It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Winnie Eakin, long-time member and friend at Westminster. Winnie recently suffered from a number of health issues. She was in her 100th year and passed away early in the morning of the 6th at Barrie Manor. A strong woman of faith with a charming sense of humour, Winnie's smile was infectious. She was a mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had been actively involved in many groups and projects at the church through the years, along with her husband Hugh (who passed away in 2004). We will hold a funeral service at the church this Sunday, December 10th at 3pm. (Visitation from 2-3pm.) A reception will follow. Winnie's full obituary is here. Through the sadness we rejoice that Winnie is no longer in pain and is in joyful peace in the very presence of God. "Thanks be to God who gives us the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ!" (1 Cor 5:57)

On Saturday, May 7th at 1:30pm there will be a memorial service for Isabel Fleming at Westminster Presbyterian Church (170 Steel Street, Barrie, ON). Isabel was an active, joyful and faithful member of the congregation for over 20 years. She was a meaningful and committed member of many groups and outreaches, and graced our weekly worship services as a part of the choir. We miss her greatly, but rejoice that she is now with God and is free from all pain and illness. She rejoices in the powerful and peaceful presence of God! Isabel passed away on June 1, 2021. However, since that was during a lockdown period as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, a decision was made to hold a memorial service at a later date. The service will be both in-person and live-streamed. For those watching online, they can go to Westminster's YouTube channel here when the service starts to follow along. For those attending in-person, there is no need to pre-register. All attendance limits have been lifted, but we continue to ask that guests wear masks as an added safety precaution. The service will include some of Isabel's favourite hymns, prayers, and words of gratitude from the family and from Rev. Ruttan. There will be no formal reception after the service. However, there will be a receiving line to greet the family. You may read Isabel's full obituary here.