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GIARDELLI, Ithel Neva Mary (nee Smith) - "Express Condolences"
 Peacefully in Orillia on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in her 91st year.
Beloved wife of the late Charles for 58 years. Loving mother of Kathleen Geldart (Gerald), Brian Giardelli (Gwen), Elizabeth Folk (Michael), and Mary Van Vroenhoven.
Dear grandmother of Krista (Paul), Derek (Jacqui), Trevor (Jennifer), Timothy, Graham, Johanna (Adam), Andrew (Michelle) and Jason. Proud great-grandmother of 3.
Volunteer for 25 years with the Red Cross Society and former member of the Peterborough Whitlaw Mariners.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 24th at 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains, (411 Reid St., Peterborough).
Arrangements entrusted to COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE.
If so desired donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made at comstockfuneralhome.com.
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PUGH, Randall -
 Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie.
Beloved husband of Brenda Wehmeier.
Loving father of Ashleigh Pugh-Clarke (David), Will Pugh, Sarah Pugh.
Cherished grandfather of Brody Clarke.
Loving son of Bill and Barbara Pugh. Dear brother to Karen Pugh (deceased), William Dennis Pugh and William Russel Pugh.
Randall will be sadly missed by his many relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held in Barrie on Thursday, February 23rd.
Memorial donations to Hospice Simcoe or Connexus Church would be appreciated by the family.
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CAMPBELL, Gregory Donald -
 October 6, 1951 – February 20, 2012
Passed away at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston on Monday February 20, 2012 at the age of 60.
Greg is the son of Lydia May Campbell (Gallaugher) and the late William Donald Campbell.
Husband of Pattie. Loving father of Nicholas Gregory (Andrea), Christopher Michael and Geoffrey Donald.
Very proud Grandpa of Sophia May. Brother of Harold (Betty).
Greg will be lovingly remembered by his Aunt Donelda, cousins, nieces, nephews and all family members.
Funeral Service will be held in Alliston on Friday, February 24th.
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CHOWEN, Alice Marie (nee Aikens) -
Passed away peacefully on February 20, 2012 at Sunset Manor in Collingwood in her 91st year.
Beloved wife of the late George Chowen. Marie is survived by her daughter Maxine (Arthur) Hinz and her sister Ila Eickmeyer. Predeceased by her daughter Audrey Moffat and brothers Gordon and Clifford.
Forever cherished by 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Graveside service and interment will be held in the spring.
Donations in memory of Marie may be made to the Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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DeJARDINE, Leslie Louis - (longtime employee City of Barrie)
 Passed away at the Toronto East General Hospital on Monday, February 20th 2012.
Les DeJardine of Thornton in his 73rd year was the beloved husband of Elva (Emms) of Barrie.
Dear father of Carolle Saunders of Toronto and Greg & his wife Kristine of Wasaga Beach.
Loving grandfather of Keifer Saunders of Ottawa.
Also survived by brother Ed & his wife Lee of Parry Sound.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
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MCCORMICK, Eveline -
Passed away at the Georgian Bay General Hospital Midland on Monday February 20th, 2012 in her 73rd year.
Beloved wife of the late Edward McCormick. Loving mother of Ed McCormick and his wife Sue. Dear sister of Andrew Rowan (Margaret) and predeceased by Betty Boyle and John Rowan. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her in-laws, nieces and nephews in Scotland.
A funeral service will be held in Midland on Saturday, February 25th. Cremation to follow with interment later.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Crohn's Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
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PITCHER, Jean Marguerite -
Wife, mother, physiotherapist, and community volunteer, lived a full and active life, much loved by her family and friends. Jean died quietly in her sleep on Monday, February 20, 2012, at the age of 91.
Jean is survived by her 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Herbert Vere Pitcher, who died young in a tragic car collision in 1965. Her children, now grown, are: Terry Pitcher, his wife Dianne Evans, and their son William, Sherry Pitcher Thompson, her husband Gus Thompson, with offspring Tim, Robin, her husband Marcos Soriano, and grandchild, Nigella, Larry Pitcher, his wife Nalu Vit Picher, and their daughters, Olivia and Cali, Gary Pitcher, his wife Wendy, and sons Jonathan and David, Holly Pitcher Jones, her husband Greg Jones, and their offspring Christopher, Andy and Jenny, Kelvin Pitcher, his wife Carolyn, and their offspring Alison, James, Adam, and Katie.
Jean was the longest serving physiotherapist ever in Ontario and the association voted to give her honourary lifetime membership after she was over 70, and still an active member. Jean was born in North Bay, Ontario on December 10, 1920. She had two sisters, Helen and Mabel, and many well-loved nieces and nephews, in Canada and in the United States.
Jean’s father, Lawrence Hunter, ran a meat-packing business in North Bay, providing quality meats to the railways and across Northern Canada. Her father died young, and her mother, Winnifred Hunter, ran the business herself for some time, then sold the business and moved the family to Toronto, where she developed patterns and fashions for the Ladies Home Journal, and became a Grand Matron of the Eastern Star.
Jean studied physiotherapy at the University of Toronto, then joined the women’s auxiliary, working as a physio in Victoria, and Saint Anne de Bellevue, first helping children recovering from polio, then with soldiers recovering from war injuries.
Jean married Herbert Vere Pitcher, a physician, in 1945 at the end of the war, and they spent their honeymoon in Mexico, and Jean loved the countryside and people there. They settled in Toronto and her first three children, Terry, Sherry, and Larry were born there. Vere worked first as a family physician on Toronto Island, then in tuberculosis research, and Jean worked as a physio and also helped manage her husband’s medical clinic.
Larry was born in fragile health and had to be carried on a pillow and fed with an eye-dropper, and often spent time in a home oxygen tent. However, all survived and thrived, and Jean and Vere moved to the small town of Alliston, to give their children a better quality of life.
In Alliston, Jean and Vere had three more children, Gary, Holly, and Kelly. Jean and Vere gave their children an idyllic childhood. They lived on the main street of town, above the medical clinic. Alliston, at that time, had less than 3,000 people, with quiet, tree-lined streets, and friendly neighbourhoods. Jean and Vere had purchased the lot next to the house, and were out late at night watering the skating rink so the kids could skate in the yard at home.
The back yard went all the way down to the Boyne river, so many summer afternoons were spent in forbidden pastimes such as climbing trees and playing in the river, and winter fun tobogganing on the hill. Pets abounded, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, pheasants, even raccoons and a crocodile at various times.
Both grandmothers lived in Alliston, Vera Pitcher in the same house with the family, and Winnifred Hunter lived half way between the family home and school, making her home a welcome spot to stop for cookies, piano playing, or to help in the garden. Summers were spent in Muskoka, largely swimming and boating in the lake, and building forts in the forest. Jean stayed at the cottage with the kids, and Vere came up on weekends, whenever possible.
Weekends were full of water-skiing, boat rides, ice cream, and barbeques. Jean and Vere had interesting friends from all over, and travelled to far-off countries every second year. Jean’s sister Helen lived next door at the cottage for many years, so there were lots of cousins, particularly Murray, Susan and Nancy McQuigge, and Bob, Sandy, and Jamie Sinclair, and their families, and many friends along the waterfront to swim and ski with. Many lifetime friendships were built among the waterfront families, and with our neighbours on Wenleigh Court in Mississauga.
Often on long weekends, Jean and Vere packed up all the family for an expedition to Iowa or Minnesota to surprise the American Pitchers, Vere’s brother Arlo, much-loved wife Elsie, and cousins Pat, Steve and Sue Sue (Barbara) with a quick visit. Vere and Jean’s medical clinic in Alliston was very different then. They had their own X-ray and fluoroscopy machines, with the images developed by Jean and Vere in a basement darkroom. They had their own lab, examining samples through a microscope.
They ran a small dispensary pharmacy in the clinic. Jean had a fully equipped physio suite, with diathermy and ultrasound and other equipment. Jean not only ran her own physio clinic, but also helped run the medical clinic and dispensary, along with the nurses, and was director of the physio clinic at the Alliston hospital.
Days were long, with Vere out doing operations by 7 am, then visiting his hospital patients. Everyone came home for lunch, then there were afternoon and evening office hours in the clinic, then late-night house calls. Vere was a gifted diagnostician, and stayed in touch with researchers in Toronto and further afield, so both of them travelled often to conventions, keeping up with their fields.
Jean and Vere helped build the fund-raising and approvals for the new Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston, which was opened by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Earle Rowe. Jean was very active in community affairs, on the Board of Directors of physios for Ontario, on the Alliston Town Council, and involved in Home and School, the school board for Banting Memorial High School, and the Eastern Star.
Three generations of the family sang in the Alliston United Church choir - Jean, her mother, Winnifred, and her nephew Murray McQuigge. Jean also sang with the Leslie Bell Choir in her youth, and with the Bala, Muskoka United Church choir in her older years. All this was cut short when her husband, Vere, was killed in a tragic car collision. Jean found herself a widow at the age of 45, with six children from 6 to 17 to raise.
She sold the medical practice and moved the family to Mississauga, near Toronto. She went back to University, earned her certificate for teaching physiotherapy and rehabilitation at the University of Toronto, then taught in the medical school and worked at the Addiction Research Foundation in Toronto.
Jean bought a beautiful house and acreage in Mississauga, and a lot near La Paz in Mexico, and life settled down for a while. Then Jean remarried, disastrously, and subsequently divorced. Jean built a house on her lot in Mexico, near the beach. In later years, Jean drove diagonally across the continent twice a year, spending summers at her cottage in Bala, Muskoka, spring and fall in Alberta with the western wing of the family, and winters in her home on the ocean in La Paz, Baja California, Mexico.
In Mexico, Jean worked as a volunteer to improve rehabilitation services in Southern Baja California, and organized the donation and airlift (thanks to Air Canada) of unwanted physio equipment from across Ontario to help children with disabilities in La Paz. She worked with a translator to develop and deliver a rehabilitation training course in Spanish. Due to Jean’s efforts working with the community, and with support from the wife of the Governor, the first rehabilitation centre in that part of Mexico was built to help the children.
Once Jean hit her seventies, various ones of her children and friends helped out with the long distance driving, to and from Mexico. Jean sometimes took off unexpectedly to explore China, or Barcelona, or the castles of England, since she loved travel and adventure. She broke her arm at 75, swinging off the roll bar of her friend’s jeep while rocketing along, scooping seahorses out of the surf in Baja. Jean was an inspiration to many and loved by all who knew her well. She will be dearly missed.
A funeral service will be held in Alliston on Saturday, February 25th.
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ALBERT, Lionel Joseph -
 Passed away on Sunday ,February 19th, 2012 in his 76th year at Royal Victoria Hospital.
Beloved husband of Irene (nee Collins).
Dear father of Kevin Albert and his wife Darlene of Newmarket, Karen and her husband Scott Watson, Kim and her husband Kevin Triemstra, Kirk Albert, Kris Albert and Tammy Williams, all from Barrie.
Loving grandfather of Ashley, Kyle, Robert, Brittany, Sarah, Jordan and Mitchell.
Visitation will be take place at First Christian Reformed Church, 33 Shirley Avenue on Wednesday, February 22nd from 7:00 – 9:00pm.
Honoring Lionel's wishes there will not be a funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to the Royal Victoria Hospital Cancer Centre.
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BRADD, Isabel Marion -
Passed away peacefully in her 94th year at the Westbury Long Term Care Facility in Etobicoke on Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Beloved wife of the late Jerry Bradd. Devoted mother to Ann Melis (Hans) of Stouffville, Andrea Taylor (Steve) of Stittsville, Nancy Bradd (Bob Hamilton) of Mississauga. Loving grandmother to Johanne Riggs and Shaun Melis; Rachel, Matt and Stephanie Taylor, and Ryan Lembke. Great grandmother to Collin and Aaron Riggs.
A memorial service will be held in Orillia on Friday, February 24th.
If desired, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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CADEAU, Emery E. -
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at the age of 83.
Beloved husband of Clara. Loving father of Willard (Sally), Anita Cadeau (Gord Baynham), Norman (Nancy), Carol Sallows (Terry), Jean Covell (Jim), Christine Bullock (Al), Margaret Cadeau (Mel Jones), Dennis (Debbie), Denise Van Workum (Tony), Janet Pattullo (Larry), and the late Brian. Devoted grandfather of Jody, Andrea, Joseph, Cathy, Jeremy, Ian, Melissa, Terri-Ann, Amy, Steven, Breanne, Amanda, Darryl, Deanna, Dustin, Evan, Chad, M.J., Bradley, Ryan, Jennifer, Kyle, Sarah, Adam, Aaron, Robbie, Katy, Karlie and the late Jamie.
Cherished great-grandfather of 20 great-grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by his nephews, nieces, colleagues and friends.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 23rd at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 262 Albert Street, Victoria Harbour. Spring interment.
If desired, memorial donations to the GBGH Bed Drive or the Victoria Harbour Royal Canadian Legion would be appreciated and may be made at the Nicholls Funeral Home Cremation Centre.
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COWLEY, Martin Richard -
Passed away at Brampton Civic Hospital on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the age of 50.
Beloved husband of Alison. Dear father of Christopher. Martin will also be missed by his wonderful companions Stella and Kargo.
Funeral Service will be held in Alliston on Wednesday, February 29th.
If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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DICKS, George -
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at home with family by his side.
George Dicks, of Midland, in his 85th year; beloved husband of the late Yvonne Dicks. Father Marg Bootsalis, Rena Challey, Kim, the late Richard Dicks and the late David Dicks; grandfather of Ryan, Sarah, and Brady; Jeff and Adam; Amanda and Brandon; and Jamie and Kelly; and the late Jason; great grandfather of Kayden, Owen, Richard, Taylor, and Jonathon.
Predeceased by his brothers Bobbie, Johnny, Hank and Jimmie; and sister Helen and Rena. Survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends including his fishing buddy Cliff and wife Isabel.
A funeral service will be held in Midland on Friday, February 24th. Cremation will be followed by internment in Midland.
Memorial donation to Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family if desired.
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LEMMON, Doreen -
 Passed away at her home in London on Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Doreen Lemmon (Harris) formerly of Barrie, in her 73rd year, was the beloved wife of the late Gordon Lemmon. Dear mother of Angela Jacques (Brian) of London and Wendy King (Terry) of Barrie.
Loving nana of Candice (Nick), Breanna, Kaleigh, Johnathon, Harvey and Christopher.
Loving sister of Grace Lougheed, Wallace Harris (Kathy), Marion McBride (Maurice) and Sandria Garry (Norton). Also survived by brothers-in-law David Neely & William Lemmon.
Loving daughter of the late Nelson and Viola Harris. Pre-deceased by sister Donna, brother Douglas, brother-in-law Larry and sister-in-law Shelagh. Special aunt to many nieces & nephews.
A service will be held in Barrie on Tuesday, February 21st followed by cremation.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Downs Syndrome Society.
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MILLER, Lisa Laverne -
 March 20, 1972 to February 19, 2012
After a battle with cancer, Lisa passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie, Ontario.
She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and many friends and is survived by her partner Kelly, her mother Bridgette Osborne, along with David Bennett, her father and step mother Ron and Julie Osborne, sisters Veronica and Carrie, and her nieces Raven, Breanna and Jaidyn.
Lisa was a caring & compassionate woman who provided her strength and courage to others.
She had a wonderful outlook on life and always brightened up a person with her beautiful smile and big blue eyes.
A memorial service to celebrate Lisa’s life will held on Saturday March 10th.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hope Place Centers, Hospice Simcoe, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, London Health Sciences Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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SMITH, Richard 'Chum' -
Peacefully with his family by his side at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 19, 2012, at the age of 71.
Chum Smith of Barrie, beloved husband of Alice Smith. Loving father of Greg & wife Denise of Chicago, Illinois. Loved grampa of Savanna and Ethan.
Dear brother-in-law of Wayne Carriere and Linda Landeriault and uncle to Jeffrey, Jason, Stephanie, Karen, Shaun and Shawna.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held in Orillia on Tuesday February 21st.
If desired, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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BRIGGS, Elda Jean Marie (nee Morrison) -
Born on June 3, 1928, passed away on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital in her 84th year.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Howard Briggs and loving mother of Alice Sanderson (Acton), Phyllis and her husband Allen Brigden (Orillia) and the late Gary Briggs. Loved mother-in-law of Jim Sanderson and Marcia LeBlanc.
Cherished gramma of Lisa (Jay Reinders), Laura (Peter Volkes), Glenn (Janna) Sanderson, Robert Brigden, Jeanna (Aaron Perreault), and the late Brian Briggs. Step-gramma of Anne-Marie Keefe and Tanya Beer. Great- gramma Briggs of Hailey, Noah, Sara, Carter, Grace, Alisha, Kate, Cole, Henry and Alex.
Dear sister of Edythe White and the late Warren, Lloyd and Murray Morrison. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Morrison and Ivy King. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held in Georgetown on Wednesday February 22nd. Interment in Georgetown.
In memory, contributions to the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, St. David's Anglican Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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LEGAULT, Raymond 'Ray' Joseph -
Passed away suddenly at home on February 18, 2012 in his 80th year.
Beloved husband of the late Lorraine. Loving father of Eric (Debbie), Mike (Karen), Dennis (Melody), David (Theresa). Cherished grandfather of 12, and great grandmother of 15.Predeceased by his daughter Sharon Chase. Ray will be sadly missed by his brother and sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held in Angus on Wednesday, February 22nd.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to The Lions Club Camp Dorset would be appreciated by the family.
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PIM, Ethel May (nee Furber) -
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 in her 79th year in the presence of her loving family.
Dear mother of Barbara and her husband, Chris Gates; Sandra and her husband, Michael Clark; and Curtis Richard. Cherished grandmother of Geoff, Katrina, Richard and Jeremy and great grandmother of Emmet, Cedar, Owen and Nemma.
Predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend for 55 years, Richard (Bryan) Pim; her brother, Robert Furber; and sister, Lorraine (Patsy) Fargo. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Linda Gauthier; brother, Norman Furber; and her nieces and nephews. Special friend of Tracy Holman and Clint Daniels.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and Southlake for their care, compassion and support.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 23rd in Orillia.
As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
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STIBLER, Arlene Christine (Penman) -
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Georgian Bay General Hospital at the age of 70 years.
Cherished wife of John. Beloved sister of Peter Penman, Ben Penman and Audrey Reale. Predeceased by her sister Betty Pascoe and parents Bill and Isa Penman.
Dearly loved sister-in law to Andy and Olive Stibler, Bernice DeGrace, Mario Reale, Jean Penman, Pam Crane and predeceased by Joe Stibler. Auntie Arlene will be deeply missed by Peter Jr., Colin, Patrick, Scott, Paolo, Jennifer, Bob, Judy, Andy Jr., Sharon, Kevin, Danny and Neil. Aunt to many great nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Gord and Maureen Cotton for their care and compassion.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Georgian Shores (The Place), 300 Balm Beach Road West, Tiny (Perkinsfield), Ontario on Saturday, February 25th from 1-4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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TANSKY, Betty -
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 99 years at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.
Betty Tansky (nee Kanofsky), beloved wife of the late Louis Tansky.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Maralyn Hazelgrove, Elaine Lowe (Peter), and Barbara Lehmann. Dear sister of Sally Apple, Lillian Wiseman, and Ben Kane.
She was predeceased by her six siblings.
Devoted grandmother of Robert, the late Lewis, and the late Burton Harrison, David Lowe (Rhian), and Dana Lowe (Steven Caplan). Devoted great-grandmother of Maya and Marley Caplan, and Noah Lowe.
Service in Toronto on Monday, February 20th. Shiva 495 Deloraine Avenue.
Memorial donations may be made to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.
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WHITTON, John Le Duc -
Passed away peacefully on Saturday February 18, 2012 at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital shortly after his 91st birthday.
Survived by his loving wife Sheila (Hiller), children Heather, Ian, Douglas and Martha (Christopher Skelton) and four grandchildren Patrick, Jonathan, Hannah Skelton and Madison Whitton. Deeply missed by his sisters Gay Reasbeck, Robin Lake, Linda Whitton, and Elizabeth Wiggins. Predeceased by his siblings Frank Whitton, Greta McCutcheon, Mary Saunders, Patricia Fleet and Corbett Whitton.
John was born in Hamilton Ontario and attended Grey Gables and Hillfield School. When WWII broke out John enlisted in the Canadian Army. Following Officers training, he was posted overseas in 1941. He served in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps with the Fort Garry Horse in Canada and England and with the Kings Own Calgary Regiment where he served for the remainder of the war in Italy and North West Europe achieving the rank of Major.
After the war, John returned to Canada and studied at University of Toronto. He worked in marketing and sales for Canadian Resins and Dominion Bridge among others. John was an avid sportsman and long time member of the R.C.Y.C. and the Oakville Club. He was passionate about sailing, skiing and tennis.
In their retirement years John and Sheila enjoyed traveling with friends and spending summers in McGregor Bay. As patriarch, family was his greatest pride.
Special thanks to Dr. O’Halloran, Dr. Poyner, the nursing staff at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital and his personal caregivers Sarah, Stephanie, Anita, Dorothy and Rene.
A memorial service will be held on Friday February 24 at All Saints Anglican Church, 32 Elgin Street, Collingwood at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army or the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital would be appreciated.
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ALFORD, William John Sr. -
Passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, on Friday, February 17, 2012 in his 86th year.
Predeceased by his loving wife Betty Bernice Alford (nee Cain) for 53 years. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by his children Donna (David), Brian (Noreen), John (Merilee), Barb (Fred), Bill (Elaine) and Dennis (Mollie). He will also be remembered by 20 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Bill is also predeceased by his parents Henry and Beatrice and also his brother Donald. He will be greatly missed by a great friend Violet Graham of Elmvale.
Funeral service will be held Barrie on Thursday, February 23rd. Interment in the spring.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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CRAIG, Helen Louise -
Passed away peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the age of 96.
Wife of the late Kenneth Craig (WWII). Beloved mother of Marie and her husband Nick Jong and predeceased by her son Kenneth Craig. Loving nanny of Kim and her husband Peter Sledz and their children Sheryl & Jamie; Justin (Roxanne), Andre (Karen) and their children Connor & Alianna; Mark Anthony and his children Zionn & Isaiah. Helen will be fondly remembered by Frances Craig, her cousins and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Alliston on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment in Etobicoke, On.
If so desired memorial donations to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation or Matthews House Hospice would be appreciated.
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DIXON, Jack - (# 1 Fan of the Elmvale Bears Sledge Hockey Team)
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Friday, February 17, 2012.
Jack Dixon of Elmvale was in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Muriel (nee Ritchie). Dear father of James (Sue) Dixon of Moonstone, Wayne (Sue) Dixon of Midland, Sharon Dixon of Hamilton and Carolyn (Dianne) of Barrie.
Loved grandfather of Adam, Karina, Amelia, Bridget and Hannah. Brother of Lois (Paul) Bertram, Mary (the late Wendell) Downey, Doreen (Lou) Turner, Nora Dixon (George Roach) and the late Doris (Gerald) Reynolds.
Funeral Service will take place in Elmvale on Monday, February 20th. Cremation with interment at Elmvale.
Memorial Donations to Hospice Simcoe, the Elmvale Bears Sledge Hockey Team or the Elmvale Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
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ELY, Joseph 'Joe' -
 Passed away suddenly at home on Friday, February 17, 2012.
Joe Ely in his 56th year loving husband and best friend of Peggy.
Father of Edward and Jeffery Ely.
Grandfather of Michael.
Joe is also survived by his sister Marie (Tim) Flynn and brothers Bernie (Brenda), Paul (Kay), Mark (Mary Jane), Philip (Joanne) and John (Gerri).
Joe will also be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held in Barrie on Saturday, March 3rd.
Memorial donations to the Donkey Sanctuary of Guelph, Alliston and District Humane Society or the Canadian Wildlife Federation would be appreciated by the family.
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HENRY, Donald Bruce James - (Veteran, Second World War)
 Peacefully on Friday February 17, 2012 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood in his 89th year.
Don of Stayner (formerly Toronto), beloved husband of Evelyn for over 66 years. Loving father of Donna Doucette, Debbie (Paul Cook), the late Wayne and the late Diane (Daniel Hoban and Gord Feeney).
Cherished Poppa of grandchildren , Sharlene McKay, Tim Feeney, the late Kenneth Feeney, James Doucette, Brandon Cook, Brittany Cook and Hayley Cook and to great grandchildren Jennifer, Jackie, Jessie and Michael McKay. Dear brother of Alex (Nancy) Henry. Loving uncle of Linda (Nick Greco) and Lisa Henry.
Don was a strong member of the community, giving of his time and talents to many causes, in particular to the Stayner Horticultural Society and to his Church, the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd. He will be sadly missed by his family and his community.
Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of his Life to be held at The Clubhouse at Huron Meadows, 275 Huron Street, Stayner on Saturday February 25, 2012 at 2 o’clock.
If desired, remembrances to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Salvation Army would be appreciated by Don’s family.
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LAMB, David -
Passed away at the Southlake Health Centre, surrounded by his family on Friday February 17, 2012 at the age of 65.
Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Paul and his wife Andrea, Stephen and Jeffrey. Proud Grandad of Jacob and Olivia. Dear son of Doris and the late Frank Lamb. Loving brother of Jennifer and her husband David, Graham and Pat. Uncle Dave will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will take place in Barrie on Tuesday February 21st. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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THOMSON, Joan Cooper -
 At her home, on Friday, February 17th, 2012 in her 91st year.
Joan Thomson (nee Wood) of Orillia, formerly of Milton and Oakville beloved wife of the late Andrew Ross Thomson.
Loving mother of Tim and his partner Pam of Brechin.
Loving remembered by her grandchildren of Shellie and her husband Pedro Soares and Jessica (Dallace) and their mother Joanne.
Loving great grandmother of Mateo.
Dear sister of Norman Wood of England.
The funeral service will be held in Orillia on Wednesday, February 22nd. Reception to follow.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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ANDERSON, Frances Marilyn -
Of Barrie, passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Thursday, February 16, 2012, in her 81st year.
Predeceased by her husband Douglas Anderson. Dear mother of Terry (Sharon) of Seabright, Kent of Hamilton and Wendy (Warren) Bates of Forest.
Beloved grandmother of Peter (Kim) Bates, Jennifer Anderson-Jones (Nathan), Vanessa Bates Dell, Christopher Anderson and Stacey Beachey (Colin).
There will be no visitation or service. Cremation with spring.
If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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ARNOLD, Caroline Jennette -
 Peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Leisureworld Care Giving Centre - Creedan valley, Creemore in her 70th year.
Caroline, loving daughter of the late Reta (1993) and Elsley Arnold (1993).
Dear sister of the late William (Bill) Burnfield Arnold (1999).
Dear niece of Freda Glencross.
Dear cousin of Dorothy and Ron Hill, Marilyn and Don Emke, John and Laurel Glencross, Mary Lou and Arvid MacPherson and Sharon MacDonald.
A funeral service will be held in Stayner on Saturday, February 18th. Reception to follow. Spring Interment.
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FITZGERALD, Donna -
 Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Donna, in her 63rd year, loving wife of Michael. Dear mother of Jennifer (Mark) Surdyk and Jeffery Fitzgerald. Sister of Ed (Sharon) Tracy.
Predeceased by her parents Jack and Nora Tracy and also her sister Pat Handy.
Donna will be fondly remembered by her nieces Tricia (Wade) Cright, and Tracy (Gerry) Cright, her nephew John (Brenna) Tracy and also great nieces and nephews Carlie, Kenzie, Ethan, Nolan, Rachel and Hannah.
Donna will be sadly missed by Frank The Cat.
A Funeral Service will be held in Barrie on Monday, February 20th. Spring interment.
In lieu of flowers memorial donation to Hospice Simcoe would be appreciated by the family.
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McBEAN, Florence Agnes (nee Hinds)-
Passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Florence was 96 years old.
Beloved wife to the late Douglas G. McBean (1982). Cherished mother to Terri and Robert McBean. Special Grandmother 'Gaga' to Nicholas Lenchyshyn, Sarah Tessman, McCalla Henderson and Great Grandmother to Shea Machell-Tessman.
Florence will be sadly missed by her close family friends Ruth MacDonald, Ed Lenchyshyn and Craig Patton. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces Rosemary (Don) Hewson, Debbie O'Donnell and nephew Michael (Ann)O'Donnell. Pre-deceased by her siblings Constance O'Donnell, Cletus Hinds and Charles Hinds.
Florence was dedicated to her work as an RN and her career teaching nursing at St. Mike's hospital in Toronto. She had the opportunity to travel within her industry to many areas in Canada and the United States. Her family and friends will remember her as a very educated woman with a selfless devotion to her family.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caregivers at Henley House and aknowledge the special attention given by Dr. Rick Mann, nurses Michelle and Ashley and Father Andy Goodwin at the St. Catharines General Hospital.
Arrangements out of St. Catharines. A Funeral Mass to celebrate her life will take place at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Barrie with burial to follow at a later date.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stoke Foundation or Community Addiction Services of Niagara would be greatly apprecited by Florence and her family, as she was passionate about supporting local, not for profit community groups.
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McDOWELL, Dorothy Marie –
 Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday February 16th, 2012.
Dorothy Marie McDowell of Barrie was in her 84th year.
Beloved wife of the late Charles “Earl” McDowell.
Loving mother of David (Pauline), John (Aline) and Heather (James Wakelin).
Dear grandmother of 6 grandchildren and sister of Patricia Phillips.
Long time choir member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Barrie.
A private graveside service will be held in the spring in Barrie
The family would like to thank all of Dorothy’s friends for their love and support.
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PETERKIN, Alice -
 Who died suddenly in the arms of her cherished son Bob and daughter-in-law Mary at her home in Bracebridge on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 in her 91st year.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Peterkin.
Dear mother of Sharon Caetano (Rick), Bob (Mary) and Michael (Christine).
Loving grandmother of Christine, David, Mark, Kirk, Lynn, Eric and Alexander.
Great grandmother of Heather, Austin, Madelyn, Owen, Malachi and Elijah.
Dear sister of Victorine, Mary, Helena, Theresa and the late Frank.
A service will be held in Bracebridge on Sunday February 19th.
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SHARPE, Jack Telford Denis -
(Employee of Canada Post for 37 years. Jack was a Corporal in the Royal Canadian Air Force, WWII)
Passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Tony Stacey Centre on Thursday, February 16, 2012 in his 94th year.
Jack was raised in Innisfil, Ontario as a child and moved to Toronto in 1929. Predeceased by his wife Irene Hazel Patch. Dear son of Telford Wright Sharpe and Eleanor Elizabeth Zeta Barcley. Father of Gail Louise Kelly (Sharpe) and Kenneth Sharpe (Kim).
Brother of the late Evelyn Arloah Sharpe. Grandfather to Glen Kelly (Rosemary), Ryan Kelly (Marianne), Sarah Sharpe, Melanie Sharpe and Scott Sharpe. Great-grandfather to Mathew Kelly.
A private graveside service will be held at the Sixth Line Cemetery, Innisfil.
If desired, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated.
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SHAW, Orville Bennett -
Born in Collingwood, a son of the late Hilliard and Ruby (née Knox) Shaw, passed away peacefully at the Meaford Long term Care Centre on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the age of 82.
He was the beloved husband of the late June (née Clayton) Shaw who predeceased him on February 24, 2011.Orville will be remembered as the devoted father of Brian and Gloria Shaw of Banks, Judy and Ray Martin of Lake Eugenia, Nancy and Richard Bradley of Kirkland Lake, Gordon and Sandy Shaw of Collingwood, and Norman and Cheryl Shaw of Victoria, B.C.
He was the loving grandfather of fifteen and great grandfather of seventeen. Orville is survived by his brother Mansell Shaw (late Muriel) of Banks, and was predeceased by his brother Herman Shaw.He is the fondly remembered brother-in-law of Diane (Alex) Vandelen, Pat (late Wayne) Clayton, Marilyn (Derek) MacLeod, and Cathy (John) Fowler.
A private family service of committal and interment will be conducted at Boston Mills Cemetery at a date later in the spring.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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JOHNSTON, John Peter Arnott 'Pete' -
 Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 15th, 2012 in his 67th year.
Devoted husband of Nellie. Loving father to Georemy (Angel), Jamey (Geoff) and Jarratt. Proud Grandpa of Noah, Liam, Madison, Makenna, Kohl and Shasta. Son of the late Wilfred and Dorothy Johnston (nee Carruthers). Son in law to Arie Moor and the late Rika Moor. Predeceased by his brother and sister in law Don and Fran Johnston. Survived by his brother Rod Johnston and brother in law of Art Moor (Theresa), Barry Moor (Carol), many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pete began his career on the pipelines but soon found his calling at the Collingwood Shipyards as a plate fitter. He and his previous wife Betty owned and operated Sun City Campground in Collingwood. Pete was an avid musician and drummed his way into the hearts of many. Fondly remembered by those who shared his love of country music the late Doug Ashton and Kelly Baker, John and Elaine Morrison, Ken and Marie Brown, George and Marlene Kennedy, Stuey from Creemore, Rod and Ann Snow and family, Walter and Donna White, Doreen Brown and Dave Dick, Ruby and Herbie Klink, Roy Snow and Donna Black, Bob Neeley and Marg Law, Mike and Lisa Farness, Dan, Carrie and Matt Palmer, Maddie Quinn and Ian Mulholland, Gabe and Doreen VanderHeyden, Betty and the late Russell Macduffie, Jerry and Mary VanDenHurk, Calvin and Lois Hough, Carmen and Marilyn Culbert, Arlene (Sam) Thompson, Alvin Jameson, Charlie Fryer, Larry Arnott and Toni Harvey, Rick and Colleen Johnson, Roger and Mavis Saunders, Paul and Sue Emms, Barry and Marilyn Brooks, Jim Thompson, Scott Marshall, Winnie McInnes, Norma and Glen Lougheed, Beverly Barker, Ollie and Rae Strong, the entire Gulley clan, Patti Steele and Jennifer Ferguson, Don Haney, Linda Groves and the Burls Creek family, all of his friends from Waverley and area, his Prairieville USA family, his bandmates over all of the years and by Sandy McPherson ‘Shifter’ who didn’t care for the country music but will remember him just the same. Never forgotten by his friends at ‘the barn’ Dorothy and the late Doug Ottewell and family, Sue Niblett and Mike and Bobby, by his legion family branch 163 and by a life time of friends. Special thanks to Dr. Ray Bouchard and his staff, Evelyn Collins, Marilyn Johnston and Leanne Stephens.
Cremation has taken place and a private service for the family will take place in the spring. A celebration of Pete’s life is scheduled for Saturday February 25th 2012 at the Collingwood Legion between 1:00 and 4:00pm.
At this time a memorial donation can be made to ‘The Peter Johnston Memorial Fund’ by way of Gulleyfest Inc.
"In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore”
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LEEMING, John Ellwyn - P. ENG.
Passed away peacefully at Georgian Bay General Hospital on February 15, 2012, age 89.
Born and raised in Toronto, Jack served as an Army officer in WWII, played with the Argonaut Football Club in 1945 (Grey Cup Dominion Champions) and graduated in 1950 from the University of Toronto, B.A. Sc. ELEC. ENG.
After several years with CGE as manager of codes and approvals, Jack joined Canadian Standards Association in 1963, retiring in 1987 as Senior Vice President, certification (domestic and international). A member of the IAEI since 1956 and President in 1977, Jack received the James H. McGraw Award in 1983 for his dedication to the cause of electrical safety.
Jack will be fondly remembered for his love of family, do it yourself projects, and enthusiasm for life. He will be greatly missed by his wife Doreen, daughters Carol Anne and Susan, sons Brian (Laurie), Bill (Lin), nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Survived by his brother Robert. Predeceased by his brothers Harry (Joan), Edgar (Nan) and sister-in-law Moira.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date.
Thanks to the caring medical staff at Georgian Bay General Hospital and to caregivers Dale, Pauline and Sue for their warm, patient help.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
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MAGEE, Lucille -
 Passed away in her home with family and pets on February 15, 2012 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer in her 76th year.
Loving wife of Donald for 53 years.
Cherished mother of David and his wife Debb.
Sister to Marilyn and Jack and the late May, Dorothy, George and Bob.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, February 25, at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 147, 410 St Vincent St, Barrie.
In lieu of flowers donations in her name to Gilda’s Club, 10 Quarry Ridge Rd., Barrie would be appreciated.
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NORRIE, Eunice -
Peacefully passed away at Simcoe Manor, Beeton on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Beloved wife of the late Don Norrie. Loving mother of Ken (Olya), Dorothy (late Alan) Koffman, Bob (Debbi), David (Anita) and Rick (Mary).
Proud grandmother of Kerry (Richard), James (Leanne); Joshua, Sarah; Hayley (Grant); Rebecca (Eric), Hannah (Josh); Devon and Cameron. Cherished great grandmother of Shanda, Kahay, Alyssa, Mackenzie, Spencer, Simon and Gabriel.
A funeral service will be held in Bradford on Saturday, February 18th. Followed by cremation.
Donations to Simcoe Manor, Beeton or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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