Donald Garnet Fletcher
September 5, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Garnet Fletcher, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Don passed peacefully at Spencer House surrounded by family on September 5, 2026. He was 83.
Don was born on December 8, 1942, in Orillia, Ontario, to the late Viola Fletcher.
Married for 33 years to the love of his life,...
Carey Margaret Buss
August 9, 2026
Buss; Carey Margaret
Passed away at Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Sunday August 9, 2026 at the age of 70. Carey, beloved daughter of the late Helen and David Buss. Loved sister of Lawrence Buss and Frank Buss. Cherished aunt of Michael Buss and Lauren Buss. Sadly missed by cousins and relatives. Carey touched many people and their lives in the...
James David Walsh
October 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of James David Walsh March 2, 1937 - October 4, 2026.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Walsh, who passed away peacefully on Sunday October 4, 2026, at the age of 89, while receiving compassionate care at Leacock Care Centre in Orillia, Ontario.
Jim was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 2,...
Eric Russell Day
October 4, 2026
Eric Russell Day
October 9, 1932 - October 4, 2026
Eric Russell Day passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, just five days shy of his 94th birthday.
Born in Orillia, Ontario, on October 9, 1932, to Vera May (Parker) and Albert Russell Day, Eric held the distinction of being the first baby in the Day family to be born in a hospital....
Annette Hughes
October 3, 2026
Annette was born in Kirkland Lake and grew up in Swastika, the adoptive daughter of the late Romeo and Genevieve Mercier. In high school she met the love of her life, Lawrence Richard Hughes. They spent many blissful summers at Sesikinika Lake and were avid curlers during the winter months. Annette worked for the Royal Bank in Kirkland Lake and...
Ron
October 1, 2026
Philip Ronald (Ron) Parolin, 88, of Orillia, Ontario. Passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, at the Alexander Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst. He was born October 11, 1938, in Arnstein, Ontario. He was the son of his loving parents, Walter and Adeline Parolin.
In 1964, Ron married the love of his life, Lucey Monroe Mark. Together they raised two children, Kara...
Susan Walma
September 28, 2026
WALMA, Susan Marie
March 2, 1942 ~ September 28, 2026
With broken hearts we announce the passing of Susan Marie Walma (nee Scheich) on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Spencer House, Orillia, surrounded by family.
Loving wife of Gerald John Walma for 26 wonderful years; cherished mother of Isanna Pagliuso; dear stepmother of Michele Walma and Paul Walma. Beloved daughter of the late...
Robert Gauldie
September 27, 2026
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Robert McKinlay Gauldie passed peacefully in his sleep on the evening of September 27, 2026, at the age of 86. Bob, as he was known to many, was a man of integrity, who valued time...
Kim Douglas Pressnail
September 26, 2026
Kim Douglas Pressnail
September 15, 1954 – September 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kim Douglas Pressnail at the age of 72 at his home in Oro Medonte on Saturday September 26, 2026. Kim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose generosity and humour brightened the lives of all those who knew...
Douglas "Doug" Frederick Blunt
September 26, 2026
Blunt; Douglas Frederick "Doug"
Doug’s soul has taken flight, soaring free among the open skies.
Doug loved to chat, share a story and a laugh, he believed a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet.
Passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Saturday September 26, 2026 in his 80th year. Doug, beloved husband of Sharon (nee Downs) for 59...
Hilda Mae Beard (nee Rivett)
September 25, 2026
Gone Home to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Friday, September 25th, 2026, in her 88th year. Loving wife of John Beard. Cherished mother of Michael (Jacqueline) and Paul (Kimberley). Proud grandma of Carter, Decker, Jessica, and great grandma of Rowan. Daughter of the late Joe & Elsie Rivett. Predeceased by siblings Horst (Tilly), Alan (Hazel), and Norey (Joan)....
Robert 'Bob' Shaw
September 24, 2026
It is with immense love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Russell Bruce “Bob” Shaw on September 24, 2026.
Born on March 28, 1953, Bob passed peacefully at Mariposa House Hospice surrounded by love.
At the heart of Bob’s life was his family. He was the devoted husband of 51 years to Janet (née Stanton), his beloved wife,...
Dorothy Elva Clare
September 19, 2026
Dorothy Elva Clare
July 2, 1927-September 19, 2026
Dorothy passed away peacefully in her sleep at Champlain Manor in Orillia on September 19 in her 100th year
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of over 62 years, Len (2006). He was the love of her life.
Dorothy is survived by her three children Ron, Leslie and Laurie, her four grandchildren Mike, Matt, Caitlin, and...
James "Jim" Ernest Cotton
September 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Ernest Cotton, of Oro-Medonte, Ontario, who passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 73.
Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Lynda Lee Cotton, and his grandson, Gavin James Ronnie Cotton. He will be forever loved and deeply missed by his son,...
John Alfred Christopher Freely
September 18, 2026
Freely; John Alfred
(Long-time Member of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, Served on the Board, Clerk of Session and Elder of the Church)
Sudden, but peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Friday, September 18, 2026, in his 86th year. John Freely, devoted and beloved husband of Pauline (nee Mills) for 62 years. Loving father of Jonathan Freely (Samantha Johnson) of Bracebridge and...
Sharon Tracey Zytkewich
September 13, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Tracey Zytkewich, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by family at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia.
Beloved wife of Victor for 53 wonderful years. Loving and devoted mother of Shawn Pollock (Gary), the late Tracey Zytkewich, and Jason Zytkewich (Julie). Proud grandmother of Kacey Noble (Jake), Jordan Coulson (Patty), Shane Keenan (Toralynn);...
Denise Schreck
September 11, 2026
Denise Marie Pierrette Schreck (nee Bourdeau)
June 22, 1944 ~ September 11, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Denise Schreck (nee Bourdeau) on September 11, 2026, at the Mariposa House Hospice, surrounded by family. Wife of the late Karl Philipp Schreck, and loving mother to Christine Schreck (Steve Marsh) and Stephan Schreck (Krista Braun). Proud Oma to Alyssa, Jaiden...
Dr. Pieter Smit
September 5, 2026
Dr. Pieter Folkert Rudolph Smit passed away in his 84th year, peacefully at home and surrounded by the loving care of his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Helen (née Reidman); his children, Leslie, Mike (Christine), and Robert (Digna); his sister, Annet; and his lifelong best friend and brother-in-law, Herman Robers.
He will be deeply missed by...
Barbara Frances Trimble
September 5, 2026
Barbara Frances Trimble (nee Jermey)
June 19, 1950 - September 5, 2026
Barbara Frances Trimble (nee Jermey) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday September 5, 2026, at the age of 76 in Haliburton.
Born in Orillia, Ontario, Barb was the cherished daughter of the late Dalton and Edythe Jermey (nee MacArthur). She was the beloved wife and best friend...
Fredrick James Larsen
August 31, 2026
Fredrick (Fred) James Larsen, B.A. (English), M.A. (English)
Fred passed away after complications from cancer on August 31, 2026 after celebrating his 84h birthday 4 days earlier. Fred is survived by dance partner, Lois (Pon, nee Pollock), sons Christopher John of New York City and Joseph Fredrick of Toronto, sister Carol in Abbotsford and special nephews, Gord Chore (Luanne) and Brian...