Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Peter Norman Langman
March 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully at home, on March 1st, 2025, at the age of 60. Loving and devoted Husband of Lydie, sharing together 31 years of marriage. Cherished Dad of Dana & Ryan Price-Jones and Tyson & Hillary Langman. Proud Grandpa welcoming his first granddaughter, Wren Dorothy Price-Jones, just two weeks ago and recently hearing the exciting news of Baby Girl...
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...
Robert "Bob" Knight Ballantyne
February 13, 2025
BALLANTYNE, Robert “Bob” Knight
With grateful, but heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Knight Ballantyne on February 13, 2025, in his 95th year, at Spencer House in Orillia, Ontario. Bob, as he was known to most, lived a full and joyful life and showed great resilience through health adversities in his last years. He was predeceased by parents...
Edith Anne Leatherdale
February 22, 2025
In Memory of An Angel
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts our family announce the passing of a gentle soul and loving mother, Edith Anne Leatherdale, on Feb. 22, 2025, at age 94.
Mom came into this world in Orillia on Dec. 25, 1930, the first born for proud parents, Alexander and Kathleen (Thompson) MacDonald, and at an early age...
Glenna Yvonne Smith
February 11, 2025
Glenna “Yvonne” Smith.
Loving wife of Russell Smith, daughter of the late Glen & Freda Orser. Predeceased by sister Alfreida Onetta. Mother to Lyndon (Mia); Grandmother to Hillary, Patrick, Matthew and Walter. Our Grandma’s faith in God was her foundation for a peaceful life. Yvonne was held tenderly and passed at home with family at her side. We will miss her...
Wayne Harvey Denne
February 14, 2025
Denne; Wayne Harvey
Passed away peacefully, at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 72 years.
Loving husband and best friend of Carroll McMillin. Son of the late Harvey and Audrey Denne (nee Cooper). Sadly missed by his borrowed brothers & sisters Brian, Lynn, Terry, Bonnie, Curtis, and Marilyn Cooper. Fondly remembered by godchildren Jacquelyn &...
Ina Eileen Jaques
April 28, 2025
Jaques; Ina Eileen (nee Trott)
Peacefully at home, Orillia, on Monday, April 28th, 2025,in her 94th year. Ina, beloved wife of the late John Edward Jaques. Loving mother of Bonnie Jaques (predeceased), Glen (Joy) Jaques of Warminster, and Brian (Cathy) Jaques of Prices Corners. Devoted Grandma of Derrick (Kelly) Jaques, Jessie-lee Jaques (Eric Pattenden), Danielle Jaques (Marcel Lafantaisie), Nicolle Jaques (Micheil...
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...
Allen John Davidson
April 2, 2025
Davidson Allen John Aug.1.1945 - April.2.2025
Allen John Davidson passed away early Wednesday morning April 2, 2025, at home, as he wished, against doctors recommendations. Stubborn to the end. He lit a fire, had a clementine and went to bed.
He will be missed by his family whom he held dear. Survived by his mother Dorothy Gerber (Campbell) and brothers Barry, Charles,...
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...
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.
Born on the...
Lynda Louise Tucker (nee: Elinesky)
April 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family matriarch on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, at the age of 78. Lynda was born in Brampton on February 16, 1947 to Louis and Lorraine Elinesky. Lynda leaves behind the love of her life and best friend, Leo Tucker, with whom she shared 59 wonderful years of...
Mary Freida Havill
April 23, 2025
Havill, Mary Freida Rosamond (nee Nolan)
It is with profound sadness that the family of Freida Havill announce her passing peacefully, in her sleep on April 23, 2025, aged 91 at Spencer House in Orillia, Ontario with loving family near.
Beloved spouse of the late Thomas R. Havill, devoted mother to Wayne (Alicyia,) Wesley (Lori,) Luanne (Eric,) David (Monique) and the late...
Elizabeth Yvonne Staszkow
April 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth, who left us peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 21, 2025, at the age of 70.
Elizabeth was the beloved wife and high school sweetheart of Richard, and a loving and devoted mother to her son Jonathan. She was the cherished sister of Sandra Quail (Howard), and...
Donald Gordon Guthrie
April 21, 2025
Guthrie; Donald Gordon
Passed away suddenly at home on Monday April 21, 2025 at the age of 74. Don, beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Dawn Roger (Victor), Michael Hill, James Guthrie (Janelle) and Katie Beaudin (Marcel). Proud and loving grandfather of Matthew & Zachary Roger, Spencer & Carter Hill, Gabriel & Hayden Guthrie and Izzy & Zoey Beaudin. Dear...
Christine Jacobides
April 20, 2025
Passed away at her home in Orillia, on Sunday, April 20th, 2025; in her 83rd year. Christine was born in Dresden, Germany on December 10, 1942 to her beloved parents the late Anargirus and Charlotte Jacobides. Christine surrounded herself with many friends who quickly became family, always looking out for one another. As per Christine's wishes cremation has taken place...
Diane Elizabeth Kettle (nee Schust)
April 20, 2025
Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, at the age of 77. Diane, beloved wife of the late Robert Kettle. Loving mother of Ann Krystek (Bogdan), Robert (Carol) and Joe (Rene). Proud grandmother of Sophia, Austin, Samantha, Teagan, Sabrina and Alyssa. Daughter of the late Dorothy and Garland Schust. At Diane's request there will be no visitation...
