Linda Margaret Russell Schmidt

December 15, 1948 – January 27, 2025

Linda passed away at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital after a courageous fight with heart and kidney disease.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Chatterson Funeral Home.

Gladys Louise Stickley Sollenberger

1926 – 2024

Gladys Louise Stickley (nee Sollenberger) passed away peacefully in her 98th year on December 9, 2024. Predeceased by her husband, Harvey Stickley, her daughter Tammy, and her son-in-law Ken, along with her baby girls Cheryl, Shirley, and Sharon, who each passed away within the first year of their lives.

She will be forever loved by her son Tim, daughter-in-law Paula, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Gladys grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania and attended a one-room country school with her siblings before graduating from Messiah Academy. Later, she was invited by Niagara Christian College (NCC) to serve as secretary-bookkeeper, where she met Harvey Stickley. Together, they served as Pastor and wife to several church congregations throughout the years.

A celebration of Gladys’s life will be held at Heritage Community Church, 310 Seventh Street, Collingwood, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with visitation one hour prior. Refreshments will follow the service. To leave a message of condolence or to share a memory of Gladys, please visit www.chattersonfuneralhome.com.

Frederic Arthur Kingshott

July 5, 1934 ~ December 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Frederic. Fred passed away peacefully at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood, Ontario, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 6, 2024. Fred was born in Orangeville, Ontario, on July 5, 1934, to loving parents Frederic and Gertrude.

Fred married the love of his life, Arlene, and they spent a wonderful 73 years together, 69 of those being married. Together, Fred and Arlene grew their family and their love for each other, sharing so many wonderful years full of happy memories.

Fred and Arlene started their family in Canada, where they had two children. In 1960, they ventured to England for 3 months but liked it so much they ended up staying for 28 years, expanding their family to six children: Ricky, Lee (John), Kathleen, Darren, Avril (deceased 2024, spouse Wayne), and Beverley (Kees). Over the past 36 years, they moved back and forth between Canada and England, never really settling. Their most recent move back to Canada in October 2024 brought them closer to family.

He was the proud Pop of Caitlin, Shannon, Ryan, Andrew, Yolanda, Jake, Jason, Cassandra, Logan, Nathan, Emma, Christopher, Gabriella, and Karen, and a Great Pop to 18 great-grandchildren. Fred loved his family dearly and will be deeply missed by all, especially by his sweetie, the love of his life, Arlene. Though he is gone, he will never be forgotten.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Chatterson Funeral Home.

Margaret Elizabeth Trafford Bell

December 15, 1951 ~ December 8, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Trafford, was born in Barrie on December 15, 1951, to Florence (née Cherry) and Walter Bell, and raised in Milton. After a brief battle with lung cancer, Marg passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in the care and comfort of her short time at Pine Villa Nursing Home, where she received amazing care in her final days.

Marg was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Kerri Lynn (Kyre), who now welcomes her with open arms into the loving embrace of heavenly eternity. Survived by her siblings Bob Bell (late Audrey), Wayne Bell, and Helen Weir, as well as nieces and nephews: Brian Bell, Cheryl Bell (Tim), Michael Weir (Tammy), and Jen Laurin (Michael), along with many great-nieces and nephews.

Educated at JM Denyes, Milton District High School, followed by Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener, and graduated from Humber College for the Physiotherapy Assistant Program in 1994. This knowledge led to a career of providing long-term at-home palliative care for many. She moved herself and Kyre to the Thornbury area in Blue Mountains, and they thoroughly loved the area. Now at peace, Marg is in the loving arms of Jesus, whom she cherished deeply.

Celebration of Life:
Friends are invited to join the family in sharing laughter and memories at the Chatterson Funeral Home, 404 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, with Words of Remembrance being shared at 1:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Chatterson Funeral Home.

Norma-May Lori Ramey

1963 - November 11, 2024

Ramey, Norma-May Lori (nee Rusk) passed away peacefully at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 61. Lori, of Wasaga Beach, was the beloved wife of Ron for 34 years. Loving mother of Michael and stepmother of Richard. Cherished grandmother of Xavier, Audrey, Jaxson, Victoria, Lucas, and Joshua.

Dear sister of David and Sheri and aunt of Daphne, Justin, Jaimee, and Gabriel. Lori was predeceased by her parents Murray and Bette Rusk and by Ron’s parents Donald and Audrey Ramey. She will be lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Chatterson Funeral Home, 404 Hurontario Street, Collingwood. No formal services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lori to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

James “Jim” Aubrey Atchison

Passed away on November 7, 2024

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of James “Jim” Aubrey Atchison on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Bay Haven Care Community at the age of 63. Jim was the beloved son of the late William Atchison and the late Helen (née Flood), and a cherished brother to Mary-Ellen Colpitts (Murray) and Steve Atchison (Deb). He will be deeply missed by his nieces Michele Taylor (Mark), Alisha Keeling (Tristan), Stephanie Atchison (John), and by his great-nieces and nephews, Preston Taylor, Jackson Taylor, Rosalena Keeling, and Rory Keeling.

Born and raised in Owen Sound, Jim later moved to London, Ontario, before returning to Collingwood, where he felt happiest and close to his loving family. For the past 14 months, he was a resident of Bay Haven Care Community, where he enjoyed his time with fellow residents and the supportive staff. Jim found joy in fishing trips, reading comic books, birdwatching, exploring the outdoors, and sharing laughs with family and friends. Known for his warm smile and hearty laughter, Jim touched the lives of those around him.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Bay Haven for the care and kindness they provided to Jim. Following cremation, Jim will be laid to rest alongside his parents at Zion Cemetery in Hepworth.

Arrangements are entrusted to Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood. To share memories or sign Jim’s Book of Memories, please visit Chatterson Funeral Home.