Tributes

Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas

Kathryn "Kate" Alice Elizabeth Parsons Groom

Kathryn "Kate" Alice Elizabeth Parsons Groom

Oct 3, 2024

Parsons Groom Kathryn "Kate" Alice Elizabeth (nee Kerr)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kate Parsons Groom at Southlake Hospital on Thursday October 3, 2024. Beloved wife of Greg Parsons (predeceased) and adored wife of Rich Groom. Loving mother of Krista and Dan Crate, Marci and Amy McConnell-Parsons, and Brent and Alison Parsons. Proud GranMommy of...

Johan "John" Adrianes Roskam

Johan "John" Adrianes Roskam

Sep 21, 2024

Johan “John” Adrianes Roskam 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Roskam. John passed away with family by his side after a brief illness at Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 in his 94th year. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Shirley May (nee Totten) Roskam in 2011....

Miriam Roberta Harland

Miriam Roberta Harland

Aug 31, 2024

Harland; Miriam Roberta (nee Dougall) (Longtime Member of the Order of the Eastern Star)

Passed away peacefully at Trillium Manor, Orillia with her loving husband by her side. Roberta, beloved wife of Thomas Harland. Dear step mother of Lynn Harland of Grimsby and step grandmother of Madelyne. Survived by her sister Linda Shaver and husband Roy of Wasaga Beach. Sadly missed...

Paul Evans

Paul Evans

Aug 24, 2024



 EVANS, Paul 

May 8th, 1931 - August 24th, 

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Paul Evans announce his sudden passing on August 24th, 2024. Paul was 93 years young. 

Paul was predeceased by his loving wife and high school sweetheart, Jean, just nine months earlier after celebrating 69 years of marriage. Paul was the always supportive and loving father and...

Frank Alfred Willison

Frank Alfred Willison

Oct 16, 2024

Willison; Frank Alfred

Passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in his 88th year. Frank Willison of Hawkstone, beloved husband of the late Grace (nee Wiggins). Loving father of Dorothy (predeceased) & husband Tony Viera of Orillia, Frank, Timothy, Andrew (Paula) and Edmond all of Oro. Grandfather of Phinius Iaboni and Landon Willison. Dear brother...

Susan Elizabeth Robinson

Susan Elizabeth Robinson

Oct 11, 2024

ROBINSON, Susan (nee Powell) 

Passed away suddenly in her son's arms Friday, October 11th, 2024. Susan, predeceased by husband, Court Robinson. Beloved mother to Jason (Theresa) April (Scott). Cherished Oma to Tyler (Erin), Jordan, Jaykob, Owen. Dear daughter to Sidney and Joan Powell both predeceased. Beloved sister to Jean (Sean) Stephen (predeceased) Chris (Dawn) Mike (Carole). Aunt to her beloved nephews,...

Antonio "Tony" Cicinelli

Antonio "Tony" Cicinelli

Oct 10, 2024

Cicinelli: Antonio "Tony"

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Antonio (Tony) Cicinelli, on October 10th, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born on March 4th, 1963, in Toronto, Ontario. Tony will be sadly missed by his wife and best friend Laura, married 32 years, he was also a loving and devoted father to...

Christine Nora Rowe

Christine Nora Rowe

Oct 8, 2024

(Founding Member of Orillia Town & Country Club 55 years; Treasurer for Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association, Orillia 25 years)

Passed away at Trillium Manor, Orillia on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with Dementia in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Rowe for 55 years. Dear mother to Michael (Lynn) Rowe, Cary (Eugene) Duffy, Kathleen (Shawn)...

Charles "Frank" Kinzinger

Charles "Frank" Kinzinger

Oct 7, 2024

Kinzinger, Charles “Frank”

Our hearts are heavy with grief as it is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Frank Kinzinger, on October 7, 2024, at the age of eighty-nine. 

Frank's journey began on March 14, 1935, in Toronto, Ontario, under the loving care of Edgar “Roy” and Daisy (Nee Montgomery) Kinzinger.

Frank's life intertwined with that of...

Sharon Lucille German

Sharon Lucille German

Oct 6, 2024

German; Sharon Lucille

Passed away at Champlain Manor, Orillia on Sunday October 6, 2024 at the age of 80. Sharon, beloved mother of Roy German (Tania Auer) and Matthew Shellswell. Proud grandmother of Norah, Nathan, Evelyn, Morgan and Samara. Dear daughter of the late Glen German and Edna & George Cressey. Sister of Penny and the late Melodie. Step sister of...

Kenneth "Ken" Robert Sutton

Kenneth "Ken" Robert Sutton

Oct 5, 2024

Passed peacefully on October 5, 2024 at Mariposa House Hospice at the age of 67. Loving husband to Sandy (nee Patenaude) for 33 years. Devoted father to Emily Clemens (Adam) and Alexandra Sutton. Adored “Little Grandpa” to Emerson and Wilafred “Freddie” Clemens. Son of the late Bob and Grace Sutton. Beloved brother of Jim Sutton, Ann Killbreath, Pat (Barry) Potter,...

Helen Janet Moore

Helen Janet Moore

Oct 3, 2024

Moore, Helen Janet (Cook) 

Passed away peacefully at Mariposa House Hospice on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, in her 84th year. Wife of George Fredrick Moore (predeceased). Loving Mother to Bruce Todd Beckett (Angela Labine) of Kirkland Lake, Bonnie-Lea Christine Voros (Bill James) of Georgetown, Bentley Neil Beckett (Sally Baines) of Erin, Bridgette Janet Amyotte (Lee Amyotte) of River Valley. Loving Stepmother...

Vincenza Fabiano

Vincenza Fabiano

Oct 2, 2024

Vincenza Fabiano (nee Gagliardi)

April 6, 1937 - October 2, 2024

Fabiano: Vincenza (nee Gagliardi) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 2, 2024 in her 88th year. Beloved wife to Giovanni (predeceased 2012). Loving and devoted mother to Tony (Tamara), Vince (Shelley), and Frank. Dearly loved by grandchildren Celesteal (Andrew), Amie, Cheyanne (John), Devan (Victoria), Sarah and Luke....

Shirley Marie Catto

Shirley Marie Catto

Sep 28, 2024

CATTO, Shirley Marie (nee Rhines) 

Peacefully at the Leacock Care Centre, Orillia, on Saturday, September 28th, 2024; in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Heather Catto and her partner Mike Collins of London, Janice Smith and husband Charlie of Coldwater, Katherine MacDonald wife of the late Grant of Coldwater, and Christine Riddell and husband Robert...

Ritha Lilly Hodder

Ritha Lilly Hodder

Sep 23, 2024

Hodder, Ritha Lilly

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Lilly Hodder. She passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at the age of 91.

While Lilly had been retired for many years, she enjoyed the company of friends and staff at the Wexford Residence in Scarborough, and more recently at Spencer House...

Robert Alan Ross Ritchie

Robert Alan Ross Ritchie

Sep 22, 2024

Ritchie, Robert Alan Ross

Passed suddenly on Sunday September 22, two weeks before his 81st birthday. Predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Eileen, sister Barbara, and brother Jim. Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Heather; their sons, Alan (Marinka) and Doug (Gwen); daughters, Laura and Julie; grandchildren, Pierre-André, Lillian and Baden; and siblings, Jean (Peter), Ellen (Bill), Sheila...

Robert "Bob" Edwin William Bursey

Robert "Bob" Edwin William Bursey

Sep 22, 2024

February 8, 1953 - September 22, 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bob Bursey on Sunday, September 22, at home in his 72nd year. He will be deeply missed by his wife Deborah of 51 years, and son Glen; predeceased by son Kirk (2021). 

Bob was born in Toronto in 1953, and...

Barbara Anne Stephens

Barbara Anne Stephens

Sep 22, 2024

January 10, 1948 - September 22, 2024

Barbara Anne Stephens passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Darrell Stephens. Loving daughter of Jim and Annie Reed (predeceased). Devoted mother of Patty Crooks (Dan), Carolyn Naylor (John), Daryl (predeceased). Barbara will be dearly missed by her several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her many...

Helen Ann Buss

Helen Ann Buss

Sep 20, 2024



Buss; Helen Ann (nee Pipa)

(Past President of the Quota Club, Orillia; Past Executive Member of Strengthen Huronia; Active Member of Guardian Angels Church & Member of the C.W.L.; Member of the Orillia Red Hat Society; Member of Twin Lakes Probus Club)  

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Helen Buss. She passed away after...

Onalee Jobin-Bevans

Onalee Jobin-Bevans

Sep 20, 2024

Donalda Onalee Jobin-Bevans

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Onalee. She passed away peacefully, Friday, September 20, 2024, at the age of 81, at the Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia Ontario. Onalee was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Theodore William “Bill” Jobin-Bevans. She will be lovingly remembered by her...

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