pop, Norman Mutrey Sr. She is survived by...

Kim Karnas

Kim Karnas

May 19, 2025

In the early morning on May 19th 2025; Kim Karnas, with her daughter by her side, left us to be in her eternal home with the Lord. Kim was born on May 14th, 1963 in Toronto, Ontario. Daughter to Ken and Marlene Hulton, and dear sister to Jill Hulton, Joy Hulton (Jeff Amlin) and John Hulton. Devoted mother to Zenia...

Mauro Vincenzo Virzi

Mauro Vincenzo Virzi

May 13, 2025

God called our father, Mauro, peacefully on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at the age of 90.

Dad came to Canada from Italy in 1965, he has been married to his beloved Anna for 63 years.

He has seven children, Pacifica, Francesco (Donna), Angelina (Doug), Rocco (Raffaella), Lucia (Vito), Giuseppe (Indru), and Nadia (Domenic). He has 14 grandchildren, Mauro, Stephanie (Chris), Bobby, Bradley,...

Willem Johannes Steyn

Willem Johannes Steyn

May 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Willie Johannes Steyn, who left us peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 63.Born on December 19, 1961, in South Africa, Willie embarked on a bold new chapter of his life when he moved to Canada in 1997, bringing with him a spirit of courage, resilience, and...

Anna Gale Brethour (nee Milne)

Anna Gale Brethour (nee Milne)

Apr 30, 2025

Peacefully at home surrounded by family, Gale reunited at last with her beloved Ross (2004). Loving and devoted mother of Craig, Susan (Daymon Tucker), and Randy (Tanya). Proud grandmother of Mason and Maya. Aunt of Mark Milne and Cheri Wright(nee Milne). Predeceased by parents Charles and Verna Milne(nee Cattell), and brother Donald (“Chick”) Milne and sister-in-law Elsie.

Known to most as...