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Obituaries

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SMITH, Ellen Elizabeth (nee Rimmington)

SMITH, Ellen Elizabeth (nee Rimmington)

Peacefully, at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 89 years. 
KERR, James "Jim" Albert

KERR, James "Jim" Albert

James "Jim" Albert Kerr, electrician, entrepreneur and owner of Beachcomber Hot Tubs in Barrie and Collingwood passed away unexpectedly at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the age of 74.
CLEMENTS, Freeman Francis

CLEMENTS, Freeman Francis

Passed away peacefully at his residence in Orillia on Wednesday July 5th , 2023 in his 90th year. Loved best friend (Father) of Donna Boyd.
LAUGHLIN, Christopher Kevin

LAUGHLIN, Christopher Kevin

Passed away at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Friday June 30 th , 2023 at the age of 34 years. Loving father of Owen Laughlin and stepfather of Leighton Readman. Cherished son of Cathy and Scott Sears.
BALKWILL, Geraldine

BALKWILL, Geraldine

Passed away in Barrie on Tuesday June 27, 2023 at the age of 77. Geraldine Balkwill of Coldwater, beloved wife of the late Albert Balkwill. Loving mother of Patricia (James) Edwards and Bobby (Janelle) Balkwill.
MARTIN; Arthur David

MARTIN; Arthur David

Passed away at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Orillia on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 75. David, beloved son of Lyla and the late Arthur "Bud" Martin. Loving father of Raymond, Elizabeth (Bill), Melanie (Joe) and Michael (Crystal).
LAIDLAW, Christine

LAIDLAW, Christine

Peacefully passed away on June 24th, leaving behind her children, Scott and Stacey Strange. She was a grandmother to Seija, Calum, Blake, and Brody, who brought immense joy to her life.
SMITH, Sandra Lynn (Sandi)

SMITH, Sandra Lynn (Sandi)

Peacefully passed away at Mariposa House Hospice on Saturday July 1st, 2023, in her 57th year. Born in Toronto, dear daughter of Ron and Lynn Smith. Beloved common-law wife of Paul Fagan for 28 years. Loving and proud mother of Mackenzie and Brianna.
ALLINSON, Judith Ann

ALLINSON, Judith Ann

Peacefully, passed away at her home in Coldwater with her family by her side on Wednesday June 28th, 2023, at the age of 77, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Born in Orillia, predeceased by her parents Hugh and Margaret Nichol.
PIZZUTI, Damian David

PIZZUTI, Damian David

We are eternally grateful for the one whole magical year we spent with Damian, who touched the lives of so many in his short time with us