Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
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...
Kenneth Lloyd Emms
September 6, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ken Emms on September 6, 2025, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Betty "Roseann". Loving father of David, Cheri (David), and Michael (April). Proud grandfather of David, Charles, Joshua, Spencer, Zachary, Jared, Lucas, Jack, and Holly. Ken was the cherished son of the late Lloyd Emms & Reta...
Inge Jacobsen
October 10, 2025
Passed peacefully at Spencer House, Orillia, on Friday, October 10, 2025, in her 97th year. Inge, beloved wife of the late Werner F. Jacobsen (2007). Loving mother of Werner (Johanna) Jacobsen, Angela (Patrick McGarvey predeceased) Jacobsen, Norman Jacobsen (predeceased), Carol (Brian) Normandeau and Civi (Brian Broda) Jacobsen. Cherished grandmother of Stephen (Shannon), Nicolas (Holly), David, Lauren, Brittany (John) Pyke and...
Hubertus 'Ben' Johannes Vissers
October 10, 2025
VISSERS, Hubertus Johannes (Ben) was born in Leimuiden, The Netherlands, on June 17, 1935, and died surrounded by his family at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on October 10, 2025, in his ninety-first year.
Ben was predeceased in 2015 by his beloved wife Anne (van Ysseldyk) of 58 years.
He was a loving father to John (Lynn) Vissers of Bracebridge and Marilyn (Jim)...
Janet Anne Banks
October 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Anne Banks announce her peaceful passing on Thursday October 9, 2025 at the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. Janet was predeceased by her husband Bob Banks, and will be dearly missed by her children Stephen Banks (Sandra), Tim Banks (Cathy) and Lisa Hildred (Mark). She was the...
Victor Ferrarin
October 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Ferrarin on October 8, 2025. Beloved husband and best friend of Diane (nee Creber) for 35 wonderful years. He will be deeply missed by sons Mark (Maureen) and Matthew; and stepdaughter Angela Langman, as well as grandsons Jesse, Mitchell; and step grandsons Tavish and Calum White. Great grandfather...
Vera Marguerite Sommers
October 7, 2025
Sommers; Vera Marguerite (nee Rightmyer)
(Former Member of Orillia Quilting Club & the Simcoe County Quilting Club, Barrie)
Passed peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Vera, beloved wife of the late Walter "Wally" George Sommers. Loving mother of Linda (Fateh) Al-Joundi, Sharon Bennett and Michele (Steve Hampe) Sommers. Cherished grandmother of Christopher...
James "Jim" Wilson Hunter
October 6, 2025
James Wilson Hunter passed away at Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia on October 6, 2025, shortly after celebrating his 82nd birthday. Beloved husband of Meada Hunter, devoted father of Scott (Kayla) and Marci, and cherished grandfather of Jessie (Matt), Madison, and Piper. Jim was the eldest brother of Bill (Sue), Anne (Lou), and the late Hank.
Jim was a dedicated elementary...
Russell Edward Davey
October 6, 2025
Russell Edward Davey, the love of his life having passed from this earth this October 3, joined her on October the 6th. He was adamant about keeping his promise to never leave her, to care for her for through their 73 years of marriage. His final mission accomplished, he could say he had fought the good fight, he had finished...
Mary Windover
October 5, 2025
Windover; Mary M (nee Shortland)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday October 5, 2025 at Champlain Manor, Orillia; in her 95th year. Mary, beloved wife of the late Ken Windover and Keith Knibbs. Loving Mother of Marilyn Shelswell ( Bill), Bob Leef (Elizabeth), Lynda Robert (Ernie predeceased), Tony Leef, Sherry Leef (Dave predeceased), Ron Leef (Nancy) and...
Beverly Ann Monoogian
October 4, 2025
Monoogian; Beverly Ann
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Beverly Ann Monoogian announces her passing on October 4, 2025 at the Mariposa House Hospice in her 82nd year, reuniting with her parents, George and Dorothy.
She was the proud and loving mother of Nadine Akers (Simon), Adam Akers and Laurie Beers (Shawn). She will be deeply missed by her...
Keitha Marie Davey
October 3, 2025
Keitha Marie Davey, at age 94, slipped away from her vibrant life on this earth in the early hours of October 3. She had been fading for some time, her husband Russ at her side, faithfully treasuring the last strands of her life. Her children, Karen (Joseph), Cindy (Sam), Marilyn (Blake) and Greg (Vida) remember her as a challenge to...
David John Smith
October 2, 2025
SMITH, David John
February 20, 1959 - October 2, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of David John Smith at home, at the age of 66. Beloved husband to Ruth (nee Chisholm) for 28 years. Loving father to Cory Vanderveen and Keziah (Dennis) Pilger. Proud grandfather to Denver and Sophie. Dear uncle to Mason, Grayson and Nathan....
Karen Ann Vieira
September 30, 2025
Vieira; Karen Ann (nee Foley)
Passed away at Mariposa House Hospice, Severn on September 20, 2025 at the age of 79. Karen, beloved wife of Robert Vieira for 47 years. Survived by her siblings Peggy Petrie (Bruce) and Matt Foley (Louise). Sister in law of Carole, Linda, Gerry, Martha, Pat, Heather, John and Chris. Predeceased by her parents Cyril and Loretta...
Christina Bickford
September 28, 2025
It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my wonderful mother Christina Bickford.
Christina was born on December 3, 1922 in Scotland. She passed peacefully on September 28, 2025 at The Birchmere residence in Orillia, Ontario. Christina is predeceased by her husband Samuel Bickford and her son James. She is survived by her daughter Melanie of Kenora, Ontario.
Christina was...
Stefania Srebernich
September 25, 2025
Always kind,
Always caring,
Always generous.
She made it her mission to ensure that others were comfortable, bringing joy and compassion to family and strangers alike.
Flower Lady to her friends at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Nonna Fania to her beloved grandchildren.
Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother; Stefania Srebernich, December 24, 1927 - September 25, 2025.
Wayne Robertson
September 23, 2025
After a short, but very courageous battle at Southlake Hospital our beloved Wayne Robertson was called home by God on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Wayne passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Wayne, lovingly known as Papa Wayne, was a loving and devoted father to his daughter Joanna (John) and grandfather to his three grandchildren, his pride and joy, Mya, Ben and...
Jason Russell Amonite
September 21, 2025
Amonite: Jason "Jay"
Jason Passed away suddenly in hospital after a courageous medical battle, surrounded by his family, September 21, 2025. Jason, was a beloved devoted husband and best friend of wife Bonnie Amonite of Orillia. Jason was a very Loving devoted father to April (Angelo) of Oakville, Justin (Leanne) of New Lowell and Bradley of Fesserton. Jason was also a...
"Mike" Frederick Michael Newton
September 21, 2025
It is with sadness that we share that Mike passed away peacefully with his family at Mariposa Hospice in Orillia on September 21, 2025, at the age of 84.
Mike leaves behind Peggy, his beloved wife of almost 60 years. He was an incredibly proud father of Sandy (Sean) Madorin, Marc Newton (Sara) and Jim Newton (Harriette Van Spall) and of...
Mary Susan Herron (nee Leggatt)
September 21, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Susan (Sue) Herron, beloved wife of the late Dr. Vern Herron and cherished partner Terry O'Neill (predeceased).
Sue was the devoted mother to Tim (Linda), Marci Csumrik (Scott) and her late son Lindsay. She took immense pride in her grandchildren, Brandan (Megan), Laura, Kyla (Eric), Alex...
