Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
William Leonard Bredin
Aug 3, 2025
Passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, at the age of 100 years. Beloved husband of the late Iris Isabel Bredin, nee Percival (2019). Loving father of Shelley (Stephen Crites), Wendy (John Vermeulen), and Kent Bredin. Adored grandfather of 5 grandchildren and cherished great-grandfather to 11 great-grandchildren. He will be forever missed by his...
Kathleen Joyce Defoe
Aug 3, 2025
(Retired Employee of Mitek Canada, formerly Gang Nail Canada)
Peacefully passed away in Elliot Lake Ontario on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the age of 89. Predeceased by her loving husband Don Defoe. Loving mother of Dan (Sheila) and Terry (Heather). Cherished granny of Jamie, Jennifer, Terry, Chris, Sherri, Shawn and Dustin. Great-granny of 25 and great-great granny of 1. Dear...
Mandy Marie Hilliard
Aug 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, surrounded by family and loved ones. Beloved mother of Liam and Josh. Cherished daughter of Terry Hilliard and the late Cheryl Daradics. Mandy will be lovingly remembered for her kindness, strength, and infectious laughter. Cremation will take place, and a Celebration of Life is to be...
Judy Rocha
Aug 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre after a brief illness, surrounded by love on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the age of 72. Much loved and treasured wife of Auguste Rocha, and beloved mom of Tabitha Rocha, both of Sutton. Judy will be deeply missed by her good friend Diane Griffin, her extended family, neighbours and friends. Cremation...
Violet Faith Shuman
Jul 31, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our baby daughter.
Violet Faith Shuman was born sleeping at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She is forever loved and missed by her parents, Jason Shuman and Magda Zaghloul, her big brothers Noah and Jacob and by her furry companions Diego and Aurora. She will be sadly missed by...
Ronny Hans DeBruin
Jul 29, 2025
Passed away at Oak Valley Hospital, Markham, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the age of 66 years. Born to loving parents, Dave and Fenny DeBruin, he now joins them and his sister, Louise. He will be forever missed by his friends and loved ones.
Visitation will be held at the MW Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, on...
Janet Elaine Peters
Jul 28, 2025
Passed away suddenly on Monday, July 28, 2025 at the age of 66 years. Beloved wife of Stephen Peters of Keswick. Treasured mother of Mike (Jane) of Newmarket and Brian (Michelle) of Duclos Point. Cherished grandmother of Brooke, Faith, Cameron, Chris, Dorian, Autumn and predeceased by Reilly. Adored great-grandmother of Hanna, Mitch and Aedyn. Survived by her sisters Shirley and...
Rose Coe
Jul 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beautiful Rose on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 66 years. Beloved daughter of Shirley Prince and the late Hubert Prince. Cherished sister to Judy (Robert Monks) of Keswick and Reg Prince (Kathy) of Zephyr. Loving...
Donald Mathew Baker
Jul 23, 2025
It's with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Don Baker on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the age of 78 years.
Many will remember Don as a kind and gentle soul, who always went out of his way to help others and make sure they felt seen and appreciated. His love for helping others was accompanied by a lack...
Judy Ann Lavoie
Jul 18, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the age of 71 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Thomas Lavoie (2009). Loving mother of Lori (George Nicholls). Cherished grandmother of Corey and Robert Nicholls. Dear sister of Margaret Hamelin, Susan (late Bill Nishacowa), Joyce (Doug Fish), Daniel Miller (Dale), and predeceased by John Miller...
Elizabeth Anne Sampson "Liz"
Jul 18, 2025
Retired teacher of 43 years from the York Region District School Board
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the age of 73 years. Much loved wife of Bruce Sampson. Cherished mother of Adam Sampson (Jessica), and Brett (Kurt Richardson). Treasured granny of Harper, Hendrix, Georgia and...
William Emery Mathewson "Bunny"
Jul 15, 2025
Passed away surrounded by his family at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 78 years. Joining his beloved wife, Deborah Anne Mathewson (2000). Loving father of Melissa (Brad Rhyhold), Ted Mathewson (Trudy), Geoff Mathewson (Jennifer), Kate Mathewson (Kate), and honorary son, PJ Kerteston (Jackie). Cherished grandfather of Adam, Chase, Cassidy and Autumn. Dear...
Linda Gail Robertson
Jul 10, 2025
Passed away peacefully at her home with the love of her family by her side on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the age of 79 years. Dearly loved partner of Mohammad Mehdinia of Keswick. Cherished mom of Joe Arbeau of New Brunswick. She will be missed by her friends and neighbours. The family would like to thank the caregivers who looked...
Dianne Beverley Thomas
Jul 7, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, after a brave battle with cancer on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the age of 81 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bill Thomas (1994) and her daughter Kimberley Thomas (2025). Much loved mother of Tracy (Robert Bates), and Rhonda Thomas. Treasured grandma of Marlee (Alex), Drew, Angelina (Eric), Connor (Sarah), Tristan,...
James Norman Helm "Jamie"
Jul 7, 2025
God wanted Rockport Interiors best employee and tapped my shoulder on Monday, July 7, 2025. Unfortunately, I might miss my wife Terri of almost 42 years, and maybe my kids, Colin and Erin (Emily), and will definitely miss my grandkids, Eli and Harry and the new one expected in or around November, plus my grand dog Dotti.
Since I will have...
Anthony Macaluso
Jul 4, 2025
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at the age of 82 years. He will be missed by his loving wife, Mary Catherine, and his adored children Adele (Len Reid), Stephen Macaluso (Colleen) and Lesley (Dan Dutcher). Cherished grandfather of Travis, Angelina, Meghan, Anthony and Lily. Fondly...
Antonios Vamvakas "Tony"
Jul 3, 2025
Tony Vamvakas passed peacefully in the early morning of July 3, 2025. He is predeceased by his parents Panagiotis and Athena Vamvakas, his 12 siblings Andekos, Vasilios, Petros, Dimitris, Dinos, Xristos, George, Marina, Marika, Spiroula, Anna and Dina, his loving wife, Eva (Ghikas) and his son, Elias. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Nancy (Fenwick) Vamvakas, his 3 grandchildren, Olivia...
Mario Cinelli
Jun 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Cinelli, aged 88 of Keswick, Ontario. After a lengthy illness, Mario passed away at the Newmarket Health Centre on June 30th, 2025. Born on April 4, 1937 in Colli, Italy, he was the beloved son of Vincenzo Cinelli and Giuseppina Chiarlitti, and brother to Maria and Candidoro. Mario...
John Alexander Montgomery
Jun 28, 2025
Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, at the age of 70 years. Cherished husband of Lori. Loving father of Jennifer (Ryan) and Jake. Adored grandfather of Emma and Daniel. Predeceased by his sister Helen Herrington. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces Sue (Bill), Janice...
Heather Marie Maude
Jun 23, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of Russell Maude. Loving mother of Sandy Nicoletto, Chrissy Maude (Colin Linneberg) and the late Jenny Christensen. Treasured grandmother of Nicholas (Alannah), Damian, Isaac, Maddie (Nick), Rachel, Sarah, Jaycob, and Isabella. Cherished great-grandmother of Daniella, Maddox, and Sophia. Dear sister of Carol Marshall and...



