Tributes

Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas

Clifford John Giles

Clifford John Giles

December 30, 2024

We invite you to join us in honouring the life of a wonderful man, Cliff. Come share memories, laughter and love with family and friends as we gather to celebrate his legacy. Join us at the "Granny Suite" at 2391 Stockdale Rd., Severn on July 5 from 1 to 5 pm. If you would rather join us in the evening,...

Thomas Alfred Majury

Thomas Alfred Majury

March 8, 2025

With a heavy heart, Virginia Louise (nee Cattley) would like to share with family and friends the passing of her devoted husband of 63 adventurous and wonderful years. Thomas Alfred Majury passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, just after celebrating his 89th birthday. Proud father to Christine Louise Majury-Dillon, Deborah Lynda (Robert) Kumar-Misir,...

Bruce Murray "Suds" Sutherland

Bruce Murray "Suds" Sutherland

December 26, 2024

Celebration of Life 

Bruce Murray (“Suds”) Sutherland

Born: September 24, 1945    Died: December 26, 2024

“Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music.” ― George Eliot

Graveside Service will be held at St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery, Orillia on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 11 AM.

Celebration of life will be held at Hawk Ridge Golf Club, 1151 Hurlwood...

Ashley Marie Faris

Ashley Marie Faris

June 5, 2025

Faris; Ashley Marie

Born: May 19, 1987

Passed away June 5, 2025, after a long couragous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her beautiful daughter Rainleigh, her parents, Stuart and Jennie, her sisters Christine, Rebecca and her niece Kayla (Nate). Her Aunt Susan and her Aunt Tammy who were a big influence in her life. Her best friends became second family to...

Marilyn Emily Brown

Marilyn Emily Brown

June 4, 2025

Brown; Marilyn Emily

With deep sadness we announce the death of our beloved cousin and step-mother Marilyn Emily (Allan) Brown. Born in Orillia July 11, 1939 - June 4, 2025 in her 86th year. She is the daughter of the late Lottie (Elliott) and late Manley Allan. Marilyn grew up on a farm and was an only child, surrounded by cousins...

Shawna Rose Smith

Shawna Rose Smith

June 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Shawna Smith

On June 3rd, 2025, our baby girl, our beautiful daughter, Shawna, died from a suspected overdose. Unfortunately, it can take months to receive a toxicology report from the coroner. Alcohol, cocaine, and opioids in her last months ruled her life. She was 25 years old.

No one plans to be an addict. Sadly, there are many...

Edward "Ed" Lloyd

Edward "Ed" Lloyd

June 2, 2025

Surrounded by his loving family Edward (Ed) passed away at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on June 2, 2025 at the age of 81. Ed was born on May 27, 1944 in Orillia Ontario. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol, of 53 years, his cherished children David Lloyd (Carla Anderson), Michael (Carolina) Lloyd, Kimberley (Randy) Higgins, Christopher Lloyd (Melissa...

Lee Helen Robb-Uren

Lee Helen Robb-Uren

May 31, 2025

Robb-Uren; Lee Helen

October 29, 1970 - Suddenly on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.

My Diamond. Lee will be eternally loved by her husband Blake Uren. Ever loved by her son Owen Uren. Dearly loved by her parents Helen Robb & Ken Robb. Will be sadly missed by her sister Lynn Robb, brother Alan Robb(Dina) and their family, and Aunt Madge and Uncle...

Patricia " Pat" Adam

Patricia " Pat" Adam

May 27, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Adam

September 11, 1939 - May 27, 2025

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday May 27, 2025, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Adam. Loving mother of Kelly Adam (Ron Hoseman) and Krista Evans (Rod). Cherished Nanny of Emily and Bradley Evans. She will be missed by her two sisters Betty Wilson (Bill) and...

Ilze Reimer

Ilze Reimer

May 22, 2025

REIMER, Ilze - was born on February 18th, 1939 in Latvia and passed away peacefully at her home in Orillia on May 22nd, 2025 at the age of 86 years old. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her family and by her friends, including those from her condo community and those from her Crawford Lake cottage...

George Anthony deMunnik

George Anthony deMunnik

May 21, 2025

deMunnik, George Anthony (Gerardus Antonius), March 7, 1942 - May 21, 2025

George passed away on May 21, 2025, surrounded by those who cared so much for him. George was born in Slagharen, Netherlands to Jan and Everdina deMunnik. He was the third of 9 children. He came to Canada in 1952 with his parents and siblings, docking in Halifax, receiving...

Mary Gogarty

Mary Gogarty

May 21, 2025

Passed away peacefully at her ancestral home in Atherley on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the age of 97.

Born in Los Angeles in 1928, moved to Calgary as a child, worked in Toronto, Houston, Washington D.C. before retiring back home in Atherley. Mary (nee Lanigan), beloved wife of her predeceased husband, Bernard Gogarty for 56 years. Loving mother of Brian...

Ruth Emmie Snead

Ruth Emmie Snead

May 19, 2025



Ruth E. Snead (nee Lloyd)

Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Mariposa House Hospice on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 82.

Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Robert “Bob” Snead. Loving and devoted mother to David Snead and Kerry (Brian) Readman. Treasured grandmother to Megen Snead, Ashlynn (Colin) MacEachern, Joshua Readman, Lauren Readman and...

Amy Evelyn Britton

Amy Evelyn Britton

May 18, 2025

Britton; Amy Evelyn

Amy was in her 96th year when she passed away peacefully at Spencer House in Orillia on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was a long service retiree of G.E. Canada. Dear Aunt to many nieces and nephews, predeceased by her elder sisters, Jean and Mary and her elder brothers, Douglas, Roy, Eric and John. She will be remembered...

Patricia Anne Harrington

Patricia Anne Harrington

May 12, 2025

Harrington; Patricia Anne

October 10, 1937 - May 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Patricia (Pat) Harrington, in her 88th year.

Pat is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 65 years, Neal. She was the loving mother to Michael (Gail), Karen, and Anne (predeceased). Forever cherished Nana to Blair, Nichole (Ian),...

Jeffrey James Draper

Jeffrey James Draper

May 11, 2025

It's with a sad heart we announce the death of Jeffrey James Draper. Jeff was the second son of Roy and Eileen Draper, and the brother of his only sibling Rusty Draper. In August Jeff would have turned 69 years of age. He leaves behind his sister-in-law Patricia, along with his niece Jane Hokanson (Stephen) and nephew Roy Draper (Beth)...

Cyril "Joe" Joseph Foley

Cyril "Joe" Joseph Foley

May 11, 2025

Foley; Cyril "Joe" Joseph

It is with loving gratitude for a life well-lived, we share that Cyril “Joe” Joseph Foley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the age of 82. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Gerry (nee Shirk). Proud Father of Bill (Stacy) and Michael (Anne)....

Daniel Wade Snider

Daniel Wade Snider

May 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Daniel “Dan” Snider June 6, 1961 – May 7, 2025.

The world lost a true original when Dan Snider rode off into the eternal horizon, no doubt on a Harley roaring louder than thunder and carrying more stories than the wind could hold. Born June 6, 1961, Dan lived his life like he rode his bike, with...

Raymond "Ray" Dubeau

Raymond "Ray" Dubeau

May 3, 2025

July 22, 1935 – May 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond Wesley Dubeau at Mariposa House Hospice on May 3, 2025 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Dianne Dubeau (nee Rice), and loving and devoted father to Art Dubeau, Chris Dubeau and Jennifer Woodward. Proud grandfather to Opal (Zach) Faubert, Pearl Dubeau...

John Vink

John Vink

May 3, 2025



John Vink, born Jan Vink DeKwaadsteniet in Haarlem, Netherlands, on April 9, 1941, passed on May 3, 2025.

John was raised in the Netherlands where he began his electrical career. He came to Canada at age 17 and joined his sister Stella in Brandon, Manitoba. After a year he moved to Toronto, Ontario.

While visiting his sister now in St. Thomas, Ontario,...