Barrie (Ontario) - Notables

Notable Births & Deaths for Barrie ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Barrie. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Edward Webster 'Eddie' Bush (Professional hockey, coach)
- He was born in Collingwood (ON) on July 11, 1918 (a Thursday) and died on May 31, 1984 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Trinity United Church Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Barrie.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Webster 'Eddie' Bush<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity United Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity United Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Barrie to Trinity United Church Cemetery
John Candy (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: John Franklin Candy
- He was born in Newmarket (ON) on October 31, 1950 (a Tuesday) and died in Durango (Mexico) on March 4, 1994 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Candy<1>
Herbert John 'Herb' Drury (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Midland (ON) on March 2, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert John 'Herb' Drury<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Barrie to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Frank Corbett Foyston (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Minesing (ON) on February 2, 1891 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on January 19, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Corbett Foyston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Barrie to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
Dale Hawerchuk (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Toronto (ON) on April 4, 1963 (a Thursday) and died in Barrie on August 18, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Thornton Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Hawerchuk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Thornton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Thornton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Barrie to Thornton Cemetery
Gordon Lightfoot (Singer, songwwriter, guitarist)
- Full name: Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr.
- He was born in Orillia (ON) on November 17, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Toronto (ON) on May 1, 2023 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. Andrew's St. James' Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Barrie.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Lightfoot<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Andrew's St. James' Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Barrie to St. Andrew's St. James' Cemetery
George McNamara (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Penetanguishene (ON) on August 26, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in Miami (FL) on March 10, 1952 (a Monday).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the south southeast of Barrie.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George McNamara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Barrie to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
Pierre Pilote (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Joseph Albert Pierre Paul Pilote
- He was born in Kenogami Lake (ON) on December 11, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Barrie on September 9, 2017 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pierre Pilote<1>
Nelson Robert 'Old Poison' Stewart (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Montreal (QC) on December 29, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Wasaga Beach (ON) on August 21, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Pine Hills Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelson Robert 'Old Poison' Stewart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pine Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pine Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Barrie to Pine Hills Cemetery
Bill Thoms (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Newmarket (ON) on March 5, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Toronto (ON) on December 26, 1964 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the south southeast of Barrie.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Thoms<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Barrie to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.