All Tributes

Our matriarch Esther Lillian Gregan (Donaghy) passed away on September 22, 2023 at the age of 99. Much loved and will be so missed by her family Dianne Malinowski (John), Marlene Gordon (Brent), Sharron Winter (Mark) and Neva Rozon (Rob). Adored by her grandchildren, Kristina, Andrea, Dylan, Taylor, Simon, Ashley, Kait, Amanda, and Kayla along with her 11 great-grandchildren. Forever remembered by her three nieces Jan, Karen and Suzie and nephew Brian. Best friends with J.V. McAllister and...

REES, Eugene (Hughie) September 24, 1954 - September 19, 2023 With the heaviest of hearts, the family announces his sudden passing at RVH Hospital in Barrie, Ontario. Forever loved husband of his wife Gail of 49 plus years. Loving father to Jason, Shannon (Mike), Penny (Corey), and Shane (Pam). Proudest grandfather (Bop) to his beautiful grandchildren Hailey, Tyson, Tyler, Gracey, and Brandy. His best times were spent when they were around him. Predeceased by his beautiful parents (Rhoda...

Paul Carter passed away, peacefully, at the RVH in Barrie on September 13, 2023 at 11:30 am, in his 67th year. Beloved Husband of Rosanne Carter. Dear Son of the late John and Elizabeth Carter. Loving Father of Andrew (Lori) and John (Gillian). Loving Grandfather of both Riley and Everhett Carter and fur grandchildren Meatball, Gracie and Yuki. Dear Brother of Diane, Shirley, Steven and Elizabeth. Predeceased by David and Linda. Should anyone choose to make a Financial Donation, please do so...

Gerda Van Strien passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 11, 2023 at 9:48pm at Mill Creek Care Centre, 3 days prior to her 105th Birthday. Gerda, lovingly known to many as Oma, was born on September 15, 1918 in Holland. Oma married David Van Strien (predeceased) and, along with their son Melle, immigrated to Thunder Bay in 1955. Oma was a woman of deep faith, enjoyed photography and crocheting baby blankets.  She loved hockey and hated to miss a Leafs...

We are very sad to announce the passing of Leopoldo “Pol” Aguinaldo Padua Sr., peacefully at RVH Barrie on Friday September 8, 2023 at the age of 83. Pol Padua of Barrie, beloved husband of Grace dela Cruz Padua, loving father of Ardin, Paul Jr, Lia Montague and her husband Josh. Cherished grandfather of Lily and Jaiden Montague. Pol was a great entertainer. He loved singing karaoke and has participated in Senior Star Competition as a contestant and received several awards for...

A true family man. Kuei Chang always put his family first. A very honest, loyal, and honourable man. His loves include singing karaoke, gardening, playing Chinese checkers, and biking long distances with the love of his life, Shiu Hsiang, through their beautiful island home of Taiwan. The best son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will truly be missed by all, who have had the incredible honour of knowing him.

Beloved Husband, Father and Opa, Johannes (John) Arends, passed away peacefully at home on September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 71. Predeceased by his parents Leonardus and Jacqueline Arends, and his brothers Reggie and Henry Arends. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 50 years, Mary (Schat) Arends who loved him dearly, his sister Maja Arends, his children Miranda, Michael (Miranda), Leonard (Bry), Kandas (DJ) and his grandchildren, Kiarra, Devon, Mitchell, Jade, Ty, Alyssa, Jocelyn,...

Yvonne Sylvia Hamilton - Slipped peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on September 3, 2023. Yvonne Hamilton of Barrie, formally of St. Catherines, in her 86th year, was the beloved wife of the late Greydon Hamilton (2004). Dear mother of David (Heather) of Cold Lake Alberta, Terry Hamilton (predeceased, 1986) of Barrie Ontario, Sharron Myers (Shane) of Barrie Ontario, Susan Stevenson of Thorold Ontario. Loving grandmother of Michael, Jason, Nathalie, and David, step-grandmother of Crystal Hilliar...

Brian passed away peacefully, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family, at RVH, in Barrie, ON on Friday September 1, 2023. Brian is survived by and was the much loved husband and partner of Jan (nee Willmetts). Loving father to Kristen Seal (Chris), and Jeffrey (Carol). Incredible life-long step-father to Lindy Wilton, and Becky Palmer (nee Wilton) (Zack). “Uncle Ted” (grandfather) to Madeline Anderson (Egeman), and Charlotte Seal...

Barb lost her 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s at Grove Park Home in Barrie and passed on to glory on September 01, 2023. She was a very intelligent and perceptive lady. She enjoyed making crafts, pottery and selling scented candles. She had worked at the Land Registry Office in Barrie. She attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Orillia. She is survived by her husband Gerry, her son James, her daughter Robin, her step-daughter Dawn, her grandsons Matthew, Jackson, and Maxwell, her...