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After a day filled with many family visits, Joan passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on February 6, 2023, at the age of 93.  Joan is now reunited her beloved husband Gordon, daughter Cheryl Ann, mother Clara Gilroy, and siblings Evelyn and Mervyn.  Loving mother of Lynda Harold (Bill), Barb Wilcox (Frank), Bryce Leitch (Diane), Grant Leitch (Nancy) and Joanne McHugh (Terry).  Proud Grandma of 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren (with 2 more...

Typhair; David John Passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Monday February 6, 2023 at the age of 62. Dave,beloved husband of Karen (nee Pond). Loving father of Tabitha and Travis (Mila). Proud grandfather of Ayrianna, Anyah and Hannah. Loved son of Hannalore and the late Fred Typhair. Dear brother of Rita Frankum (Dave) both predeceased, Dyana Crandell (Roger) and Fred Typhair (Sandra). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at...

COLLINS; Joan Marie (nee: Lovering) After a sudden but brief illness, on February 2nd, 2023 at the age of 94, Joan is together again with her loving and cherished husband, John “David” Collins, after 20 years.   Beloved stepmother of Kevin and wife Maria of Barrie, Leo (predeceased) and wife Mary-Lou of Sault Ste. Marie, and Joe of Barrie. Nonna Joan to John David, Steven Paul, Robert Leo and Kyle John. Daughter of Burton and Marguerite Lovering (predeceased), dear...

Vivian: Heather Alice Marie "Always Loved, Always Remembered" It is with deep sadness the Vivian family announce the unexpected passing of Heather at home, Orillia, on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the age of 44 years.  Loving daughter of Marie Vivian-Wilson (Charlie Wilson) of Oro-Medonte, and the late Edward Vivian.  Predeceased by her son Casey.  Dear sister of Mark Vivian (Maple) of Maple Bay, B.C..  Heather is survived by her many aunts, uncles and their...

Cobean Bell; June   1941-2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of June Cobean, 81, of Oro-Medonte, at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, on February 1st, 2023, after a short but courageous fight with cancer. Born in Toronto on July 13th, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Velma (Gillespie) and Mel Thompson. June leaves behind her spouse, George Bell, a sister, Sharon Walters; her children - Allan, Stephen (Janice), Brad (Karen) Cobean, and...

Misinchuk; Marie Marie passed away peacefully at the age of 96, on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at Spencer House in Orillia. Beloved wife of Walter Misinchuk (predeceased).  Loving mother of Michael (Linda), Paul (Susan predeceased) and Peter (Sandy).  Grandmother of Jenny Nicholls (Aaron), Allie Misinchuk (Stephen Whitehead)  and Tammy Bailey (Darren) and great grandmother of Xander, Liam & Nate of Barrie and Bella of Wasaga Beach.  Dear sister of Olga Kotwa...

CRAWFORD, Peter John December 17, 1941 – January 30, 2023 It is with a heavy heart we announce that Peter Crawford passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81.  Beloved husband of 55 years to Donna Crawford (nee Sheppard), father to Derek Crawford and Brett Crawford (Virginia), and Grandfather to Shanelle Crawford.  Predeceased by his parents Audrey and Edward Crawford of Midland, Ontario. Brother of Diane Whitley (Bob), Karen Juneau (Ron) and predeceased by James...

MacRobie; Bruce (Proprietor of Alan Bruce Wood Products, Supplier to Spieth Anderson Canada) Passed suddenly but peacefully at home, Orillia, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the age of 68 years.  Bruce MacRobie, beloved husband of Nadine (nee Middaugh). Loving father of James MacRobie (Shawna Lockwood) of Medicine Hat, Alberta and Tim Austin (Muriel Henry) of Sudbury.  Also loved by his grandchildren Nora Halliwell, Jonah and Kayden Austin.  Dear brother of Madeline Hayes...

Berdusco, Arthur Severino (June 9, 1936 - January 29, 2023) Surrounded by love and with his immediate family by his side, Dr. Arthur Severino Berdusco, 86, of Orillia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the Toronto Western Hospital due to complications from a stroke suffered only days earlier. Arthur (“Art”) was the son of Palmira (Amadio) and Severino Berdusco, both predeceased. Loving brother to Attilio (Audrey) both predeceased, Eddy (Pat) of London, Nancy,...

It is with great sadness that our mother Vi (Issaf)Burkett has passed away peacefully at  Mariposa House Hospice on January 28, 2023.  Vi was born in 1935 and was pre-deceased by her loving husband Harry (Hassan)(1997).  Loving mother of  Mike (Melodie), Fatima Maryann (Samir),  Jeannie (Abe), Dina (Hank), Jim (Sonja). She was loved and will be remembered by all her friends and family, nine  grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  As per Vi’s...