All Obituaries

John "Jack" Garner September 16, 1934 – October 20, 2021 Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Bayshore Rehabilitation in Barrie. Jack Garner at the age of 87, loving husband of the late Joan Garner. Cherished father of Jeff (Marilyn) Garner and the late John W. Garner. Proud grandfather of Ryan, Daniel, Katy (Shane) and Brett (Amy) and great grandfather of Ayden, Wyatt, Quinn, Caleb, and Keira. Predeceased by his parents William and Clara; siblings...

KENWELL, JOHN CLARENCE (JACK): Passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in his 90th year. Jack was married to the love of his life, Denise Gabrielle Caron, for 63 wonderful years before her passing in 2015. His children, John and Catherine (Kevin) will miss him dearly, as will his grandchildren, Addi (Blair) and Tristan (Marley) and his adored great-grandson Chayse. Jack will also be immeasurably missed by his youngest brother Bill. He is predeceased by Denise and his brothers Ivan,...

It is with very heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Anita Marie Sheppard on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in her 75th year. Predeceased by parents Laura (Rousseau) and Maurice Jasmin, as well as siblings Robert, Raymond, Irene, Diane, and Lorraine. Lovingly survived by her husband Brendan Sheppard, and daughters Christine, Sophie, and Laura (Tim). 'Gam gam' leaves behind her much adored grandchildren Stephanie, Jonathan, and Alexandra who gave much joy to her. Anita will...

Passed away at Grove Park Home, Barrie on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late William Herrington, and the late Burt Prout. Cherished mother of David Prout, Stephen (Grace) Prout, and Joanna Herrington. Flo will be loved and remembered by her grandchildren Erica Prout; Jessica Jack, Matthew Jack, William Jack and their father John Jack. Flo was predeceased by her seven siblings in England. A private graveside service will be held at Barrie Union Cemetery....

It is with a great sadness that we announce the passing of Carmelo Colangelo. On September 15th, 2021 at 2:30am, Carmelo died with his wife and children by his side while Elvis sang him into the afterlife.  Carmelo leaves behind his wife Tracy. They were married for 34+ years, spending every day together, building the foundation of their forever. There is a void that will never be filled in the lives of Carmelo’s son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Danielle, daughter Valerie and...

David (Reggie) Collingbourne May 12, 1961 – September 9, 2021  David passed away peacefully, at home, on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in London, Ontario. He is survived by his wife Jeanette, his parents, Mary Anne and Ronald Francis, beloved father of Aaron Troy and Danielle Marie, his 2 brothers Ronald Gerard (Sue) and John Edward (Sara), his sister Anne Marie Noelle (Gill), uncle to Justin (Samantha), Alex (Katie), Ciara, Logan, Quinn, Christian, Victoria (Zack), Jayden, great...

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on Monday, August 23, 2021. Carl Graham in his 90th year was the beloved husband of the late Gloria May Graham (2018). Loving father of Glen, Marilyn McDonald (Jim) and Scott (Gloria Moore). Cherished grandfather of Ashley Goushian (John), Derek McDonald (Katie), Mikyla, Cailin, Ethan (Taverly), Taylor, and the late Mark McDonald. Dear great-grandfather of Joshua Goushian, Wally Graham, and Haven and Ezra McDonald. Carl is predeceased by his...

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Brianna Cecilia Deck. She was ferocious warrior, a devoted, loving Mom and a caring daughter and sister. Those who knew her valued her loyalty, her zest for life and her generous soul. Life will not be the same without her. Forever missed by her parents, Gordon and Donna Deck of Barrie; her cherished daughters Aubrey and Gracie, special friend David Cave, her brothers Will & Peter Deck and sisters, Mel Laurin, Sueanne Hayter &...

It is with great sadness that we announce that we have lost another member of our family. Deborah Louise Kennedy passed away on July 28, 2021 in her 55th year at the Hospice Simcoe in Barrie. Debbie was the Daughter of Dale (Crandon) and her Husband, Brian Jones. Debbie is survived by her Partner, Rob Gow of Barrie, her Daughter Jessica McCartney (Shawn) and their Daughter Kinley of Huron Park, Son Keagan Kennedy (Sadie) of Barrie, and Brothers Ron Jones (Kathy) and their Son Matthew Jones,...

Jaan Ilmar Salk  July 14, 1947 – July 12, 2021 Jaan was born in 1947 in Västerås, Sweden. He came to Canada in 1950 with his Estonian parents, Arnold and Linda, and his older brother, Hans. For 49 years combined, Jaan proudly worked at the Neilson chocolate and ice cream factory in downtown Toronto and the Canada Post Gateway facility in Mississauga. He was president of the Toronto Film Society from 1978–1983, a position he always held dear to his heart....