Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Pauline Gladys Rideout
December 10, 2024
Rideout; Pauline Gladys (nee Turner)
(Former Secretary of St. Paul's United Church, Orillia & Metropolitan United Church, Toronto. Volunteer at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Member of St. Paul's Church Choir and the Cellar Singers)
A Celebration of Pauline's life will take place at St. Paul's United Church, 62 Peter St., N., Orillia, on Sunday, April 13 at 2 pm. For those unable to...
Jozef (Joe) Jaxa-Debicki
December 17, 2024
Jozef (Joe) Jaxa-Debicki passed away on December 17, 2024, at Oak Terrace Long-Term Care Home (Orillia, Ontario), after a long and brave struggle with his health.
Joe was born in Poland on December 1, 1951. The youngest of three children to Andrzej & Zofia Jaxa-Debicki (née Chłapowska), he immigrated to Canada in 1958. He was raised in Toronto’s High Park -...
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...
Charles Clarence Udell
March 23, 2025
Udell; Charles Clarence
Passed away at Leacock Care Centre, Orillia on Sunday March 23, 2025 at the age of 84. Charlie, beloved partner of the late Helen Marie Langman. Predeceased by his parents Bessie & Clarence Udell and his sister Ella Bourke. Dear uncle of Lorne & Szuzana Girard. Sadly missed by brother in law Doug & Jane Langman and longtime...
Gerald John Hill
March 21, 2025
Gerald J. Hill
September 26, 1939 - March 21, 2025
Gerald J. Hill (“Gerry”), born September 26, 1939, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Leacock Care Centre at the age of 85. Loving husband of Eleanor Hill (née Dibsdall), and proud father to Mark (Diamond) Hill and Lisa (Ted) Landrum, and grandfather to Bradley (Vicky) and Erica Hill....
Joan Jordan Wensley
March 20, 2025
Wensley; Joan Jordan RN (nee Pope) Born: October 20, 1926
On Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at home in her sleep. Dearly loved wife of the late Dr. Jim Wensley; loving sister of Dinnie Elder (Murray) both predeceased; mother of treasured sons Matthew and Mark; special cousin of David Britnell predeceased (Mary Margaret Fox); daughter of Ruth Britnell and James Pope both...
Charles Francis "Charlie" Horne
March 19, 2025
Passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by the love of his family at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Orillia.
Charlie was the devoted husband and best friend of Phyllis (nee Campbell), with whom he shared many beautiful years. He leaves behind his cherished brother, Don (Grace, predeceased) and dear sister Laurene. Predeceased by siblings: Bill...
Bernice Josephine Smith
March 13, 2025
SMITH, Bernice Josephine (Jachymek), our beloved Mom, Grandma, and Auntie, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Bernice was born in Hamilton in 1937 to Aniela and Adam Jachymek and sister to Helen (Frank). In 1961, she married her perfect match, Brian Smith, and together they created a loving home and family: Mary Lynn (Jamie), Gary, and Michael (Betty). She...
Thomas Alfred Majury
March 8, 2025
With a heavy heart, Virginia Louise (nee Cattley) would like to share with family and friends the passing of her devoted husband of 63 adventurous and wonderful years. Thomas Alfred Majury passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, just after celebrating his 89th birthday. Proud father to Christine Louise Majury-Dillon, Deborah Lynda (Robert) Kumar-Misir,...
Edward "Ed" Leslie
March 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward (Ed) Leslie, who passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Ed will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Joy Leslie; his children, Shawn (Marcia), Kelly, and Kimberly Rehm (Nathan); and his cherished grandchildren, Samuel, David, Ocean, Ben, and Jaxson. He was a beloved brother...
Joan Carmen Rabbitts
March 5, 2025
Joan Carmen Rabbitts
December 6, 1943 - March 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Carmen Rabbitts on March 5, 2025, at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital at the age of 81. Daughter of the late Leonard and Vera (nee Whittingham) Rabbitts. Predeceased by brother Ross (2022).
Joan attended ODCVI and worked for Ontario Hydro for a number...
James "Jim" Delbert Crocker
March 1, 2025
CROCKER, JAMES DELBERT It is with sadness that we advise family and friends that Jim passed away at home with the love of his life by his side, Helen, on March 1, 2025. Predeceased by his parents, Gus and Faye, his sister, Diane, and his brothers-in-law, Jim and Bert. He will be missed by his children and their spouses (David...
Peter Norman Langman
March 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully at home, on March 1st, 2025, at the age of 60. Loving and devoted Husband of Lydie, sharing together 31 years of marriage. Cherished Dad of Dana & Ryan Price-Jones and Tyson & Hillary Langman. Proud Grandpa welcoming his first granddaughter, Wren Dorothy Price-Jones, just two weeks ago and recently hearing the exciting news of Baby Girl...
Herbert Clarence Alexander Canning
February 23, 2025
Canning; Herbert Clarence Alexander (Former Member of the Odd Fellows; Past Grand of Beaverton Lodge, Past District Deputy Grand Master Dist. 30; Past District Deputy Grand Patriare Geneva Lodge 320; Retired Captain of Canton #36)
Passed away peacefully at Champlain Manor, Orillia with family by his side on Sunday February 23, 2025 at the age of 94. Clarence of Orillia, husband...
Edith Anne Leatherdale
February 22, 2025
In Memory of An Angel
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts our family announce the passing of a gentle soul and loving mother, Edith Anne Leatherdale, on Feb. 22, 2025, at age 94.
Mom came into this world in Orillia on Dec. 25, 1930, the first born for proud parents, Alexander and Kathleen (Thompson) MacDonald, and at an early age...
William John Burns
February 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of William John Burns on February 18, 2025, just one month shy of his 77th birthday. Loving son of the late Walter and Eileen Burns. Dear brother to Mary (Brian, predecased) Menary, Anne (Ken) Wood, and Michael (Cathy; both predeceased) Burns. Proud uncle to Leanne (Jamie), Kim, Michael (Farima), Sasha...
Ruth Margaret Edmonds
February 18, 2025
With sadness we said goodbye to our mom Ruth, at Mariposa Hospice House, Orillia, on February 18, 2025. Mom was in her 94th year. Predeceased by husband Paul, parents Henry (Harry) and Ruth Day, and brother Warde. Lovingly remembered by sister in law Cherry Day of Toronto, children Paul (Myrle) of Whitby, Sharon (George) of Bancroft, Louise (James) of Lake...
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