Staff

Sara-Dale  Hartshorn 

Managing Director

Born in Collingwood and raised in New Lowell and Orillia, daughter of Harold and Anita Martin (Martin Ready-Mix, Martin Rent-all, Martin Construction and several other endeavours in and around Simcoe County). Co-owner and managing funeral director of Chatterson Funeral Home. Certified Celebrant to perform funeral services through the In-Sight Institute of Oklahoma City. Now in this little biography I can go on and tell you I belong to this, and I have done that, but we all know that 80% of what is written in biographies is often exaggerated. As a consumer you want to know how I can help you through one of the most difficult experiences you will ever go through. A funeral director's biography should not be about "look at me, look at me," but about how they can help you. Yes I have life experience and funeral director experience to guide a family wanting to pay tribute to someone significant to them that has died. I feel a funeral experience, be it simple or elaborate, should help you start on a healthy grief journey. WE CAN HELP YOU! By the way I really did graduate with honors from Humber!

705-445-4700 
saradale@chattersonfuneralhome.com

Mark  Hartshorn 

Business Manager

Born and raised in Orillia, graduating from ODCVI, Orillia, and Ontario Police College. Mark played Junior A, B & C hockey. Mark is the President of Chatterson Funeral Home following retirement from a successful & rewarding career with Metro Toronto Police and Barrie Police Services. Mark is experienced in technical information systems and business administration. Mark says "There are many funeral homes that will tell you that they are the best, most professional and have the best price. What separates us from all the others is that WE REALLY DO CARE ABOUT YOU. We want to do the very best we can to help you and your family in your time of need." "This is our mission or we wouldn't be here!" Just ask any of the families we have served.

705-445-4700 
mark@chattersonfuneralhome.com

Angela  Michalenko 

Funeral Director

Angela was born and raised in the Collingwood area, attended Collingwood Collegiate Institute and later graduating from Humber College Funeral Services Program (1999) with honors. She lives in Collingwood with her husband John and her two sons Ethan and Evan and they are active members of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Angela received the Esco Award and the Wilfred R. Scott award at Humber College.

705-445-4700 

Ann  Rice 

Part time support staff

Marshall  Martin 

Part time support staff

Floyd  Parks 

Part time support staff

Earl  Lennox 

Part time support staff

Cheryl  Thomas 

Part time support staff

  Joey 

Grief Therapy Dog

Hi. My name is Joey. My registered name is "Skipper Joe." I am three years old now and I am a grief therapy dog. Some people are saying that I am just a gimmick, but I'm not. I have already helped many families that have been having a difficult time doing funeral arrangements. I am available at any time. I have even been on Rogers Cable TV. Check out my link on the HOME page. Maybe I can help you too!