All Obituaries

Ian D. Caunce F.R.I., CMR                 A very special man was lost to us on August 10, 2022. Ian passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie at the age of 93. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Gwendolyn (nee Macfarlane) 2004 and daughter Carolynn Southorn (nee Caunce) 2007, survived and loved by his daughter Patricia Anderson (Paul-D). Cherished grandfather to his three exceptional grandchildren; Christopher,...

After a short illness Susan passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the age of 74. Loved mother of Ryan (Miranda) Fabricius, and Kelly (Jeff) Marling. Cherished Grandma to Nina, Evie Sue, and Clara Fabricius; and Griffin, Sawyer, and Ollie Marling. Dear sister to Louise Stewart, Gail Welten, Sharon Carr, and Rod Donaldson. Susan will be loved and remembered by her extended family and friends. A Visitation will be held at LEGACY FUNERAL...

With family by her side, Margaret was called home to Glory on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf, Barrie, Ontario, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Paul Victor Bowman (2014). Loving mother of Robert Mark Bowman, Deborah Leah Bowman (DuBois), David Bentley Bowman, Beverley Ruth Bowman (Yeomans), Lone Christine Bowman (Dufresne); and predeceased by Alan Roger Bowman, Rebecca Lynn Bowman (Terrell), Stephen Graham Bowman, and Daniel Bradley Bowman....

Tonello, Robert Daniel Passed away suddenly at the Royal Victoria Regional Hospital, Barrie on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 58. Beloved son of Santo and the late Yvonne Tonello. Survived by his son Corey Steingard; and siblings Corinne Badger (Kevin), Beverly Martin (Craig), Randy Tonello (Filomena), Tina Curry (Mathew), and predeceased by Vincent Tonello. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Barrie Food...

The family of Humberto Medeiros is saddened to announce his passing on the evening of July 21st, 2022 at the age of 86 years. After asking the Medeiros women to leave his room (we are much too loud), he passed peacefully with his only son by his side. Humberto was a hard working, goofy, stubborn man who will be missed dearly by his son Walt Medeiros (partner Kelly Toms). His granddaughters, who he called his sweethearts, Amanda, Randi and Leanne, their mother Anne, and great grandson Wyatt,...

Our dear Mum and Nana, Ruth Batz, passed away peacefully, at 100 years old, with family by her side at Amica Little Lake retirement residence in Barrie, Ontario on July 17, 2022.  Ruth was a beautiful, courageous woman who loved her family deeply and enjoyed living by the maple forest, lake, birds, and wildflowers of God’s creation. Beloved wife of the late Gary (d. 2021), her husband of over 70 years, and much loved Mum of Harold Batz (Margaret) of Edmonton, Patricia Roebuck...

Mary L. Lowry Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Donald S. Lowry (1996). Loved mother of Cheryl MacDonald (Greg) and predeceased by sons Dan (Kim) and Greg. Cherished grandmother to Freddy (Frederick Donald Patterson), Greggory Lowry, Sarah Lowry, and Noah Lowry. Mary will be missed by her extended family, friends, and neighbours. A Service to celebrate Mary’s life will be at...

The family of Steven Gregory Campbell are deeply saddened to share the news of his sudden passing. Predeceased by his parents Frank (d.2007) & Denise (d.2020) survived by his daughter Shelby, his partner Candace Morrison and her family, his brother Frank & wife Cass and daughter Jessica, brother Scott & wife Sherri and family and many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and loved ones. Details for a celebration of life will be determined and shared at a later date.

Taylor, Charles “Charlie” E. T. Passed away at Victoria Village Manor, Barrie on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Iris (nee Redman) for 67 years. Loved father of Vivian Taylor, and Michael Taylor (Vicki). Cherished grandfather to Shaun Thompson (Megan), Kevin Thompson (Michelle), Reese Taylor, and Brieh Taylor. Charlie will be forever loved and remembered by many extended family members and friends. A private family service will take place with inurnment...

On Father’s Day, Sunday June 19, 2022, Doug was unexpectedly called home to meet his Heavenly Father. He was no doubt welcomed with Jesus’ words “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Doug was a dedicated husband to Yvonne of 64 years, and a proud father to: Gayla, Lori-Anne, and Debbie.  Much loved father-in-law to Tony Matos, Ken McDonell, & Trevor Stach.  Beloved Grandpa to Jason & Shantelle, Taylor & Sarah, Jared, Kali, Brodie &...