Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

Sandra Rosalie Passfield

Sandra Rosalie Passfield

Nov 30, 2023

Peacefully, at her home, surrounded by love on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Dearly loved wife of 67 years of Douglas Passfield. Loving mother of Douglas Passfield (Eleanor), Daniel Passfield (Carole), Julia (David Tait), Christine (Derrick LeBlanc) and predeceased by her son David Passfield (surviving wife Lisa). She will be sadly missed by her many...

Seryn Elissa Lazzaro

Seryn Elissa Lazzaro

Nov 24, 2023



Tragically, as the result of an accident on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto at the age of 14 years. Precious daughter of Lisa Lazzaro and Wayne Hamilton of Belleville. Cherished sister of Bryan Durante. Loving granddaughter of Karen and the late Joe Lazzaro. Beloved niece of Paul (Nicole), Mike (Michelle), Anthony (Kristen) and the late...

June Elizabeth Knickle-Collins

June Elizabeth Knickle-Collins

Nov 21, 2023

Passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving granddaughter Tammy, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by her parents Phinney & Elizabeth "Libby" Johnson. Beloved wife of John Collins. Loving mother of Debbie (Frank Rivet), Len Knickle (Faye), Brian Knickle and step-mother of Christie Collins. Cherished Nanny...

Peter Duncan Page

Peter Duncan Page

Nov 17, 2023

Passed peacefully after a brief illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 74. Predeceased by his loving wife Theresa Page (2009) of 37 years. Much loved father of Tracy Page and Jennifer Page, both of Keswick. Cherished grandfather of Faith and Teaghan. Dear brother of Angie (John), Donna, Linda (the late...

Charles Williamson "Chuck"

Charles Williamson "Chuck"

Nov 14, 2023

Charles Williamson "Chuck", age 85, of Keswick, Ontario passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 after battling pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Kakabeka Falls, Ontario on October 29, 1938. Living in the north, Chuck developed a passion for the outdoors where he could be found hunting or fishing whenever possible.

Chuck will always be remembered for his generosity and...

Troy MacDonald

Troy MacDonald

Nov 8, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of our dear Troy MacDonald.

He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family in the early morning of Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 at the age of 39 years. Much loved husband of Ashley MacDonald. Cherished father of Makayla & her partner Michael, and Alysha & her partner Tyler. Dear son of...

Johannes Vanderloo "Joe"

Johannes Vanderloo "Joe"

Nov 5, 2023

It is with sad heart that we say goodbye to our Dad.  Johannes Jacobus Vanderloo "Joe" passed away Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at the age of 91 at Oak Terrace Long Term Care, Orillia, Ontario. Loving father of Sylvia (Jeff Freeman), Ronald (Salwa), Diana (Glen Brown) and Anita (Dean Schrepfer).  Grandfather of Sirena, Lesa, Janine, Sarah, C.J., Stephanie, Nick and...

John Wesley Baker

John Wesley Baker

Oct 29, 2023

Passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of Lily Sumeer of Keswick. Loving father of Robert Baker of Barrie and step-father of Patricia Seenarine, Roy Persaud, Jennifer Persaud, all of Toronto, Andrew Brennan of Barrie, and Marlyn Persaud of Scarborough. Cherished grandfather of Ariane Persaud...

Eileen Elizabeth Tobin

Eileen Elizabeth Tobin

Oct 21, 2023

Eileen bravely fought 3 rounds of oral cancer over a long 7 years. Our heartfelt thanks to the medical team at Sunnybrook who cared for her in a way she deeply appreciated.

Eileen displayed a quiet strength and optimism that was a testament to her faith and her love of her family. In the end, God called her home suddenly in...

Emma Glenne Brydson

Emma Glenne Brydson

Oct 18, 2023

2000 – 2023.   It is with heavy hearts that we announce Emma’s unexpected passing. Beloved daughter of Sean & Joanne (née Mason), sister of Isabelle (Chris), Olivia (Jack), Madeleine (Foxx), Joseph, Anna, Eric, Julia and Teresa. Granddaughter of Deacon Brian & Marguerite Mason and Glenn & Patricia Brydson (deceased), and loved by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She...

Patricia Yvonne David "Trish"

Patricia Yvonne David "Trish"

Oct 12, 2023

Peacefully in her sleep at her home in Keswick on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the age of 58 years. Dearly loved wife of Ted Halket. Loving mother of Daniel David (Stephanie), predeceased by her daughter Kaitlyn "Pet" Lavigne and step-mom to Shannon Halket. Cherished grandma of Ayla, Aric, Makynlee and Preston. Dear sister of Linda David, and Virginia Layton....

Giuseppe Quaterna "Joe"

Giuseppe Quaterna "Joe"

Oct 11, 2023

Passed away peacefully, at his home in Pefferlaw, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the age of 61 years. Beloved husband of Lucy Sampson. Cherished father of Thomas, Joey and Daniel. Loving son of Carmela and the late Vincenzo Quaterna. Dear brother of Tina Distefano, Maria Quaterna, and Emanual Quaterna. He will be...

Michael Isaac Benon Watson

Michael Isaac Benon Watson

Oct 7, 2023

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the age of 44 years. Dearly loved son of Sandy and Florence Watson of Peterborough. Beloved brother of Stephen Milne (Sandra) of Jackson's Point and Michelle-Leigh Foster Watson of Keswick. Cherished uncle of Sean, Cody, Brianne (Brandon), Kelsey (Michael), Serena, Sara, Paul, and Joelle. Mike will be deeply missed by his...

Donald Lane Stronge

Donald Lane Stronge

Oct 7, 2023

Suddenly at Mackenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill, on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the age of 75 years. Donald, beloved husband of the late Diane Stronge (2017). Loving father of Drinda Boucher of Keswick, ON, Joanne Stronge of Maynooth, ON, and his chosen daughter Debbie (Ray Brooks) of Kinmount, ON. Cherished grandfather of Breanna, Suzy (Kyle), Jesseca, Michael, Kailyn and...

Christine Mary Illsley

Christine Mary Illsley

Oct 5, 2023

ILLSLEY, Christine Mary (nee Shanahan)

Passed away peacefully at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 65 years. Christine was a devoted wife to Daryl and a proud loving mother to Connor (Eva Peringer) and James (DJ Ramirez). Predeceased by her beloved parents Paddy and Heather Shanahan. She is survived by her loving siblings Mike (Cathi), Mary...

Nadine Mary Cuprik

Nadine Mary Cuprik

Oct 4, 2023

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 48 years. Beloved wife of James Jessome. Loving mother of Mackenzie and Kyle. Cherished daughter of Joe and Judy Cuprik. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family, friends and neighbours. Nadine’s legacy will...

Mary Elizabeth Wray "Betty"

Mary Elizabeth Wray "Betty"

Oct 2, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Suzanne "Betty" Wray (nee Lang), born on June 9, 1934, in Durham, Ontario, passed away peacefully at the Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, Ontario on October 2, 2023, at the age of 89 years.  Betty was a devoted wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother who is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Dennis Patrick Wray (2018). Mourning the...

Nikola Pervan

Nikola Pervan

Sep 13, 2023

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing at his home in North York, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of Carol Pervan. Loving father of Nick Pervan (Suzie Solakis), Jon Pervan, Rob Pervan and Margaret Pervan. Cherished Grandfather of Chloe, Vivian, Amanda, Leah-Dianne, Jake,...

Barry William Hall

Barry William Hall

Sep 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Barry William Hall announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the age of 73. Barry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Pamela; sons Brandon (Rebecca) and Randy (Sarah); and grandchildren Hannah and River; as well as by many extended family members and friends. Barry...

Benedict Lawrence Fernandes

Benedict Lawrence Fernandes

Sep 12, 2023

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Benedict Lawrence Fernandes, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023, at the age of 82. Born in 1941 he was the son of the late Evelyn and Louis Fernandes. Beloved husband of Marilyn Fernandes (nee Evis) for almost 50 years. Cherished father of Wayne Fernandes (Theresa),...

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