Tributes

Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas

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...

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 7, 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...

Marion Elizabeth Smith

Marion Elizabeth Smith

Mar 5, 2024

Smith; Marion Elizabeth (nee Denne)It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marion Elizabeth Smith (Denne), on March 5, 2024, at the age of 94 years, at Oak terrace, Orillia. Beloved and devoted wife to John J. Smith for 66 years, whom she cared for until the time of his death.  Loving mother to Dianne Smith-Dodson (Rick) and...

Duncan Ross Ferguson

Duncan Ross Ferguson

Mar 4, 2024

Ross Ferguson of Orillia Ontario passed away peacefully at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on March 4, 2024 at the age of 92.

Born Duncan Ross Ferguson to Duncan and Evelyn Ferguson (née Carter) and raised in Cambridge (Galt) Ontario, Ross spent his career with the Bank of Montreal in Galt, Toronto, London and Orillia.  Ross is predeceased by his wife of 64...

Nils Peterson

Nils Peterson

Mar 2, 2024

PETERSON, Nils - December 1946 – March 2, 2024The Peterson family announce the death of Nils on March 2, 2024 at Mariposa House Hospice in Severn ON. Much loved husband of Elaine and father to Brent (Jessica) and Tom (Colleen). Stepfather to Mac (Laura) Gordon and Tara (John) Swanson. Nils will be missed by his grandchildren Cole Peterson, Isabelle and...

Alana Gertrude Bush

Alana Gertrude Bush

Feb 28, 2024

Bush; Alana Gertrude (nee MacNeil)

Peacefully, at Spencer House, Orillia, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 77 years.  Alana, loving mother of Rick (Christine) Bush of Orillia.  Cherished grandmother of Taylor.  Sister of Pam, Colleen, and James.  Alana will be sadly missed by her nephew Chris ( Shaunna) MacNeil and nieces Linda MacNeil, Diana MacNeil and great nieces...

Valerie Lorraine Fitzsimmons

Valerie Lorraine Fitzsimmons

Feb 25, 2024

Valerie Lorraine Fitzsimmons (nee Smith)

It is with sadness and a broken heart we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Valerie Lorraine Fitzsimmons  (Retired 30 year Oshawa/Whitby Realtor).  Valerie passed away suddenly after a brief illness on February 25, 2024 at the age of 74 with her family by her side, at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia, On. Valerie, beloved wife...

Antonio "Tony" Tulipano

Antonio "Tony" Tulipano

Feb 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Antonio (Tony) Tulipano

October 25, 1938 - February 25, 2024 

Tony, beloved husband to Raffaella Tulipano, incredible father to Frank, Lauretta, Ralph, Josie, and Daniela, doting Nonno to Emily, Gabriella, Lucas, Anthony, Erika, Alexis, and Isabella, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, in his home, with his loving family, after a long fought, courageous battle with Alzheimer's....

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...

Aubrey Edward McArthur

Aubrey Edward McArthur

Feb 21, 2024

Passed peacefully at Leacock Care Centre on February 21, 2024, just after his 94th birthday. 

Beloved husband of Madeleine McArthur (nee McDonald) for 68 wonderful years. Dear father of Gerard (Debbie) and Suzanne (Phil). Much loved grandfather of Rebecca (Ranson), Bradley (Christine), Stephanie (David), and Matthew. Proud great-grandfather to Annabelle, Sophia, Jacob, Amelia, Zachary, Gabriel, and Jaxon. Dear son of Don...

Karen Celeste Hilfman Millson

Karen Celeste Hilfman Millson

Feb 21, 2024

Karen lived an abundant and joyous life grounded in the light of love, present in the moment, connected to the Divine. She was passionate about relationships and her life work of creating Beloved Community rooted in Circle Culture / Authentic Connection Culture which she had the opportunity to explore and develop as an ordained minister of The United Church of...

Patricia "Pat" Ellen Laraque

Patricia "Pat" Ellen Laraque

Feb 18, 2024

Laraque; Patricia “Pat” Ellen (nee Sheehan)

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Pat, 75, on February 18, 2024, while at home in Orillia, Ontario. Her departure comes as a great shock and is gravely felt by her entire family and countless others who loved her deeply.

Pat was born on July 9, 1948 to the...

Ruth Adelle Yetta

Ruth Adelle Yetta

Feb 14, 2024

Yetta; Ruth Adelle (nee Smetham)

 Passed away peacefully, at The Villages of Erin Meadows, Mississauga, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the age of 93 years.  Ruth, beloved wife of the late Mickey Yetta.  Loving mother of Douglas Yetta of Mississauga, Donald (Jill) Yetta of Georgetown and Dianne (Ingo) Lorenz of Ramara.  Cherished grandmother of Shaun (Kim), Judy (Steve), Karen (Derek),...

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