Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

Helga Brigitte Last

Helga Brigitte Last

Dec 30, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Winfried Last on Saturday, December 18, 2021, followed by Helga Last (nee Baumann) on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Helga and Winne found each other in 1989 with the help of an ad placed in a German newspaper. They were inseparable and devoted to each other for 32 years....

Norman Grant Blanchard

Norman Grant Blanchard

Dec 26, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Sunday December 26, 2021, at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Gloria Blanchard (née Miller) of Queensville, Ontario Loving father of Marvin (Julie), Rhonda (Andrew Hamilton), Anita (Greg Harford) and Leanne Blanchard. Cherished "Grandad" of Shannon, Danielle, Marvin, Renee, Darian, Joshua, Autumn, Alyshia, MacKenzie, Alanna, Wesley, Emily and Kaitlyn...

Werner Horst Waldimar Boettcher

Werner Horst Waldimar Boettcher

Dec 21, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the age of 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Patricia Boettcher of Keswick. Loving father of Margarete (Kevin), Sylvia (Gary), Ralph, Rita (Dave), Anita, all of Alberta, Robert (Monica) of Newmarket, and Rosalee of Keswick. Cherished Opa of 19 grandchildren. Dear brother of Elli and Paul (Erna)...

Winfried Emil Heinrich Last

Winfried Emil Heinrich Last

Dec 18, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Winfried Last on Saturday, December 18, 2021, followed by Helga Last (nee Baumann) on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Helga and Winne found each other in 1989 with the help of an ad placed in a German newspaper. They were inseparable and devoted to each other for 32 years....

Michael Gordon Rae "Mike"

Michael Gordon Rae "Mike"

Dec 17, 2021

Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Markham/Stouffville Hospital, on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 54 years. Dearly loved father of Ashley Rae (Josh Mlinaric) of Pefferlaw. Beloved son of Gord Rae (Ruth) of Sutton West and Pat (Bob Perry) of Barrie. Dear brother of Douglas Rae (Marilyn), Mark Stevens (Paula) and Sharon Stevens (Tony). Mike will be...

Cody Jonathan Hemingway

Cody Jonathan Hemingway

Dec 16, 2021

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 25 years. Beloved son of Bradley and Deborah Hemingway of Jackson’s Point. Cherished grandson of Carol and the late Don Barkley (2019) of Baldwin. Dear nephew of Jason Barkley and Lori Barkley of Pefferlaw. Loving boyfriend of Elizabeth Maracle...

Joseph Benjamin Gratton

Joseph Benjamin Gratton

Dec 16, 2021

Suddenly at his home in Keswick, Ontario on Thursdau December 16, 2021, at the age of 59 years. Beloved son of the late Joseph Edward and Vivian Agnus Gratton (née Salmon), formerly of Newcastle, New Brunswick. Loved brother of Joy Whalen of Edmonton, AB, John Neil Gratton (Eleanor Carol) of Peterborough, Katherine Gratton of Miramichi, NB and Norman Gratton of...

Anjan Moitra

Anjan Moitra

Dec 16, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Birthe Moitra (nee Sorensen) of Aurora. Loving father of Rueben (Tammy) of Keswick. Cherished Nana of Chase and Reeve. Dear brother of Shankar (Uma) of Mumbai, India, Kaya Moitra and the late Mukart and Tushar and his surviving wife...

William Campbell "Bill"

William Campbell "Bill"

Dec 15, 2021

Retired from Lake Simcoe Lumber and S & B Motors, Keswick. Peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Keswick on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Campbell (nee Johnson) 2010 and loving partner of Lila Juhos of Keswick. Cherished father of Trevor (Donna), Andrew (Tabatha), Debbie (Courtney Winslett) all...

Raymond Joseph Blanchard "Ray"

Raymond Joseph Blanchard "Ray"

Dec 8, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Center, surrounded by family on December 8th, at the age of 77 years.  Ray was a kind and loving husband to Raissa.  He was a kind, supportive gentle father as well as a friend to his two children Dehlia Blanchard (Claude Thibault) and Neal Judge (Shannon) and a supportive stepfather to Lena and...

Michael David James Dillon

Michael David James Dillon

Dec 6, 2021

Passed away on December 6, 2021 in his 75th year. He leaves behind the love of his life Marianne, his sons Sean, Matthew (Brieann), and his grandson Brayden. Survived by his brothers Gerry, Paul and sister Jo-Anne (Stan Seggie) as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Mary, his sister Peggy, brothers Bill (Barb), Larry...

Frances Tremblett "Frank"

Frances Tremblett "Frank"

Dec 5, 2021

Peacefully at his home in Keswick, Ontario on Sunday December 5, 2021 at the age of 58 years. Beloved father of Lindsay Tremblett (Jason Rae), Sarah (Eric Lemire) and Frankie Tremblett all of Keswick. Loving “Papa” of Jayce, Hudson, Adam, Parker, and Carleigh. Cherished brother of Rick Tremblett (Teresa) of BC, Rene Tremblett (Sandy) of Sutton, Rodney Tremblett of Keswick,...

Richard John McBride "Rick"

Richard John McBride "Rick"

Dec 4, 2021

'Gone fishing'

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the age of 74 years. Dearly loved father of Blair McBride (Felicia) of Keswick. Cherished grandpa of Cameron McBride (Maddie) and Evan McBride. Loving great grandpa of Chiara and Braelynn. Dear brother of Randy McBride and Susan Samson, predeceased by his siblings Gary McBride, Alan McBride...

Michael Ranger

Michael Ranger

Dec 4, 2021

Suddenly at his home in Tory Hill on Saturday December 4, 2021, at the age of 64 years. Beloved father of Teresa Gibbs of Mississauga and Michael Thompson (Jacklyn Fraser) of Minden. Dear “Papa” of Adam, Krista, and Charlie. Loving brother of Teresa Ranger-Post of Newmarket and Jack Ranger of Mount Albert. Cherished uncle of Christopher Post (Crystal) of Keswick...

Rocklyn  Copithorn "Rocky"

Rocklyn Copithorn "Rocky"

Nov 29, 2021

Passed peacefully with family by his side Monday November 29th after a long courageous battle with Young Onset Dementia

Beloved husband of 44 years to Deb.   Loving father to Ryan (Rhiannon) and Samantha (David) Schickedanz.  ‘Pepa’ to Hailey, Aryanna, William, Haydn, Emily, Callum and Bayleigh.   Survived by his siblings Norm (Jacquie) Copithorn, Barb (Gunnar) Ronka, Brian (Bev) Copithorn and Gail (Al)...

Andrew McKeown "Hugh"

Andrew McKeown "Hugh"

Nov 26, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario on Friday November 26, 2021 at the age of 80 years. Hugh, beloved husband of Judy McKeown (nee McVeigh) of Keswick. Loving father of Christopher McKeown of Manitoulin Island, Erin (Lee Jarvis) of Uxbridge, Cathy (Bernie Muscat) of Ridgeway, Jennifer (Late Allen Munro) of Calgary, Deanna Justice of Calgary and the...

Richard  Paul Tackaberry "Rick"

Richard Paul Tackaberry "Rick"

Nov 24, 2021

Passed away at his home in Keswick on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 40 years.  Beloved son of Martha and Guy and cherished brother of Jim (Amanda), Uncle to Chase, Grandson of Jeanine Skead.   Rick will be incredibly missed by his partner Betty and her children, Jesse and Kelly.  Rick will forever be fondly remembered for his...

Dianne Wilson

Dianne Wilson

Nov 24, 2021

Peacefully at Humber River Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Glen Wilson (2014). Loving mother of Keryn (Brian Beatty) of Newmarket, Grant Wilson (Stacy) of Woodville and the late Lisa Pope. Cherished grandmother of Lenora, Shalen, Victoria, Emily, Oakley, Maggie, Alaura and Thomas. Dear sister of Toni...

Lawrence Eugene Wight

Lawrence Eugene Wight

Nov 24, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Lucille Wight (1985) and Joan Wight (2021). Loving father of Charlie Wight (Katherine) and Lynn (Stephen Ling). Cherished Granddad of Candace (Nick), Ethan, Sara (Travis) and Ryan. Great granddad of Murphy. Fondly remembered by his stepchildren, Greg...

Diane Bennett

Diane Bennett

Nov 22, 2021

Peacefully at her home in Willow Beach on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of Clifford Bennett. Loving mother of Kelly Beri of Caledon, David Bone (Jodi Bunker) of Sutton West, Corinna (Mike Philippe) of Woodstock, Chris Bennett (Ju Na) of Perth, Australia, and Wanda Bennett (Marc Gallant) of Beeton. Cherished Grandma of Lauren,...