Tributes

Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas

Catharine "Gail" Ford

Catharine "Gail" Ford

January 19, 2025

Celebration of Life

Catharine Gail Ford

Saturday, July 12th, 2025.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

90 Orchard Point Road, Orillia Ontario.

Please come in casual attire.

Ford; Catharine "Gail" (nee Sutton)-

Peacefully on January 19th, 2025 at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston in her 87th year. Gail, beloved wife of the late John. Loved daughter of the late Alice & Bert Sutton. Sister of Beverley, Heather (Bruce predeceased),...

Valerie Ann Beard (nee Tribbling)

Valerie Ann Beard (nee Tribbling)

January 24, 2025

Celebration of Life

Sylvia Beard & Valerie Beard

Friday July 11, 2025 from 3 PM – 6 PM

2464 Line 10 North Oro Medonte

Words of remembrance will be shared at 3:30 PM

Light Lunch and non alcoholic beverages will be served

If desired, please bring your own alcoholic beverages.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Valerie at Mariposa House Hospice on...

Sylvia Jean Beard (nee: Buckindale)

Sylvia Jean Beard (nee: Buckindale)

January 12, 2025

Celebration of Life

Sylvia Beard & Valerie Beard

Friday July 11, 2025 from 3 PM – 6 PM

2464 Line 10 North Oro Medonte

Words of remembrance will be shared at 3:30 PM

Light Lunch and non alcoholic beverages will be served

If desired, please bring your own alcoholic beverages.

Passed away at Mariposa House Hospice on Sunday, January 12, 2025; at the age of 88. Now...

Mabel Fusco

Mabel Fusco

June 25, 2025

Fusco, Mabel (Zanré), 1921 - 2025

Passed away peacefully at home June 25th, in her 104th year. A Dundee born Scottish lass who immigrated to Canada in 1955 with her husband Dominic (passed in 2000) and daughter Elaine. Moved to Orillia in 1956 to open Don’s Fish & Chips on Peter Street and after the sale of Don’s F&C’s continued to...

Faye Christine Stein

Faye Christine Stein

June 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we formally announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Faye Christine Stein, daughter of the late William Leslie Petteplace and Mary Erma Beatty of Perth, Ontario.

Cherished daughter-in-law of the late Fred and Katherine Stein. Loving sister-in-law to Arthur, Blaine, Morley (deceased), and Barb and Rosemary.

Devoted wife of the late Garry Stein and mother to...

Phyllis Ann Gordon

Phyllis Ann Gordon

June 22, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Phyllis Gordon at her home on June 22, 2025.

Phyllis was the beloved wife and best friend of Glenn Gordon, who passed away on the same date in 2018. She was a devoted mother and mother-in-law to Adele, Kelly & Paul, and Stacey & Danny. A cherished Nana and...

Mary Diana Winterburn

Mary Diana Winterburn

June 19, 2025

Winterburn; Mary Diana

Aug 9, 1951 - June 19,2025

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Diana Winterburn (née McCarthy). Diana passed away peacefully on June 19 at Spencer House, surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She has reunited in heaven with her parents, John and Veronica McCarthy, and her sister...

Andrea Marie Walli

Andrea Marie Walli

June 17, 2025

For those unable to attend the service in person, the family has invited you to join remotely via LiveStream. Please click the following link to register your device to watch the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=88451b68-a0bc-4b57-8bfa-e61903ae95fd

Devoted teacher, dog breeder, and lifelong friend

Andrea Walli of Oro-Medonte passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2025 at the age of 71. Daughter of...

Gloria Maloney

Gloria Maloney

June 16, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful Gloria – a woman who touched the lives of all who knew her. She passed peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025 with her daughter by her side.

She was a loving wife to her husband Rob, an irreplaceable mother to her cherished children Deanna and Daniel (Alyssa), and found immeasurable joy...

Joyce Marie Rutherford

Joyce Marie Rutherford

June 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce Marie Rutherford at the age of 91 on June 15, 2025 at Spencer House in Orillia.

Loving mother to Karen (Greg), Linda, Carolynne (Norm), and Michael (Julie). Dear grandmother to Rex, Shane, Laura (Darren), Becky, Kaitlin (Simon) and Blake (Esmée). Sweet GG to Brooklyn, Connor, Neve, Britton, Braydon, and Levi. Cherished...

Lynda Lee Cotton

Lynda Lee Cotton

June 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Lynda Lee Cotton (née Disney) on June 15, 2025, at Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia, Ontario, at the age of 70.

Lynda was the beloved wife of Jim (James) Ernest Cotton, with whom she shared 50 wonderful years of marriage, a milestone they celebrated on June 14. Together, they built a beautiful...

George Riekstins

George Riekstins

June 14, 2025

George Riekstins passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at Trillium Manor in Orillia, Ontario.

George was a retired officer of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Department, where he served with pride and dedication for more than thirty years. Born in Latvia on November 8, 1941, he made his home in Canada and spent his life in service to his community and...

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...

Frances Franklin Dale

Frances Franklin Dale

June 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Frances Franklin Dale on June 3, 2025 in her 100th year. Predeceased by parents Charles and Ruth Dale. 

Known to most as Fran, she had the longest residency at Trillium Manor expanding over nearly 30 years. Her nurses and staff at Trillium became her family, and she loved them for...

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...