Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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),...
