Obituaries

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...

Keith Bowen

Keith Bowen

Feb 13, 2025

Passed away peacefully, at Brampton Civic Hospital, on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, at the age of 93. Predeceased by his beloved wife of over 65 years, Evelyn Bowen (nee McLean). Loving father of Rick (Susan), Rod (Marie), and Ronald (deceased). Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Cassandra Pucci (Francesco), Geoffrey, and Michael. 

There will be a visitation held on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025,...

Thomas "Tom" Buchan Wilson

Thomas "Tom" Buchan Wilson

Feb 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Buchan Wilson, affectionately known as "Tom," who passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 78.

Tom was born on December 20, 1946, in Aberdeen, Scotland, and dedicated over 30 years of his life to shaping young minds as a middle school teacher before retiring in...

Robert James White

Robert James White

Jan 30, 2025

Our family is very saddened to announce that Robert (Bob) James White passed away Thursday, January 30th, 2025 after a short stay at Hospice Simcoe, in his 87th year. Bob (Papa) was the beloved husband of the late Joy White of Innisfil. Cherished father of Leslie White of Aurora, Jeff White (Barbara) of Barrie and Tara Vierling (Ed) of Aurora....

Gregory Paul Mlinaric

Gregory Paul Mlinaric

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Gregory Paul Mlinaric, affectionately known as Greg, born on April 30, 1962, and passed on January 27, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his wife Sheena; his children Josh (Ashley), Kailyn, his brother Anthony (Valerie), nephew Chase, his Aunt Carol and beloved dog, Tazzy. He was preceded in...

Lillian Florence Vaughan

Lillian Florence Vaughan

Jan 27, 2025

Our family is very saddened to announce the passing of Lillian Florence Vaughan in her 105th year at the Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, Ontario, on Monday, January 27, 2025.She was born on May 9th, 1919, in the village of Winkfield in Bracknell, England. and spent most of her life living in the Oro-Medonte area, Toronto, and, lastly, in Innisfil....

Gerald Eugene Blain

Gerald Eugene Blain

Jan 23, 2025

We sadly announce the passing of Jerry “Boots” Blain on January 23, 2025, at Southlake Hospital, Newmarket at 75 years of age. He passed peacefully and with dignity, not attached to life support to prolong his final journey, as were his wishes. He was not alone, not in pain and was wished safe travels to meet with his beloved wife...

Gwen Lennox (Halbert)

Gwen Lennox (Halbert)

Jan 22, 2025

Gwen Lennox (Halbert) passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, in Barrie at the age of 93.

Gwen is now reunited with her loving husband, Jack, with whom she shared 54 wonderful years of marriage. She will be greatly missed by her children; Don (Shirley), Kevin (the late Cindy), and the late Scott (Donna), her beloved grandchildren; David and Cindy, as...

Maria Adelaida Persand

Maria Adelaida Persand

Jan 20, 2025

Maria,

You were the light and structure of our lives and it’s hard to see our future without your infinite (everlasting) smile, wisdom, intelligence and memory. You were able to overcome any problem and help us find our path.

Your love to us had no limits, and you were our Queen.

Your sons, Samuel, Daniel, stepson Felipe and husband Hector (“el Flaco” as...

Carol Anne Hamilton (Tait)

Carol Anne Hamilton (Tait)

Jan 15, 2025

Following a short but courageous battle with Cancer, passed away peacefully, at Simcoe Hospice on Wednesday, January 15th at the age of 69.

Beloved wife and best friend to Glen (deceased 2023) for 46 years. 

Dear Sister to Lorraine Tait (Terry 1999), Keith Tait (Susan) and Steve Tait (Debbie). Proud Aunt of Jason Grigg-Tait (Kala) and their 3 sons. Lovingly remembered by...

Jacob Jozua Van Ysseldyk

Jacob Jozua Van Ysseldyk

Jan 14, 2025

Jacob Jozua Van Ysseldyk was born on November 4, 1939, in Kerkwerve, Holland. He passed away on January 14, 2025, at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie. Jacob was 85 years old.

Jacob is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Maria Van Ysseldyk (nee Splinter) and their children Ada (David) Minnema, Marianne (John) Vroom and Anthony Van Ysseldyk. 

Cherished Opa of 8...

Gwendolyn Shirley Mottershall

Gwendolyn Shirley Mottershall

Jan 12, 2025

Gwendolyn Shirley Mottershall (Heighington), was born in Toronto on February 11th, 1942. She passed peacefully on January 12th, 2025, at Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie.

Beloved wife of Richard Mottershall for 64 years. Loving mother of Karrie (Paul) Simms and Kim (Steven) O’Rourke. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Amiee) O’Rourke, Ashley (AJ) Campbell, Jennifer (David) Young, Rebecca, and Emily. She was also a...

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