… And he truly was a good fellow, as all his friends will attest.  From his Cookstown buddies with whom he grew up; to the members of the Great Pine Ridge motorcycle club; to his fellow directors at the Antique and Classic Boat Society; to his colleagues and friends in the trade show and exhibit business from CDA, Worden Watson and Worden Displays, and to his friends and neighbours in Uxbridge, all will remember him for the extraordinary man that he was. Meticulous in everything...

Robert joined the angels after a short illness on May 19th, 2023. He remains in the hearts of his wife Heather, daughter Kim and husband Steve, his sons Conan and wife Marcelle, Mark and Shane. He will be missed by his 2 sisters Denise and Diane, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held in early July. 

It is with great sadness that we inform that José Pereira Viçoso succumbed to his illness of Colon Cancer and passed away on May 5th, 2023 peacefully in his sleep. He was a beloved husband to Odete, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage this past December. He was a dedicated family man, and will be forever loved by his wife Odete, his two daughters Paula and husband Eusebio Xavier, Sandra and husband Tyson Anaka, and 4 grandchildren Amanda (Andre), Daniella (Ellis),...

Celebration of Life for Crystal Stoddart   Please come celebrate the life of Crystal with us. Attire is casual - and purple was her favourite colour. Date: Friday, April 28thTime: 2pm - 5pm Location: Thornton Arena Upstairs Hall, 246 Barrie St, Thornton ON, L0L 2N0.    “When an angel misses you, they toss a dime down. Sometimes to cheer you up, to make a smile out of your frown. So, don’t pass by that dime when you’re feeling blue. It may be a...

John Gilbert of Cookstown passed away peacefully in his 85th year at Barrie Manor on Friday, March 31st, 2023. Beloved husband of Helen Gilbert, with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this July. Dear father of Laura (Charlie), Caroline (Andrew) and Matthew. Grandfather to Briar and Cullen. He is predeceased by his sister Patricia (Andrew) of Bury St. Edmunds, England. Dr. Gilbert was an educator who immigrated from England to start his career. He met his wife,...

Shirley Carole Turner of Thornton passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Royal Victoria Health Centre, Barrie on Sunday March 26th, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Turner. Dear mother of Linda (Warren); Alan (Jill) and dear grandmother of Aryn (Dan); Bradley (Kayla); James; Amber (Josh); Sarah (Preston). Her five great grandchildren will miss their loving GG. Shirley was an avid curler and loved to travel around Canada and the U.S. to car races with her husband and...

It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of Victoria Mary Aileen Hurst of Cookstown in her 72nd year on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at Matthews House, Alliston. Predeceased by husband Brian (2020 & 50 years of marriage)  Loving mother of Ryan (Aeisha) and Shannon McComb (Gaelan)  Loving grandmother of Duke.   Loving sister of Valda Northey, Donnalynn Fitsell (John).  Loving niece to Don James (predeceased) (Marilynne), Mary MacLaren...

Gabriella Tachella formerly of Gilford and Richmond Hill. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother and Nonna on Sunday March 12th, 2023. Surrounded by her family, Mom passed away in her 81st year at Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill. Beloved wife to Silvio Benny Tachella, loving Mother of Christina (Angelo), Joanne (John) and dear Nonna to Christian and Alexandra. Always remembered by Dominic. Gabriella will be greatly missed by her family and many...

Passed away on March 1st, 2023. Cremations has taken place, there are no scheduled events at this time.  You can still show support to the family by leaving on message to the family or sending flowers to their home.   

In Loving Memory of Evelyn Mae Koski August 12, 2014-November 26, 2022   Evelyn Mae Koski, 8 years old, of Essa, Ontario, slept away peacefully on Saturday morning November 26, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Barrie Ontario, on August 12, 2014, daughter of Matt and Liisa Koski and resided in Essa, Ontario until she was called to eternal rest. She is survived by her parents Matt and Liisa Koski, dear siblings Andrew and (Teryn) Koski and little nephew Tate...