John "Smokey" Arksey's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2024 in Barrie, Ontario

John "Smokey" Arksey

June 14, 1934 - September 1, 2024 (90 years old)

Barrie, Ontario

John "Smokey" Arksey's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2024 in Barrie, Ontario
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John "Smokey" Arksey

June 14, 1934 - September 1, 2024 (90 years old)

Barrie, Ontario

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John Arksey Obituary

The memory of John Arksey (Barrie, Ontario), who passed away on September 1, 2024 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell and Anna; his brother Fred (Bev); and his adoptive parent Kelly. He is survived by: his wife Judy; his children, James Arksey, Anita "Bits" Heyworth (Brian), Mike Arksey (Anne), Kathy Terry (Dennis), Jackie Longstaffe (late Peter) and Judie Stewart (Dan); his grandchildren, Matthew, Lorelei, Russell (Allison), David (Megan), Michelle, Adam (Kate) and Brayden; his in-laws, Gordon and Josephine; and his niece Dr. Bailey Steele.



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“My sympathies on this occasion. Although I have never met an Arksey, I have carried my fathers name for the last 77 years with pride. His name was Joseph and he died when I was 2 years old in Toronto around 1949-50. I wish you all the best on this sad occasion and may God Bless You and keep you well.”


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Wed

Sep 04

Visitation

Adams Funeral Home
445 St Vincent St, Barrie, ON L4M6T5

Wed

Sep 04

Visitation

Adams Funeral Home
445 St Vincent St, Barrie, ON L4M6T5

Thu

Sep 05

Funeral Mass

St. John Vianney Parish
13 Baldwin Ln, Barrie, ON L4N2W1

Thu

Sep 05

Reception

St. John Vianney Parish
13 Baldwin Ln, Barrie, ON L4N2W1

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