Katharine Jane Kooy
July 26, 1936 - December 27, 2025
Funeral Details: There will be no visitation or service, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Kooy, Katharine Jane, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27th, 2025, at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, at the age of 89 years.
Jane was born in England and spent her teenage years in South Africa. After returning to the UK, she met John on a ski vacation in Tyrol. They were married in England on December 28, 1963. After 45 years in Toronto, they moved to Barrie where she became an active member of both the May Court Club and the Probus Club.
Cherished mother of John (Saskia) and Dave (Toni). Proud grandmother of Ayla.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Simcoe or the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre .
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Christa Wijnja
Posted on: Monday, December 29, 2025Dear John, John, Saskia, Dave and Toni
We are so sorry for your loss. Because of the distance, we haven’t had many chances to meet. But through John and Saskia you’ve always felt part of our family community. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Hugues and Christa
Bep en Hans Wijnja
Posted on: Monday, December 29, 2025Lieve John, John, Saskia, Dave en Toni.
Onze oprechte deelneming met het overlijden van Jane.
Het is moeilijk om de goede woorden te vinden, maar weet dat we in gedachten bij jullie zijn.
We zullen de mooie herinneringen koesteren.
We wensen jullie heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd.
Bep en Hans.
Sharon Butler
Posted on: Monday, December 29, 2025John
So sorry to hear of Jane’s passing.
She will be missed.
Robert Newby
Posted on: Monday, December 29, 2025To John and Family Kooy:
John, I knew that Jane, in the last few years, was not in the best of health, but I had no idea that her illness had progressed to this final stage. My deepest sympathy and heart-felt condolences to you and to your family at this very sad time. I’ve let Robin know, and if you’d like me to inform any other members of the Kempenfelt Club, just give me the word, and you can consider it done.
Angela & Sheldon Firlotte
Posted on: Monday, December 29, 2025John Sr., John Jr. Saskia, Dave, Toni & Ayla
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all the family.
May she Rest in Peace.
Christa Wijnja
Posted on: Tuesday, December 30, 2025Dear John, John, Saskia, Dave, Toni and Ayla
We are so sorry for your loss. Because of the distance, we haven’t had many chances to meet. But through John and Saskia you’ve always felt part of our family community. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Hugues and Christa
Carol Howe (Whittingham)
Posted on: Tuesday, December 30, 2025So sorry to hear about the passing of Jane. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean p. P roberts
Posted on: Tuesday, December 30, 2025My condolences to John and the family
Jane and I shared some happy memories she will be missed.
Barbara Whittingham
Posted on: Tuesday, December 30, 2025Very sorry to hear the news.
Jayne was a very caring person and friend. We all spent many good times together.
Dale and Michael Mays
Posted on: Tuesday, December 30, 2025John and Family
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Jane. Take comfort in the memories you all made together and the love you shared.
Dale and Michael
Joy Loverock
Posted on: Tuesday, December 30, 2025I had just met Jane over the past year and am very sorry to have heard of her passing. My condolences to John and her family.