Born February 20, 1938, in Barrie Ontario, and passed away Sunday October 26, 2025, in Barrie Ontario, at the age of 87 years old.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John Allan Tribble. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Tribble (January 27, 2025), father of Christopher Tribble (Laurie), and Patricia Tribble-Sturch (Dave). Grandfather of Nathan Tribble (Samantha), Katy Lyn Viccary (Shane), Holly Tribble-Hurst (Grayson), Mackenzie Gavin (Chloe), Taylor Barkey (Jacob), and Brennan Barkey (Madison). Great Grandfather to Ayden, Wyatt, Caleb, and Quinn, as well as Lincoln and Griffin, and Beau and Baker.
Dad was born and raised in Barrie. He spent his school years attending Prince of Wales PS and Central Collegiate HS where he loved playing in the school band. His father passed away at a very young age and Dad had to jump into the family business, Cotty’s Cleaners, to help his mother. He eventually took over the family business in his early 30’s. His passion was boating. He loved his large cabin cruisers, and you could find him on many mornings scrubbing the decks down with his trusty mop. He loved cruising up and down the Trent system including Georgian Bay and lake Simcoe, with his favorite copilot, Mom. We are sure they are out on the water together right now, enjoying a cold beverage.
Visitation will take place at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St., Barrie on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 from 3-5 pm and 6-8 pm. Guests will be received on the following day on Friday, November 7th, 2025 at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home chapel from 10 am until the time of Service at 11 am. Reception to immediately follow inside the lower lounge. In keeping with John’s wishes, cremation will follow. An interment will take place at a later date at the Barrie Union Cemetery, 338 Sunnidale Rd., Barrie. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada and are greatly appreciated by the family.
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