Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Lori Chillman
December 19, 2024
Celebrating the life of
Lori Anne Chillman
A very special person, who left us to soon
Join us
Saturday, April 26, 2025
from 2 PM ~ 6 PM
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #34
215 Mississaga St E,
Orillia, Ontario
Margaret Joyce Audrey Sheedy
March 31, 2025
Sheedy; Margaret Joyce Audrey
Passed away peacefully at Champlain Manor, Orillia on Monday March 31st, 2025 at the age of 93. Audrey, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn Sheedy. Loved sister of Iris Mitchell ( Robert predeceased), Mary Provencher (Henry), Richard (predeceased) (Noreen), Patricia McCarthy (Peter) both predeceased, Ted Sheedy (predeceased) (Sheila), Glen Sheedy (Elly) and Garry Sheedy. Sadly...
Leonardus "Leo" John Backus
April 14, 2025
Passed away on Monday April 14, 2025, in his 88th year at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville. Beloved husband of the late Josie. Loving father of John (Andrea) of Caledon, Michelle of North Vancouver, BC. Dear Grandfather of Lee Anne (Sasa), Bradley (Melanie), Ashley (Ben), Jessica (Elvis). Great Grandfather of Jayden, Mila, Oaklen, Nikola, Scarlett, Eli, Maple Joe, Chloe, Douglas...
Heather (Diana) Zulak
April 13, 2025
Passed away unexpectedly at home with her husband by her side, on April 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Beloved wife and best friend of Gary, with whom she was blessed to share over 59 years of marriage. Loving mother of Brian Zulak (Lisa) and Jessica Zulak (Larry Liscoumb). Proud mama of Breanna, Kyle, Evan, and Dani. She will...
Morgan Jeremy Clarke
April 12, 2025
Passed away peacefully in Midland at the age of 47, with his devoted mother and cherished sister by his side. Morgan is now reunited with his beloved father, Frank Clarke, and grandparents, Jack and Hazel Clarke.
Morgan’s love for life and fun, bubbly spirit will forever remain in the hearts of his mother Maureen, sister Kristi, nephews Owen & Kane, and...
Alexander "Bruce" Campbell
April 12, 2025
Passed away at Mariposa House Hospice, on April 12, 2025, at the age 76. Beloved husband of Twyla Banbury-Campbell. Loving father of Kevin Banbury (Charity) and his princess Jeanne. Bruce will be missed by his faithful sidekick Fibi. Predeceased by his parents Norman & Dorothy Campbell. Dear brother of Morley Campbell (Edweene) and Marie Gordon (Gailen "George"). Survived by his...
Jack Roger Grinyer
April 8, 2025
Grinyer; Jack R,
Our beloved father, Jack Grinyer, passed away on Tuesday April 8th, in his 101st year after a short stay in Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy of 44 years.
Loving father of Edward (Heather) Susan, Stephen (Debbie).
Dear Grandfather to Brittany, Taylor, Derek and Kristen, and Great Grandfather to Raulin.
Long-time loving companion of Adelaide (Addie).
Jack set an example...
Brian Edward Martin
April 6, 2025
The Late Brian Edward Martin
Feb 27th 1962 to Sunday April 6th 2025
63 years of age
Brian was youngest of four children born to the late Robert Elmer Martin and the late Joyce Olive Briggs-Martin of Orillia Ontario Canada. Brians beloved father passed away on October 25th 2005 and his mother passed away on October 11th 2008. Then his Older brother the...
Jean Florence Hutt (nee Sales)
April 6, 2025
Longtime OSMH volunteer
With deep love and heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Jean Florence Hutt. Surrounded by family at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Jean was welcomed into God’s arms on April 6, 2025 at the age of 94.
Born in Milton Ontario, Jean was the daughter of Herbert and Winnifred Sales (both predeceased). She married the love of her life,...
Grace Valentine Wise
April 5, 2025
Wise; Grace Valentine (nee Belcham)
Peacefully at Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 98 years. Grace, beloved wife of the late Norman Wise. Loving mother of Dianne Kelly of Washago, Wendy Vrooman of St. Catharines and David (Maria) Wise of Lindsay. Cherished Nana of Ryan Kelly (Lora Petro), Laura (Murray) McGuire, Michelle Wise, Christopher...
John Edward Clements
April 3, 2025
Clements; John
April 3, 2025 - 88th Year
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Clements, who peacefully passed away on April 3, 2025, at Spencer House in Orillia, Ontario in his 88th year. His family is deeply grateful or the compassionate care he received in his final days.
John was born in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, to Hugh...
Allen John Davidson
April 2, 2025
Davidson Allen John Aug.1.1945 - April.2.2025
Allen John Davidson passed away early Wednesday morning April 2, 2025, at home, as he wished, against doctors recommendations. Stubborn to the end. He lit a fire, had a clementine and went to bed.
He will be missed by his family whom he held dear. Survived by his mother Dorothy Gerber (Campbell) and brothers Barry, Charles,...
Magin Rina Nicole Malec
March 31, 2025
Magin Rina Nicole (Malec) Krulicki
Born December 28, 2000;
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our brown eyed girl on March 31, 2025, due to an unforeseen medical condition at the tender age of 24.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Brock Krulicki of Barrie ON, and her two beautiful babies; Ryker...
Joseph Andrew "Andie" Bat
March 29, 2025
Bat, Joseph Andrew "Andie" ( 1937-2025)
(Retired Truck Driver)
He passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at Spencer House, Orillia on March 29, 2025. Beloved husband of 62 years to Jacqueline Bat (nee Walker). Loving Father of Joe Bat (Cathy), Lisa Clement, Andrea Fallows (Richard) and Jennifer Steele (Kevin). "Grandpa Andie" will live on in the hearts of his grandchildren; Daryl (Hanna),...
Gary Ann Gray
March 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gary Ann Gray during the recent ice storm on Saturday evening.
Born on March 15, 1936, Gary was the beloved daughter of Martha and Robert Trail Gray II, Canadian Golf Pro at Scarborough Golf Club. She was a proud sister to her brother Robert Trail Gray III and was...
Mark Kenneth Robertson
March 28, 2025
Robertson; Mark Kenneth
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Robertson at the age of 53, on March 28, 2025. Mark will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Kendra (Brandon) and Rachel (Darian), who were the light of his life. He will also be missed by his cherished grandson, Beckham. He is survived by his siblings...
David "Dave" Allan Nichol
March 27, 2025
NICHOL, David (Dave)
It is with heavy hearts and loving memory that we announce the passing of Dave Nichol, a devoted Christian, cherished husband, loving father and proud papa, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81 on March 27, 2025 after a three-year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Born on July 21, 1943, Dave lived...
Geoffrey Richard Lauer
March 25, 2025
Lauer: Geoffrey Richard
It is with deep sadness that we announce Geoffrey (Geof) Richard Lauer passed away peacefully March 25th, 2025 at the age of 78 at Hospice Waterloo Region with his wife and four sons by his side.
Geof was born in Orillia, Ontario, the eldest of four boys. He grew up in the Lauer family home on Peter Street North....
Sandra Jane DeGeer
March 24, 2025
DeGeer; Sandra
Sandra DeGeer (Fernall), 1954-2025, of Orillia, Ontario, will always be remembered for her kind heart, dedication to her family, and her unwavering compassion toward all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She peacefully passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Sandra was the beloved daughter...
Joshua " Josh" Fountain
March 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Josh Fountain, who peacefully left us on March 24, 2025, at Mariposa House Hospice, surrounded by much love and support. Josh is now reunited with his beloved sister Jessie, his grandparents Catherine & James Fountain, his grandfather Kenneth McIsaac and his in-laws Bill and Ann McDonald.
Josh will be deeply...
