Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Orillia and surrounding areas
Catharine "Gail" Ford
January 19, 2025
Celebration of Life
Catharine Gail Ford
Saturday, July 12th, 2025.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
90 Orchard Point Road, Orillia Ontario.
Please come in casual attire.
Ford; Catharine "Gail" (nee Sutton)-
Peacefully on January 19th, 2025 at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston in her 87th year. Gail, beloved wife of the late John. Loved daughter of the late Alice & Bert Sutton. Sister of Beverley, Heather (Bruce predeceased),...
Anne Gosden
December 29, 2024
Celebration of Life
Saturday may 31st, 2025 at 11AM
Mundell Funeral Home
79 West St. N., Orillia
If desired, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Comfie Cat Shelter,Orillia
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Gosden (nee Ross) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 88. Anne emigrated to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland in 1966. She passed away...
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,...
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...
Stephen Muir Clarke
January 1, 2025
Stephen passed away at home Wednesday January 1, 2025, at the age of 57. Beloved son of Basil (predeceased) and Shirley. Brother of Jim, Paul (Katherine) Greg (Pat) Heather-Ann (predeceased) and Judith (Brian). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Orillia. He graduated from ODCVI.
As a boy, Stephen worked at French's Stand in Couchiching Park...
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...
Mary Freida Havill
April 23, 2025
Havill, Mary Freida Rosamond (nee Nolan)
It is with profound sadness that the family of Freida Havill announce her passing peacefully, in her sleep on April 23, 2025, aged 91 at Spencer House in Orillia, Ontario with loving family near.
Beloved spouse of the late Thomas R. Havill, devoted mother to Wayne (Alicyia,) Wesley (Lori,) Luanne (Eric,) David (Monique) and the late...
Elizabeth Yvonne Staszkow
April 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth, who left us peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 21, 2025, at the age of 70.
Elizabeth was the beloved wife and high school sweetheart of Richard, and a loving and devoted mother to her son Jonathan. She was the cherished sister of Sandra Quail (Howard), and...
Donald Gordon Guthrie
April 21, 2025
Guthrie; Donald Gordon
Passed away suddenly at home on Monday April 21, 2025 at the age of 74. Don, beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Dawn Roger (Victor), Michael Hill, James Guthrie (Janelle) and Katie Beaudin (Marcel). Proud and loving grandfather of Matthew & Zachary Roger, Spencer & Carter Hill, Gabriel & Hayden Guthrie and Izzy & Zoey Beaudin. Dear...
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...
Beverly Helen McDooling
April 13, 2025
McDooling; Beverly
It is with deep love and fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Beverly McDooling, who departed this life peacefully at her home on April 13, 2025.
Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Lenard McDooling, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and cherished memories. Together, they built a home filled with warmth, music and laughter.
She...
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...
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...
Jeffrey Paul Ruttan
April 3, 2025
RUTTAN, Jeffrey Paul
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jeffrey Paul Ruttan at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in his 62nd year.
Cherished husband of Petra (née Walter). Deeply loved father of Susan, Randy (Camille), Geoffrey, and Amber - all of Orillia. Proud and devoted grandfather of Jaydan, Jayleigh, Aliyah, Tyler, and Mason.
Brother of Dorothy,...
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...
