Obituaries

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...

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.

An internationally recognized author,...

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...

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