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Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas

Brenda Carolyn Seaward

Brenda Carolyn Seaward

Feb 24, 2024

Seaward; Brenda Carolyn

Passed away suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, February 24, 2023 at the age of 52. Brenda, beloved wife of Bruce Bernard. Loving daughter of Brian and Elda Seaward. Sister of Deb (Mike). Cherished aunt of Jessica, Rachael, Adam, Kevin (Brigette) and Melissa (Josh). Proud great aunt of Sawyer. Loved daughter in law of Joseph...

Madeleine Marie McArthur

Madeleine Marie McArthur

Mar 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Madeleine Marie McArthur (nee McDonald) on Saturday, March 23, 2024, just one month after her beloved husband, Aubrey McArthur. Dear mother of Gerard (Debbie) and Suzanne (Phil). Much loved grandmother of Rebecca (Ranson), Bradley (Christine), Stephanie (David), and Matthew. Proud great-grandmother to Annabelle, Sophia, Jacob, Amelia, Zachary, Gabriel, and...

Jane Marie Meade (nee Street)

Jane Marie Meade (nee Street)

Dec 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts the family of Jane Meade, announces her passing on December 1st, 2023, peacefully at her home in Ladner BC. At 73 years of age Jane leaves behind her children, daughter Miranda (Cameron), son Wade (Sydney), sister Penny (Robert), cherished granddaughter Gwendolyn, and beloved nieces, Marice and Kristy. 

Jane’s core value in life was family first, and...

Henry "Harry" Gerhardt Demuth

Henry "Harry" Gerhardt Demuth

Apr 6, 2024

Henry (Harry) passed peacefully in his sleep at Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 6th at the remarkable age of 91. Harry was born in Thunder Bay in 1932 and is predeceased by his older sister Delores. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Judy (Martin), daughter Kristin, son Colin (Jennifer), three amazing grandchildren, granddaughter...

Angelo Peroni

Angelo Peroni

Apr 4, 2024

Angelo Peroni of Sebright, Ontario, passed away on 4 April 2024 but, don’t be fooled, he is busyplanning eternity. Angelo was a perfect husband, father, grandfather, and son because he wasalways so thoughtful and creative in his solutions to everyday problems. He was born in Italy onAugust 23, 1949. His parents, Ida and Silvio, brought him to Canada in 1957.He...

Robert George Stanton

Robert George Stanton

Apr 2, 2024

Stanton; Robert GeorgeSuddenly at home, Severn Bridge, on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, at the age of 77 years. Robert, beloved husband of Brenda (nee Burnett) for 49 years. Loving father of Michael, Jamie and Lisa and grandchildren Kyle, (Melissa), Jaxssin, Lucas, Brodie, Cole and 1 great grandson Daxton. Dear brother of Rosemary (Herb) Soutar and Linda (Garry predeceased) Comer. Robert...

Lillian Lenora Polmateer

Lillian Lenora Polmateer

Apr 2, 2024

Polmateer; Lillian Lenora (nee Lightfoot)(Past Volunteer for St. John's Ambulance;  Lay Reader at St. David's Anglican Church, Orillia; Owned & Operator Cozy Corner in Orillia for many years)Peacefully, at Oak Terrace, Orillia, on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Lillian, beloved wife of the late Wilfred Polmateer. Loving mother of Pat Carriere (Simon predeceased) of North...

Carol Alice Latham

Carol Alice Latham

Mar 30, 2024

Passed peacefully on March 30, 2024, at the age of 88. Devoted wife to the late Gordon Latham (2020). Loving mother to Linda (David) Gamble of Gravenhurst, Gail (Richard) Hitzfield of Indiana, and James of Barrie. Beloved grandmother of Kristi (Geoff Wood) and Angie (Arthur) Piela. Proud great-grandmother of Skyler, Jade, Alysha, Ryleigh, Kaitlyn, and Tristen Piela. Dear sister to...

Valarie May Etmannski

Valarie May Etmannski

Mar 22, 2024

In deepest sadness, we regret to report the passing of Valarie May Etmannski (Lowndes) on March 22, 2024 at her home in Calgary, Alberta, formerly of Orillia, at the age of 63.  Daughter of Jim and Bernice Lowndes of Bass Lake, Sister to Lawrence and his wife Shaheen of Milton and mother to Jay, Chris and Jill (deceased) of Calgary....

Christel Else Jaeger

Christel Else Jaeger

Mar 21, 2024

Christel is survived by her children Petra Coppen (Jim), Peter Kretschmer (Lois Shewfelt), Melanie Cormier (Barry). Cherished Oma of Jacqueline (Christopher), Justine (Graham), Francine (Kolten), Sarah and Nethanial. Great Oma to James, Damian, Wendell, Jade Amy, Violet, Bentley, Remy and Valen. Predeceased by the father of their children, Erhard Kretschmer. Christel was born in Dortmund, Germany on the 16th of...

"Kathy" Norma Kathleen Sexton-McNeil

"Kathy" Norma Kathleen Sexton-McNeil

Mar 17, 2024

Sexton-McNeil; Norma Kathleen "Kathy"Passed away at Spencer House Orillia on Sunday March 17, 2024, at the age of 65. Kathy, beloved partner of Chris. Loving mother of Jackie, Shannon (Will) and Andrea. Proud Nana of Austin, Riley, Austin, Devon, Georgia and Jaxon. Dear sister of Lynn and Sue (Pat). Fondly remembered by Robin (John), Christopher (Beth), Jonathan and Jessica (Shannon)....

Ken Thomsen

Ken Thomsen

Mar 15, 2024

Ken Thomsen1953 -2024Ken passed away after a very long illness, at Soldiers Memorial hospital in Orillia, on the afternoon of Friday March 15th 2024, at the age of 70.Ken was born in Lunde, Denmark and was the only child of Esther Thomsen (nee Christiansen)(1930-2024), and Egon Thomsen(1922-2013), and was married to his loving wife and care giver Zoe for 45...

Ada Susan Emily DeVries

Ada Susan Emily DeVries

Mar 13, 2024

DeVries; Ada Susan Emily (nee Dorkings)Peacefully, at Spencer House, Orillia, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in her 93rd year. Ada, beloved wife of the late Henry (predeceased 1999). Loving mother of June (Andrew), Linda (John) and John (Marlene). Loving grandma of Preston (Melissa) and Jacob (Liz). Proud great grandma of Elizabeth, Mikaela, Nolan, Mary and Nora. As per Ada's wishes...

Trevor Foster

Trevor Foster

Mar 10, 2024

Trevor Foster (92), of Kilworthy, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, on March 10, 2024.

Trevor was born in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, England, on the 14th of Aug 1932. When he started work, he followed the lead of his father and started at the steel works in Scunthorpe. He apprenticed as an electrician and once he gained his qualifications,...

Patrick Joseph Murphy

Patrick Joseph Murphy

Mar 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Patrick Murphy on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Mariposa House Hospice. Beloved husband to Marie Murray (nee Hawke). Pat leaves behind his son James (Mattea), his brother Mike (Susan), and his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by Jed Murray, and Jeff (Tracy) Murray, his many nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Wendy Elizabeth Capiato (nee Slessor)

Wendy Elizabeth Capiato (nee Slessor)

Mar 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear Wendy Elizabeth Capiato (Slessor) on March 9, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family when she lost her battle with lung cancer at the Royal Victoria Health Centre in Barrie. She was 73 years old.Wendy leaves behind her husband Dan Capiato, her children...

Wayne Cox

Wayne Cox

Mar 7, 2024

June 23, 1942—March 8, 2024

COX, John WAYNE Duncan passed peacefully and painlessly to his Saviour, Jesus Christ, with his wife Mae and his dog Leesha by his side, at Mariposa House Hospice in the evening of Thursday, March 7, 2024, while his favourite choral group, Voces 8, was singing “Goin’ Home”.

Wayne was in his 82nd year; he and Mae had...

Ralph Gordon Boddy

Ralph Gordon Boddy

Mar 7, 2024

Boddy; Ralph Gordon(A Proud Firefighter retired from Etobicoke Fire Department)Peacefully, at home, Washago, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in his 76th year.  Beloved son of the late Bert and Irene Boddy.  Dear brother of Carl (predeceased)( Lynda) Boddy, Frank (Mary) Boddy, Janis (Jim) French and Beth (Kevin) Lucciola.  Ralph is survived by his nieces, nephews and their families.  Loved by...

Carolyn Tina Barnett

Carolyn Tina Barnett

Mar 6, 2024

Barnett, Carolyn, Tina (nee Stewart)Stepped into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in her 39th year. Carolyn of Coldwater area, beloved wife of Jason. Loving and devoted mother of Victoria, Samuel, Mathew and John. Wonderful daughter of Glen and Susy. Loving sister of David and wife Jasiel. Sadly missed by several nephews and nieces....

Donna Jean Wright-McIsaac

Donna Jean Wright-McIsaac

Mar 6, 2024

Wright-McIsaac; Donna Jean (Longtime Teacher with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board)Donna passed away peacefully at Toronto Western Hospital on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the age of 55 years. Donna, beloved wife of Gary McIsaac. Loving mother of Jessie Moreau, Olivia Moreau and stepmother of Courtney Moreau, Jenna McIsaac (Tristan) and Mathew McIsaac. Loved daughter of Bud & Betty...

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