Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Sandra Lynn Simpson
November 7, 2024
Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Simpson (nee Penley)
Sandra passed away suddenly with her family by her side at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland, on November 7, 2024, in her 80th year.
Daughter of Nora & Amos Penley (predeceased). Beloved wife of 63years to John James (Jim) Simpson. Loving mother of three daughters Cathy Simpson, Janet Fazackerley (Richard Chamberland), Patricia (Mark) Chamberland, and two...
Edith Anne Leatherdale
February 22, 2025
Honouring Edith Anne Leatherdale
In life, we are so grateful to have had a sweet angel who selflessly cared for each and every one of us, and whose endless love was always unwavering.
In death, we want to honour this gentle soul, our mother, Edith Anne Leatherdale, who sadly passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, after 94 years of a life of...
Anne Gosden
December 29, 2024
Celebration of Life
Saturday May 31st, 2025 at 11AM
Mundell Funeral Home
79 West St. N., Orillia
If desired, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Comfie Cat Shelter,Orillia
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Gosden (nee Ross) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 88. Anne emigrated to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland in 1966. She passed away...
Mary Gogarty
May 21, 2025
Passed away peacefully at her ancestral home in Atherley on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the age of 97.
Born in Los Angeles in 1928, moved to Calgary as a child, worked in Toronto, Houston, Washington D.C. before retiring back home in Atherley. Mary (nee Lanigan), beloved wife of her predeceased husband, Bernard Gogarty for 56 years. Loving mother of Brian...
Ruth Emmie Snead
May 19, 2025
Ruth E. Snead (nee Lloyd)
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Mariposa House Hospice on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 82.
Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Robert “Bob” Snead. Loving and devoted mother to David Snead and Kerry (Brian) Readman. Treasured grandmother to Megen Snead, Ashlynn (Colin) MacEachern, Joshua Readman, Lauren Readman and...
Patricia Anne Harrington
May 12, 2025
Harrington; Patricia Anne
October 10, 1937 - May 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Patricia (Pat) Harrington, in her 88th year.
Pat is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 65 years, Neal. She was the loving mother to Michael (Gail), Karen, and Anne (predeceased). Forever cherished Nana to Blair, Nichole (Ian),...
Jeffrey James Draper
May 11, 2025
It's with a sad heart we announce the death of Jeffrey James Draper. Jeff was the second son of Roy and Eileen Draper, and the brother of his only sibling Rusty Draper. In August Jeff would have turned 69 years of age. He leaves behind his sister-in-law Patricia, along with his niece Jane Hokanson (Stephen) and nephew Roy Draper (Beth)...
Cyril "Joe" Joseph Foley
May 11, 2025
Foley; Cyril "Joe" Joseph
It is with loving gratitude for a life well-lived, we share that Cyril “Joe” Joseph Foley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the age of 82. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Gerry (nee Shirk). Proud Father of Bill (Stacy) and Michael (Anne)....
Daniel Wade Snider
May 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Daniel “Dan” Snider June 6, 1961 – May 7, 2025.
The world lost a true original when Dan Snider rode off into the eternal horizon, no doubt on a Harley roaring louder than thunder and carrying more stories than the wind could hold. Born June 6, 1961, Dan lived his life like he rode his bike, with...
Raymond "Ray" Dubeau
May 3, 2025
July 22, 1935 – May 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond Wesley Dubeau at Mariposa House Hospice on May 3, 2025 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Dianne Dubeau (nee Rice), and loving and devoted father to Art Dubeau, Chris Dubeau and Jennifer Woodward. Proud grandfather to Opal (Zach) Faubert, Pearl Dubeau...
John Vink
May 3, 2025
John Vink, born Jan Vink DeKwaadsteniet in Haarlem, Netherlands, on April 9, 1941, passed on May 3, 2025.
John was raised in the Netherlands where he began his electrical career. He came to Canada at age 17 and joined his sister Stella in Brandon, Manitoba. After a year he moved to Toronto, Ontario.
While visiting his sister now in St. Thomas, Ontario,...
Aline Louise Todd
April 30, 2025
Aline Louise Todd (Teske)
July 6th, 1946 - April 30th, 2025
Passed away peacefully at the Leacock Care Centre, Orillia, on Wednesday, April the 30th, 2025, in her 79th year.
Aline, beloved wife of the late Joseph Wayne Todd (2019). She will be greatly missed by her children, Luc (Tracy), Michael (Crystol), Christina (Randal), her grandchildren, Brandan, Jessica, Tanisha, Megan, Hanna, Jackson, and...
Mark Edward Davis
April 29, 2025
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his amigos, on April 29th, 2025, in his 65th year. Beloved son of Donald Davis and the late Lois Davis (née McLean). Cherished brother of Leanne Davis. Mark will be lovingly remembered by his uncles Bryan (Audrey) McLean, Del (Denice) McLean, and Carl St. John (Anna, predeceased), as well as by his many cousins. He...
Gail Geraldine Lander
April 29, 2025
Gail Geraldine Lander (nee Pengilly)
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Gail Geraldine Lander. Gail entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by...
William Omer Mick
April 29, 2025
Passed away at home on Tuesday, April 29th in his 99th year, William Omer Mick, dearly loved husband of Mary and loving father to Elizabeth and Isabel (Garth). Beloved grandfather of Holly, Andrew, Leah and Laura. Brother of Ethel (Eldon) predeceased, Sam (Maud), Murray (Marilyn) predeceased. Brother-in-law to James Anderson, predeceased. Uncle to four nephews and two nieces.
Born on the...
Ina Eileen Jaques
April 28, 2025
Jaques; Ina Eileen (nee Trott)
Peacefully at home, Orillia, on Monday, April 28th, 2025,in her 94th year. Ina, beloved wife of the late John Edward Jaques. Loving mother of Bonnie Jaques (predeceased), Glen (Joy) Jaques of Warminster, and Brian (Cathy) Jaques of Prices Corners. Devoted Grandma of Derrick (Kelly) Jaques, Jessie-lee Jaques (Eric Pattenden), Danielle Jaques (Marcel Lafantaisie), Nicolle Jaques (Micheil...
Lynda Louise Tucker (nee: Elinesky)
April 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family matriarch on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, at the age of 78. Lynda was born in Brampton on February 16, 1947 to Louis and Lorraine Elinesky. Lynda leaves behind the love of her life and best friend, Leo Tucker, with whom she shared 59 wonderful years of...
Mary Freida Havill
April 23, 2025
Havill, Mary Freida Rosamond (nee Nolan)
It is with profound sadness that the family of Freida Havill announce her passing peacefully, in her sleep on April 23, 2025, aged 91 at Spencer House in Orillia, Ontario with loving family near.
Beloved spouse of the late Thomas R. Havill, devoted mother to Wayne (Alicyia,) Wesley (Lori,) Luanne (Eric,) David (Monique) and the late...
Robert Allen Reniewick
April 22, 2025
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 Jeffrey (Jo-Lee) Reniewick. Cherished grandfather of Danielle, Ashley, Jessica, Brian and Amanda. Dear brother of Randy (Melanie) Reniewick and Bill (Crystal) Reniewick....
Elizabeth Yvonne Staszkow
April 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth, who left us peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 21, 2025, at the age of 70.
Elizabeth was the beloved wife and high school sweetheart of Richard, and a loving and devoted mother to her son Jonathan. She was the cherished sister of Sandra Quail (Howard), and...
