Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Georgette Verner
Oct 27, 2024
Passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side at Mariposa House Hospice, on October 27, 2024, in her 84th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Patrick Verner (Pat), in their 64th year of marriage. Loving and devoted mother of Patrick Dean Verner (Sherry), Paul David Verner, Daniel Owen Verner (Linda) and Kristi Laura Verner (Gary). Proud grandmother of...
George Leonard Biss
Oct 18, 2024
After the most amazing life lived, it is with broken hearts that we say goodbye to our George. Husband. Dad. Grandpa. Great Grandpa. Son. Brother. Friend. One-of-a-kind man. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Virginia “Ginny” (McConvey) Biss for over 62 years, George was the best Dad ever to Carol Anne (the late Michel) Jeanson and Greg (Deirdre)...
Laurie Jane Hawke
Nov 18, 2024
HAWKE, Laurie Jane (nee Simpson)
December 11, 1951 – November 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurie Jane Hawke at Spencer House on Monday, November 18th, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s.Devoted mother to Robert Hawke. Proud grandmother to Kaydan, Nevin and Charley. Loving sister to Marilyn (Garry) Bennett Boher and Diane Simpson. Cherished aunt...
Miriam Van Raij
Nov 17, 2024
Miriam Van Raij
August 25, 1929 - November 17, 2024
Peacefully at Spencer House on November 17, 2024, in her 96th year. Loving sister of Arthur Van Ray (Clarinda) of Brazil. Dear Aunt of Cesar Van Ray of Brazil, and Jacqueline Van Ray (Alessio Batista) of Orillia. Great Aunt of Matheus, Thomas and Dilana.
Miriam often travelled and lived in various different countries....
Marie Isobel Murray
Nov 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Marie Murray on Sunday November 17, 2024, in Orillia, Ontario. Beloved wife of Patrick Murphy (predeceased). Devoted mother to Jed Murray and Jeff (Tracy) Murray. Dear sisiter to Wayne Hawke and sister-in-law Betty-anne Hawke. Proud grandmother of Gavin (Hailey) Murray, Ethan Murray, Rachel Morris (predeceased) Victoria Morris; and great-grandmother...
Donald Earl Archer
Nov 17, 2024
Passed away at home surrounded by his family, at the age of 85. Survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 62 years Margaret (nee: Anderson). Loved father and friend to his three boys, Bruce (Nancy), Glenn (Pam) and Brent (Julie). Cherished grandpa of Victoria, Jeffrey, Ali, Megan, Kirsten, Kali, Haili, Shea, Riley, Liam and proud great grandpa of...
Patricia Dianne Fraser
Nov 13, 2024
Fraser; Patricia Dianne
Peacefully at home, Washago, ON, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Loving partner to Susan Fraser for 33 years. Devoted mother to Tony Dupuis of Kirkland Lake and Scott Dupuis of Timmins. Predeceased by her parents Emery and Josephine McEwen. Dianne will be dearly missed by her siblings Janet (Andre) St. Amant of Kirkland Lake, Robert (Michelle) McEwen of...
Gerry Moore
Nov 12, 2024
Passed away in Orillia, at the age of 62. Survived by his loving mother Eileen Ahnert. Predeceased by his father Bob Moore and stepfather Fred Ahnert. Cherished brother of Donna Racco (Claudio), Cathy Moore Wu and Michele Cranney (Shawn). Proud uncle of Lindsay, Mathew, Michela, Jayden, Megan, Kelly, Jessi, and Nic. He was surrounded by an extended family who loved...
Sara "Rene" Maureen Jacobson
Nov 8, 2024
Passed away at Mariposa House Hospice, surrounded by her family, on Friday, November 8th, 2024, in her 67th year following a brave and very brief battle with lung cancer. Adored wife and best friend of Don for 47 years. Loving and devoted mother of Lisa Ferguson (Rob, predeceased) and Crystal Jacobson-Pilon (Gerry). Proud gramma of Macguire, Canyon, Calder, and Cabot,...
Sandra Lynn Simpson
Nov 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...
Judith Diane Douglass
Nov 5, 2024
Douglass; Judith Diane (nee Reynolds)
Peacefully at home, Orillia, on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, in her 74th year. Judy, beloved wife of the late Ross Douglass. Loving mother of Kim Douglas (Emerson "Jack" Fraser) of Orillia and Kirk Douglas of Barrie. Dear sister of Jim (predeceased)(Jean) Reynolds of Barrie and Fran (Murray) Cochrane of Elmvale. Judy will be sadly missed by...
Randall "Randy" Ernest Jensen
Nov 1, 2024
Jensen, Randall Ernest ‶Randy″ of Sebright, Ontario
Randy passed away peacefully after a short illness at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side, at the age of 61 on Thursday, November 1, 2024. Loving partner of Sandra McGregor for 25 years, beloved son of Shirley and the late James Jensen of Leamington. Younger Brother to Tim (Mary) Jensen...
Sharlene McLearon
Nov 1, 2024
Sharlene McLearon, a renowned Canadian artist, educator, registered nurse, and energy healer, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by her family in Orillia, Ontario. Born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sharlene’s lifelong passion for art was ignited at an early age. “My journey began with a gift of oil paints at 14,” she...
Timothy Clayton Wilson
Oct 30, 2024
Wilson, Timothy Clayton
Passed away peacefully at home in Orillia on Oct 30, 2024 with his family by his side.
Tim is predeceased by his Mother, Barbara DeCaire of Kilworthy, and his Father Bruce Wilson of Gravenhurst. Father of Christopher Wilson (Lynda), Partner to Kori, Step dad to Curtis Burnett, Brother of Christine (Chris) Merrick (Clint), Tom Wilson (Connie), and Shawn Wilson....
Bertan Larry Wilson
Oct 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bertan Larry Wilson on October 24, 2024, in his 75th year. Faithful husband to the late Marlene Hazel (nee Moore). Loving father to Carmen (Matthew) Black of Orillia, John Wilson of Orillia, and Roberto “Paul” Wilson (predeceased). Proud grandfather to Kayden, Kieghan and Maci-Mia. Dearly missed by sister Sharon...
Joseph George Ogden
Oct 23, 2024
Ogden; Joseph George
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph George Ogden in his 79th year at Soldiers Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Joe was the loving husband, friend and soulmate of Sandra (nee Micks). Joe was the son of George and Helen Ogden (both predeceased) and, brother to Michael (Alice). Joe was...
Klara Stocker
Oct 21, 2024
Passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024 at Spencer House at the age of 92.
Predeceased by her husband Frank (2017). Loving mother of Frank Jr. (Karen), grandmother of Ryan and Krystal, step-grandmother of Ryan and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of Shay and Cameron. Dear sister of Adolf Epli (Hannelore) and the late Martin and Katie.
Cremation to take place. A private family service...
Joan Elizabeth Dekruyf
Oct 21, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.
Joan E. Dekruyf, aged 92, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 11 in Hanover, Ontario, Joan lived a life rich with love, laughter, and compassion. Daughter of Harold Mercey and Ellen (Holden), Joan was the beloved wife of John Dekruyf (predeceased), sister to...
Kelly Smith
Oct 18, 2024
Kelly Elmer Thomas Smith, 57, of Ramara Ontario found his peace on October 18, 2024.
Kelly was born on March 16, 1967 to Bill (William) Smith and Betty (Elinor) Smith (nee Scutchings) in Kingston Ontario.
Kelly was predeceased by his father, Bill, his in laws Garnett and Donna Flaherty, and his brother in law Raymond Flaherty. Kelly is survived and sorely missed...
Sandy Shropshire
Oct 17, 2024
At her little piece of heaven with her loving husband and best friend Jim by her side, Sandy peacefully passed away on October 17, 2024, after a recurrence of cancer. Beloved Daughter of Chris & the late Allan Wrigley. Loved Mother of Jacob, Travis (Rachel) and Daniel. Adored Grandma "Avo" of Scarlet and Violet. Sister of Tina (Tom) and Rob....
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