Orlyn Solomon

Obituary

Solomon, Orlyn, passed away peacefully at the Niinigiiwe Hospice Residence, Saugeen First Nation, surrounded by his grandkids on May Friday 1, 2026 at the age of 87.

Beloved husband to the late Carol Solomon. Dear father to the late Sharon Lynn Isaac. Loving grandfather to Joel (Michelle), Mike (Shayla) and Kelsey.

Orlyn will be fondly remembered by his siblings, Sheldon from Saugeen, Sserda from Lucknow, Connie from Tiverton and Elicia from Michigan; by his brothers and sisters in laws Marion Sharp, Armand ‘John’ Kewaquom, Francis (Grace) Kewaquom, Audrey (Jack) Caskanette, Janet (Ron) Root, Sandra (Bruce) Herney, Terry (Elaine) Kewaquom, Marilyn (Steve) Roote, and Jim (Lori) Kewaquom; and by many nieces & nephews.

Predeceased by his parents William & Elsie, brothers Simon and William “Bill” Solomon, and by his sister Audrey Solomon.

Orlyn was a kind, strong, funny, active and generous Anishinaabe man who loved his family fiercely more then he loved his sweets. Everyone will always remember how Orlyn was so active and walking around the community with his dogs and picking puff balls with his little granddaughter Kelsey in the chair on his bike. He will also be remembered and respected always for his many years of dedicated service as a builder for building many buildings and structures around Saugeen First Nation and many other places.

Orlyn, along with his late wife Carol Solomon were the proud owners of the Little Barn Craft Shop, which they operated for many years until just recently when he entered hospice.

Orlyn was truly an extraordinary and exceptional man who will be deeply and forever missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation at the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton, on Tuesday May 12, 2026 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. A Service to Celebrate the Life of Orlyn Solomon will be held at the James Mason Cultural Centre on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment at Saugeen Village Cemetery.