Orloffe Dorion

Orloffe Joseph Dorion

December-12-1918 - July-20-2015

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Obituary of Orloffe Joseph Dorion

Dorion, Orloffe J. Peacefully at the Collingwood Nursing Home, Collingwood on July 20, 2015, Orloffe J. Dorion at the age of 96. Orloffe was born on December 12, 1918, the son of Alphonse Dorion and Elizabeth Ryan. He had one brother, Dr. Eugene Dorion, and an adopted sister, Margaret Dorion. He was educated in Catholic Schools and the University of Ottawa graduating with degrees in Art, Philosophy and Theology. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1945 and served as an assistant priest at the Ottawa parishes of St. Patrick's, St. Margaret Mary's and Holy Rosary. Orloffe served as parish priest at St. Michael's and St. Gabriel's in Fitzroy Harbour and at St. Maurice in Nepean as its first pastor. At Fitzroy Harbour, he was responsible for the organization of the Catholic School Board and the building of St. Michael's School for its first fifty pupils. St. Gabriel's Church at Constance Bay burned down at this time and a larger church was built. In poor health, he resigned from St. Maurice Parish and was released from his state as priest. He married Lillian Poole in 1969 and they lived happily until her death at 90 years of age. In 1995, he married Majora Binney, who died in 2001. Mr. Dorion worked at Rideau Regional Centre in Smiths Falls for 15 years until his retirement in 1984. In 1989, at the invitation of the Ontario Ministry of Housing, he led a group of Smiths Falls citizens, in planning a private, non-profit housing development in Smiths Falls. On approval of the plan, a thirty-seven unit Parkland Court building was built at Smiths Falls Ave. and Rideau St. Orloffe leaves behind many nieces and nephews, close friends and his foster-son Terry (Norma Jean) Still. Sadly missed by nieces, nephews and extended family, Louise Garin (Carlos), Robert Dorion (Pat Dorion), Jocelyne Dorion (Marc Bourgault), Betty (Marcel) Forcier, Bonnie (Scott) Langdown, Dean (Helen) Purdy, Claudia (Rick) Mosher and Bev (Roger) Simpson and families. Fondly remembered by many friends and acquaintances. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, 17 Elmsley St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday, July 24th at 11 am. Interment will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgian Triangle Hospice - Campbell House 240 Erie St., Collingwood, ON L9Y 0X8 or charity of choice.

First Visitation

When Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel Address 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2C3

Second Visitation

When Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel Address 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2C3

Service Information

When Friday, July 24th, 2015 11:00am Officiating Father Julius Nwagbara Location St. Francis de Sales Church Address 17 Elmsley St. N. Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2G6