It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Roy Black at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 13th, 2020 in his 62nd year. Loving and devoted dad of John (Kimberly) and Letisha (Noah). Loving grandpa of Destiny, Lois, Arkaydia, Sophielynn, Alesha and Olivia. Beloved son of Violet and the late Mackenzie Black. Dear brother of Andy, Edward (Rexy), Robert (Connie), Randy (Susan), and Margaret Thompson (Larry). Roy will be lovingly remembered by his many friends and family. Visitation will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James St E. Orillia on Friday October 16th 2020 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held in the chapel on Saturday October 17th 2020. Interment in Udney Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
As the COVID-19 restrictions/mandates continue to evolve, we are placing health and safety of our families, staff and community at our highest priority. In order to keep everyone as safe as possible, we kindly ask that all guests wear a mask and practice physical distancing. Please refrain from shaking hands or having direct contact with each other if not in the same household or their established 10-person social circle. When coming for a service, guests are asked to pay their respects to the deceased, acknowledge the family from a safe distance. Funeral Services will be limited to 30% capacity.