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Cheryl Marlene Gallant

“On the day I took my last breath I leaped into Heaven” Peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home, Cheryl Gallant passed away at the age of 68 on February 29th, 2020. Loving mother of Jennifer Gallant (husband Richard Theriault) and Bronson Gallant. Cheryl was a proud grandmother to Austin Fitzgerald and Carson Theriault. […]

What Should You Not Do at a Funeral? Top 10 Don’ts

It is important to remember proper funeral etiquette because good manners make a world of difference to someone who is grieving. Unfortunately, funeral directors share that there are instances where fights have erupted in front of the casket while toppling over the funeral flowers. Please do your best to refrain from disorderly conduct because a […]

How Do I Prepare For a Funeral?

This question is a tough subject that most of us do not want to think about at all. No one wants to take the initiative to discuss his or her own death, and it is also painful to think about planning the funeral of a loved one. Most who do make advance arrangements are usually […]

Waters, John Francis

WATERS, John (Jack), at the age of 88, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday January 8, 2020 at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie after a brave battle with cancer. Predeceased by his wife of 50 years Barbara (née Lawrence). Loving father to Lynn Marie Graham (Thomas) and Mike (Jennifer). Proud and loving grandpa […]

Up Where We Belong

Who knows what tomorrow brings In a world few hearts survive All I know is the way I feel When it’s real, I keep it alive The road is long There are mountains in our way But we climb a step every day

Giuseppina MacKay

Pina Mackay passed away, in the comfort of her own home, the morning of December 17, 2019, -after a courageous 4 year battle with brain cancer. Pina spent her last few days surrounded by loving family, friends, and her loyal pets. She is survived by her loving husband Rob of 40 years, her son Sean […]

Why are Caskets so Expensive?

When your loved one passes away, whether it is because of a long-term disease or a sudden unexpected illness, the last thing on your mind will be what casket to choose as the final vessel for your dearly departed’s remains. You will naturally be consumed with grief with your mind going blank and your emotions […]

Wilson, Verna Marguerite

We celebrate the life of Verna Marguerite Wilson (Willows) who passed on to another realm on October 23, 2019 at the age of 95. After a short physical decline in Sunnybrook Hospital, she slipped away peacefully while sleeping, gracefully succumbing to pneumonia. Every one who knew her feels very fortunate to have had her with us so long. […]