Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Kenneth Lloyd Knight
April 13, 2026
Knight; Kenneth Lloyd
Passed away at home in Orillia on April 13, 2026 at the age of 73. Ken, beloved son of the late Lloyd and Jean Knight. Loved brother of Brenda (Joe), Susan (Rick), Michael (Debbie), Charlotte (Joe) and Lori (Michael). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by his hunting and fishing friends.Cremation has taken place. A...
Bonita (Bonnie) Dykes
April 9, 2026
On April 9, 2026, at the age of 73, Bonita (Bonnie) Dykes of Orillia passed away peacefully at the Mariposa House Hospice after a remarkable love-filled and well-lived life. She was born on September 25, 1952 in Vancouver, BC to Clifford and Kathleen (Kackie) Olstead. Bonnie was the loving mother of Natalie Dykes and Kathleen Dykes, mother-in-law of Ian Grundy,...
Barbara Anne Ley (nee: Morris)
April 9, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Ley, on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, in her 80th year, at Mariposa House Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family. Barb is now reunited with her beloved husband, Ronald William Ley.
Loving mother of Rhonda Ley-Glass (Matt Burns) and Nicole Ley-Davies (Stuart). Devoted and proud Nana of Haley, Olivia,...
Tom Johnstone
April 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tom Johnstone, age 71, of Oro-Medonte and Lake Temagami, on April 8, 2026. He was a beloved husband to Beth, wonderful father to Robbie (Sara Contreras), Jessica (Christopher Guard) and delighted grandfather to Elaina. He will also be remembered by his brother Doug, sister-in-law, Susan, and his niece, Anna....
Marianne Ethel Taylor
April 8, 2026
Passed away peacefully at Mariposa House Hospice, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of Gerald "Jerry" William Taylor. Loving mother of Shannon, Stacey and Sean (Julie). Cherished grandmother of Alyssa (predeceased), Tyler, Riley, Andrew, Isabella, Madilynn, Sean, Abigail & Evelyn. Dear sister-in-law of Julia, Brenda and John.
The late Marianne Taylor will rest at...
Shirley Anne Engeland
April 8, 2026
Engeland; Shirley Anne (nee Lindsay)
Anne was born on July 23, 1933 in Kapuskasing, On., she passed away peacefully at the Trillium Manor, Orillia, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the age of 92 years.
Anne spent her teenage years growing up in Burk's Falls, ON after her parents moved there to start a business. She studied nursing in Toronto and became...
Lucile Ysoldia Ellins
April 8, 2026
Lucile Ysoldia Ellins
We are sad to report the death of Lucile Ysoldia Ellins (née Reuben; b.1918; d. 2026) at the age of 107 years. Beloved mother of Jerry, Charlie, Mary Lou, and Susan. Beloved grandmother of Miranda, Joshua, Jana, Mike, Catherine, Adam, David and Matthew. Beloved great-grandmother of James, Stephen, Thomas, Lennie, Conor, Wallis, and Petrea. A remarkable woman, who...
Gloria May Johnson
April 7, 2026
Johnson; Gloria May (nee Voigt) Passed away peacefully at Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia on April 7, 2026 in her 95th year. Gloria, beloved wife of the late Earnest Johnson for 67 years. Loving mother of Valerie Stipe (Gary) and Ron (Fiona). Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Adam, Erik, Kimberley, Christina and Evan. Proud great grandmother of Spencer, Aria, Elsa, Charlotte, Erik...
Rosina Carpino
April 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Rosina Carpino, peacefully at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital in her 99th year.
Rosina was born in Paterno Calabro, Cosenza Italy on January 8, 1928. She was the beloved wife of the late Michele Carpino and devoted mother to Francesco-d of Orillia, Sara of Orillia, Palmo Giuseppe (Valerie) of Edmonton...
Walter Ray Balkwill
April 5, 2026
Walter Ray Balkwill
It is with sorrow that we announce Wally’s passing at home on April 5, 2026 in his 80th year. Born in Foxmead on August 17, 1946 to parents William and Velma Balkwill (nee Readman) both predeceased.
Wally leaves behind his children Jeff, and Val (Dave Knox). He was the proud Grandfather of Rebecca McPhaden (Aaron), Alex (Sarah), Brooke Russell,...
Angus Walton Smith
April 4, 2026
Smith Angus
Surrounded by his loving family, Angus Walton Smith, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Orillia, Ontario.
He was born on July 16, 1943, to William Aitken and Margaret Walton Smith in Edinburgh, Scotland, along with identical twin brother Ian, and was welcomed by older sister Margaret McGowan.
As a young man, Angus attended vocational school in Edinburgh to...
Ray Glenmore Corry
April 4, 2026
Corry; Ray Glenmore
Passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in his 91st year. Ray, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Badgley). Dear brother of his twin Roy (Jean) Corry (both predeceased) and Lorne (predeceased)(Margaret) Corry. Beloved uncle to many nieces, nephews and their families. The late Ray Corry will rest at the Mundell...
Joshua William Stead
April 3, 2026
Stead; Joshua William
July 4, 1980 - April 3, 2026
45 years old
Joshua died peacefully at home in Gravenhurst, ON. He will be missed by his mother Toni Altkinson of Washago and her extended family. Also, his Uncle Jim of Bracebridge and his extended family. Joshua is predeceased by his father Wilfred Stead. Joshua was the proud father to Cameron Stead of...
James Richard Peaker
April 2, 2026
Peaker; James "Jim" Richard
Passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 88 years due to complications with Parkinson's. Jim, was born in London, ON, grew up in Putnam and spent most of his 80 years in Dorchester. He was born to the late Wilfred and Matilda (nee Darlison) Peaker. Jim was...
Maurice Reginald Truax
April 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Maurice Truax on April 1, 2026, surrounded by family, at the age of 86. Loving and devoted father of Christine Roberts (Tom), Kathleen Roubos (Murray), and Sherry Truax (Roger). Proudest Papa to Chad & Leah Roberts, Jenna, Brent, & Jason Roubos, and Dustin Truax; and eight great-grandchildren. Dear son of...
Reid Douglas Mason
March 27, 2026
With deep love and sadness, we share that Reid passed away peacefully in Orillia, surrounded by his family on Friday March 27, 2026, in his 73rd year.
Reid was the devoted husband of Sandy, his “Sam”, for 52 wonderful years. He was a loving father to Lynsey and Kimberly, and a proud Puppa to his beloved granddaughters, Lily and Shea, who...
Marilyn Brenda Pollitt
March 27, 2026
Pollitt, Marilyn Brenda (Scheniman)
Passed away suddenly at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 75. Marilyn, beloved wife of the late Ronald Pollitt. Loving mother of Christopher Pollitt and Theresa Pollitt and husband Marlon Siasat. Doting and adored grandma to Kaitlyn and Noah. Dear sister of Deborah Isaac of Parry Sound, Michelle Barker (Charles)...
Millicent Foster
March 25, 2026
Foster; Millicent "Millie" (nee Robertson)
Passed away peacefully, at Spencer House, Orillia, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 98 years. Millie, beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Foster. Loving mother of James "Jim" B. Foster of Oro-Medonte, Susan Millicent (Harry) Ayers both predeceased and Robert "Rob" M. (Maryann) Foster of Bradford. Cherished grandmother of Allison M. Foster,...
Helen Marie Fleet
March 18, 2026
Fleet; Helen Marie (nee Nick)
Passed away peacefully, at the Mariposa House Hospice, Severn, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in her 85th year. Helen beloved wife of the late George Fleet and the late Barry Armstrong. Loving mother of Randy (Wendy) Armstrong and Sandra (Fred) Typhair. Cherished grandmother of Chadd, Dakota (Kyla), Kitrina (Neil) and great grandmother to Maximus, Brielle, Daxton,...
Audrey Barbara Cameron
March 17, 2026
Cameron, Audrey Barbara (nee Luffman)
Passed away peacefully at Spencer House, Orillia, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in her 92nd year. Audrey beloved wife of the late Duncan Cameron. Loving mother of Richard & Myles Cameron (both predeceased), Joe Cameron, Jeffrey Cameron (predeceased), Jonathan Blakeman and their families. Audrey is also predeceased by her many brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken...
