Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

Harold Edwin Simpson "Blackie"

Harold Edwin Simpson "Blackie"

Feb 15, 2021

Passed away peacefully at his home in Keswick on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Predeceased by his wife Barbara Simpson (2013) and his son Kevin (1988). Harold will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family, friends and neighbours. Memorial Graveside Service to take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Queensville...

Catherine Jean Evans

Catherine Jean Evans

Feb 6, 2021

Retired teacher, York Catholic School Board, fondly remembered by generations of past students in the area.

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Evans. Loving mother of Doug Evans (Ida) of Richmond Hill, Tom (Nuala) of Innisfil and Brian (Cindy) of Keswick. Cherished...

Cory Patrick Manahan

Cory Patrick Manahan

Feb 6, 2021

Musician, guitar player, music producer, Cory died suddenly in Newmarket on Saturday February 6, 2021 at the age of 27 years. Beloved son of Patrick and Fotini Manahan of Keswick and grandson of Bette and Bill Moore of Sutton and of Catherine Mantas (the late Constantine Mantas) of Athens, Greece. Cherished brother of Matthew Manahan of Newmarket. Dear nephew of...

Norma Christina Martin

Norma Christina Martin

Feb 6, 2021

Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Saturday, February 6th, 2021. Loving wife to Frederick Martin. Caring mother to Donald Martin, Ashley Martin, and Cheyenne Martin. Sweet grandmother to Blaize Martin-Rotar and Olivia Armsworthy. Norma will be sadly missed by her loving family. She lives on always in their hearts. Arrangements entrusted to the M.W. Becker Funeral Home.

Marion Pauline Sutton

Marion Pauline Sutton

Feb 2, 2021

Peacefully at Moira Place Long Term Care in Tweed, Ontario on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the age of 85 years. Marion will be greatly missed by her nieces Wendy Parks, and Sandi Bench, predeceased by her nephew Don Sutton (his surviving wife Sue), and thier families. Private Graveside Service will take place at Queensville Cemetery. In memory of Marion,...

William Charles Austin

William Charles Austin

Jan 30, 2021

Peacefully after a very long and hard-fought battle with heart disease at Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket on Saturday January 30, 2021 at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Jane Austin (Crossen) of Keswick. Loving father of Lisa Nicole Austin (Mark) of Newmarket, Derek Whalen (Jenn) of Sutton and Curtis Whalen (Katie) of Fenelon Falls. Cherished Grampa of...

Kevin Thomas Patterson

Kevin Thomas Patterson

Jan 27, 2021

Suddenly, at his home in Keswick on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 58 years. Beloved husband of Bridgette Patterson (née Woon) of Keswick. Loving father of Ashley Patterson (Adam Koomar) of Innisfil and Ryan Patterson (Lindsay Cox) of Richmond Hill. Cherished papa of Nahlia, Abigail and Elijah. Dear brother of the late Lori Smart. He will be...

Terri Lee Burlatschenko

Terri Lee Burlatschenko

Jan 26, 2021

Burlatschenko, Terri Lee (née Downard)

Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the age of 59 years. Beloved wife of Andrew Burlatschenko of Keswick. Loving mother of Luke Burlatschenko (Breanne) of Udora and Tyler Burlatschenko (Becca Low) of Keswick. Adored grandmother of Brooklyn and Sophie. Dear sister-in-law of Dr. Suzanne Burlatschenko of Tilsonburg, and...

Arthur Roy Colburt

Arthur Roy Colburt

Jan 25, 2021

Peacefully at Matthew House Hospice in Alliston on Monday, January 25, 2021, at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty Colburt (née Murphy, 2009). Loving step-father of Bonnie Hunt and beloved mentor to Dave McAteer of Queensville. Cherished grandfather of Jason Morgan (Ashley Simonds) of Waterloo and Ayden Heyink of Newmarket. Great grandfather of Delilah and...

James Ralph Wood

James Ralph Wood

Jan 21, 2021

Peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Diane King of Keswick. Loving father of Megan Rooney, Wayne Wood (Tammy), and Michael Wood. Cherished grampie of Traven Rooney, Ethan Russell, Christian Wood and Victoria Wood. Predeceased by his first wife Kathleen Cowl and his son Jason Wood....

Dennis Hubert Curry

Dennis Hubert Curry

Jan 19, 2021

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Dennis Curry announce his passing at the age of 89 years. After a long valiant fight with cancer. Dennis passed away peacefully at  home with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Dennis will be sadly missed by his wife Carol (née Weir), his step-children, Mark Dracup (Lise),...

Joan Marjorie Wight

Joan Marjorie Wight

Jan 17, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on January 17, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of Lawrence Wight of Keswick, Ontario. Loving mother of Susan and her husband Doug of Innisfil and Greg Ford and his wife Debbie of Holland Landing. Cherished grandmother of Randy, Amanda, Cory, Kyle, AJ, Candice, Ethan, Sara, Ryan, Josh, Daniel...

Grace Ivadel Paterson

Grace Ivadel Paterson

Jan 16, 2021

Passed away peacefully and with dignity at the Margaret Bahen Hospice on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her 98th year.  Predeceased by her husband Nelson (1988) and siblings Jack (1989), Bessie (1992), Charlie (1996), James (1997), Mary (2017) and Ruth (2020). Big sister to Ralph Harkies of Orangeville, ON.  Cherished and loving mother of Bonnie (George Alexander) of Queensville, ON...

William Robert Kellow "Bill"

William Robert Kellow "Bill"

Jan 15, 2021

Passed quietly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Friday, January 15, 2021 attended by caring nurses and doctors in his final days. His loving wife, Marilyn and two special daughters, Mary-Beth and Charis (Johnathan Fisher) will keep Bill in their hearts forever. Words cannot describe his love for his cherished grandchildren, Eleanorand Rupert. Also survived by older sisters Pat and...

John Alfred McLean

John Alfred McLean

Jan 13, 2021

Retired Firefighter from the East York Fire Department – Badge #13

Peacefully, at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Predeceased by his wife Terry McLean. Dearly loved father of Peter McLean of Sutton and Patrick McLean (Claire) of Newmarket. Cherished grandfather of Riley and Emily. Beloved brother of Marilyn (Doug Roode) of...

Randolph Roosevelt Upshaw

Randolph Roosevelt Upshaw

Jan 10, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket Ontario on Sunday January 10, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of Mary Upshaw (nee Clifford) of Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick, Ontario. Loving father of Cathy Wolf (Allan) of West Virginia, Debra Thompson of Keswick and Holly Trimble (late Phil Bissonnette) of Ste Marthe sur le Lac, Quebec. Cherished...

Kitty Berlin Traill

Kitty Berlin Traill

Jan 3, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario on Sunday January 3, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Beloved mother of Jacqueline (Dave Cotter) of Keswick, Jimmy Rice (Anita) of Fort MacMurray, Alberta, Ricky Rice of Hamilton, and Robin Rice of Fort MacMurray, Alberta. Cherished “Kitnan” of Jeremie (Amanda) of Fort MacMurray, AB, Ginny (Jason) of Pender Island,...

Magdalena Planer

Magdalena Planer

Jan 1, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday, January 1, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Stefan Planer (2014). Loving mother of Steven Planer (Leiane), Magdalena (Jose Macedo), both of Keswick and the late Pauline (Otto Zirger) and grandaughter Tanya Zirger. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Mark, Jennifer, Nikki and Darci and great...

Stepan Kolesnichenko

Stepan Kolesnichenko

Jan 1, 2021

Suddenly, at his home in Keswick on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Tatiana Kolesnichenko. Loving father of Natalia (Alex Galac). Cherished grandfather of Angelina. Private Family visitation will take place at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral...

Stella Sophia Jackson

Stella Sophia Jackson

Dec 30, 2020

Peacefully at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton, Ontario on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Jackson. Loving mother of Craig Jackson (Wendy) of Lindsay, Ontario, Derek of Terrace Bay, Ontario, Wayde Jackson (Laureen) of Keswick and Kirk Jackson (Allison) of Newmarket, Ontario. Cherished grandmother of Sheri, Brooke, Brett, D'Arcy, Devon, Kelly,...