Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
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...
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...
Sandra Lynn Simpson
November 7, 2024
Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Simpson (nee Penley)
Sandra passed away suddenly with her family by her side at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland, on November 7, 2024, in her 80th year.
Daughter of Nora & Amos Penley (predeceased). Beloved wife of 63years to John James (Jim) Simpson. Loving mother of three daughters Cathy Simpson, Janet Fazackerley (Richard Chamberland), Patricia (Mark) Chamberland, and two...
Edith Anne Leatherdale
February 22, 2025
Honouring Edith Anne Leatherdale
In life, we are so grateful to have had a sweet angel who selflessly cared for each and every one of us, and whose endless love was always unwavering.
In death, we want to honour this gentle soul, our mother, Edith Anne Leatherdale, who sadly passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, after 94 years of a life of...
Anne Gosden
December 29, 2024
Celebration of Life
Saturday May 31st, 2025 at 11AM
Mundell Funeral Home
79 West St. N., Orillia
If desired, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Comfie Cat Shelter,Orillia
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Gosden (nee Ross) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 88. Anne emigrated to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland in 1966. She passed away...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Aline Louise Todd
April 30, 2025
Aline Louise Todd (Teske)
July 6th, 1946 - April 30th, 2025
Passed away peacefully at the Leacock Care Centre, Orillia, on Wednesday, April the 30th, 2025, in her 79th year.
Aline, beloved wife of the late Joseph Wayne Todd (2019). She will be greatly missed by her children, Luc (Tracy), Michael (Crystol), Christina (Randal), her grandchildren, Brandan, Jessica, Tanisha, Megan, Hanna, Jackson, and...
Mark Edward Davis
April 29, 2025
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his amigos, on April 29th, 2025, in his 65th year. Beloved son of Donald Davis and the late Lois Davis (née McLean). Cherished brother of Leanne Davis. Mark will be lovingly remembered by his uncles Bryan (Audrey) McLean, Del (Denice) McLean, and Carl St. John (Anna, predeceased), as well as by his many cousins. He...
Gail Geraldine Lander
April 29, 2025
Gail Geraldine Lander (nee Pengilly)
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Gail Geraldine Lander. Gail entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by...
William Omer Mick
April 29, 2025
Passed away at home on Tuesday, April 29th in his 99th year, William Omer Mick, dearly loved husband of Mary and loving father to Elizabeth and Isabel (Garth). Beloved grandfather of Holly, Andrew, Leah and Laura. Brother of Ethel (Eldon) predeceased, Sam (Maud), Murray (Marilyn) predeceased. Brother-in-law to James Anderson, predeceased. Uncle to four nephews and two nieces.
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