All Obituaries

It is with broken hearts to announce the passing of Andrew (Andy) Bernard Robitaille. On Saturday January 16, 2021 in his 75th year, Andy lost his courageous battle with cancer and passed peacefully at home with family by his side. Andy was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Nee Murphy). Cherished father to Ray (Norma), Kathy (Terry), Greg (Bev) and late son Venard (2016) (Laura). Proud Papa to Scottie (Megan), Rebecca (Brandon), Justin (Marina), Ashley (Dusty),...

Passed away peacefully at Georgian Bay General Hospital on Monday, January 11, 2021, in her 99th year. Marion Ball lifelong resident of Midland, ON.  Cherished mother of Suzanne Deschambault, James Ball (Brenda) and Joanne Corosky  (Wayne). Loving grandmother to Ryan, Somer, Amy, David, Craig, Lisa and Ben, along with 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her mother Hazel (MacMillan) Jeffery, brother Douglas...

With sadness we share the passing of Terence (Terry) Richardson at the Villa Care Centre on January 11, 2021 at the age of 84. Leaving behind the love of his life and wife of 60 years Jean (nee Kingsnorth).  Dear father to Andrew (Gayle), Marie and Julie Bidan (Chris).  Grandfather to Corey, Meagan (Wayne), Kyle (Megan), Katrina and Samantha, and great-grandfather to Jack and Oaklynn.  Lovingly remembered by his sister Margaret Nelson (Eric), and his half-sisters Delphyne...

It is with broken hearts that the family of Colin Keen announce his passing on January 10, 2021 in his 97th year. During World War II, Colin served as part of the Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment of the 52nd Lowland Division. He landed at Arrowmanches in Normandy and fought his way up the French/Belgium coast and was part of Operation Market Garden, the attempt to cross the Rhine with airborne forces. He went on to participate in the liberation of the Netherlands and eventually entered...

Passed away peacefully at Tomkins House-Hospice Huronia on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the age of 88.  Predeceased by his loving wife Gail (nee Morphet).  Dear father of Sharon Johnston (Richard), Linda, Ron and Dale. Loving grandfather of Katie and Hunter Pownall.  Predeceased by his parents George and Alice Pownall. Also predeceased by his siblings.  If desired, memorial donations to Tompkins House or Severn Sound Environmental Association (Tree Seedling Distribution...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Elva St. Amant at Georgian Bay General Hospital on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in her 81st year.  Predeceased by husband Philip St. Amant and her son, Mark St. Amant.  Elva is survived by her daughter Laura St. Amant (Roger) and her son Michael St. Amant  (Laura).  Grandmother to Greg (Jamie), Chris, Darren (Shannon), Jessica (Jacob), Eric and Ryan.  Great grandmother to Abel, Kaylee, Elva, Veda,...

Passed away peacefully on Friday January 8, 2021 at the age of 84. She was the 4th of 6 children of the late Biagio and Augustina Amodeo. Born September 19, 1936, Josie grew up in Toronto, Ontario where she met and married the love of her life, the late John O’Hara. Josie was infatuated with John, the handsome fire fighter she would see driving in his baby blue convertible down Ranee Avenue, the street where they both lived. After a short engagement they would marry on October 1, 1956....

Bob Varley passed away unexpectedly at Georgian Bay General Hospital on Wednesday, January 6, 2020 in his 81st year.  Predeceased by his parents Anice (nee Berobe) and Robert John Varley.  Bob is survived by his children; Robert Varley Jr. (Donna), Ann Noganosh, Drew Varley (Nancy), Corina Reisebos (Johnathan) and Jason Varley (Claire).  Grandfather to Dylan Reisebos, Kale Reisebos, Connor Varley and Catherine Varley.  Sister to Loretta Varley and the late Madeline...

Margaret Turnbull died of natural causes on January 5, 2021, only a few months short of her 100th birthday.  Her husband, Harvey, died in 1990.  She is survived by children Sharon Zannier (Dario) Hampton, PEI; James Turnbull (Linda) Combermere, ON; Laurel Chivers (Ted) Victoria Harbour, ON; grandchildren Ian, Jahleen, Robyn; and great granddaughter, Rae Margaret. Born in Kitchener, Ontario to Burton and Minnie Hofstetter, she was the youngest of four children. Margaret’s...

Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2021 at the age of 100, after two years of residing at the Georgian Manor in Penetanguishene with the challenges of dementia. George, the oldest son of Albert and Lillian (Virgo), was born and grew up in East York, Toronto along with his younger brother Garth and sister Audrey, both pre-deceased. Happily married for 79 years and treasured by wife Margaret (Lamb from Penetanguishene; deceased May 2020). Highly respected and admired by sons Garry, Don...