Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

HOEPPNER, Jacob Mervyn – Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27th, 2019 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Wilma (nee Gillespie) Hoeppner. Cherished father of Merrilee Heals (John) of Calgary, Judy Koblitz (Norbert) of Gardenerville, Nevada, Robert Hoeppner of Alberta, Randy Maclaughlin of Innisfil, Sharon Hoeppner of Toronto, and Rick Davie of Toronto, Carrie Brobeck (Bill) of California...

Dec 25, 2019

Margaret May Watson

January 21, 1930- December 25th 2019

Margaret May Watson (nee Henderson) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on December 25th at the age of 89.  Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Douglas Watson and devoted mother of...

Dec 24, 2019

CLEMMENS, Tim (Charles) – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at Royal Victoria Hospital, in Barrie, at the age of 77. Beloved Husband of the late Ruth (nee Cole). Loving father of Cynthia (Steve). Cherished grandfather of Mark, Kayla and Nicole. Predeceased by his parents Ivan Clemmens and Elizabeth (nee Wallwin), and his brother Ivan (Joyce) Clemmens....

Dec 23, 2019

Waring, Joanne Mary (nee Marrale). Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Monday December 23, 2019 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Waring of Sandy Cove Acres. Loving mother of Randy Waring and Mary-Jo Guglielmo and her husband Enzo. Nana of Tonia Ludlow and her husband Tyler, Christian Guglielmo, Rosie Guglielmo and Kyle Waring....

Dec 22, 2019

de Zoete, Willemina Hendrika (Wilma), née Schinkel – of Grove Park Home, Barrie, Ontario, Canada went peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Wilma was born on February 26, 1926 in IJsselmuiden, the Netherlands. She met the love of her life, Hank (Hendrik Johan) de Zoete in 1942. They were married...

Dec 17, 2019

HIGGINS, Marie – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at Mill Creek Care Centre, in Barrie, in her 101st year. Predeceased by husband John Higgins.  Loving mother of Jill Forbes (John) and Rhonda Noble (Ron). Cherished grandmother of Julia Smith (Kevin), Josie Ellis (Gregory), Megan Noble, and the late Michael. Great-grandmother of Larry Smith, Ellen Smith, William...

Dec 17, 2019

Laura Irene Ross (nee Secord) age 85, died Saturday December 14, 2019 at Matthews House Hospice with family by her side.  Beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Ross, mother of Daniel and his fiance Jane and Deborah and her husband Scott.  Stepmother to Tammy and husband Len, Tracy and husband Dave, as well as Bob and wife Shelley.  Grandmother to...

Dec 16, 2019

It is with deepest sorrow we announce that Casey Blanchard, age 40, our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed away suddenly on Monday December 16th, 2019. Those who know Casey, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Casey was the life of the party and he loved to have a good...

Dec 12, 2019

Arlene Milward passed away Thursday evening, December 12, 2019 in Barrie, Ontario. Born in Sudbury, Ontario she moved to Mississauga to raise her two children, Stacey Irving and Michael Holyman before returning to Sudbury and finally winding up in the Town of Barrie. Arlene “Grimm Grams” touched the lives of many people in her 72 years here, but none...

Dec 9, 2019

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Calvin Todd Jones on Monday, December 9th, 2019 at the age of 31. Beloved husband of Lynsay Jones. Cherished son of Todd and Heather Jones and Vickie Stam. Loving brother of Ryan Jones (Jessie), Katrina Jones, Larry Stiver (Shawna) and Danielle Brown (Mike). Uncle to Jaxin...

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...