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Obituaries

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BLACKBURN, Jason “Blacky”

BLACKBURN, Jason “Blacky”

Blackburn, Jason “Blacky” – Passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 45. Predeceased by his parents Robert Blackburn and Christy Karn (Reg). Loved brother of Matt Blackburn (Tammi).
PRINCE, Donald Robert

PRINCE, Donald Robert

Passed away at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Friday February 26th, 2021 in his 87th year. Don Prince of Orillia is the beloved husband of the late June Prince (nee Espey). Husband of Ruth Prince (nee Tupling).
PAAVOLA, Robert Edward (Bob)

PAAVOLA, Robert Edward (Bob)

July 1,1940 - February 26, 2021 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our dear husband, father, and grandfather Bob Paavola, who passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 in his 81st year.
BARR, Frederic James

BARR, Frederic James

August 14th, 1935 - February 27th, 2021 It is with sadness the family of Fred Barr announce his peaceful passing on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at Pioneers Lodge in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, at the age of 85 years, after a very long and courageous b
INNESS, Gary George

INNESS, Gary George

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gary Inness in his 72nd year at Grove Park Home (in Barrie) on February 23, 2021
DRAKE, Darrell

DRAKE, Darrell

Passed away unexpectedly at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on February 27th, 2021 at the age of 78
EMERY, Grace Mary Pearl, nee Mullins

EMERY, Grace Mary Pearl, nee Mullins

Passed peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 101.
ROSS, Erika Teresa

ROSS, Erika Teresa

Peacefully at home in Orillia, with her loving husband and soul mate Fred by her side, on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, at the age of 46. Mother of Tia and Taisen Colcher.
BANNERMAN, Marion (nee Beattie)

BANNERMAN, Marion (nee Beattie)

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marion at the age of 91, on February 23rd, 2021, with her daughter Jane by her side at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie.
VanNISPEN, Dawn

VanNISPEN, Dawn

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Wednesday February 24th, 2021. Cherished Wife of George VanNispen. Devoted mother of Marika (Mike) and Karcsi (Kylee).