Orillia Obituaries

STAUFER, Josef B.A.

Feb 3, 1932 - July 7, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josef, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Joe spent his last days with his family by his side.

Posted Jul 13, 2021 12:35 PM Read more >

SOCKONOWICH, Mary Elizabeth 'Betty'

Betty Sockonowich (neeHenson), passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community in Gravenhurst on Friday July 9th , 2021 in her 87th year. Loving mother of John Sockonowich (Christine) of Kitchener. Dear sister of Janet Henson of Gravenhurst.

Posted Jul 12, 2021 5:45 PM Read more >

USHER, Dolena (Lena) Catherine

Passed away comfortably at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie on July 10, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Henry Usher in 2012. Loving mother of Cheryl and Josephine.

Posted Jul 12, 2021 11:22 AM Read more >

PENGELLY, Elizabeth Joan (nee Rawlinson)

Betty, of Victoria Road, Ontario, died on June 29 after a long decline. She leaves her partner, Nathalie Rockhill; her children John, Clare and partner Roman, Linda Millington, and Laurence Kavanagh and wife Jackie; and her lifelong friend

Posted Jul 12, 2021 10:32 AM Read more >

BUCHANAN, Philip

Peacefully surrounded by his family on July 9th, 2021 at the age of 67. Beloved husband and best friend of Connie for 38 years. Loving and devoted father of Melissa Vieira (Dominic) and Jennifer Machado (Jerry).

Posted Jul 12, 2021 10:29 AM Read more >

DRURY, Gerald Joseph

Peacefully at Amica Little Lake, Barrie on Saturday July 10, 2021 at the age of 93. Gerald Drury, formerly of Orillia, beloved husband of Doreen Drury (Docharty). Devoted father to the late Michael Drury and his surviving wife Sandra.

Posted Jul 11, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

GEORGE, Clayton Robert “Bunny”

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clayton Robert “Bunny” George who passed peacefully at home on March 31st in his 70th year. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy and their families.

Posted Jul 11, 2021 11:05 AM Read more >

MATCHETT, Sharon Elizabeth (nee Proteau)

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 8th, 2021. Sharon's amazing strength and spirit in her long journey with cancer will never be forgotten by her family and friends.

Posted Jul 9, 2021 6:27 PM Read more >

BAGG, Shirley

Passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on July 6, 2021 at the age of 85. Loving mother of Judi St.Amand, Ann Ballam (Roger) and Christina Bagg (Mike). Proud and loving Gramma of Tyler, Hailey and Jake.

Posted Jul 9, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

KELLY, John Patrick

Peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Monday, July 5, 2021 in his 87th year. John Kelly, beloved husband of the late Susan Kelly. Loving father of Norah Kelly, John P.

Posted Jul 9, 2021 2:31 PM Read more >