All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arnold Willford at RVH, Barrie on March 7th after a brief but courageous battle with acute leukemia.  Beloved husband of Paula Willford (Cook) for 46 years (March 5, 1977), Loving father of Tracy Shepherd (Reg) and Kevin Willford (Maryori).  Cherished and proud Papa of Kole, Mason and Madison Shepherd and Camila and Miranda Willford.  Brother of Karen Torkos (Joe) and Harvey Willford (Barb).  Brother in-law to Pam...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Peter Andrew Wright, on February 15, 2023,  beloved husband and life partner of Odette, Loving father of Christopher, Monique, Jeffrey (Leesa), Michelle (Jeff), and brother of Michael (Ema).  Much loved Poppa to Daniel, Matthew, Julien, Renee, Sydney and Lyndsay. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Special thanks for the kindness and support of the Home and Community Care Support...

Lee Webster Van Ormer With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, brother, stepfather, grandfather, and dear friend to many, Lee Webster Van Ormer. Lee passed peacefully on the evening of February 13th, 2023, at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville, ON. Despite his rapid decline, we know that he was grateful to have been surrounded by some of the people he cherished the most in his final days. Lee was the first of three children born to Catherine and William K...

Linda passed away on February 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her soulmate Lloyd Thompson and her sons Miles (Coral) and Riley.  More than anything else she loved her family.  Our hearts are broken and our world is empty without her. She was Lloyd's best friend and they were together for 42 years.  She loved it down at their house with her flowers and dog.  Linda will be sadly missed by her fiends, relatives and the Thompson and Moses families.  Cremation has...

After a short illness and subsequent cancer diagnosis, Ken went home to our Heavenly Father on February 9, 2023.  Ken will be remembered by his nearest and dearest for his keen mind, ingenuity, and his passion for a project no matter how physically demanding.  If the project did not require breaking a sweat, it did not meet the criteria for a "good project"Through the years Ken broke a sweat for the love of his daughters over and over with never a complaint.  Whether...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Harvey Broadbent. Predeased by his soul mate June of sixty one years. Now they are together again. Dad was born August 23rd 1936 to parents Edison and Loreene the oldest of nine children Predeceased by Brothers David (Sydney), Ivan( Sandford), Carl (Roger) and sister  Caroline. Survived by sister Eileen and brothers Francis ( John), Harry (Kenneth) and Bruce (Raymond) Dad aspired to be an automotive engineer but due...

Peacefully and surrounded by family, Jake Van Bilsen, age 86, of Huntsville, (formerly of Ekfrid Twp) Ontario, passed away on January 24, 2023. Husband and love of his life, for 58 years, to Ina (Ineke Joosen). Loving and supportive father to Paul (Jane), Mark (Robin), and Jacques (Deb). Awesome Opa to Kyle (Emily), Todd (Taylor), Brandon (Brittany), Steven (Jaida), Nicholas, Kendra, Jacob (Isi), Jordan (Emily), Ben, Markie, Elizabeth and John. Special Great Opa to Henry, Myles and Scarlett....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Preston on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, at home in Huntsville, at the age of 81 years old. He was surrounded by his loving family and fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Ken is predeceased by his parents, Walter (Pete) and Jessie Preston. He was the beloved husband of Linda, his wife of 43 years.  Loving father to Laurie, Donna, Jerry (Kerrie), Jeff and Kim (Aaron).  Best Grampie to Shane, Jessica,...

Ronald Patrick Groulx, 85, resident of Huntsville, ON died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 12, 2023. Ron was born on May 10, 1937, to his late parents Patrick Leo and Rose in Saint-Jerome, Quebec. Ron is survived and missed by his loving wife Gerry (VanLierop) of 37 years and children/stepchildren, Richard (Nancy), Norman, Barry, Brian (Heather) Sandy (Peter), Judy (Ivan).  Grandchildren/Step Grandchildren, Lewis, Noah, Matty, Ashton, JJ (Craig)...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Cindy Summerville on December 26th, 2022 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, after a courageous battle with cancer. Much loved wife of Gord.  Cherished Mom of Lisa (Stacey), Amanda, Misty (Steve), Robin (Marc), Scarlett and Little Bear.  Beloved Grandmother to Cheyanne, Benjamin, Cody, Johnathin, Payvin, Daniel, Gabryella, Sara, and Maddaline.Siblings Robin, Chris, Bob, Beatrice, Mark (predeceased), and Andy. Predeceased by her...