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Obituaries

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ST. ONGE, Scott Leo

ST. ONGE, Scott Leo

Born June 16, 1969, Orillia, Ontario. After a short but courageous fight with cancer Scottie passed away on November 6th, 2021 peacefully in his home with his ‘fur baby’ Emma by his side.
BURTCH, David Stephen

BURTCH, David Stephen

(Veteran Peacekeeper - Overseas Duty, Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #34 Orillia, Longtime Member of Westmount United Church & Choir, Longtime area Santa including several parades and visits at the Orillia Square Mall)
NAISMITH, Douglas Alan 'Dan'

NAISMITH, Douglas Alan 'Dan'

Passed away peacefully at home in Orillia on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 78. Dan, beloved husband of Jane Naismith (nee Campbell). Pre-deceased by his parents Mabel and Bernard Hinds, his father, Ross Naismith and his faithful dog, Bogart.
COOLING, Mark Allen

COOLING, Mark Allen

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mark where he retired in New Glasgow, NS on October 30, 2021 in his 64th year.
ANNESLEY, Joan Margaret (nee Perry)

ANNESLEY, Joan Margaret (nee Perry)

Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday November 8th, 2021in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Bryson Annesley. Loving and grateful mother of David Annesley (Terilynn) of Comox B.C.
GRAY, Catherine Helen 'Cathy'

GRAY, Catherine Helen 'Cathy'

Passed away peacefully at her home in Orillia on Sunday November 7th, 2021 at the age of 82. Born in Orillia and is the cherished daughter of the late Wilmer and Edith Burke. Beloved wife of the late Gary Gray (2014).
HUNTER, Margaret Johnston (nee McArthur)

HUNTER, Margaret Johnston (nee McArthur)

Passed away peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Bill Hunter for 49 years. Devoted and loving mother of Andrew (Shannon), and Julie Shea (Randy).
HARRISON, James R.

HARRISON, James R.

James Harrison passed away suddenly but peacefully at home, Orillia, on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in his 92nd year. James, beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee McKnight). He will be sadly missed by his friend Marie McConnell.
BARR, David Hugh

BARR, David Hugh

Passed away peacefully at Mariposa House Hospice, in the presence of loving family members, on Sunday November 7th, 2021 at the age of 91
HAWKE, Donald (Don) Arthur

HAWKE, Donald (Don) Arthur

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Don Hawke on November 3, 2021, in his 69th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Betty-Ann for 43 years. Loving and devoted father of Andrew (Nicole) and Leanne.