Obituary

In Memory of Elizabeth Barrett

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On Friday, December 20th, 2024 Reta Elizabeth Barrett (nee Campbell) sadly passed away as a result of a sudden stroke. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Flavelle (Bob), and three children Kate Glover (nee Barrett) (Rob) of Englehart, ON, Geoff (Susan) of Chelsea, QC and Andrew (Jennifer) of Dewdney BC, and her ten grandchildren Rowan, North, Mattias, Quinn, Fisher, Nevaeh, Sasha, Lydia, Asher and Joshua.

Elizabeth was born to Reginald and Eva Campbell (nee Elliott) on November 23, 1942, in Sudbury, Ontario. She shared her birthday with her twin sister Mary Anderson (pre-deceased) whom she adored along with her younger brothers, John and David, and her adopted but beloved “Sippin’ Sistas”.

Elizabeth attended Queen’s University, graduating with a BA in Biology. Here she also met and married Flavelle on June 18th, 1966. Later in her life, Elizabeth returned to school at age 50 where she attended York University’s Fine Arts program and graduated Summa Cum Laude, further honing her wonderful painting and sculpting skills that brought her much appreciated personal pride as well as wide praise and enjoyment from those who loved her art. Elizabeth recognized beauty in all that she saw and everyone she met and was so skilled in translating that beauty into her art.

Elizabeth and her family spent years in southern Ontario living in Toronto, Cambridge, and King City while summer cottaging and eventually retiring to Sturgeon Point. Another important ‘home’ for Elizabeth was her Church family, particularly Fenelon Falls United Church, and in the summer, Sturgeon Point Union Church in the Kawarthas. Elizabeth served as a Board Member at Fenelon United Church and seasonally decorated the halls and entrances in more recent years. This community also introduced Elizabeth to the incredible work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and led to her joining the Fenelon Falls organization. For those wishing to make a donation in Elizabeth’s name, you can do so at the following link: grandmotherscampaign.org

Flavelle, Katie, Geoff, Andrew and family have incredible gratitude for the spectacular love, kindness and selfless generosity Elizabeth has given to all of our lives. It was clear to everyone how, more than anything, she adored her family first and foremost in her life.

Elizabeth’s family wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Lindsay’s Ross Memorial Hospital, particularly the team at the Palliative Care unit. Funeral arrangements have tentatively been set for Saturday April 26 at Fenelon Falls United Church, where all can gather to celebrate this testament to a much appreciated person and a spectacular life loved and well lived. To leave an on-line condolence, make a donation by cheque or share a story or photo please visit: www.jardinefuneralhome.com or call 705-887-3130

In Memory of Agatha Tawaststjerna

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It is with sadness that we share the news of Agatha Tawaststjerna’s peaceful passing on December 15th, 2023 in Collingwood, Ontario. Agatha was born on April 5, 1929, in Toronto, Ontario. She was the daughter of Thomas D’Arcy and Lillian Leonard. Agatha was predeceased by Jack, Anne, Kathleen, Stephanie, and Conrad. She was the mother of Leonard (Heather), Gregory (Kathy), Sonja (Daryl), Gander (JoJo), Anna, David (Sarah), Granny to Andrew, Kevin (Charlotte), D’Arcy, Chloe, John, Olivia (predeceased), Samantha, Eve, George (Madeleine), Sean, Griffin, Thomas, Katie, and Great Granny to Sloane. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those she touched.

Mass took place late December in Collingwood. Donations can be made to Collingwood General and Marine Hospital https://cgmhf.com/

In Memory of Connie Allan

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Helen Constance Allan (Connie Allan) 

February 12, 1922 – January 9, 2023

Connie passed away early in the morning on January 9, 2023 at the North York General Hospital at the age of 100, after suffering a stroke.

She will be dearly missed by her loving daughter, Barbara and by her beloved grandson, Cooper.  Connie (nee McKelvie) is predeceased by her husband Gordon, her mother, (Minnie), father (Frank) and dear brothers Clark (Betty), Frank and Bill (Faye).

Connie was kind and thoughtful, always leaving the fruits of her gardening endeavours on the doorsteps of friends.  She loved spending time with family.  She was always up for fun or a new adventure.  She and Gord had many wonderful memories of the people they met and the experiences they had while living in Newfoundland, Honduras, Toronto and Sturgeon Point.  She loved to travel. England, Iceland, Turkey and Egypt were some of her favourite trips.

Connie went to McMaster University for her teaching degree and taught home economics and “English as a Second Language” in schools across Ontario.  She loved to read and maintained a keen interest in nutrition and health throughout her life.  An excellent swimmer, in her twenties, Connie joined an ornamental swimming group in Peterborough that toured throughout Canada.  Connie had a life-long love of the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, walking, swimming, golfing and skiing.

In recent years she lived in a retirement home in Toronto where she was affectionately known as “Sparkles” and loved to walk each day, sing songs, (You Are my Sunshine) and join in exercise programs.  She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, if desired a memorial donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the CNIB would be appreciated by the family.

Please join the celebration of life, honouring Connie, on Sunday, February, 26th at 2pm in person at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 89 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls or remotely via Zoom.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87480491411?pwd=aytzdGRJd2haUzIybVVLUWg1N3lHZz09 

Meeting ID:  874 8049 1411

Passcode:  246967

In Memory of MYRTLE MARGARET “SUZI” BANKS-LANGENHOLT (nee DUFF)

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Myrtle “Suzi” passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16th, 2022 at Bradford Valley Care, after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. Myrtle is survived by her husband Dr. Erik Langenholt, her three sons; D’arcy (Tess), Daryl (Sonja), and Derek (Heather), and her brothers Tom (Betty), and Robert. Predeceased by her parents Lorne and Hazel Duff, her brother Ross (Alma), and her sisters Helen (Chuck Randall), and Ruth (Lloyd Short). She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren; Tyler, Brent, Renee, and Kyle, her great grandchildren; Dexter, Tanner, and Brooklyn, and her many nieces and nephews.

Myrtle was born and raised on the family farm near Port Perry where she had a joyful and active start to life with her three brothers and two sisters. In her late teens Myrtle moved to Toronto, where she attended Business College, and started a career in Advertising. About the same time, she met her first husband Donald Banks, and together they raised their three boys. After starting out in Oakville, where all three boys were born, they soon, moved to Don Mills where she lived the remaining majority of her life. Myrtle put her business career on hold for several years while she raised their three boys. Once the boys were off and running, she went back to work at a second career in real estate sales, which she did successfully for more than 20 years, until she retired in her early 60s. Mom and Erik were married in 1993. This would continue to be an active time of her life. Well into their 80’s, they both enjoyed a good part of their time travelling the world together, and the rest of the year was spent skiing, golfing or simply enjoying life at either Erik’s cottage on Georgian Bay, or Myrtle’s cottage at her beloved Sturgeon Point. She and Erik both enjoyed spending lots of time with family and grandchildren from both families. Myrtle was a woman of strong faith and was involved in bible study and the Church community throughout her life.