All Tributes

Burdo; Sandy It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Sandy at the age of 61 years old, on January 15, 2022, in Orillia, Ontario.  Sandy had a passion for music and entrepreneurship.  A loving husband to Debbie.  A caring father to Michael and Andrew (Carrie).  Also loved and will be deeply missed by sister Angela, brothers John and Tony, mother-in-law Phyllis, sister-in-law Sharon (Jeff), brother-in-law Terry (Christine), brother-in-law Mike...

Passed away suddenly on January 15, 2022, at the age of 65.  He is now reunited with his beloved parents Adam & Joan Smith and leaves behind his siblings Kelly Smith, Erin Smith and Dana Gentili (Angelo).  He will be fondly remembered by his Aunt Cathryn and many nieces and nephews.  Tracy was a well-known 5-Star Chef which led him to experience many different countries sharing his culinary expertise, but his greatest passion in life was the "love of the...

Passed away suddenly on January 15, 2022, at the age of 65.  He is now reunited with his beloved parents Adam & Joan Smith and leaves behind his siblings Kelly Smith, Erin Smith and Dana Gentili (Angelo).  He will be fondly remembered by his Aunt Cathryn and many nieces and nephews.  Tracy was a well-known 5-Star Chef which led him to experience many different countries sharing his culinary expertise, but his greatest passion in life was the "love of the...

,KELLER, Helen Frances January 11, 1930 to January 11, 2022   Helen Frances Keller (née McIsaac) of Marchmont, died peacefully on her 92nd birthday after a brief stay at Mariposa House Hospice.   Helen was the cherished wife of 46 years to the late William (Bill) Brown Keller (2018).  She is also predeceased by her beloved parents Helen and Donald McIsaac, and by her siblings Albert, Mary, Donald, Gerald and Irene.    Helen was an avid reader and...

 Whalen; Laurette M. (Former Member of the Royal Canadian Legion) Passed away peacefully at Trillium Manor, Orillia, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 79 years.  Loving mother of Charles (Jessie) Whalen of McKerrow, ON and Lory Ann Whalen of Orillia.  Cherished grandmother of Dale (Trish) McGill, Kalysta Whalen and great grandmother of Arkaydia, Nick and Alexandra.  Dear sister of Herb Gibson, Cathy Foerter, Cliff Foerter, Ron Foerter, Gord Foerter, Randy...

Abbott; Dorothy Jean (nee Stemp) (Member - Lake St. George Golf Course and Couchiching Golf Course) Passed away peacefully at Leacock Care Centre, Orillia, on January 10, 2022.  Beloved wife of Ernie Abbott, celebrating 70 years of marriage in August 2021, a true life partner and soul mate.  Proud mother of Kimberley Meighan (Brian predeceased).  Devoted grandmother of Ashley (Gary) Lindsey (Jon). Proud great grandmother of Olivia.  Daughter of the late James &...

Rosebush; John Lisle, C.A. (July 17, 1937) died peacefully in his sleep January 9, 2022. He leaves his wife Joan Anne Rosebush (neé Hartwig) and daughter Catherine Joan Bernatavicius her husband Romualdas (Bernie) and their sons Adam and Eric; and his son David John, his wife Susanna and their sons Lincoln and Aiden. He also leaves a sister Jane Joynt (Donald) and nieces Maryanne, Elizabeth, and Melissa and nephew Geoff and their families. He also was a special brother-in-law to...

Downs; John Gordon Passed away at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital , Orillia on Saturday January 8, 2022 at the age of 89. John, beloved partner of Gail Gerrie for over 45 years. Loving father of John, Gary, Steve, Russell (Rachel Chan) and John Simpell. Dear brother of Bill (predeceased) (Jacqueline) and Anne Simpell (predeceased). Memorial visitation will be held at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia on Wednesday January 19, 2022 from  11 am until time of Memorial...

Dorcas Craigie April 2, 1932-January 7, 2022 Dorcas was born in 1932 in Dundee, Scotland daughter of James and Elizabeth Craigie. She proved to be small in stature but mighty in spirit.  She eventually joined family in Canada coming to settle in Orillia. She became a citizen in 1980. However, she remained proud of her Scottish heritage and accent.  Dorcas became part of a group of young people at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and formed friendships that lasted through many...

Wright; Gordon Wilfred William (Wright Towing and Automotive) Born in Toronto 1952 - 2022 At the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Friday, January 7, 2022.  Gordon, loving father of Heathcliff Wright (Jennifer Denault), Gordon Wright (Joanne Wright) and Murray Wright.  Cherished grandfather of Heather, Gordie, Travis, Trinity, Hudson and Maximus Wright.  Dear son of Gordon & Margaret Wright and brother of Norman Wright (Shirley Wright), Wayne Wright...