Robert Scott
Of Orillia passed away peacefully in Champlain Manor Retirement Home, Orillia, on October 21, 2009. He was the eldest son of the late Robert and Susan Scott of Toronto. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis (Stephens). Brother to Allan (Sandy) Scott of Toronto, Bruce and Lois Scott of Dorchester, brother-in- law Bob Stephens and wife Patricia of Hamilton, and many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by sister Frances Clark and husband Bill, sister Elizabeth Robinson and husband Wells, sister-in-law Marie, and brother John. Robert served in the Canadian Army with the Fifth Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery in World War Two. On discharge, Robert was engaged in accounting studies and was later employed by various firms including BF Goodrich and Confederation Life. Before retirement Robert developed skill in wood craft and enjoyed many years in creative woodworking. Robert was a man of integrity. He dealt with clients honestly and conscientiously and he went out of his way in his service to people. We lovingly remember him. A Memorial Service will be held at
St. Paul’s United Church, 62 Peter St. N., Orillia on Wednesday October 28, at 2.00 pm, with visitation one hour before the Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s United Church or the charity of your choice.
James Gerald Dunlop
Peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Saturday October 24, 2009 in his 65th year. Jim is loved and will be missed by his wife and caregiver Barbara (nee Carrick) Loving father of Bruce (Linda) of Bobcaygeon, Brad (Tammy) of Owen Sound, Sherri (Bruce) of Orillia and Papa of Devon, Mitchell, Sydney, Jordan, Brenden and Brody. Dear brother of Bill (Mary). Special uncle to Marsha (Allan), D’Arcy, Kelly (Rob), and Brent (Carolyn). Predeceased by his parents William Lorne and Isabella May (MacDonald) and his brother Bob (late Marilyn). The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Service in the chapel on Wednesday afternoon, October 28th at 1 o’clock. Interment , St. Andrew’s – St. James’ cemetery , Orillia. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation and would be appreciated by the family.
Lorna Dawn Irwin (Nee Fraser)
Peacefully at Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital on the morning of Friday, October 30, 2009, just one week short of her 85th birthday. Dear wife of the late Dr. H.J.F. (Luke) Irwin (March 28, 2009). Remembered fondly by Luke's children Pamela (Gordon Brown), John Jared (Katie Fullerton), Deborah (Brian Harris), James (Trish Saywell) and Peter (Jenny Fenwick), as well as by his 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by Lorna's niece, Cathy Forgie (Clifford Ballantine) and Luke's sister Liz "Betty" Knight. Predeceased by her sister Alicia Forgie. A Memorial Service celebrating Lorna's life will be held at Carson Funeral Home, Doolittle Chapel, 54 Coldwater Street East, Orillia (705.326.3595) at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Reception to follow in the Old Rectory (behind the chapel). Donations to an environmental, arts or literacy charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Dorothy May Clements (Nee Willison)
Peacefully at the Oak Terrace Nursing Home, Orillia, on Saturday October 31, 2009, in her 89th year. Dorothy Clements of Orillia, beloved wife of the late Melville (Mel) Clements. Loving mother of William (Bill) & wife Diane of Ramara and predeceased by Russell. Loved grandmother of Mark, Sherry & husband Jeff Tordiff, Jim & wife Lindsay and R.J. & wife Cindy and great grandmother of Megan, Pierce, Callum, Amy & Landen. Survived by her siblings Norman Willison, Frank Willison, Don Willison and Carma Mosley and predeceased by Edward, Walter, Marjorie, Arthur and Jerry. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday afternoon, November 4, 2009, at 2:30 P.M. Interment St. Andrew’s St. James’ cemetery , Orillia. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association and would be appreciated by the family.
Marjorie "Maggie" Wilder
(Captain with the British Army during WWII) Passed suddenly at home on November 7, 2009 in her 91st year. Maggie, predeceased by her husband John, and sisters Gwen Mortiboy and Valerie “Betty” Pratt, will be sadly missed by her niece Carol (Michael) Hogan, nephews John (Debra) Pratt, Taylor and Nathan, and by her special friends Mary and Pauline. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Tuesday November 10, 2009 from 12 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 1 o’clock. Reception to follow at the Old Rectory Reception Centre. If desired memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice and would be appreciated by the family.
Anna Kuhn
At the Huronia District Hospital on Saturday November 7, 2009 with her family by her side in her 81st year. Anna, beloved wife of the late Antonin (Tony). Loving mother of Anna Pentesco (Harry) of Burlington, Jerry (Angie) of Surrey, B.C., Paul (Roxanne) of Cambridge and Milan Peter of Tiny Twsp. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Natalie, Jeffrey, Christopher, Melissa, Alex and great grandmother of Madelynne, Elizabeth and Georgina. She will also be missed by her sisters, nieces and nephews in Slovakia. Family and friends will be received at Carson Funeral Homes – JH Lynn Chapel, 290 First Street, Midland (705) 526-6551 on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian burial at St. Margaret’s Church on Wednesday afternoon, November 11th at 2 o’clock. Interment , St. Margaret’s cemetery , Midland. If desired, memorial donation to the Princess Margaret Hospital for Breast Cancer Research would be appreciated by the family. Parish prayers will be said in the chapel on Tuesday evening at 6:45.
Pamela Astbury Griffiths
Passed peacefully at Leisureworld on Monday November 9, 2009 in her 82nd year. Pamela, predeceased by her husband Wilf, will be sadly missed by her children David, Derek (Vicki) of Mississauga, Kim Green of Orillia, and Jon (Tammy) of Orillia, by her grandchildren Ryan Anthony, Ashley, Aly, Sara, Samantha, Jon, and Lya, and by her brother William Derek Davies. Pamela is predeceased by her brother Howard and sister Joan. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Thursday November 12, 2009 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel on Friday at 1 o’clock. Reception to follow in the Old Rectory Reception Centre. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army and would be appreciated by the family.
Willy Cornelie Bohme
(August 24, 1929 – November 9, 2009)
Peacefully, on Monday, November 9, 2009, in Orillia, at the age of 80. Willy is survived by her husband David, her sister Edie Van Brakel, her children Chris Bohme and Liz Matthews (Chris), her grandchildren, Braden and Jennifer Bohme, and Emily, Katie and Jack Matthews, and by her family in Holland. Predeceased by her brother Henkie. Willy was born in Indonesia and grew up in Wassenaar, Holland. As a stewardess for KLM in the 1950s, Willy travelled the world and made many life-long friends. Fortunately for us, she met David at Chantecler, Quebec, during a stopover in 1957. They were married the same year. Willy then embarked on a new life in Toronto and Orillia, injecting her vibrant spirit and Dutch sensibilities in all her activities. Willy was a loving and devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother. Her sense of humour, tenderness, and wisdom will be sorely missed. Willy is now free from the debilitating effects of two strokes, which she endured for many years with remarkable faith, stoicism and good spirits. We hope that now she can again show that “in Holland, we dance!”. A celebration of Willy’s life will be held at St. James’ Anglican Church, 58 Peter St. North, Orillia at 11am on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Willy and her family will always be grateful for the wonderful care she received from Dr. Josiah Lowry and from the ‘angels’ of the Oro-Medonte wing at Trillium Manor. If desired, donations may be made in Willy’s memory to Trillium Manor, Orillia.
Mary Irene Allen
passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Village, Midland, on Tuesday September 1, 2009, from complications with dementia. Mary Allen of Midland, beloved wife of Jim Allen. Loving mother of David Allen & wife Christine of Newmarket. Loved grandmother of Cameron and Drew. Survived by her brother Morley Andrews and predeceased by Orville, Roy, George, Clarence and Arnold Andrews. Dear sister-in-law of Marie Andrews of Coldwater, Peggy Andrews of Nova Scotia and Sylvia Andrews of Barrie. Mary will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Carson Funeral Homes – JH Lynn Chapel, 290 First Street, Midland (705) 526-6551 on Thursday September 3, 2009 from 11 A.M. until time of Memorial Service at 1 o’clock. If desired, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Leopold Singler
Peacefully at the Penetanguishene Hospital on Sunday September 13, 2009, in his 88th year. Leopold, beloved husband of the late Rosalia (nee Mehler). Loving father of John and wife Brenda of Oshawa and Hilda Downie and husband Alan of Kelowna, BC. He will be missed by his loving grandchildren Blair, Jay, Kelly and Joshua Singler; Ron and Joe Downie; Jack Hefeli Jr. and 5 great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at Carson Funeral Homes – JH Lynn Chapel, 290 First Street, Midland (705) 526-6551 on Friday September 18, 2009 from12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 1 o’clock. Interment , St. Margaret’s cemetery , Midland. If desired, memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family.
William "Bill" John Shaw
Passed peacefully at Oak Terrace Orillia, on Tuesday October 20, 2009 in his 87th year. Bill, lifelong resident of Oro-Township and loving son of the late Allan and Ellison (Hunt) Shaw, will be sadly missed by his sister Loreen (Peter) Walsh of Big Cedar Estates. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his cousins, friends, and neighbours. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Thursday October 22, 2009 from 7 – 9 p.m.. Funeral services will be held on Friday in the Chapel at 1 o’clock. Interment to follow at Knox cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice and would be appreciated by the family.
Bernard Gerard Letourneau
Suddenly at his home in Orillia on Friday November 6, 2009 in his 73rd year. Bernie, beloved husband of Mary (nee Robinson). Loved father of Gilberte Lloyd (nee Letourneau) and husband Colin of Angus, David of Orillia, Michael and wife Sharon of Sussex, NB and grandfather of Benjamin, Justin and Brandon. Dear brother of Gilberte Pierce (late Wallace), Jeanne Harris (Ken) and Leo (June) Letourneau. Bernie will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation will be followed by the family receiving friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Tuesday afternoon, November 10th, from 2 o’clock until time of memorial service at 3 o’clock. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation of Ontario or the Diabetes Association and would be appreciated by the family.
