Mavis Ethel Fillion
At the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, in her 88th year. Mavis Fillion of Orillia, beloved wife of the late Leo Fillion. Loving mother of Paul Fillion (Linda) of Washago. Loved grandmother of Ronda Hill (Tim) of Victoria Harbor and Robert Fillion (Lisa) of Orillia. Dear great grandmother to Ashley. Predeceased by her sisters Jean Moore, Shirley Kenagiesser and Isabel Wilson. Survived by her sister-in-law Margaret Filion of B.C. Mavis will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and her long time friend Nancy Ironside. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Sunday from 2-5 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday afternoon, December 19, 2011 at 1 o’clock. Interment , St. Andrew’s St. James’ cemetery , Orillia. If desired memorial donations to the Dialysis Unit at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Gianni "John" Fabbro
Suddenly at his home in Sebright on Friday December 30, 2011, at the age of 63. John Fabbro, beloved husband of Barb Fabbro. Loving father of Lisa Fabbro of Vancouver and step-father of Jason Papp & wife Sophie of Leamington and Jaime Lee & husband Jeff Hepton of Hillsburg. Loved grandfather of Patrick, Tyler & Christian. Survived by his sister Grace Fabbro of Quebec. Dear uncle to Marco Palladino (Stephanie) & David Palladino (Marta) and great uncle to Michael, Emma & Alyssa. John will be missed by his extended family in Ontario, Quebec & Italy and by his many friends. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Thursday January 5th, from 6-9 P.M. and on Friday January 6, 2012 from 12 noon until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1 o’clock. Cremation to follow. If desired memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Rosslyn "Ross" E. Liscombe
(Private R.C.A.M.C., Long time member & Elder of St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #34, Orillia and Member of Orillia Lodge #192 A.F. & A.M.)
Peacefully at his home in Orillia on Friday January 6, 2012 in his 90th year. Ross Liscombe, beloved husband of Nora Liscombe (nee Scarr) & the late Jean Neal. Loving father of Robert (Bob) & wife Ana of Hawkestone, James & wife Wendy of North Bay, Jean & husband Tim Holmes of Bracebridge and Catherine & husband Bob Baikie of Gravenhurst. Loved Grampa of David, Julie, Lori, Andrew (Jennifer), Craig (Amy) and Samantha. Loving Great Grampa of Brayden & Kane. Dear brother of Carl & wife Braun of Brampton, Charles (Chuck) (predeceased) & wife Muriel of Peterborough and Dorothy Pratt (Rod) both predeceased. Ross will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family & friends. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Monday from 7-9 PM Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday morning, January 10, 2012 at 11 o’clock. Interment St. Andrew’s St. James’ cemetery , Orillia. If desired memorial donations to St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #34, Orillia are asked to gather in the chapel for service Monday evening at 6:45 P.M.
Eleanor Caroline Martin
(A long time Member of the Womens Institute)
Peacefully at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orilla on Friday January 13, 2012, in her 90ht year. Eleanor Martin (Nixon), beloved wife of the late Orvillia Martin. Dear sister of Manley Nixon, of Midland area. Loving aunt of Marlene Jermey (Bryan) of Orillia, Rosemarie Kell (Allan) of Cookstown, June Buchanan of Minising, and Isobel Mino of Orr Lake. Pre deceased by Glen Nixon, Morley Nixon and Cathy Brown,
Also survived by Shirley Nixon of Orillia.Loved by great nieces and nephews, Marlessa Burton (Charles), Krystal Jermey (Lara), Carleen (Mark) Arsenault, Kevin Nixon, (Penny), Deann Polito (Sal), Darren Nixon (Carrie), Amanda William (Kevin), Aaron Kell, (Jan), Ron Buchanon (Shelley), Kathy (Rick) Taylor. And great great nieces and nephews, Enver, Olivia, Isobella, Rachella, Cole and Cadence. Also special cousin Eleanor Hill (Wayne). Friends Terry and Bob. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 Monday evening January 16 from 6 to 9 P:M: and 11 to 1 P:M: Tuesday. Followed by Funeral Service at 1 P:M: in the Chapel. Followed by a reception in The “Old Rectory Reception Centre”. Spring interment will take place at Hillsdale United cemetery If desired memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Joseph Paul Elias Potter
Suddenly at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Monday January 16, 2012, in his 56th year. Joe Potter of Orillia, beloved son of Bernice Potter of Orillia and the late James Elias Potter. Dear brother of Debra Cunningham of Cambridge, Catherine Weasner of Washago, Angela Kairies of Cambridge, Timothy Potter of Orillia Tracey Butters of Keswick and Steven Hyska of New Brunswick. Joe will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and by his Aunt Viola Lamb of Barrie and Aunt Phyllis Potter of Midhurst. Private family cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595.
Christina Isabella Brandon (Nee Kett)
(Volunteer at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Gift Shop, member of the St. Paul’s UCW)
passed away peacefully at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Saturday January 14, 2012 in her 89th year after a brief illness. Christina Brandon, of Orillia, has joined the love of her life, the late Lyle Brandon (1977). Loving and devoted mother of Sharon Brandon of Orillia, and Elizabeth Brandon (Don Stainton) of Glencairn. Special grandma Chris to the Gennaros of Richmond Hill, Dawn & Vince, Anthony, Tanner, Simon, Madelin, the Munros of Barrie, Christine & Andrew, Andie, Reid & Greg Stainton of Mississauga. Predeceased by her sisters Trudy Knapp and Marie Bagley. A special thank-you to Doctors Van Iersel, Poulopoulos, and Alexander; and the nursing staff of Soldiers’ II. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Wednesday January 18, 2012 from 12 noon until the time of funeral service held in the chapel at 1 o’clock. Internment, St. Andrew’s – St. James’ cemetery , Orillia. If desired memorial donations to Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Violet Leona Kimmel
passed away peacefully on Thursday December 22, 2011 at Sara Vista Nursing Centre in Elmvale in her 94th year. Missed by extended family in Saskatchewan and friends. Private arrangements entrusted to Carson Funeral Homes – JH Lynn Chapel, 290 First Street, Midland (705) 526-6551. A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be followed by internment of cremated remains, along side of her parents in Yorkton Saskatchewan. For further information or to make a memorial donation, please contact Carson Funeral Homes.
Gillian Marillier Bramwell (Nee Taylor)
Née Taylor, born in Crowborough, East Sussex U.K., January 28, 1924
passed away peacefully on Monday January 9th 2012 at Hillcrest Village Care Center, Midland, in her 88th year with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Christopher, loving mother of Richard of Mississauga, Martin (Marie) of Quito, Ecuador and Michael (Anke) of Midland. Dear grandmother of Kaitlin, Melissa, Daniela (Marco), Stephanie, Hélène, Samuel, Karolina, Mateo, Erika, Lily and Willow. She will be missed by her loving sisters Diana Taylor of Scotland and Katherine Taylor of Midland and Dr. Barbara Clive (mother to Kaitlin & Melissa) and cherished friends. Veteran of the Woman’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS). Recipient of the Defence Medal (1939-45). Recipient of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal, for recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Plan International Canada Inc. (Foster Parents Plan). Founding member of the Quest Art Group. The family sincerely thanks the staff of Hillcrest for the wonderful care she received. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at Carson Funeral Homes – JH Lynn Chapel, 290 First Street, Midland (705) 526-6551, at 1o’clock. Private, spring interment at St. John’s Anglican cemetery in Waverley. Memorial donation if desired to the Plan International of Canada would be appreciated by the family, if desired and will be received through Carson Funeral Homes – JH Lynn Chapel.
Rita Marlene Quesnelle (Nee Hutchinson)
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday December 21, 2011 in her 68th year. Rita Quesnelle, of Port McNicoll, beloved wife of the late Willard; loving mother of Joseph and his wife Kathy, Gilbert and his wife Monica, Willard Jr. and his wife Jean and Teresa and her husband Darren Nicholson. Dear grandmother of Lisa, Christopher, Annie, Kayla, Kelsey, Kyle, and Derek; great grandmother of Alex, Tya, Zachary, Madison, Sara, Eric, Sonya, Wyatt, Mia, and Chloe. Private family arrangements entrusted to Carson Funeral Homes – JH Lynn Chapel, 290 First Street, Midland (705) 526-6551. Memorial donation to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family if desired.
Karl Heinz Binner
passed away peacefully at his home in Orillia with his family by his side on Sunday January 15, 2012 at the age of 80. Karl Heinz, beloved husband of 47 years to Alice (nee Grabowski) and loving father of Mark (predeceased) and Karin (Falconer) and son-in-law Patrick Falconer. He will be greatly missed by his two granddaughters Abby and Hannah. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Friday January 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of a brief funeral service in the adjoining chapel at 11 o’clock. Reception to follow at the Old Rectory Reception Centre behind the funeral home. A burial will take place in the spring at the Bethel cemetery. If desired memorial donations can be made in Karl’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Norma Dorothea Laws
Passed peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Monday January 2, 2012 in her 94th year. Norma, predeceased by her husband George, will be sadly missed by her son Ron (and former wife Linna) of Orillia, by her grandchildren Allen Laws of Orillia and Robin (Valerie) Laws of Orillia, by her brother Lloyd (Veronica) Phillips of Orillia, and by her dear friend Marilyn Borland of Hamilton. Norma is predeceased by her sister Bernice Rantz of Huntsville. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Tuesday January 10, 2012 from 1 – 3 p.m.. Funeral Service to follow in the chapel at 3 o’clock. Burial at St. Andrews St. James cemetery. If desired memorial donations to the Paediatric Department of the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Foundation, or to the Orillia Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
