Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Martha Jane Hanes
August 8, 2025
It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the death of Martha Jane Hanes on August 8, 2025. Jane is survived by her sisters, Mary-Judith Macfarlane, Penelope Anne McIvor and Alice Edith Kalegaric, and brothers-in-law Robert James Macfarlane and Richard Craig McIvor. Jane’s nephew, Thomas Craig McIvor, and nieces, Heather Anne Mavis McIvor and Marion Martha Louise...
Brian Ingle Seaward
August 17, 2025
Brian Seaward passed peacefully in his home on August 17th, enjoying the view of the lake from his chair. Brian was born July 3rd 1937, Toronto Ontario, then at the age of four he moved with his family to Scarlett Park where he began his journey in the community of Lake St. George. It is here where he met his...
Douglas Earl Barnett
August 15, 2025
(President of Garage Supply Contracting; Long-time Elder at Hillside Bible Chapel)
Doug passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on the morning of August 15th, 2025, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee: Parolin). Loved and devoted father to his boys, Aaron (Tara), Jason (Carolyn-predeceased), Sean, and Jordan (Laura). Proud Grampa of Julia, Katherine, Elizabeth, Rachel, Victoria, Samuel,...
Ricky James McMaster
August 15, 2025
McMaster, Ricky James
Passed away early Friday morning of August 15, 2025 in Hospice at Andy’s House of Port Carling, ON. Loving father of Corrinna (Kevin) of Kitchener, Andrew (Amber) of Rugby, Stepfather of Nicole (Pierre) of Timmins. Loving Grandfather of Derek, Chase, Carter, Amanda, Danny, Tiana, Roxanne, plus 4 great grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Neil McMaster and Cessal McMaster. Brother...
Moira Jane Paterson
August 14, 2025
Mom passed away peacefully at Oak Terrace on August 14, 2025. Moira was born at home on Sunday March 10, 1935 in Glasgow, Scotland.
She was the loving and devoted Mother of Grizelda and Craig (Patti-who Mom considered as her second Daughter). Loving and proud “Gran” of Chloe and Seth. Mom was predeceased by our Dad Alex and our younger Brother...
Paul John Charles Koprla
August 11, 2025
Koprla; Paul John Charles
Passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday August 11, 2025 at the age of 71. Paul, beloved son of the late Thelma Koprla. Loving brother of Lee Anne Gammon (Barry) Steve "Wolfie" (predeceased) (Cindy) and Rob (Karen). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by his dear friends Eli and Ken. Paul was a quiet...
David Duncan
August 10, 2025
Passed away peacefully at home with his partner, Linda Sheppard, at his side on Sunday, August 10, at the age of 79.
Loving father of Ace and his wife Lori of Petawawa, and stepfather to Cara and her husband Rick of Orillia. A doting and proud grandfather to Isabella and Evelyn.
David was the dear son of Jack and Evelyn. Beloved brother...
Roger Derry Wiltshire
August 10, 2025
WILTSHIRE, Roger Derry
Passed away with his family by his side at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on August 4th, 2025 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Bette Jean (Johnston). Loving father of Robin (Lynn) of Orillia and Jeff (Katie) of Barrie. Devoted grandfather of Tyler, Matthew and Adele. Dear brother to Georgina (Donald) Jupp. Predeceased by his parents...
Gary Douglas Nicholson
August 9, 2025
Gary Douglas Nicholson
February 25, 1942 - August 9, 2025
It is with sadness that the family of Gary Nicholson shares that he passed on Saturday, August 9 in the ICU unit at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital. Gary was 83 years old.
He is survived by wife Janice Nicholson; stepdaughter Jayme (Steve) Thomson; stepson Trey (Kailey) Reynolds; son Brian (Grace) Nicholson; Blaine (Loren) Nicholson...
Mary Jennifer Mercia Confait
August 9, 2025
Please join the service via the link below
https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=7d53f659-23cc-49d1-adc5-9af614cce00d
Marjorie McCurrach
August 4, 2025
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 97. Dear wife of the late Arthur (Art) McCurrach. Devoted mother to Lynda MacNeill (George predeceased) companion Ernie, Jack McCurrach (wife Cathy), and Joanne Trites (husband John). Cherished nana to Julie MacNeil, Kim Harvey (husband Kevin), Jeffery MacNeill (wife Marie), Cristy McCurrach, Kyle McCurrach (wife Amber),...
Rosemary Esther Ryan
August 3, 2025
Rosemary Esther Ryan
Passed peacefully after a brief illness at Spencer House Long Term Care, Orillia, Ontario on Sunday August 3, 2025 just weeks before her 97th birthday.
Rosemary was born in Toronto on August 28, 1928 to Mary and John Ryan and was the eldest sister to Shirley (Aldo), Beverley (Pete) and Leonard (Elizabeth). She outlived all of her siblings and...
Kenneth Albert Weeks
August 1, 2025
June 20, 1937-August 1, 2025
Lead with love,
Be intentional about making and cherishing memories,
Strive to be a loyal, honest, and generous human being…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Weeks. Kenneth died peacefully at the age of 88. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and profound gratitude for family.
Kenneth was the loving husband of...
Barbara Ann Neemre
July 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Ann Neemre (nee Gilchrist) on July 28, 2025 in her 90th year. Beloved wife to the late Ilmo Neemre. Barbara leaves behind her son, Stephen C. Neemre of Orillia. Predeceased by her parents John and Bernadine Gilchrist (nee Vasey), and brothers Harold, Stan, Ted, and Don.
Barbara was a...
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...
Linda Gail Marie Antonia
July 27, 2025
Antonia; Linda Gail Marie
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Gail Marie Antonia, who unexpectedly and peacefully left us on July 27th, 2025 at the age of 75.
Mother to Mandi Lee Pugh (Dwayne) and Kiley Lyn Spiteri (Steve). Grandmother to Haileigh, Sofie and Jack.
Previously married to Lawrence Wayne Pugh.
Daughter of the late William John Jack...
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...
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...
