Obituaries

Jul 14, 2022

Marywillo Phillips (nee Low) passed away on Thursday July 14, 2022 at the age of 92. She is reunited with her loving husband of almost 70 years, Robert (Bob) Phillips, who passed away June 5 of this year. Remembered fondly by daughters Theresa (Paul), Anne (Terry), Carolyn, and Mary (Harvey) and her 8 grandchildren Tracy, Dan, Greg, Rob, Pat,...

Jul 9, 2022

LOCK, Russell Henry passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022 at Royal Victoria Hospital following a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family.  Russell is survived by his loving wife, Theresa, of 65 years; their four children: David, Deborah (Bill Best), Donald (Maureen), and Diana (Scott Mitchell); 10 grand-children and 10 great-grand-children.  He was a kind man...

Jul 2, 2022

Rev. Dwight Lyman Patterson left us to be with his Lord and Saviour on July 2, 2022 in his 94th year. Dwight was the youngest of four sons (Leslie, Charlie, Douglas) born to Robert and Harriet Mae (Virgin) Patterson. His boyhood years were spent on the family farm in Bromley, Ontario. After high school, he attended Briercrest...

Jul 2, 2022

It is with deep sadness the family of Dorothy Muriel Worgan (nee Watt) announce her quiet passing in the early morning of July 2, 2022 at Mulcaster Mews in Barrie, ON after several months of declining health.

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Dick Worgan (February 2022) and the daughter of the late Muriel and...

Jul 2, 2022

The family of Isabel Marie Blain is saddened to announce her passing on July 2, 2022.  She was a beautiful soul who left too soon.  She will be greatly missed by her husband, Gerry, and many family and friends who loved her.

Jun 23, 2022

Very peacefully, surrounded by his favourite people in the world, Allen Roy Ellis, passed away after a brief illness on June 23, 2022 at the age of 73. This man was a medical marvel and had defied death for many years. He used every one of his 9 lives. Born the third son of Ernie and Mildred Ellis, he...

Jun 16, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that our hero, husband, son, our father, our Papa, our brother, our friend and uncle, Gary Beeser, passed away on June 16, 2022. Gary faced a devastating cancer diagnosis the same way he approached all challenges in his life, with determination, strength, grace, and courage. If you asked...

Jun 14, 2022

Passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, at the age of 61. Beloved husband of the late Rimma Kovalchuk. Loving father of Matthew Kovalchuk (Krystyn), and Anastasia Kovalchuk. Stepfather of Timur and Azat. Cherished grandfather of Mia Kovalchuk. Loving brother of Natalia Kovalchuk. There will be a visitation held at Innisfil Funeral Home on Friday, June...

Jun 10, 2022

Donald “Don” Andrew Bogoros. It is with heavy hearts the family of Donald announces his peaceful passing at home on Friday, June 10th, 2022 at the age of 63.

Born on June 18th, 1958, Don was the eldest son of Andrew and Joyce Bogoros. Don was a lively man with a warm smile who was...

Jun 5, 2022

Robert (Bob) Phillips passed away on Sunday June 5, 2022 at the age of 94. Loving husband of Marywillo for almost 70 years. Remembered fondly by daughters Theresa (Paul), Anne (Terry), Carolyn, and Mary (Harvey) and grandchildren Tracy, Dan, Greg, Rob, Pat, Laura, Katherine, and Brenda. Bob is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.  Bob will be missed by family...

Jun 2, 2022

Elvin (Scotty) Kell of Barrie, passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital on Thursday June 2, 2022 in his 88th year. Devoted husband of Madeleine(Maggie) for 65 years. Loving father of Brenda, Barry and daughter-in-law Susan. Proud poppa of Tiffany(Kenneth), Lauren(Derek), Brady, Travis and Lindsay(Ricky)Great Grandpa of Sophia, Kellen, Kaleb, Ethan and Kolby. Cherished brother of Ross(Leola)(Leona deceased), Amy (Bruce...

May 31, 2022

AYRES, Margaret Anne   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy (Botter) Ayres May 31, 2022 at age 78. Loving wife  of Wayne, beloved mother of Monica (Derek) and the late Michael. Proud grandmother of Braydon, Brody and Lexy. Pre-deceased by her parents Chris and Virginia and sister Christine. She will be missed by family...

May 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Gunn (nee Brooks) announces her passing, May 30, 2022.  Barbara is predeceased by her husband Donald and son Geoffrey. Mother of Sandy (John) and Cathy (Rob). Grandmother to Courtney, Jesse, John, Matthew, Sarah, Kristy and the pride and joy of her world, her 7 great-grandchildren Kaylee, Peyton, Alex, Erik,...

May 13, 2022

Ronnie Beaumont passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, in his 72nd year at the Royal Victoria hospital in Barrie. Loving spouse to Halina Graham for a wonderful 37 years. Cherished father to Christine (Gord), Jennifer (Ron), Kevin and Ryan (Kirsten). Proud Poppa to Pierce, Roanna, Braden (Sarah) Avery, Ben, Nick, Aimee, Ashley, Emily, Kristen, Teegan, Kaleb and Daralyn....

May 7, 2022

Saverio “Sam” Strangis

It is with heavy hearts we announce Saverio’s passing on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, at Royal Victoria Hospital, in his 61st year. Beloved Husband of Grace Strangis. Cherished Father of Samantha Siddiqui (Rizwan), Cara Strangis, Kurtis Strangis, Vince Pasceri (Stephanie), and Joseph Pasceri. Loving Grandfather of Eva, Deen, Zain, Benton...

Apr 20, 2022

Carole Louise MacPherson May 25, 1959 to April 20, 2022

It is with a heavy heart; I announce the passing of Carole Louise MacPherson. My beloved wife, stepmother to Lucas and Lester, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, and cousin. She was a great person and a loving wife, that words can’t describe. She...

Apr 12, 2022

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Jim on April 12th, 2022, at the age of 69. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years and friend of 51 years to Doreen Rocco. Loving Brother-in-law of Derald Delves (Judy), Susan Patterson, and Anne Donald (Mike). Cherished uncle of Lanny, Clayton, Dwight, Braden,...

Apr 7, 2022

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful mother Kathryn Elizabeth Clements (Kate) on Thursday April 7, 2022 at home with her children by her side at the age of 66.

For 7 years Kate battled with Neuroendocrine Cancer and those that knew her can be sure no quarter was given and none asked.

Apr 7, 2022

James William Frank Bond, aged 75, passed away on April 7, 2022 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Jim was born on July 8, 1946 to Maud and Frank Bond in Toronto.  After graduating from East York Collegiate, he went on to have a successful career in Corporate Insurance.

Apr 4, 2022

CASTRUCCI, Paul Edward  – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 4th, 2022, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, at the age of 89. Paul was born on December 7th, 1932, to Antoinette and Orildo Castrucci. He graduated from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in 1954 with a Diploma in Electronic and Electrical Technology. Following graduation, he was employed as a Technologist at...