Obituaries

Dec 2, 2019

McDowell, George Malcolm Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe surrounded by his loving family on Monday December 2, 2019 at the age of 74. Malcolm, beloved husband of Diane (nee Chappel). Loving father of Paul McDowell, David McDowell and Donna Lapierre (Jamie). Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Bradley, Matthew, Ryan, Chloe, Mackenzie, Nikolas and Isabelle. Dear brother of Brian (Eleanor),...

Nov 27, 2019

HOPPER, Leonard Daniel (born July 20th, 1946 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia) – Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, in Barrie, Ontario. “Lenny”, married to Patricia Hopper for 52 years. Loving father to Adam Daniel Hopper (Dawn Hopper) of London, Ontario and Simon Christian Hopper of Barrie, Ontario....

Nov 20, 2019

FARMER, Kenneth Harry – Went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Gail of 39 years. Dear brother of Valerie Carter (Ted). Ken will also be missed by his extended family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at Emmanuel Baptist Church (374...

Nov 19, 2019

HITCHEN, Edward “Ted” Charles (Korean Veteran) – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Brenda Hitchen. Cherished father of Heather Phillips and Graham Hitchen. Will be deeply missed by grandchildren Bailey Rogers (Johnathan), Brendan Phillips, Charles and family, and Eric and his family. Special great-grandfather of Leo Rogers, Eli...

Nov 18, 2019

Gordon Ross Partridge

Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Monday, November 18th, 2019 at the age of 54. Will be deeply missed by wife Anne. Cherished father of Megan and Mitchell. Survived by his mother Patricia. As many know, Gord has been in pain for over 15 years...

Nov 16, 2019

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Elliot, peacefully in his sleep at home in Innisfil, on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Phil had worked for many years for Metro Ambulance, as well as teaching Health and Safety classes at Ryerson. He was also instrumental in setting up the Health...

Nov 12, 2019

Hilda Jean Funnell Passed away suddenly at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Funnell. Loving mother of Dianne Funnell of Sarnia and Dave Funnell (Elise Avery) of Innisfil. Cherished Grandma of Ryan, Darrell (Scheana), Lisa (Craig), Derek (Leah),...

Nov 10, 2019

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Sunday November 10, 2019. James Carlisle of Innisfil was in his 81st year. Survived by wife and best friend Irene Carlisle (nee Allister), Daughter Denise Carlisle-Murphy and her husband Mike, and son Alan Carlisle and his wife Kim. Grandfather of Jordan, Logan, Cody, Joey, Ryan, Alyssa and...

Nov 10, 2019

O'Hara, Kimberley Ann. Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Sunday November 10th, 2019. Kimberley Ann (Manielly) was in her 58th year. Beloved wife to Randy of Innisfil. Loving mother of Katie Cyr and her husband Justin, and Kristy O'Hara. Loving Grammie to Lilah and Brock. Daughter of Irene (Ardeth) and the...

Nov 7, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Douglas Ernest Fogelman on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at the age of 58. Predeceased by wife Gisela Fogelman. Cherished father of Erik Fogelman and daughter-in-law Camyl Pascua. Fondly remembered by mother Sarah Kawano, stepfather Ford Kawano. Will be deeply missed by his sister Debra Fogelman and brother-in-law...

Nov 1, 2019

Jill Helen Margaret Marshall November 4, 1959 - November 1, 2019

After a courageous battle with cancer, Jill passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday November 1, 2019. Jill will be forever missed by husband Norm, children Lindsay (Scottie), Jonathan (Sheryl), Brent (Katie), step children, Kyle and Davin (Danielle),...

Oct 29, 2019

Pike, Malcolm Joseph (Bud). Passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness on Tuesday October 29th, 2019. Bud Pike of Innisfil age 84. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Edwards). Loving father of Barbara Jamieson (Doug) of Innisfil and Barry Pike (Mary) of Innisfil. Beloved grandfather of Stacey Summers (Mitch), Cheyenne, Kaytlyn and Joshua. Great grandfather...

Oct 23, 2019

Battle, Joan (nee Standring)– In her 87th year, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2019 with her family by her side at I.O.O.F Seniors Home in Barrie, Ontario. Beloved wife of almost 68 years of marriage to John James Battle. Loving mother of Paul Battle (Sharlie) of Alliston, Stephen Battle (Carmen) of Calgary, and...

Oct 18, 2019

DOHERTY, Wallace Arnold – (Formerly of Dunham, Quebec). Passed away peacefully in Union Villa Long Term Care in Markham on Friday, October 18, 2019 in his 93rd year.  Wallace was the beloved husband of Priscilla (nee Barnum). Loving father of Phyllis Doherty of Thornhill, Eileen Baron (Glenn) of Markham, Susan Bertrand (Marc) of Neebing, Thunder Bay and Kevin Doherty...

Oct 16, 2019

Christine "Jamie" McGroarty

Taken by the angels peacefully on Wednesday, October 16th 2019 in her 52nd year, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie. Beloved wife to Brian Mallett and beloved furmama to Daisy. Survived by siblings Corinne McGroarty Cook, Charlene McGroarty (Steve) Cox, Jim (Cindy) McGroarty. Loving stepmother to Krystle (Paul)...

Oct 3, 2019

Howard Earl Lloyd

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Lloyd. Loving father of Brenda Murphy (Dan Morgan) of Brampton and Leslie McCahery (Charlie) of Milton. Cherished grandpa of Trevor (Cristina) and Scott Murphy and Stephanie...

Sep 27, 2019

McCARTNEY, Irene Mary – Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Friday, September 27th, 2019 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Deborah Bamford and her husband John of Oro Medonte, Eric McCartney of Aurora and the late Jeff (Luanne Smith). Dear grandmother of Sarah Bamford (Greg O’Connor),...

Sep 27, 2019

Private family arrangements

Sep 8, 2019

Santi, Livia. Passed away peacefully at Roberta Place Long Term Care, Barrie on Sunday September 8th, 2019 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Silvio Santi and the late Bruno Randon. Loving mother of Walter Randon (Joanne), Rino Randon and step mother of Andrew Santi (Mellany). Loving grandmother of Lenny, Lisa, Justin, Lianna, Antonella and Armando and...

Sep 7, 2019

It is with our deepest sorrows to inform you that Anthony (Tony) Leonard Fortier, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of Innisfil, ON, died unexpectedly on September 7, 2019 at the age of 57.

Tony is survived by his wife, Patricia Snow; his children, Jamie and Tara Fortier-Stone (husband Lucas) and Paul...