All Obituaries

David A. Reid Aug. 12 1950 - and Sept. 19, 2021  Dave passed away in the early hours of Sunday September 19 at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie.   Dave is survived by his beloved wife Evelyn (Trainor), daughter Jennifer,  her husband Mike Mason, and granddaughter Briar Mason. Also mourning his passing are his Trainor  in-law's, Dougherty cousins and many life-long friends.  Dave truly enjoyed visiting with family...

Cremation entrusted to  Marshall W. Driver Cremation & Burial Service

Robert (Bob) Thompson - March 21, 1936 – September 14, 2021 (age 85) Bob Thompson peacefully passed away at the I.O.O.F. home in Barrie at the age of 85 after a brave battle with dementia.  Bob is remembered by his wife Joyce (Trefry), sons Jeffrey (Patricia) & Steven (Joletta), grandchildren Jared, Avery, Jazzlin, Colton, Reece and Emlyn. Predeceased by his sister Helen (Jack) Forsyth. Bob was born in Barrie, attended King Edward Public School and Barrie Central...

Donald Gordon Garner (Donnie to the auction goers) - September 27, 1933 - September 7, 2021. Don will be greatly missed by his loving wife Audrey, 2 sons Alan and Gordon and grand daughter Shannon. Don was a much loved Papa Don by his step children Phil, Pam, Terry and April and his seven step grandchildren plus 2 great step grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Emma and Jack Garner and his brother Ross. Don lived and enjoyed life his way, until it was snatched away and destroyed...

David Charles Hurtibese of Orillia, Ontario passed away Sunday Sept 6th, 2021 after a difficult battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.  David was born in Barrie, Ontario on Jul 13th 1954 to Charles & Elsie Hurtibese. Knowing his love for this community and of course, his love of sailing, it wasn’t a surprise that he went on to spend most of his life working and raising his family in the Barrie area.  Upon meeting his spouse, Vera Penny of 12 years, he spent the later part of...

Cremation entrusted to Marshall W. Driver Cremation & Burial Service

Liam Jeffery Michael Rothwell - It is with unimaginable heartbreak that the family of Liam Rothwell of Barrie announce his passing on August 20, 2021 at the age of 19.This beautiful soul is the beloved son of Nicki Powell & John Rothwell, cherished brother of Devin & Nathan Rothwell, precious boyfriend of Madison Préfontaine, adored grandson of Margaret Rothwell & the late Brooke Rothwell, treasured by his aunts, uncles and cousins: Alison Powell (Kaiden & Nolan...

Cremation entrusted to  Marshall W. Driver Cremation & Burial Service

Eleanor Goodberry  January 2, 1952 - August 17, 2021 On Tuesday August 17, 2021 after a brief stay at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Eleanor passed away in her 69th year. Predeceased by her parents Eric and Dorothy Irvin, husband Dale and sister Linda Breau. Survived by brother Ron Irvin sisters Lorraine Scott, Annie Tait, Mary Stanfel, Rose Lamarche, Dolly Meekison and her many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Simcoe would be...

Cecile Fielding (nee Baril)  passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021, in Barrie, Ontario.  She will be remembered fondly by her husband of 46 years, Robert Fielding, son Brent Smith (Lynda) of  Toronto, daughter Samantha Brenner (Mark) of Barrie.  Her grandchildren, whom she adored;  Zachariah Brenner ( Deborah),  Michaela Courtney Brenner, Tristen Kincaid ( Chloe), Gabrielle Sweet (Evan) and Bronson Mason Brenner.  "Nanie" will be missed by...