Orillia Obituaries

HOWLETT, William Joseph

(Retired Employee of the City of Toronto) Passed away following a lengthy illness at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Sunday April 10, 2022 at the age of 74. William Howlett of Orillia, beloved Husband of 52 years to Donna Howlett.

Posted Apr 12, 2022 1:10 PM Read more >

ST. JOHN, Lena ‘Margaret’

(Former owner of Orillia Natural Gas Ltd.) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Margaret at Oak Terrace in Orillia on Monday April 11th, 2022, at the age of 87.

Posted Apr 11, 2022 3:49 PM Read more >

JOHNSON; Earnest Frederick

(Retired Employ of Grinnell Plumbing Fixtures) Passed away at Trillium Manor, Orillia on Saturday April 9, 2022 at the age of 92. Earnie, beloved husband of Gloria for 66 years. Loving father of Valerie Stipe (Gary) and Ron Johnson (Fiona).

Posted Apr 11, 2022 2:11 PM Read more >

CANNING, Albert Arthur Hilton

(1929 - 2022) It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Albert Canning at Soldiers Memorial Hospital on April 9, 2022, in his 93rd year. Beloved son of George and Lucilla Canning (nee Justin).

Posted Apr 11, 2022 2:09 PM Read more >

CLARKE; Sarah

(May 17th 1977)- (March 27th2022) It is with heavy hearts that the Clarke family announces the passing of Sarah Clarke at the age of 44 on her home farm.

Posted Apr 10, 2022 3:29 PM Read more >

McNEIL, James Sidney

Passed away peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial hospital on Friday April 1 st , 2022, in his 85 th year. Beloved husband of Vera (nee Desabrais) for 61 years. Loving father of Brenda Hicks (Terry), and Peter McNeil.

Posted Apr 10, 2022 11:17 AM Read more >

Celebration of Life: KELLER, Helen Frances

January 11, 1930 to January 11, 2022 A celebration of Helen’s life will take place on Saturday, April 30th

Posted Apr 8, 2022 6:58 PM Read more >

JOHNSTON, Clare Elwyn

Local and area Teacher for 45 years Peacefully at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on April 8, 2022 at the age of 92. Missed by his dear sister Lenore MacDonald (late Donald Fraser MacDonald).

Posted Apr 8, 2022 5:34 PM Read more >

EVANS, David Allan

Passed away suddenly at the Castleview Wychwood Towers care center in Toronto on Thursday April 7th, 2022 at the age of 71. Born in Toronto, David is survived by his two sisters Marilynn Taylor and Diane Lapointe. Cremation has taken place.

Posted Apr 8, 2022 3:57 PM Read more >

In Memoriam: Grace Jacqueline McEachern

December 1st, 1939 - April 8th, 2021 “ Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories Of the one we loved so much.” We miss you Grandma Love Cayley, Andrew and Denise.

Posted Apr 8, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >