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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Charles (Bob) Robert Borbridge

Charles (Bob) Robert Borbridge

May 11, 2020

Captain C. R. Borbridge (ret.), MBA, B.Sc., P. Eng was born in Fort Ware BC on January 5th, 1940 and was brought into this world by his mother, Grace Isobel (Izzy) Borbridge (Mama B) and his father Harry C. Borbridge without medical assistance because Sparky the bush pilot couldn’t get there in time.  He passed away peacefully in his...

Nancy Elizabeth (Lewis)  Parsons

Nancy Elizabeth (Lewis) Parsons

May 10, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth Parsons

August 20, 1956 – May 10, 2020

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nancy Parsons on May 10 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Cancer.  Nancy was the heart and soul of our family and will be sorely...

Daniel Patrick James Kelly

Daniel Patrick James Kelly

May 10, 2020

Daniel Patrick James Kelly

March 27, 1947-May 10, 2020

Dan Kelly 73 of Midhurst passed peacefully Sunday morning at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie. Beloved husband of Bonnie. Loving father to Rick (Lisa), Bryan Kelly, and cherished grandfather of Owen and Thomas. Survived by his brothers and sisters...

Hamid Bakhtiyari

Hamid Bakhtiyari

May 9, 2020

Beloved community man dies peacefully in his sleep

Hamid Bakhtiyari died at age 61 on Saturday May 9th. We don’t believe he suffered as he was found peacefully sleeping. We are all broken though - this is a loss, a huge one.

Hamid raised a daughter (Sarah) and son (Cyrus) with his wife...

John Thomas Quesnelle

John Thomas Quesnelle

May 9, 2020

Quesnelle, John Thomas. Passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Georgian Bay General Hospital on Saturday May 9th, 2020 in his 75th year. John Thomas Quesnelle of Barrie was the loving father of Angela Quesnelle (Craig) of Victoria Harbour and Graham Bumstead of Wyevale and grandfather of Ben and Kaelie. Sadly missed by his brothers Paul...

Rita Wong

Rita Wong

May 7, 2020

Private family arrangements.

Azneve Movses Merzoian

Azneve Movses Merzoian

May 6, 2020

"Precious in the

sight of the Lord is

the death of His

faithful servants."

- Psalms 116:15

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother...

Tracy Lyn McCulloch (nee Aldrich)

Tracy Lyn McCulloch (nee Aldrich)

May 3, 2020

R. I. P. Our Beautiful Angel

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Tracy Lyn McCulloch born February 20th, 1978 in Pembroke, Ontario and died May 3rd, 2020, in Barrie, Ontario at the young age of 42. Tracy fought a valiant fight but succumbed to a terrible illness which robbed...

Ada Dykstra

Ada Dykstra

May 3, 2020

DYKSTRA, Ada (nee VanBeek) – Passed away peacefully at Mill Creek Care Centre, in Barrie, with her husband by her side. Dearly beloved and cherished wife of Bill Dykstra for 60 years. Dear mother of Gerard (Annette), and the late Teresa. Proud Oma of Jordan, Lindsay, Sarah, Alex, Sean, and Laura. Predeceased by 5 brothers and 6 sisters.  Survived...

Sheila Diane Smith

Sheila Diane Smith

May 2, 2020

It is with sadness that the family announces that Sheila Diane Smith, 77, born Liverpool, Nova Scotia, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2020 at Cooksville Care Centre, Mississauga, Ontario. She was the daughter of the late Leigh and Elaine Smith of Brooklyn, Queens County, Nova Scotia and is survived by her sister Betty Jean (Beverley) Colp, Beach Meadows,...

William James Cerswell

William James Cerswell

May 2, 2020

CERSWELL, William James – Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Norma Louise Cerswell (nee Boadway). Dear father of Gary William Cerswell and Faye Elizabeth Pasqualitto (Bruno Pasqualitto). Loving grandfather of Victoria Nicole Pasqualitto (Dave Calvano). Survived by his sister Marjorie McLeod (Ron McLeod). A...

Jenny "Genowefa" Szanto

Jenny "Genowefa" Szanto

May 1, 2020

Jenny “Genowefa” Szanto passed away peacefully at Mississauga Trillium Hospital at the age of 85 on May 1, 2020.  She is missed by her Daughter; Theresa Forth and Son; George Szanto & Family and Grandkids; Ashlee Forth and Doug Forth And Nieces; Kathy O’Hara, Krysia Szmalec and Benia Affeck.  She is joined with her Late Husband Robbie....

Ximena Amalia Palma

Ximena Amalia Palma

Apr 30, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ximena Amalia Palma, after a courageous battle with cancer on April 30th 2020. Beloved Mami to Claudia Thompson and Alexandra Gabriele. Mother-in-law to Kevin Thompson and Vince Gabriele. Loving Nana to Stefan (Mariah), Mateo (Ryley), Diego, Marcelo, and Valentina. Loving sister to Guillermo, Carlos & Jorge, sister in...

Wayne Stuart Lowry

Wayne Stuart Lowry

Apr 29, 2020

Wayne Stuart Lowry passed away at Bowmanville Hospital on April 29, 2020, due to complications from cancer.  He is missed by his wife of 50 years, the love of his life and best friend, Brenda (nee Brown), his daughter Michelle Lowry (Jon Short), son Adam Lowry (Christianne Labbe Lowry), and grandkids Paul (15) and Eva (13).  Wayne was the...

Arnold Frederick Banting

Arnold Frederick Banting

Apr 29, 2020

Banting, Arnold Frederick. Passed away peacefully in Barrie on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Florence Alberta (nee Pratt). Loving father of Ian Banting and his wife Alecia of Oro Medonte. Dear grandfather of Katelin and Ryan Banting. Arnold will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. a private...

Errol Edwin Edwards

Errol Edwin Edwards

Apr 28, 2020

It is with great sadness, that we announce the peaceful passing of Errol Edwin Edwards, better known as, Jerry. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad on May 22nd, 1938, Jerry grew up in Calvary hill and attended Nelson Street School. He emigrated to Toronto in 1969. Jerry considered himself a Canadian once he surpassed, in years, the amount of...

Frances Audrey Wilcox

Frances Audrey Wilcox

Apr 28, 2020

WILCOX, Frances Audrey – Passed away peacefully at her home in Barrie on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Dear mother of John of Barrie, David (Sandra) of Collingwood and the late Nancy Adams. Loving grandmother of Alexander, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Matthew and great-grandmother of Cayde and Lachlan. Cremation has taken place...

Ronald "Paul" Fournier

Ronald "Paul" Fournier

Apr 28, 2020

Fournier, Ronald "Paul"

Paul passed away at the Montfort Hospital due to cancer on March 28, 2020 at the age of 62 years. He will be missed by his common-law wife June Emmerson, our dog Coco, step-sons Richard and John Emmerson and very good friend Ross Anderson. He leaves behind his dad Ronald Fournier Sr., brother Allan...

Susan Jane Zimmerman

Susan Jane Zimmerman

Apr 26, 2020

Susan Zimmerman: A Remarkable Life Well Lived

It is with deep sadness that the L’Arche Toronto community announces the death of Susan Zimmerman in her 72nd year, a member of L’Arche for over 45 years. Susan died of cancer on April 26, 2020 at Toronto General Hospital.

We are heartbroken, but...

Robert (Bob) Johnstone

Robert (Bob) Johnstone

Apr 26, 2020

The family of Robert (Bob) Johnstone sadly announce his peaceful passing at the age of 96 on April 26th 2020 at The Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre in Ottawa. Bob leaves behind his loving wife, Sheila Jones-Johnstone (nee O’Shea); his daughters Sandra Johnstone (John Bedell) of Powell River, B.C. and Suzanne Johnstone of Hamilton, Ontario; his step-daughters...

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