Orillia Obituaries

WATSON, Yvonne Alice (nee Thornhill)

Passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023 at the Leacock Care Centre in Orillia. Born October 17, 1927 in the United States, she was active until the age of 95.

Posted Aug 5, 2023 8:13 PM Read more >

BURNIE, Rev. James (Jim) Henry

November 23, 1930- August 3, 2023 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Father Jim, at Peters Township Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Louise Burnie.

Posted Aug 4, 2023 7:48 PM Read more >

WILES, Martin 'Marty' Alexander

June 13, 1937- August 3, 2023 On August 3, 2023 , Martin Wiles, while surrounded by his LOVING WIFE and family went home to be with his Saviour and Lord. While we mourn his loss, we celebrate a man who lived a FULL LIFE of Love, Faith and Friendship.

Posted Aug 4, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

COTTON, Russell Martin

Jan. 3, 1979 – July 28, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our son Russell Cotton. He is survived by his mom and dad Bonnie and Jim Cotton of Ramara Twp., his loving brother Ray, his favorite niece Renee.

Posted Aug 4, 2023 2:38 PM Read more >

KENNEDY, Dianne Darlene

Peacefully, passed away at Trillium Manor, Orillia on Thursday August 3 rd , 2023, at the age of 74. Born in Beaverton Ontario, dear daughter of the late Ed and Evelyn Simpson. Loving mother of Erin Kennedy and the late Jason Wigle.

Posted Aug 3, 2023 3:05 PM Read more >

BARNES, Gerald Gordon

Passed away peacefully at Butternut Retirement Manor, Uxbridge, on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, in his 98th year. (Member of the King Edward Masonic Lodge #A.F. & A. M.; G.R.C.

Posted Aug 3, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >

TAYLOR, Gordon

It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon Taylor announce his passing on August 1 2023 at Leacock Care Centre in Orillia, Ontario surrounded by his family. He was 100.

Posted Aug 3, 2023 2:49 PM Read more >

Celebration of Life: Smith, Terrance (Terry) Charles

It is with great profound sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Terry on the twenty second of May 2023 at the young age of 74. Beloved husband of Beverley Marlene (Samis).

Posted Aug 3, 2023 8:52 AM Read more >

FRANCOIS, Dwayne Edwin

Dwayne Edwin Francois, 1976-2023, passed into eternity on June 30, 2023 at Hospice Simcoe. Husband to Hannah Francois. Father to Isaiah, Kya and Jahmai. Son to Esmond and Vilma (predeceased) Francois. Brother to Dave Francois.

Posted Jul 31, 2023 8:03 PM Read more >

McSWEENEY, Mildred

Passed away peacefully at Trillium Manor, in Orillia, ON July 30th at age 91. Beloved wife of John McSweeney. Devoted mother to Jim Kavanaugh (Kathleen), Ken Kavanaugh & Sharon Kavanaugh (Peter).

Posted Jul 31, 2023 7:31 PM Read more >