Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Christina Bickford
September 28, 2025
It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my wonderful mother Christina Bickford.
Christina was born on December 3, 1922 in Scotland. She passed peacefully on September 28, 2025 at The Birchmere residence in Orillia, Ontario. Christina is predeceased by her husband Samuel Bickford and her son James. She is survived by her daughter Melanie of Kenora, Ontario.
Christina was...
Wayne Robertson
September 23, 2025
After a short, but very courageous battle at Southlake Hospital our beloved Wayne Robertson was called home by God on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Wayne passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Wayne, lovingly known as Papa Wayne, was a loving and devoted father to his daughter Joanna (John) and grandfather to his three grandchildren, his pride and joy, Mya, Ben and...
Jason Russell Amonite
September 21, 2025
Amonite: Jason "Jay"
Jason Passed away suddenly in hospital after a courageous medical battle, surrounded by his family, September 21, 2025. Jason, was a beloved devoted husband and best friend of wife Bonnie Amonite of Orillia. Jason was a very Loving devoted father to April (Angelo) of Oakville, Justin (Leanne) of New Lowell and Bradley of Fesserton. Jason was also a...
"Mike" Frederick Michael Newton
September 21, 2025
It is with sadness that we share that Mike passed away peacefully with his family at Mariposa Hospice in Orillia on September 21, 2025, at the age of 84.
Mike leaves behind Peggy, his beloved wife of almost 60 years. He was an incredibly proud father of Sandy (Sean) Madorin, Marc Newton (Sara) and Jim Newton (Harriette Van Spall) and of...
Mary Susan Herron (nee Leggatt)
September 21, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Susan (Sue) Herron, beloved wife of the late Dr. Vern Herron and cherished partner Terry O'Neill (predeceased).
Sue was the devoted mother to Tim (Linda), Marci Csumrik (Scott) and her late son Lindsay. She took immense pride in her grandchildren, Brandan (Megan), Laura, Kyla (Eric), Alex...
Lori Marie Woodhouse
September 19, 2025
Woodhouse, Lori M. RPN
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital on Friday September 19th 2025 in her 67th year. Beloved spouse and best friend to John Lynch. Loving devoted mother to Toni and Stevie. Dear daughter of Donald and Norma (both predeceased). Sister of Donna (Dale), Susan and Joe (both predeceased), Nancy and Gail (predeceased), and...
Ross Alfred Byers
September 18, 2025
Byers; Ross Alfred
Peacefully with his family and friends by his side, at the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 66 years. Ross, beloved friend and companion of Carol Muir. Ross is predeceased by his parents Ross and Linda (Cooper). Dear brother of Eliza, Sharon, Mary (predeceased), Sarah (predeceased) and Paul. He is survived...
Luella Mae Atkinson
September 17, 2025
LUELLA “MAE” ATKINSON (nee Jordan)
Luella “Mae” Atkinson (nee Jordan) of Orillia went home to be with the Lord September 17, 2025, with family by her side in her 97th year at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that touched the lives of all who knew her.
She was born June 3, 1929 in New Brunswick...
James Harold Grierson
September 15, 2025
Grierson; James "Harold"
Born: Dec. 14, 1929. Died: Sept. 15, 2025
Harold passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, Monday, September 15, 2025, in his 96th year. Harold, beloved husband of the late Joyce Doreen (nee Sproule). Loving father of Donald William (Peggy) Grierson of Magog, Quebec and Carol Anne (Barry) McKeown of Horseshoe Valley....
John Douglas Johnson
September 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of John Douglas Johnson
John Douglas Johnson, 77, passed away peacefully on September 14 2025 at Mariposa House Hospice in Severn, surrounded by his wife and children.
John was a man who found joy in the simple things such as a good song, live concerts and watching his favourite sports teams. He was well known for having a pocket...
Theresa Marie Ethier
September 10, 2025
It is with great sadness the Ethier family announce the passing of Theresa on September 10, 2025, in her 97th year. Beloved wife and best friend of the late William "Bill" Ethier. Loving mother of Sandra de Munnik (Hank, predeceased), Gerry Ethier (Dianne) and Cheryl Hill (Leonard). Theresa is the cherished "Nanny" of Amy de Munnik (Colin Dennie), Christopher Ethier...
Homar Robert Barlow, KC "Bob"
September 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Homar Robert Barlow announce the passing of “Bob” on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Mariposa House Hospice (Orillia), where he was surrounded by his immediate family. Bob is survived by wife Jane; son Ray (Celine), daughter Leanne (Jeff), step-son Jeremy (Katia); grandchildren Bryce, Andrea, Caitlin, Hayley, Xavier, and Julian; sister...
Egbert Renkema
September 2, 2025
Renkema; Egbert
Peacefully passed away at his home in Ramara on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at the age of 83 years. He is predeceased by his beloved companion and best friend Lottie Newman. He will be missed dearly by his children Jerry (Susan), Brian (Rose), Crystal (Cameron), and step-sons John, Jim, Charles, George and extended family. Egbert is the loving grandfather...
Bonita Anne Mcnally
September 1, 2025
McNally; Bonita "Bonnie" Anne ( nee Watson)
Unexpectedly, at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on MOnday, September 1st, 2025, in her 75th year. Bonnie, beloved wife of the late Leonard G. McNally. Loving mother of Ryan (Jessica) and Angela (James) Rothwell-Irvine. Grandmother of Jessica Swain. Dear sister of Patrick Watson and Jeffrey (Ramona) Watson. Survived by her sister-in-laws Mary and Julie, brother-in-law...
William "Scott" Arnold
September 1, 2025
Arnold William "Scott"
40 of Oro-Medonte, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 1, 2025in the early hours of the morning.
He was born on March 11th, 1985 to Cathy and Bill in Orillia. Scott is survived by his father, Bill and his sister; Leanne. He was predeceased in death by his mother Cathy.
Scott will be dearly missed by father Bill,...
Terrence "Terry" Thomas Wiles
August 30, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Terrence (Terry) Thomas Wiles from the loving arms of his wife Theresa Wiles (nee Coulter) into God’s care on 30 August 2025 at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in Orillia Ontario.
Born in Port Sydney on 8 November 1938, Terry was the beloved son of the late Esther Wiles (nee Meyer)...
“Bob” John Robert Frederick MacDonald
August 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Robert Frederick MacDonald, known to most as Bob, on August 28, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. Beloved husband to the late “Katy” Olive Kathaleen (nee Kittle). Loving and devoted father to Edwin (Elaine) MacDonald, Geoffrey (Pamela) MacDonald, and Peter (Christine) MacDonald. Proud grandfather to Mykayla, Tanner, Jude, Rane, Angus, Henry,...
Harold "Howdy" Raymond McCullough
August 24, 2025
McCullough Harold "Howdy" Raymond (Owner Operator of IAP; International Arena Products)
Passed away peacefully at Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Sunday August 24, 2025 at the age of 84. Howdy, beloved partner of Marilyn Asselin for over 41 years. Loving father of Alyson (Jamie). Cherished grandfather of Dylan and Ayden. Proud great grandfather of Bennett. Sadly missed by his stepchildren Dan,...
