All Obituaries

Catherine Anne Dion (nee McAneney) September 22, 1937 - September 13,2021 A week and two days shy of her 84th birthday, we are saddened to announce the passing of our mother Catherine. She has stoically endured her debilitation from a stroke for the past thirteen and a half years with nothing less than grace and optimism. We take comfort in knowing she has been released of this burden. Catherine maintained a sharp and inquisitive mind, with a keen interest in politics, for the duration of...

Barbara Ann York (nee O’Hara)   December 26, 1946 - September 2, 2021 Entered into rest at Georgian Bay General Hospital on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age of 74.  Beloved wife of the late Philip York.  Precious mother of Beverly (Jody Weaver), Theresea, and Melissa.  Loving grandmother of Isaac, Eden, Bailey, Maliyah, Ryder, Amarria, and Eli.  Sister of Bonnie Beauchamp and Gordon O’Hara.  Predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Martin...

Born July 10, 1924 in Wasaga Beach to Frank and Flora Tate.  Passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Village Care Centre, Midland on September 1, 2021.  Predeceased by her beloved husband, Al Hawkins (2002).  Loving mother of Craig Hawkins (Kathy), Cameron Hawkins (Dale), and Cathy Hawkins (Don).  Cherished grandmother of Amanda Regimbal (Jason), Shannon Bergie (Jason), Matthew Hawkins (Victoria Hughes), Jason Hawkins (Christine McCourt), Tyler Brown (Samantha) and Nathan...

Well-known in local boating world, Roy Graham Southall, a resident of Penetanguishene for more than 30 years died August 29, 2021 at the Georgian Bay General Hospital.  He was aged 69.             The only son of the late Samuel and Edna Southall, Roy was born May 5, 1952 in the resort town of Eastbourne, Sussex, on England’s South Coast.  In 1966, following in the footsteps of his sister, Shirley, and her husband, he...

Passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Village Care Centre, Midland on August 28, 2021 in his 81st year, with is family by his side. Beloved husband to the late Lorraine (Cookie). Dear father of Bill Graham Jr. (Deborah), and Jeffrey Graham (Carol). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loving siblings and their spouses. Predeceased by siblings, Donny and Shirley. A very special thank you to the staff at Hillcrest Village Care Centre, for the...

Keith Howard Fagan of Wyebridge, Ontario born 1936 passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 after reaching the age of 85 years old. He fought a battle with an aggressive lung cancer for three weeks after diagnosis. He passed away peacefully at Georgian Bay General Hospital with his children by his side.  As a very young man he learned to work hard and became a roofer by trade. He shingled houses for sixty-four years. At the age of seventy-nine he was still roofing and carrying...

Therese Marie Champion (nee Tessier), aged 93, died peacefully at Hospice Huronia Tomkins House, Penetanguishene on Friday 27 August 2021. Therese was born in Waubaushene, the thirteenth child of Joseph Tessier and Emma Tessier (nee Legault) and grew up in Penetanguishene; proudly calling this picturesque little town home for her entire life. She married fellow Penetanguishene resident, Gordon Champion on 23 August 1948 at St. Anne’s Church and together they raised three children,...

The family of Catherine “Kitty” Hutchinson is saddened to announce her passing on August 26th, 2021, at the age of 73, with her family at her side.  Kitty was predeceased by her parents Gerrard and Levina Catteau, as well has her sister Janet (Pringle).  She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Wayne Hutchinson (Tay), and their children: Leighanne Wilson (Chris) and Kevin Hutchinson (Laura).  She was a devoted grandma to her four...

After a long, full life, Robert Harris passed peacefully in his sleep at Hillcrest Village Care Centre on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in his 98th year.  Predeceased by his spouse Irene “Micky” (nee Parker) and daughter Sandra Castator (survived by Bill).  Robert is survived by his son Robert Harris Jr. (Karen) and daughter Cheryl Van Grootel (the late James).  Cherished grandfather to Dawn Harris-Livingston (Brian), Kimberley Harris (Richard), Jami Van Grootel and...

The family of Ernie Bazinet are saddened to announce his passing on August 23, 2021, in his 91st year, at the Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland, Ontario. Ernie is predeceased by his wife Jean, his parents Ernest and Mae Bazinet and his great grandson Brian Ernest Dietrich. He is survived by daughters Deborah Bazinet, Jane (Ray) Millar and Brenda Bazinet (Richard Schloendorf), all of Tiny Township. Loving and proud grandfather of Sarah Bazinet (Tyler Brooks), Brian Millar, Laura...