Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Travis Jerome Blais
Mar 17, 2022
Suddenly at his home in Ottawa on Thursday March 17, 2022, at the age of 28 years. Beloved son of Debbie (Fred Tiley) of Keswick and the late Mark Blais (Toronto, 2021). Loving brother of Danielle Blais of Keswick, Crystal (Glen Price) of Queensville, Aaron Tiley (Kate), Chase Tiley (Julia), Autum Tiley (Lucas), all of Keswick. Cherished uncle of Serenitee,...
Mary Lillian Lee
Mar 14, 2022
Aunt Mary was born June 25, 1934 in Notawasaga, Ontario. She was the youngest child of beloved parents Stephen and Grace Hoadley who had emigrated from England in the 1920’s. She started working in an office and eventually ended up owning her own business. She was a bit of a trailblazer as it was still unusual in that era for...
Kim Darlene Wells
Mar 9, 2022
Suddenly, at her home in Keswick on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the age of 62 years. Dearly loved wife of Steve Wells. Beloved daughter of Dorothy (Ralph Baird) and the late Bob Arnott (Sue). Loving mother of Michelle (Derek Moffatt) of Keswick, Charmaine Wells (Greg Wright) of East Gwillimbury and Steven Wells (Lindsey) of Ponty Pool. Cherished grandmother of...
Ruby Jean Neil
Mar 6, 2022
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Loving wife Robert Neil of Keswick, ON. Beloved mother of Linda Smith of Vancouver Isle, BC, Allen Neil (Ruth) of Frankfort, ON, Earl Neil (Renata) of Phoenix, AZ, Denise (Ken Botham) of Keswick, ON and Robert Neil (Mona) of Orillia, ON. Cherished grandmother...
Ronald Kenneth Charlesworth
Mar 3, 2022
It with a heavy heart we announce the peaceful passing of Ron Charlesworth at Riverglen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 74. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Kenneth and Marie Charlesworth (both deceased). He is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years Heather Charlesworth (nee Gerin), and his only son...
Ernest George Lane
Mar 2, 2022
(Past Master of Georgina Lodge (1980) and a Mason for over 40 years)
Passed peacefully at his home in Keswick on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the age of 88 years. Born in Toronto to George Lane and Phyllis (nee Monkman) and later gaining a stepfather, Arnold Goward. His first major employment started at A.V. Roe Canada where he worked on...
Asta Burchardt
Feb 27, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late William Burchardt. Loving sister Anissa (Arno Niitsoo) of Sweden and the late Jaan Tammsaar. Dearly loved Aunt of Eric Tammsaar of Alberta, Susan (Mike Howes), Paul Tammsaar, both of Keswick, Evi (Joonee Nordfeldt), Peter Niitsoo...
Hope Sara Wetzel
Feb 27, 2022
Peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Beloved daughter of Melissa and Lawren Wetzel of Keswick. Cherished big sister of Isabel. Much loved granddaughter of Nick and Lodi Vecchiarelli of Innisfil and Gerhard and Margaret Wetzel of Sharon. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....
Janet Ellen George
Feb 25, 2022
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the age of 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Jack George of Keswick. Loving mother of Brenda (Carolyn), Linda (Dave), Dianne (Dale), Robert (Lori), Timothy (Tracy) and Brandon (Shannon). Cherished Nana of Richard, Ryan, David, Troy, Amber, Taylor, Hayley, Ethan, Kayla, Calla-Rae and great Nana of Mekenna. Beloved...
Deborah Alison Ann Mielitz
Feb 21, 2022
MIELITZ, Deborah Alison Ann “Debbie” (neé Walker)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Deborah Alison Ann Mielitz in the early hours on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Deborah studied Travel and Tourism at Seneca College before changing her interests to corporate real estate in which she prepared leases and legal documents. She loved this career and the...
Joan Ethel Johnston
Feb 21, 2022
Johnston, Joan Ethel (nee O’Reilly)
She was always particularly fond of that middle name…not. Finally at rest and without pain, Mom passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the age of 89. Born in Toronto on July 15, 1932, daughter to Albert William & Gertrude Ethel and predeceased by her husband, Thomas Johnston. Mom to Tracey...
Sonja Gertrude Scheper
Feb 20, 2022
Longtime Keswick Resident. Peacefully, surounded by her family at her home in Keswick on Sunday February 20, 2022, at the age of 89 years. Sonja, beloved wife of the late Charles "Charly" Scheper (2003). Loving mother of Andrew and Marcus Scheper of Keswick. Special thanks to doctors, nurses and personal support workers, for all of their support, especially Tammy, who's...
Alfred Charles Richards "Al"
Feb 17, 2022
Retired local business owner an avid animal lover.
Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick, Ontario on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the age of 78 years. Much loved father of Shaun Richards (Randall Toews) of Vancouver, B.C. and Robert Richards (Devon Copeland) of Holland Landing. Cherished partner of Jackie Clelland of Akron, Ohio. Dear nephew of Vicki (George Betker) of Moosejaw,...
Jacob James Kirton
Feb 16, 2022
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jacob James Kirton on Wednesday February 16, 2022, in his 36th year. Son of Russell Kirton (Sandy) of Pefferlaw, Kara Decoste (Tom) of Nova Scotia and grandson of Lorraine and the late James Kirton. Father of Hayden Lefebvre of Barrie. Dear brother of Leeann (Dwayne Pearson) of Bellville, Jamie...
Linda Margaret Foster
Feb 9, 2022
It deeply saddens us all to have to say goodbye to the most beautiful loving soul a family could have ever wished or hoped for.
Linda Margaret Foster passed away from a sudden illness at the age of 72 on Wednesday, February 9th at Southlake Regional Health Centre surrounded by her loving family, husband of 54 years John Foster and her...
Barbara Anne Dawson
Feb 8, 2022
Peacefully at Bradford Valley Long Term Care on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Frederick Dawson. Dearly loved mother of Cathy Dawson (Marilyn) of Guelph, Sandy (Scott Kerr) of Keswick, Vicki Dawson of Milton and the late Michael Dawson (his surviving wife Mary) of Keswick. Cherished grandma of Laura (CJ Brown),...
Gordon Bruce Thistle "Gord"
Feb 6, 2022
Peacefully, at his home in Keswick, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the age of 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Barb Thistle. Loving father of Bruce Thistle (Sam) and Patrick McCormack (Tasha). Cherished Grandpy of Kensington and Cullen. Dear brother of Shirley (Ed), Joyce (John), Wallace (Joanne), Diane (Bernard), Lucie (the late...
Donald Anthony Tophen
Jan 30, 2022
Peacefully at Riverglen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton West, Ontario, on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the age of 64 years. Donald, beloved son of the late Walter and Mary Tophen (nee Sharpe). Loving brother of Glen Tophen, Craig, Elizabeth 'Lisa' Poirier, all of Keswick, David (Diane) of Wingham, Brian (Brigette) of Bradford, and Debra (Michael Sharpe) of St. Catharines. Cherished...
June Marie Roscoe
Jan 30, 2022
Peacefully at her home in Jackson's Point on Sunday January 30, 2022, at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred "Ted" Roscoe (2010). Loving mother of Glenn Roscoe and his wife Donna of Markdale and Linda and her husband Tim Petsche of Jackson's Point. Cherished "Nanny" of Christopher Roscoe of Newmarket, Ashley (Greg Linderman) of Jackson's...
William George Pinnigar
Jan 28, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre surrounded by his family on Friday January 28, 2022 at the age of 70 yrs. Loving husband of Cindy (nee Dubeau). Cherished father of Jennifer (Jessy Godsoe) and Joseph Hougham. Loving grandfather to Kenna, Liam and Joel. Dear brother of Edythe Pretty, Alan Pinnigar and Joan Miceli. Bill will be sadly missed...



