All Obituaries

James John 'Jim' Burbidge April 12, 1942 – November 17, 2019 Jim passed peacefully on his own terms at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton, Ontario on November 17, 2019. He was 77. Jim was born in Toronto, Ontario to John and Vera Burbidge (nee Moore), both predeceased. Also predeceased by his partner Linda Naylor. He leaves behind brother William (Lynne) and sister, Susan McClelland (Wayne), daughter, Cindy Janusitis (Chris) and son Jay Burbidge. Grandfather to Daniel, Aaron and...

Olwen (Margaret) Alksnis nee Roberts July 1, 1928 – October 24, 2019   Passed away with family by her side at the IOOF Home in Barrie, Ontario on October 24th, 2019, following a lengthy illness of dementia.  Olwen (nee Roberts) of Stroud and Gilford, born in Liverpool, England was in her 92nd year.  Predeceased by her husband Verners.  Loving mother of Christine (Scott) Rettie, John (Carolyn) Alksnis; loving Nana to her two cherished granddaughters Catherine and...

Moya Beckett Harwood Passed peacefully with family by her side. Loving mother to son David Ritchie (Eliana predeceased) and her daughter Shannon, (Cyril Leet). Our sincere gratitude to everyone at Stevenson Memorial Hospital for making mom feel like family and for their amazing care. Donation if you wish can be made to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Fund (Alliston). As per Moya’s wishes, no services to be held. A traditional “Irish Wake”, drop in will be October 26th...

Chris Wyers   So, If you are reading this….I’m not here anymore. But, I want you to know that I lead a full wonderful life. I was a great big brother, or so my siblings say. When I was young I was a part time disc jockey full time character. I worked for 50 years as an electrician as any person with the last name Wyers should do for a living. I always liked to be the life of the party so I am depending on you all to have a party in my name. I’m going to tell you...

  Stuart John Atkins passes away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on September 15 at the age of 77. Stuart was loved by many and will be remembered for his booming laugh and for being the pickiest eater ever. Stu leaves behind his son Jason and his family Tanya, Ella and Kayla Atkins and Daughter Stacie and her family Morgan, Braydon and Justin Miller. His Sister Pat in England and her children Gary and Sally and ex-wife but, still friend Marie Atkins. A very casual celebration of life...

Wayne Olsen July 9, 1950 – August 30, 2019     Firefighter…Husband…Son…Brother…Father…Grandpa and Papa…Friend and Colleague.   These words describe Wayne Olsen and his 69 years of living, from his birth in Toronto on July 9, 1950 to his death at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on August 30, 2019.   Looking back on his life, it’s easy to celebrate the man whose middle name could have been...