At Marshall Gowland Manor on Monday, June 4, 2007, KAINO KATRI (KARJALA) LAUR, age 84, of Sarnia, beloved wife of the late Lafayette Joseph Laur. Predeceased by her son Ron “Pork” Laur of Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Craig Laur and his wife Christine of Ayr and great grandmother of Alexys and Maximillion. Cremation has taken place. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or Marshall Gowland Manor (cheques only please). Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME.
Brian Stevens
Brian passed away suddenly on June 5, 2013. Survived by his son Brian, brother Dean (Laura), niece Caitlin and best friend Cathy. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Brenda Lee Thomas (nee Burbidge)
After a courageous battle with cancer, she peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 at Hospice Simcoe with her family by her side. At the young age of 58, Brenda is survived by her loving husband Richard, children Ryan, Karlee (Paul), Derek and Brandon (Cheryl), grandchildren Teagan and Reese, sister Wanda and father Howard.
A Celebration of Life reception will held at the Barrie Country Club on Monday, June 17th, 2013 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. In Brenda’s memory, donations may be made to Hospice Simcoe, Barrie at www.hospicesimcoe.ca.
Gene Hammell
After a brave two-year struggle against cancer, Gene Hammell passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, May 26 at Hospice Simcoe, at the young age of 48.
Gene was an excellent guitar player, a great lover of rock music, a long-time volunteer with Barrie Out of the Cold and an avid outdoorsman. He was a giving father, loving husband and a reliable friend.
Gene is survived, loved, and remembered by his loving wife Lise-Anne (nee Mireault), devoted daughters Ashley, Stephanie, and Kaeli, pseudo-sons Adam and Stan, mother Sylvia, younger sister Sheri and her partner Marco. Gene will also be sadly missed by the many loving uncles, aunts, extended family and friends whose lives his presence touched and improved.
The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful nurses and doctors at RVH and Hospice Simcoe who took such great care of Gene and his family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, Celebration of Life ceremony and reception Monday, 11:30 a.m., all to be held in the Canadian Room at the ANAF club, on George Street in Barrie. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gilda's Club of Barrie https://gildasclubsimcoemuskoka.org, Hospice Simcoe www.hospicesimcoe.ca or the RVH Cancer Centre www.rvh.on.ca would be appreciated by the family.
Gerald Latimer Byers
June 2, 1930 – May 5, 2013
As Gerry's life had become progressively more difficult over the past many years, for all of us there's a bitter-sweet quality to this news. As I was no longer able to adequately look after him at home any longer, for the past month Gerry received excellent care in the Barrie IOOF. After slipping into a deep sleep for the past several days, he died peacefully on Sunday. He would have been eighty-three years old in June.
Gerry had made his wishes very clear, so a private cremation has taken place. We are planning a quiet memorial service later on this summer, when his ashes will be buried in our plot in the Stroud Cemetery.
If you wish to remember Gerry, what we'd both like most would be a contribution to the VON in his name. I will be forever grateful for their kindness to him during all the weeks and years that he was with them in the VON Day Care, where he happily spent his days in their friendly caring company. You can do this online,www.von.ca, or by mail to VON, 14 Cedar Pointe Dr., Unit 1501, Barrie, ON, L4N 5R7.
Gloria Marcotte
February 14, 1945 - December 9, 2008
MARCOTTE – At Woodstock General Hospital on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, Gloria Patricia Marcotte (nee Pawliuk) of Verschoyle in her 64th year. Wife of the late Edward Marcotte (1990). Mother of Kevin Marcotte of Ingersoll, Katrina Marcotte of Mississauga and the late Gaylen Marcotte. Step-mother of Sherie Rayner of Castleton. Gloria will be missed by her brother-in-law Sam, her good friend Heather and her many friends and relatives. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm, at Church of the Epiphany, Anglican, (Dundas and Wellington Streets), Woodstock. If desired, memorial donations to the Lung Association or to Operation Sharing would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, (519) 537-3611.
Ruth Gallaway
June 26th, 1925 to July 1st, 2007
At Bluewater Health - Norman Site on Sunday, July 1, 2007, RUTH NOREEN (SPINKS) GALLAWAY, age 82, loving wife of the late Jack Burton Gallaway (2005). Dear mother of Greg Edwards and his wife Melissa and Tom Edwards and his wife Debby all of London and grandmother of Taylor, Adelle and Parker. Step-mother of Wanda Petko and her husband John of Petrolia and John Gallaway and his wife Asmar of Edmonton and several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be held at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH in Point Edward on Thursday, July 5th at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 1:30 pm until time of service. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (cheques only please). Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME.
MYRNA JEANNETTE SINCLAIR (nee BROWN)
passed away peacefully on May 6, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Bob. Dear mother of Heather (Richard Wilson) and David. Loving grandmother of Lindsey, Julia, Stephanie and Matthew. Sister to Allan (Betty), Murray (Una), Donna (Rino), and the late Gwen (Hap). Sister-in-law to Bruce (Catherine). Myrna will be sadly missed by many friends and relatives. She was born on the family farm in Dalston and attended Barrie Collegiate High School. Her career as a teacher included periods with the North York and Sarnia School Boards, Myrna enjoyed retirement years in the Green Briar community, especially playing golf and bridge. The cottage on Horseshoe Lake was a special place and she loved to entertain. Travel and skiing were her passions, along with contact with her grandchildren. Myrna received caring support from neighbours, PSW's and lifelong friends during the final months. We are also grateful for the medical skills of doctors and nursing care in various hospitals. She will never be forgotten. A celebration service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 1 pm, at St. John's United Church, 56 Victoria St. E., Alliston. In lieu of flowers donations to Princess Margaret Hospital, or Stevenson Memorial Hospital (Alliston) would be appreciated.
MARROW, William Arthur
Retired employee of LCBO Head Office, Toronto, ON
It is with great sorrow that the family of Bill Marrow announces the sudden passing at home in Barrie, May 5th, 2013 in his 68th year. He will be sadly missed by aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends. Proud god-father of 2. Predeceased by his parents Grace (Little) and Jack Marrow. A Celebration of Bill’s Life, to be officiated by Rev. David Warren will take place Monday May 13th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, 9 Granville St., Barrie, ON. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie www.rvh.on.ca or Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket www.southlakeregional.org would be appreciated.
