Obituaries

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...

Lorne William Davidson

Lorne William Davidson

Jan 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lorne William Davidson, of Belle Ewart on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at the age of 64.Lorne will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 7 years, Linda (nee Waterhouse), his daughter, Hilary and son, Andrew (Amanda), his brothers, Gary and James, sister, Lori, sister-in-law, Gudy, step-daughters,...

Edward Anthony Bates

Edward Anthony Bates

Jan 6, 2025

Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6th, 2025, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, a day after his 84th birthday.Eddy is survived by his wife of 64 years Gail Bates (nee McLaughlin). From the day they met in Toronto as teenagers in 1958, they were inseparable. They shared a life together of raising their family and creating beautiful memories of...

José Estrela Flor

José Estrela Flor

Jan 3, 2025

We said goodbye to Jose Da Estrela Flor on January 3, 2025. He succumbed to dementia and passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife Maria de Lurdes, his sister Maria and his children Norma, Lurdes, Joe and Ricky. He was also survived by his son-in-laws Jose and Marco, his daughter-in-law...

Patricia Florence Murray

Patricia Florence Murray

Dec 29, 2024

Patricia Florence Murray, affectionately known as “Pat”, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on December 29th, 2024.

She will be greatly missed by her beloved husband of 62 wonderful years, Gordon, her cherished daughters; Marcia (Marco) and Mandi (Rob), her adoring grandchildren; Daniel (Sam), Saxon, Sydney and Halle, as well as her treasured great-grandchildren; Dylan and Devin.

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Ivan Pratt

Ivan Pratt

Dec 29, 2024

Ivan Pratt of Innisfil, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, at Hospice Simcoe just shy of his 80th birthday, with his family and his faithful dog Hunter by his side.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Evelyn and his sister Dorothy Boyd. Cherished Father of Rick Pratt (Deborah), Marlene McQuarrie (Anson), Scott Pratt, and Dwayne Pratt. Loving Grandfather of...

Carol Anne Phillips

Carol Anne Phillips

Dec 17, 2024

Carol Anne Phillips (nee Dana) was called home to her heavenly Father on December 17th, 2024 in her 81st year. She passed peacefully at RVH hospital with her cherished husband, Ken, by her side. Born to Robert H. Dana and Minnie Elizabeth (nee) Hillier on December 15th, 1943. Cremation has taken place as per her wishes and she will be...

James "Jim" Thomas Wiseman

James "Jim" Thomas Wiseman

Dec 11, 2024

James Thomas Wiseman, affectionately known as Jim, was born on January 10th, 1941, and passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on December 11th, 2024.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 wonderful years, Judy, devoted children Paul (Nicole), Mike (Heather) and Christine (Kevin), brother Jerry, ten adoring grandchildren, and four cherished great-grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Francesco Domenico Racco

Francesco Domenico Racco

Dec 3, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, and Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, at the age of 84. Domenic was born on May 23rd, 1940, in Siderno Reggio Calabria, Italy, and came to Canada in 1966. Cherished and beloved husband of 52 years to Hazel Racco, who he married in August 1972. Loving brother of Tony, Gerardo, Mario, and...

Arne Ivar Fors

Arne Ivar Fors

Nov 16, 2024

FORS, Arne - age 92 of Innisfil, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie. Arne was born on November 17th, 1931, in Toronto, to Ivar and Aino Ronkko Fors. He attended the University of Toronto and graduated as a mining engineer and from Osgood Hall as a lawyer. He joins his wife of 65...

Lynda Ann Curry

Lynda Ann Curry

Nov 10, 2024

Cherished Wife, Beloved Mother, Precious Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Passed away peacefully, with the love of her family around her, on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at Royal Victoria Hospital, in Barrie, at the age of 85. Lynda was the Cherished wife of 50 years to Peter R. Curry, married in 1974.Lynda was a 5-pin bowling professional, winning tournaments, and travelling to...

Mark Anderson Yetman

Mark Anderson Yetman

Nov 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our brother, Mark Anderson Yetman. 

 Mark, at just 61 years young, died on November 2, 2024, surrounded by family at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie.

 Mark grew up in Aurora where he lived most of his life. For many years, he was a valued custodian with the York Region District School...

Mark Robert Earle

Mark Robert Earle

Nov 2, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mark Earle from Innisfil, Ontario, on November 2nd, 2024, at the age of 68, after a short battle with cancer. Survived by his beloved partner of 30 years Corrie Mingay. Cherished father of Cory (Brook), and Kyle (Kalei), and Stepfather of Scott, and Laura (Dave). Loving...

Alice Ellen Cowan

Alice Ellen Cowan

Oct 25, 2024

Alice Ellen Cowan (Wakeling) certainly did everything HER way and in leaving us on October 25, 2024 on her 75th birthday, she remained true to herself. Strength, love and determination to walk her own path. Impressively making it home to her love, Bryce James Cowan just in time to dance on their 33rd wedding anniversary the next day.

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Leslie Bradley

Leslie Bradley

Oct 23, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, at Royal Victoria Hospital, in Barrie, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 66years to Kathleen Jean Bradley. Cherished father of Sandra, Diane, and Karen. Special grandfather of Ashlee, Nikki, Jordan, Bobbie, Versano, and the late Ryan. Leslie was born in Staffordshire, England on October 18th, 1935, he settled in Canada...

Joyce Davis

Joyce Davis

Oct 21, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Margaret “Joyce” Davis at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on October 21,2024, with family by her side, six weeks before her 89th birthday. Predeceased by Bert, her husband of 59 years in 2018, survived by children Kevin (Pam), Keith (Andrea), Lori (Bryan), grandchildren Courtney (Eric), Timothy (Kayleigh), Liam...

Darlene Anne Lacey

Darlene Anne Lacey

Oct 18, 2024

It is with great sadness and much love that we say good-bye to our beloved mother and grandmother who passed away on Friday, October 18th, 2024, at the young age of 77, peacefully in her home. Darlene was the loving mother of Dwayne (Sabra) and Shaun (Krystal). Amazing grandmother to Kayla, Rebecca, Braylen, Ryland, Kaiden and Daniel. Daughter of the...

Maureen Margaret Neill (nee Smyth)

Maureen Margaret Neill (nee Smyth)

Oct 15, 2024

Maureen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends at Aspira Waterford Retirement Home, in Barrie, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Roy Neill. Cherished mother of son Brian Smyth (Patricia). Loving grandmother of Cassidy Van Hezewyk (Liam), and Michel Leblanc. She will be missed by many and fondly remembered by her...

Pamela Nail (nee Brown)

Pamela Nail (nee Brown)

Oct 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Pamela on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Kevin Nail. Cherished mother of Samantha Nail (husband Khoi Bui), Matthew Nail (fiancée Lindsay McIntosh), Aaron Nail (partner Gauri Murria), and Amy Nail. Predeceased by her father Allen Brown and her brother Allen Brown. Survived...

Reginald Angelo Brufatto

Reginald Angelo Brufatto

Oct 7, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7th, 2024, at Royal Victoria Hospital, in Barrie, at the age of 60. Cherished son of Ida Close-Robb and the late Joseph Brufatto. Loving brother of Isabell Brufatto, Geraldine Curtis, and Wayne Brufatto (Elaine). Dear uncle of Tyler Brufatto, and Kasia Brufatto. Reginald will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all that knew...

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