Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Tong Kwan Chan
Sep 7, 2020
Peacefully at his home in Keswick, on Monday, September 7, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Susanna Wong, of Keswick, Ontario. Loving father of Samson and his wife Winnie Yip, and Cindy Chan. Cherished grandfather of Apple Chan and Chan Cho Yee “Rainy”, all of Hong Kong. Predeceased by his son Billy Chan. The family will...
Bruce Edmund Welch
Sep 3, 2020
Local businessman, longtime member of the Keswick Optimist Club, former Town of Georgina Councilor, Avid Georgina Sportsman, and contributor.
Peacefully at his home in Keswick on Thursday September 3, 2020, at the age of 92 years. Beloved husband the late ‘Moe’ Welch (née Keeling 2004). Loving father of David (Diane) of Cedarbrae, Tim Welch of Ravenshoe, Dan Welch of Keswick, Robin...
Pauline Lucille Lelacheur
Sep 1, 2020
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Lelacheur WWll Veteran (2019). Loving mother of Gordon and his wife Sandra of Aurora, and Nancy and her husband Paul Osland of Toronto. Cherished grandmother of Robyn and Kevin. Dear sister of Marion Kerr of Courtice, Ontario...
John Sanko
Sep 1, 2020
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the age of 83 years. Predeceased by his loving wife, Gloria Sanko (2019). Beloved father of Linda and her husband Barry Dingle of Keswick. Cherished grandfather of Crystal and Jonathan Code and great grandfather of Brooke Volkes. Inurnment at Keswick Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to...
Margaret Patricia Porter "Pat"
Aug 28, 2020
Passed away peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by her husband Doug Porter (2004). Beloved mother of Richard Porter (Josée) of Marmora, Patricia (Tony Smith) of Sutton and Donna (Glenn Wilson) of Tottenham. Cherished grandmother of Terrance (Melissa), Michelle (Michael), Dean, Billy (Maria), Dana (Mark), Kyle (Siobhan) and Colin...
Erika Kate Ruth Fruendt
Aug 26, 2020
Peacefully at Cedarvale Nursing Home in Keswick, Ontario on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Egon Fruendt. Loving mother of Michelle Fruendt of Orangeville and Eric (Carol Roberts) of Keswick. Dear sister of the late Hans Moser and his surviving wife Maria Moser of Wasaga Beach and Liselotte Rohlf (Late Dieter...
Allan Joseph Borsellino
Aug 26, 2020
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home in Keswick on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Marian Borsellino (nee Kapasi). Loving father of Christopher (Taunia), of Cannington, Darren (Amanda) of Keswick and Kevin (Morgan) of Ottawa. Cherished ‘Papa’ of Nathaniel, Isabella, Allison, Gabriel, Lucian, Amelia and Olivia. Dear brother of Johanna (Danny...
Archibald Quinn
Aug 25, 2020
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by his wife Barbara Quinn (2019). Dear father of Gary Quinn of Keswick and the late Colin Quinn. Dear brother of Alfie Quinn (the late Agnes) of Newmarket. Archie will be deeply missed by all those who knew him. Visitation...
William 'Bill' Park Clements
Aug 23, 2020
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Sunday August 23, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband of Pauline Clements (nee Watson) of Keswick. Loving father of William “Wil” Clements of Keswick and Ken Clements. Cherished grandfather of Collin of Maple, Ontario. Dear brother of Michael Clements (Cathy), Kathleen (John Ridley) both of Keswick, and John...
Lynda Christine Soulier
Aug 18, 2020
Peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket, with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 75 years. Beloved wife for 55 years of Gerald “Gerry” Soulier of Waterdown, ON. Loving mother of Tricia Lynn Soulier (Glenn Christensen) of Keswick and Michael Soulier (Maria Zakir Yousaf) of Ottawa. Cherished grandmother of Jaan Mohammed Soulier...
Wayne Rooney
Aug 17, 2020
Born in Englehart, Ontario to Irene Rooney (née Doonan) and the late Wilbert Rooney, a Diamond Driller in Northern Ontario in his early years, the Georgina Water and Sewer Project of the 80’s, a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers IUOE Local 793, often under contract to Toronto Hydro, and always a proud and conscientious heavy equipment operator....
Christian Gerard Briet
Aug 14, 2020
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 69 years. He leaves behind his wife Heather Pozzo, two sons, Jonathan and Preston Briet, two stepchildren Staci Harrison and William Martin as well as his faithful companions Rockie and Roxanne. Christian was an avid fisherman, loved the Beatles, enjoyed a good game...
Mary Isobel Hills "Sue"
Aug 14, 2020
Passed away peacefully at her home in Keswick on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 96 years. Predeceased by her husband John Hills, her brother Ken Rumble, and her sisters Helen Stickley and Lenore Frogley. Beloved mother of Sharon Davis (Karen Michie), J. Russell Hills and Eric Lewis Hills (Cynthea). Cherished grandma of Jason (Carrie), Jeremy (Heather), John...
Marian Opal Jodoin
Aug 9, 2020
Marian Jodoin, of Stratford, passed away at the Newmarket, Southlake Residential Care Village on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at the age of 85 years. Born in Montreal, Quebec, daughter of the late James and Rose (Bond) Duguay. Beloved wife of the late Ed Jodoin whom she married on July 17, 1954. Loving mother of James Jodoin and wife Erica Barry,...
Joyce Doreen Vey
Aug 8, 2020
Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge on Saturday August 8, 2020, at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry Earl Vey (2013). Loving mother of Michael (Susan) of Bradford, Cynthia (Paul) of Waterdown, Steven (Christine) of Sutton West, David Vey and the late Harry jr (2016) and his surviving wife Lynne. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Nathaniel, Quinten, Chantel,...
Denise Ann Park
Aug 6, 2020
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Heath Centre in Newmarket on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at the age of 52 years. Beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Rogers (née Wilkins) formerly of Keswick. Loving sister of Diane (Mike Smith) of Gettysburg, PA, Doug Rogers, Debbie (the late Tom Tremblett) and Darlene Rogers, all of Keswick. Cherished aunt of Jim, Crystal,...
Elsie Lorraine Harrington
Aug 5, 2020
Peacefully, with family by her side, at home in Keswick, on Wednesday August 5, 2020, at the age of 85 years. Elsie, beloved wife of Reynold ‘Ren’ Gazley. Loving mother of John (Mel), Bryan (Chris) both of Bowmanville, Michael (Angela) of Jackson’s Point, Danny of Keswick and Rick (Sue) of Oro Medonte. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Mitch, Michelle, Jenn, Matt,...
Glen Robert Villiers
Aug 3, 2020
Died suddenly, surrounded by his family at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday August 3, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Sandra Villiers (nee Thornton) of Keswick. Loving father of Lloyd Villiers, Dan Villiers (Nadine) both of Keswick and step-father of Leah Dunn (Ivan) of Pefferlaw. Cherished grandfather of Dakota Villiers (Samantha) of Keswick, Corp. Tyson...
Viktor Buhr
Jul 31, 2020
Peacefully, after a valiant battle weith cancer, at his home in Sharon, Ontario on Friday July 31, 2020 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Frances Buhr (née Vaessen) of Sharon. The family will receive friends on Tuesday August 4, 2020, from 12 to 1 p.m., followed by Prayers in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Ontario Phase 3...
Robert "Bob" Gerald Fife
Jul 29, 2020
It is with a feeling of deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bob. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sandra (nee McGregor), his daughter Cheryl (Chris Telmer) and their children Eric, Max and Anna, his son Dan Fife (Linda) and their children Sheena (Dave), Jodi, Christina (Tony) and Melissa and by his great granddaughter...