All Tributes

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alison Walsh (nee Dowd) on June 20, 2022 at the age of 88. Alison, formerly of Montreal, passed away peacefully at Trillium Manor in Orillia, where she was blessed to have received kind, attentive and loving care. Alison was predeceased by her loving husband John (1985) and also predeceased by her brother-in-laws George, Ken, Silvio, her sisters-in-law Connie, Mary, her niece Alison Dowd and her nephew Stephen Dowd. Dearly loved and...

Varley; Donna Marie (nee Vivian)- Passed away peacefully at Spencer House, Orillia on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 74. Donna beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Bradford Varley. Loving mother of David Ellis (Karen Ross) of Coldwater and Jordan Varley (Amy) of Texas. Proud grandmother of Vance Varley. Loved daughter of the late Dorothy and George Vivian. Dear sister of Marjorie Mackie (Bill predeceased), of Haliburton, Cecil (Lynn) of Bass Lake, Murray of Coldwater,...

Armstrong, Frances Elizabeth (nee Wallis) Passed away peacefully at Champlain Manor, Orillia on June 26, 2022 one week before her 97th birthday. Frances, beloved wife of the late Elburn. Loving mother of Jim and his wife Joy. Dear sister of Charles Wallis (Evelyn predeceased) and the late Isobel Sopher (Will), Ted Wallis (Doris), Leona Lepard (Norm), Dorothy Webber (Allan), Nelson Wallis (Merle), Annie Sturgeon (Ivan), Willie Wallis (Joyce) and Johnny Wallis (Velma). She will be missed by...

It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce the passing of Sheila Brown on June 13, 2022.  Born in Liverpool , England on Oct 12 1933, Sheila lived a very full and fulfilling life including family, career and adventure.   All who knew her including colleagues, family and friends held her in the highest regard and will sorely miss her.  She bravely faced illness in her final year and died peacefully with her family by her side and is now rejoined with her loving...

James;  Merv E. (Retired Regional Sales Manager, William M. Dunne and Assoc.; Life Member of Orillia Minor Hockey Assoc.; former member of Orillia Recreation Advisory Committee; member of Midland Sports Hall of Fame; Midland  Red Wings Hockey Club, Ontario Champions 1954) Merv passed away peacefully, at Mariposa House Hospice, Severn, on Friday, June 24, 2022 in his 89th year.  Lifelong resident of Orillia.  Beloved husband of June (nee Watt).  Loving father of Karen...

Hawke; Edna E. (nee Woodrow) (Charter Member of Westmount United Church; 40 year Employee with CIBC, Orillia) Suddenly, at the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the young age of 90 years.  Edna Hawke, beloved wife of the late Manley Hawke.  Loving mother of JoAnne (Robert) McCulla of Smith Falls, and David (Kim) Hawke of Oshawa.  Proud Gramma of Joseph (Lindsay Laflamme) McCulla, Kierstyn (Liam Mulcahy) Hawke and Kendra Hawke.  Dear...

Eccleshall, Anthony William (Tony): October 25, 1927 – June 24, 2022 Our lives will be forever changed, now that Dad/Grandad/Tony is no longer at the end of the phone, or welcoming us with a ready smile and a joke or a story. Tony was born in Wheaton Aston, England, and was a silversmith, a member of the RAF and a ‘Bobby’ (and motorcycle police officer) with the Birmingham Police. Upon immigrating to Canada, he joined the OPP (stationed in Barrie, Elmvale, Brechin and...

Robert Evan Parry- 1954-2022 It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of our brother on  June 21st, at his home in Oakville. He was only 67. Bob was the third son born to Catherine and Alfred Parry, loving brother of  Neill(and Violet), Ricky(deceased), John(and Alma), and Anne. Uncle to  Stephanie and Christopher(and Sam). Bob was a devout Christian who lived for the spiritual community that The  Meeting House represented and the friendships and the...

Suddenly on Saturday, June 18, 2022 he entered into the presence of Jesus, his God and Saviour; in his 73rd year. David, beloved husband and best friend for 48 years to Marilyn (nee Hewitt).  Dear father of Daryl & his wife Shanna and Janet-Mae & her husband Paul.  Loving grandfather of Logan, Mia, Travis and Greta.  David will be sadly missed by his favourite brother and friend Allan & his wife Pat and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Edward...

Phillips; Jean R. (nee Newell) (Member of St. David's Anglican- Lutheran Congregation, former member of St. Paul's Washago & St. Luke's Hamlet) Departed this life to be with our Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Phillips, loved daughter of the late Winnie and Alex Newell. Jean leaves her precious daughters, Lorrie Forsythe (Glenn), Lynn Phillips (Terry) all of Orillia, Kathy Jacobs of...