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Obituaries

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THORN, Sharon Lillian (nee Kelly)

THORN, Sharon Lillian (nee Kelly)

Passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, on St. Patrick’s Day 2024 in her 76th year. Survived by her sons Adam (Erin) and Tyler (Eileen). Proud grandmother to Rebecca, Abigail, Jakob and Eleanor.
MILLS, Edwin John

MILLS, Edwin John

Almost a year to the day of losing Violet (his ‘Honey’) our vibrant Dad and Grampa passed away at age 96, ending a life filled with wanderlust and globetrotting adventures
BURBIDGE, Howard Arthur

BURBIDGE, Howard Arthur

April 3, 1929 – March 16, 2024 Died peacefully at Hospice Simcoe with his devoted and loving wife, Joan Jay, by his side.
PURDON, Patricia Ann

PURDON, Patricia Ann

Pat Purdon died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Nipissing Serenity Hospice, North Bay. She was 95 years old. Pat (Moore) was predeceased by her husband Earl E. Purdon (1926-1998).
VAN ALTENA, Paul Frank

VAN ALTENA, Paul Frank

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 16 th 2024 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, in his 81 st year. Beloved husband of Patricia.
NOWAK, Edward

NOWAK, Edward

NOWAK, Edward Mariusz passed away suddenly at his home, on Wednesday, March 6th 2024, in his 64th year. Loving father of Darron Nowak and Kara Nowak. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Lexia, Madison and Aliyah.
PHAIR, Glenda Fern

PHAIR, Glenda Fern

Glenda Fern Phair, aged 67, lost her hard-fought battle against lung cancer on Friday March 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
NEWMAN, Eileen Mary (nee Sparling)

NEWMAN, Eileen Mary (nee Sparling)

In loving memory of Eileen Mary Newman (nee: Sparling) who passed away peacefully at the Royal Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie, Ontario on Saturday, Jan. 27, a week before her 87th birthday.
TAYLOR, William ‘Bill’ Hubert

TAYLOR, William ‘Bill’ Hubert

Passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in his 90th year with his family by his side. Predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Barbara and his parents Isabel and Hubert.
FORD, Francis Rae (Frank)

FORD, Francis Rae (Frank)

Frank has passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 at RVH surrounded by his family. He was just 14 days shy of his 95 th Birthday.