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Obituaries

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ELLIS, Robert H. 'Bob'

ELLIS, Robert H. 'Bob'

Died suddenly on Sunday October 4, 2020 at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Orillia at the age of 84
BLACK, Robert

BLACK, Robert

Black, Robert passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital on October 2, 2020 in his 75th year, with his loving wife of 22 years, Sara (nee McGee) by his side. Bob worked with the MTO for many years and always loved his occupation.
VAN DEN HURK, Gerard Arnoldus

VAN DEN HURK, Gerard Arnoldus

Passed away suddenly on Thursday October 1, 2020 at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in his 88th year. Loving husband to Maria (nee Coops) for 63 years. Loving father to Maria Van Den Hurk, Gerry (Kathy) and Eric.
SMITH, James Walter

SMITH, James Walter

Peacefully at Lee Manor in Owen Sound on Friday October 2, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Bess” (nee Blakey), for 60 years, who predeceased him just a few months prior.
SMITH, Sean Kendall Charles

SMITH, Sean Kendall Charles

Passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie in his 27th year.
HARRISON, Shirley Frances (nee White)

HARRISON, Shirley Frances (nee White)

Passed away on Friday October 2, 2020 at Soldiers’ memorial Hospital, Orillia at the age of 74. Shirley of Orillia, formerly of Meaford, beloved wife of John Harrison. Loving step-mother of Richard (Jessica) and Bobby.
BATES, Gregory Arthur

BATES, Gregory Arthur

Died suddenly on Thursday October 1, 2020 at his home at the age of 37. Greg of Stayner, formerly of Ajax, loving son of Andrea Bates and Rick Bates and his wife Jinna Findlay. Dear brother of Laura Bates and her husband Richard Paul.
SCHMIDT, Wolfgang 'Wolf'

SCHMIDT, Wolfgang 'Wolf'

Passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday, September 25th 2020 in his 84th year. Wolf of Wasaga Beach, beloved husband of Jill Schmidt for over 58 years. Loving father of Mike (Laura) Schmidt. Cherished opa of Ryan, Adam and Kaitlin.
MADILL, Ellwood Grant

MADILL, Ellwood Grant

Died suddenly on Friday September 25, 2020 at his home at the age of 77
BASINSKI, Sylvia Joy (née Pugh)

BASINSKI, Sylvia Joy (née Pugh)

. 16 Dec, 1929- 23 Sept, 2020 Sylvia was born in Birmingham to Tom and Olive, sister to Stanley. She was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School and St.