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Celebration of Life: LEWIS, Paula Miriam (nee Moor)

Celebration of Life: LEWIS, Paula Miriam (nee Moor)

April 22, 1942 - January 18, 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Paula Miriam Lewis (nee Moor) at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, in her 81st year. Paula was born in Toronto to Miriam Moor (nee Johnson) and Edward (Ted) Moor.
SMITH, Vonnie Marie (nee Davis)

SMITH, Vonnie Marie (nee Davis)

Vonnie Marie Smith (nee Davis), aka Wones/ Wonesy, of Orillia Ontario passed away suddenly on July 6, 2023, two weeks shy of her 89 th birthday (July 20, 1934).
AHRENS, Orval Wilfred

AHRENS, Orval Wilfred

Passed away peacefully at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Friday July 7th, 2023, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Gladys Thorne and the late Joyce Ahrens.
SMITH, Ellen Elizabeth (nee Rimmington)

SMITH, Ellen Elizabeth (nee Rimmington)

Peacefully, at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 89 years. 
KERR, James "Jim" Albert

KERR, James "Jim" Albert

James "Jim" Albert Kerr, electrician, entrepreneur and owner of Beachcomber Hot Tubs in Barrie and Collingwood passed away unexpectedly at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the age of 74.
CLEMENTS, Freeman Francis

CLEMENTS, Freeman Francis

Passed away peacefully at his residence in Orillia on Wednesday July 5th , 2023 in his 90th year. Loved best friend (Father) of Donna Boyd.
LAUGHLIN, Christopher Kevin

LAUGHLIN, Christopher Kevin

Passed away at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Friday June 30 th , 2023 at the age of 34 years. Loving father of Owen Laughlin and stepfather of Leighton Readman. Cherished son of Cathy and Scott Sears.
BALKWILL, Geraldine

BALKWILL, Geraldine

Passed away in Barrie on Tuesday June 27, 2023 at the age of 77. Geraldine Balkwill of Coldwater, beloved wife of the late Albert Balkwill. Loving mother of Patricia (James) Edwards and Bobby (Janelle) Balkwill.
MARTIN; Arthur David

MARTIN; Arthur David

Passed away at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Orillia on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 75. David, beloved son of Lyla and the late Arthur "Bud" Martin. Loving father of Raymond, Elizabeth (Bill), Melanie (Joe) and Michael (Crystal).
LAIDLAW, Christine

LAIDLAW, Christine

Peacefully passed away on June 24th, leaving behind her children, Scott and Stacey Strange. She was a grandmother to Seija, Calum, Blake, and Brody, who brought immense joy to her life.