SIMARD, Debbie Ann

Of Pike Lake passed away at Guelph General Hospital on Friday, January 16, 2026, in her 72nd year. Partner of Jim Mitchell who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mother of Donat Simard and his wife Ilene of Oakville. Remembered by Jim’s family, Stephen Mitchell of Cambridge, David and Maureen Mitchell of Hamilton, and Gordon and Evelyn Mitchell of Toronto, and by their families. Sister of William (Lorna) Madill of Ramara, Donna Gault of Port Hardy, BC, and Kim Dunlop (Jeff Chaulk) of Courtney, BC. Good friends of Jim and Monique Dunlop of Pike Lake. Debbie will be missed by many nieces and nephews, and their families. Predeceased by her first husband Donat Simard Sr., and by her parents, Fred and Ethel (Hicks) Madill. A ‘Come and Go’ gathering to celebrate and honour the lives of both James and Debbie will be held at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston, on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 12:00 until 2:00pm. Interment and committal services will be held in Harriston Cemetery at 2:30pm with Rev. Jessica Cottrell officiating. Reception at Harriston United Church will follow. Memorial donations to Harriston Food Bank would be appreciated, and may be made through the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston. Online condolences at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com