Date of Death: February 23rd 2003
ROBINSON, GORDON ALAN (Member of the Orillia Masonic Lodge #192 A.F & A.M. ; GRC) Gordon was born in Toronto, September 27, 1923 and died at the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Sunday February 23rd, 2003. Dear son of the late Thomas Wilbert Robinson and Lillian Eversfield. Gordon Robinson of Orillia, beloved husband of Wilma (nee Fricker). Loving father of Jane & husband Cameron McKenzie of Unionville & Judy & husband John Seabrook of Wilkesport. Also loved by his grandchildren Kimberly & husband Conal Derdall, Julie & husband Christopher Hearten, Christopher and Rebecca McKenzie, great grandchildren Maxwell & Abigail Derdall. Predeceased by his brother Keith Robinson. The late Mr. Gordon Robinson will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St.,N., Orillia from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service in the chapel Thursday afternoon, February 27th at 3 o'clock. Spring Interment ; St.Andtrew's-St.James' cemetery , Orillia. If desired memorial donations to the Charity of Ones Choice would be appreciated. Members of the Orillia Masonic Lodge #192 are asked to gather for service Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m..
Simonds, Keith E.
Date of Death: May 20th 2003
SIMONDS, KEITH E. (Member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #1217, Orillia.)peacefully after a lengthy illness, at his residence, Orillia, on Tuesday, May 20th, 2003; in his 74th year. Keith Simonds, beloved husband of Viola (nee Swire) for 51 years. Loving father of Doug, Don and Diana Davy & husband Jim all of Orillia. Also loved by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear son of Harold (predeceased) and Mildred Simonds, and brother of Doris Swire both of Toronto. Keith is survived by his many nieces, nephews and close friends. The late Mr. Keith Simonds will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St.,N., Orillia from 7-9 P.M. Friday. Funeral Service in the chapel, Saturday afternoon, May 24th at 1 o'clock. Interment ; St.Andrew's - St.James cemetery , Orillia on Monday morning, May 26th at 11 o'clock If desired, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Members of the Loyal Order of Moose #1217 are asked to gather for service in the parlours Friday evening at 6:45 p.m..
Smith, Phyllis Mary
Date of Death: April 1st 2003
SMITH, PHYLLIS MARY peacefully at the Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, April 1st, 2003, in her 80th year. Phyllis Smith of Big Cedar Estates, Hawkestone, beloved wife of Donald Smith. Daughter of the late Bertram & Mary Brooker. Loving mother of Rilla Mimms & husband Gord of Brampton and step-mother of Jeffrey Smith of Peterborough. Survived by her nephew John Brooker. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St., N., Orillia.
Stewart, Helen
Date of Death: February 25th 2003
STEWART, Helen Genevieve (nee Fournier) (Member of St. James' Anglican Church, Orillia) -peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, in her 83rd year. Helen Stewart, of Orillia, beloved wife of Merlin. Loving mother of Don & Sally Stewart of Casper, Wyoming, Robert & Barbara Stewart of St. Norbert, Manitoba, Elizabeth & Michael Penchoff of Orillia. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jennifer & husband Chris Over & their children Julia & Travis; Duncan & Ryan Stewart; Genevieve & Anastasia Penchoff. Dear sister of Don & Alda Fournier of Orillia. The late Mrs. Helen Stewart will rest at the Mundelll Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, on Wednesday day from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held at St. James' Anglican Church, 58 Peter St. N., Orillia, on Friday afternoon, February 28th at 3 o'clock. Spring interment, St. Andrew's - St. James' cemetery , Orillia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
Beauchesne, Dolores Inger
Date of Death: February 22nd 2003
Beauchesne, Dolores Inger -at Woods Park Nursing Home, Barrie, on Saturday February 22, 2003, in her 82nd year. Dolores Beauchesne (nee McGregor), beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving sister of Norma Smith and husband Mel of Parry Sound, Gladys Cook and husband Lawrence and Leona Johnson, all of Gravenhurst. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The late Mrs. Dolores Beauchesne will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday afternoon, February 27th at 1 o'clock. Spring interment, St. Andrew's - St. James' cemetery , Orillia. If desired, memorial donations made to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
Cook, Lille Lorraine
Date of Death: July 18th 2003
COOK, LILLE LORRAINE (nee, Hardman) ( Active Member of the Washago Seniors Club and the Beaux & Belles Square Dancing Club) peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 18th, 2003. Lillie Cook, of Orillia, beloved wife of the late Wilmot Cook. Loving mother of Lorraine & husband Jerry Brown, Nadine & husband Ken Shaddock, and Merlene Cook & husband Harry Ellsworth. Grandmother of:- Jeffrey Brown, Valerie & husband John Gocking, Julie & husband Craig Horne, and Leah & husband Matt Clarke. Great grandmother of Benjamin Taylor Horne and Johnny Aaron Gocking. The family will receive friends at the Villages of Leacock Recreation Centre, 50 Museum Dr., Orillia on Sunday, July 20th from 2 - 4 P.M. Following cremation a Private Family Interment will take place later at St. Paul's Union cemetery , Lake St. George. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Multiple Scherosis Society of Canada or the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
Cranney, Kenneth E.
Date of Death: July 20th 2003
CRANNEY, KENNETH E. (Retired 43 - year employee of GLV (Dorr-Oliver) Orillia). passed away suddenly with family at his side at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 20th, 2003, in his 65th year. Ken Cranney of Orillia, loving husband & best friend of Bonnie (nee MacKay). Proud father of Murray & wife Joan of Orillia, Dean & wife Heather of Holland Landing. Cherished grandfather of Lindsay, Matthew, Olivia and Sophia. Beloved son of Muriel Cranney of Orillia. Predeceased by his father Eugene, brother Ross and sister Donna. The late Mr. Ken Cranney will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St.,N., Orillia from 7-9 P.M. Tuesday and 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Wednesday. Then to the Church of The Guardian Angels, 115 West St.,N., Orillia for Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, July 24th at 10 A.M.. Cremation to follow. Parish Prayers will be said in the chapel Wednesday at 6:45 P.M. If desired memorial donations to the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Crawford Hewitt, Bessie Pauline
Date of Death: July 22nd 2003
CRAWFORD HEWITT, Bessie Pauline (Member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bayview Chapter #105, Barrie, Charter member of Oro Lioness Club)) -went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in her 85th year. Bessie of Orillia and formerly of Oro Station, beloved wife of the late Howard J. Crawford and the late Harvey E. Hewitt. Loved mother of Dianne Waddell and husband Jack of Sarnia, Joan Lavin and husband Roy of Midland, Doug Crawford and wife Lynda and John Crawford and wife Doris all of Oro Station. Special mother of Ginny McCullough and husband Tracey of Orillia and Lloyd Schram of Oro Station. Dear step-mother of Dave Hewitt and wife Estelle, Marilyn Johnson and husband Dave and Ron Hewitt and wife Linda, all of the Orillia area. She is loved and will be missed by 23 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Sister of Rosella Weatherill, Lou Lovering, both of Barrie, Marion Drennan of Hillsdale, Eileen Potter and Don Galbraith (Hazel) all of Coldwater. The late Mrs. Bessie Crawford Hewitt will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A private family interment will take place at Knox cemetery , Oro. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church, 265 Coldwater Rd., Orillia, on Saturday afternoon, July 26th, from 12 noon until time of memorial service at 1:30 PM. If desired, memorial donations to the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Oncology dept. or the Charity of you Choice would be appreciated. Members of Bayview Chapter #105 O.E.S., Barrie are asked to gather for a service in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:00 PM.
