Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Catharine Elaine Russell
July 21, 2025
Catharine Elaine Russell (née Falls), aged 99 (and a half!), passed away on July 21, 2025, in Orillia
Preceded in death by her husband and dance partner, Wharton D. Russell (Rusty), her parents Ethel and Lorne Secord Falls, and sister Georgina Falls.
Survived by her daughter Ellen Dale, and partner Hilary Armstong.
Catharine (or more typically, MRS RUSSELL) was a swanky dresser: always...
Robert Allen Reniewick
April 22, 2025
A Celebration of Bob's Life will take place at the family residence on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 from 9 am - 5 pm.
Reniewick; Robert "Bob" Allen
Peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at the age of 77 years. Bob Reniewick of Sebright, beloved husband of Darlene (nee Shibish). Loving father of Wayne (Arlene) Reniewick and...
Mae Jenny Merry White
July 29, 2025
White, Mae Jenny Merry (nee Snider) of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Glenn White. Loved mother of Kelly (Tammy) White and their children Ashley (Joshua) Logan, Tony (Karen) White and their children Glenn, Victoria and David, Tina (Matt) Crow, and grandchildren...
Hazel Alna Davey (nee: Roesch)
July 25, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 90.
Beloved wife of the late Norman Davey. Loving mother of Patty Sears (Gary, predeceased), Edward "Ted" Davey (Christine), David Davey (Jenny), and Stephen Davey (June), all of Orillia. Cherished grandmother of Crystal, Kelly, Jodie, Karina, Mandy, Natalie, Shaun, Steven, David Jr., and Shelley....
George Albert Hulland
July 24, 2025
Passed away at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Orillia on July 24, 2025, in his 93rd year.
Beloved husband of the late Janet Mary “Jan” (née Jorden). Father of Charlotte Hulland, Tammie Hulland, George Hulland (Cindy), Jorden Hulland (Tanya), and Jason Hulland (Erika). He will be remembered by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to Brayden for his dedicated...
Ronald Harvey Code
July 23, 2025
Code, Ronald Harvey
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after complications from his hip surgery on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, in his 89th year. Ron, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Doig). Loving father of Stephen and Michael, grandfather of Saarah, Scott, Annaka, Sam, Jasper, Mason, Will and great granddaughter Ellis. Dear brother of John Code...
Gus Amodeo
July 14, 2025
Amodeo, Gus
"He was the best of us"
It is with profound sadness we announce the death of our brother, on July 14, 2025. Predeceased by parents Gust and Evelyn of Richvale. Also predeceased (2022) by the love of his life Bev (Baila) Greenberg. Beloved stepdad to Mark (Maria) and Jody (Mary) and loved Grandpa to Jacob, Jessica, Julia, Emma and Ally...
Kathy Duncan
July 5, 2025
Kathleen Llewella Duncan (née Roberts), aged 79, passed away on July 5, 2025, after a fall at home.
Preceded in death by her parents, May and Lou Roberts, and her sister Shelagh (May 30, 2025).
Survived by her husband Bruce and children Matthew, Russell (Jocelyn) Duncan and Kate (Paul) Hart and two wonderful grandchildren, Brea and Miles Duncan.
Kathy had a passion for...
John Henry Dahmer
July 5, 2025
JOHN HENRY DAHMER (Jack)
A longtime resident of Orillia, and formerly of Kitchener-Waterloo, Jack passed away peacefully-and finally pain-free-at Mariposa House Hospice on July 5, 2025.
Beloved husband of Judith (née Langman), and of the late Carol (née Fox). Cherished father of Douglas Dahmer and his wife Nancy of Mississauga; the late Mark Dahmer and his wife Linda of Dryden; Meribeth Barron...
Charles Vincent Mitchell
July 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025 in his 87th year. Reunited at last with his beloved of 63 years, Shirley Ann (nee Williams). Loving and devoted father to Barbara (Dan) Stunden and Theresa (Dave) Ditner. Proud grandfather to four, great-grandfather to seven, and great-great grandfather of two.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the love and care received by...
Brian Joseph O'Donnell
June 29, 2025
O'Donnell, Brian
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cousin, Brian O'Donnell, on June 29, 2025, one week shy of his 62nd birthday. Brian was born July 7, 1963 in Toronto, to Joan (nee Murphy) and Edmund O'Donnell, (both of predeceased). Younger brother to Diane Brown (nee O'Donnell) (predeceased), uncle to Geoffrey, Maryellen and Jamie Brown. While...
Rita Lindsay Henry
June 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rita Henry (née Young)
January 6, 1945 – June 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, Rita Henry, on June 27, 2025. Rita was born on January 6, 1945, in Balornock, Glasgow, Scotland, alongside her twin brother Jimmy Young. While Jimmy proudly claims he was born first, everyone knew Rita was truly...
Robert Andre Joseph Emilien Boucher
June 25, 2025
Robert (Bob) André Joseph Emilien Boucher
June 1,1937 - June 25, 2025
Surrounded by family, Bob passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Following a stroke in his home in Orillia - Bob was transferred to critical care at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lois (née Tompkins), his four children Debbie, Susanne,...
Mabel Fusco
June 25, 2025
Fusco, Mabel (Zanré), 1921 - 2025
Passed away peacefully at home June 25th, in her 104th year. A Dundee born Scottish lass who immigrated to Canada in 1955 with her husband Dominic (passed in 2000) and daughter Elaine. Moved to Orillia in 1956 to open Don’s Fish & Chips on Peter Street and after the sale of Don’s F&C’s continued to...
Faye Christine Stein
June 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we formally announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Faye Christine Stein, daughter of the late William Leslie Petteplace and Mary Erma Beatty of Perth, Ontario.
Cherished daughter-in-law of the late Fred and Katherine Stein. Loving sister-in-law to Arthur, Blaine, Morley (deceased), and Barb and Rosemary.
Devoted wife of the late Garry Stein and mother to...
Phyllis Ann Gordon
June 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Phyllis Gordon at her home on June 22, 2025.
Phyllis was the beloved wife and best friend of Glenn Gordon, who passed away on the same date in 2018. She was a devoted mother and mother-in-law to Adele, Kelly & Paul, and Stacey & Danny. A cherished Nana and...
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...
Andrea Marie Walli
June 17, 2025
For those unable to attend the service in person, the family has invited you to join remotely via LiveStream. Please click the following link to register your device to watch the service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=88451b68-a0bc-4b57-8bfa-e61903ae95fd
Devoted teacher, dog breeder, and lifelong friend
Andrea Walli of Oro-Medonte passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2025 at the age of 71. Daughter of...
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...
