Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Shirley Elizabeth Bogardis
January 3, 2026
Bogardis, Shirley Elizabeth (née O’Neill) January 17, 1953 to January 3, 2026
Shirley Elizabeth Bogardis (née O’Neill) passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Shirley was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Bogardis. Being a wife, mother, and nana was the centre of her world. She wanted nothing more than to love and care for...
Ross Frederick Counter
January 1, 2026
Counter, Ross (Rosco) Passed away on January 1 ,2026 peacefully after a short illness at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia, Ontario. Ross had a serious stroke in 2021 and required long term care. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Bruce and Mary Counter, his brother Jake and his beloved wife Liz (nee Currigan) of 25 years . Ross...
Glenn Pita
January 1, 2026
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Glenn de Vera Pita at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family, in the early morning hours of January 1, 2026.
Beloved husband to Mary Kahreen...
Gordon Stewart Beard
December 31, 2025
Beard; Gordon Stewart
Gordon Stewart Beard drew his final breaths on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 2025, as the clock hands read 8:45 p.m.. It was then; he joined his life partner of 41 years, Kim Godfrey, who predeceased him two short years before. Gordon Beard was in his 69th year.
Gord passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the people and...
Joyce Boyd
December 30, 2025
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Gloria Joyce Boyd passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Mariposa House Hospice. After a lifetime of generously bestowing kindness and blessing to others, she is now experiencing...
Marilyn Jean Croft
December 25, 2025
Croft; Marilyn Judith
(Nee Bailey)
Marilyn Croft passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, December 25, 2025 in her 91st year. Marilyn was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Croft and loving mother of Darcy Wittek and Wendy Croft and Dudley Croft (predeceased August 24, 2003). Marilyn was loved by Linda (daughter-in-law), and cherished by her late son-in-law Dieter Wittek....
Ruth Fountain (nee Perryman)
December 25, 2025
(Former Counsellor of Oro-Medonte; Longtime Employee of BMO for 40 years; 25 year Volunteer with Soldiers' Memorial Hospital; Valued Leader of the Women's Institute)
Passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in her 88th year. Ruth will be dearly missed by family, friends, and her community. Ruth, beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Fountain....
Marianna Tovell
December 24, 2025
Tovell; Marianna "Mary"
(Former Care Giver at the HRC)
Suddenly in Georgetown, with family by her side, on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in her 80th year. Mary Tovell, beloved wife of the late Paul Tovell. Loving Mother of Monica (David) Gunn of Limehouse and AdamTovell of Orillia. Cherished Babcia of James, Jacob and Joshua Gunn and Ty and Tavish Tovell. Dear daughter...
Frank Joseph Kehoe
December 24, 2025
Frank Joseph Kehoe
February 12, 1934 - December 24, 2025
Frank Joseph Kehoe passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 12, 1934, in Orillia, Ontario, the beloved son of Stella and Martin Kehoe. He was predeceased by his brothers Jack and Paul.
Frank was the devoted husband of Margaret for 68 remarkable years,...
Patricia Marilyn Berner
December 23, 2025
BERNER, Patricia “Pat” Marilyn (nee: Jackson)
Pat passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday December 23, 2025 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife and best friend of James Emmanuel Berner (1934-2008). Loving devoted mother of David and wife Jo-Hellen of Orillia, Daniel and wife Gina of Hammond. Treasured grandmother to Christopher (Radene), Kaitlin (Daniel), Meaghan (Vitor)...
Betty Jane Earle
December 22, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Betty Jane Earle (nee Parker), who died peacefully at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on December 22, 2025. Betty was born on February 17, 1940, in Lindsay, Ontario, the cherished daughter of James and Bertie Parker and the dear sister of Nancy Sinclair (deceased) and Sharon Dale.
Betty is survived by her beloved husband of...
Helen Margaret Rose Vais
December 21, 2025
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.” John 14:6
Vais; Helen Margaret Rose (nee Francis)
Born: August 21, 1937 Cannington, ON; Passed: December 21, 2025 Orillia, ON
(Teacher for 35 years with the Toronto Board of Education)
With profound love, and a heart full of cherished memories, we celebrate the life of...
Jayson Lucas French
December 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jayson French who died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 21, 2025 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Throughout his illness Jayson showed remarkable strength, resilience and grace, supported by the unwavering love of family and friends.
Jayson is survived by his beloved spouse, Becky, as well...
Raymond James Hill
December 21, 2025
Peacefully at Spencer House in Orillia, on Sunday, December 21st, 2025; at the age of 89. Loving father of Ron Hill (Tammy Dore) and Corinna Hill. Grandfather to Caleigh Marchment, Emily Backway, Wyatt Whyte and Piper Hill. Great grandfather to Aaliyah Marchment, Jacob Marchment and Nora Jean Parent. Brother of Terry Hill and uncle to Britney and Alex Hill. Raymond...
Patrick Bernard Clarke
December 15, 2025
Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 85. Beloved husband of 57 years, to the late Diane (nee McIntaggart). Loving father of Brenda Goldsmith (predeceased, 2020) (Chuck) of Orillia and Mary-Lou Martinez (Lou) of Toronto. Loved dearly by his six grandchildren, Samantha (Mitchell), Mallory (Tyson), Emily, Jack (Julia), Zack and Dylan. Proud great-grandfather to Brooks. Devoted son of...
Alice Ann Murphy
December 10, 2025
Alice A.Murphy (nee Mahoney born July 25, 1939) in Kedgwick River NB)
It is with deep sadness, coupled with tremendous gratitude for all she did for me and others that I, Rob Murphy, announce the passing of my mother at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital December 10th, 2025
Cherished Grandmother (Gram!) to Charlie, Hunter and Lucinda.
Dear sister to twin brother Michael (deceased), Charlie...
Lawrence Cyril Lillicrap
December 7, 2025
Lillicrap, Larry
March 2, 1934 - December 7th 2025
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our Father, Larry Lillicrap.
Surrounded by his loving family, Larry passed away at the humble age of ninety-one on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 at home.
Larry was born in 1934 and spent his entire life in Orillia, Ontario where he established a wealth of wonderful...
Wendy Jane Hutchings
December 7, 2025
With immense sadness, we announce the death of Wendy Hutchings at mid-day on Sunday, December 7th at Champlain Manor in Orillia after a brief illness. Wife of 67 years to Alexander (‘Al’, predeceased), mother of Jeffrey (predeceased), Stephen, Roslyn (predeceased), Julia (Brian Montgomery), and Jamie, sister to Rand (Carole), and ‘Nanny’ to Alexandra Hutchings.
Born Wendy Jane Simpson to parents Ernest...
John Hamilton Boyd
December 6, 2025
Boyd, John
Surrounded by his loving family, John passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 06, 2025, in his 93rd year, at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital.
Beloved father to Brian, Terry (Doris); cherished father-in-law of Lynne Boyd; "best Gramps ever" to Jeffrey, Michael (Heather), Christopher; Peter (Sue) and Andrea (Stephen); super special Great Gramps to Gracelyn, Finn, Lucy, Isaac, and Simon; and loving...
Linda L. Ranson
December 6, 2025
Ranson; Linda
March 29, 1950 - December 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Ranson announce her passing on December 6, 2025 at the age of 75, at Mariposa House Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was a devoted mother to Shawne Clarke (Tatum), April Clarke (Jason) and Robin Clarke-Ellis (Jeff) and mother-in-law to Rick Stanley.
Linda was...
