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Obituaries

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DaSILVA, Rodrigo 'Rod'

DaSILVA, Rodrigo 'Rod'

Suddenly, on Sunday July 11th, 2021 at the age of 60. Rod DaSilva, of the GTA, is survived by his beloved children Brody (Samantha), Shelby (Craig), Cassie (Cole), and Kate (Brandon) of Orillia.
Celebration of Life: BAGSHAW, Marion Joan

Celebration of Life: BAGSHAW, Marion Joan

Please join us on Sunday July 18th to Celebrate the life of our mom, Marion Joan Bagshaw. Graveside service will take place at 1 pm at the Little Brick Cemetery on Ridge Road and the 6th line of Oro.
CHATTEN, Evelyn May

CHATTEN, Evelyn May

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother Evelyn at her home in Orillia on Monday July 12th 2021 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late George Chatten. Loving and devoted mother of Linda Chatten and Lori Keen.
WHITECHURCH, Wayne ‘Sampson’

WHITECHURCH, Wayne ‘Sampson’

Owner of Whitechurch Towing and Recovery for over 45 years and an original member of Iron Hawgs MC Passed away suddenly while helping others in need, doing what he does best on Monday July 12th 2021 at the age of 71.
STAUFER, Josef B.A.

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.

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.

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.
PENGELLY, Elizabeth Joan (nee Rawlinson)

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
BUCHANAN, Philip

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).
DRURY, Gerald Joseph

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.