All Tributes

McElrea; Herbert Barry- Passed away at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Friday April 3, 2020 at the age of 83. Barry, special companion of 25 years to Bernice and beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Stanton). Loving father of Chris (April) of Kitchener and the late Geoffrey. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca and Madyson (Kamran). Loved brother of Evelyn (Gary predeceased), Joan (Donald predeceased), Shirley (Joe predeceased) and the late Willard (Ruth), Winifred (Romeo) and...

Franklin; Joan M. (nee Groome) Passed away at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Saturday April 4, 2020 at the age of 88. Joan, beloved wife of the late James Franklin. Loving mother of Mike Franklin of Orillia, Dan Franklin of Orillia and Gaye Klein (Warren) of Woodland Beach. Cherished grandmother of  Danielle Franklin (Mark McLean) of Innisfil. Proud great grandmother of Jackson. Joan is predeceased by parents, Frank and Mae Groome, sisters, Daisy Wilson, Carrie Sigurdson,...

Shropshire; Doreen Patricia (nee MacDonald)  Passed away peacefully at Spencer House in Orillia on Friday April 3rd, 2020, at the age of 90 Doreen Shropshire, predeceased by her husband Bob Shropshire, beloved and cherished mother of Pat (Gary) Bylow, Jim (Sandy) Shropshire and Tim Shropshire.  Grandmother of Trish (Rob) Carson, Michelle (Terence) Bylow and Ryan (Amie) Shropshire.  Great grandmother of Emma & Carter Ryan and Spencer & Joannie (deceased)...

"Foxxy and Our Lady of Elizabeth are together again, dancing in the kitchen to CFRB Radio." Lyle & Elizabeth Fox passed away in Orillia within days of each other.  Elizabeth born in Mimico, was predeceased by her parents William & Ethel Todd and brother Treacy.  She moved to Orillia in Grade 4 where her parents owned and operated Todd’s General Store located at Westmount Dr. and Mary Street.  She enjoyed many working years at the Huronia Regional...

Heinz Schmidt, of Orillia, beloved husband of Trudy. Peacefully passed away, at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 29th, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at St. Andrew’s – St. James’ Cemetery, Orillia, Ontario.

  Hopkins, Oliver Thomas (June 29, 1934 - March 26, 2020) Passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton, in his 86th year.  Beloved husband of the late Verna Morrison (1991) and the late Dorothy Steels (2016).  He will be greatly missed by his three daughters; Patricia Hopkins (Ted Stanton), Nancy Fountain (Ron), and Susan Hopkins.  Beloved Poppa of Ron Jr. Fountain (Ashley), Amanda Fountain (Andrew), Jacob Fountain (Shannon).  Loving Great...

Connie Jean Vivian July 10th 1960 - March 26th 2020 It is with heavy and broken hearts the family announce the passing of beloved mother, best friend and teacher Connie Vivian. Connie passed peacefully at home on Thursday March 26, 2020 with her children by her side. Cherished mother to Kyle and Carlene Vivian, loved daughter to Gina and Bill Barnes (predeceased) and Allan Vivian (predeceased), dearest sister to Carla Williams, Dan Vivian (predeceased), Heather and Lisa Barnes. She will...

O'Donnell; John J. (Deputy Mayor of Ramara Township; Member of Brechin & District Lions Club; Member of the Knights of Columbus, Beaverton Chapter) Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, (Barrie) on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 74 years.  John O'Donnell of Brechin, beloved husband of Kathleen Mary (nee Healy).  Loving father of Neil & his wife Sue & their sons Conor & Rogan, and Deanna and her daughters Ailah & Aynsley.  Dear brother...

Jeffrey Bauder Miller, an artist and an environmentalist, passed peacefully in Muskoka Landing Huntsville on March 24, 2020 at the age of 88. He leaves behind his sons Jeff Jr. and Paul.  Jeff Sr. is predeceased by his son John and the mother of his sons Janet Denise Miller.  Loved brother of Francis Delos Miller, better known as Stub (predeceased) & his wife Bobbi also much loved by sister Judy Brookby & her husband Harry.  He is predeceased by his parents Francis and...

 Avdeeff; Margaret "Margie" Kathleen "Life will never be the same, she was my glue and kept me grounded.  The love of my life",  Brad Scott. Passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at the age of 71. Margie, beloved partner of Brad Scott. Cherished sister of Lorrie Locke (Barry), Gail Thomson (Larry Miller), Fred Avdeeff (Pauline), John Avdeeff and Larry Avdeeff. Loving aunt of Kyle, Katie, Greg, Jenne, Adrian, Mallory, Steven, Melissa and Amy....