Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

Robert Bruce Gray

Robert Bruce Gray

Oct 30, 2019

Passed away suddenly, enjoying the music of Frank Sinatra while at home in Pefferlaw on Wednesday October 30, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Bob, beloved husband of Gail Gray (nee Reid) of Pefferlaw. Loving father of Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Gray of Keswick. Dear brother of Joanne (late Floyd Hotton), Peggy (Bert Pike), and Dorothy (late Len Henderson). Cherished brother-in-law...

Shirley Yvonne Lowes

Shirley Yvonne Lowes

Oct 29, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved mother of Marilyn (Jim Roy) of Nova Scotia, Marjorie Sharp of Newmarket, Walter Donald Gould (Therese) of Toronto, Paul Raymond Gould (Samantha) of Ottawa and the late Paula. Cherished Grandmother of Danielle, Paul, Sarah and Monica. Great-grandmother of Aiden and...

Gerald Gordon Peck

Gerald Gordon Peck

Oct 21, 2019

After a brave battle, passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the age of 48 years. Dearly loved husband of Joanna Peck. Loving father of Laura and Claire-Marie (Chris). Cherished grandpa of Aaliyah, Avery, Azyrah and Jahmai. Beloved son of Ellie and the late John Peck and son-in-law of Ross and Valerie Price....

Shirley Ann Boyce-Hanrahan

Shirley Ann Boyce-Hanrahan

Oct 14, 2019

Suddenly at her home in Keswick, Ontario on Monday October 14, 2019 at the age of 56 years. Shirley, beloved mother of Liam of Keswick and of the late Carole and Tony Boyce (England).  Loving sister of Julie, Helen, and Karen of England and Wendy Lane of Wiarton, Ontario. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews in both...

Eleanore Louise Tyndall

Eleanore Louise Tyndall

Oct 12, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Ervin Tyndall of Innisfil. Loving mother of Kevin Tyndall (Surasak Promjan), Karen Faviere and Sandra Maracle (Todd Berry). Cherished grandma of Michelle (Chris), Amanda (Alan), Andrew, Meghan (Cory), Hannah, Wesley (Sarah), Justin (April) and Melissa (Lee). Great-grandma of...

Gloria Jane Sanko

Gloria Jane Sanko

Oct 11, 2019

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a valiant battle at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the age of 78 years. Gloria leaves behind her beloved husband John of 59 years. She was the loving mother of Linda and her husband Barry Dingle of Keswick. Cherished grandmother of Crystal and Jonathan Code...

Margaret Olivia Marples

Margaret Olivia Marples

Oct 8, 2019

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket, Ontario on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Dearly loved mother of Derek (Aimee) and Karen (Brian). Cherished Miemie of Piper, Quinton and Rylan. Margaret truly loved animals and will be missed by her canine companion Daisy. At Margaret’s request, cremation...

Cecelia Catherine Moore

Cecelia Catherine Moore

Oct 8, 2019

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at Margaret Bahen Hospice on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Much loved wife of John Moore of Keswick. Loving mother of John Moore Jr. (Maureen) of Toronto, Joanne (Phillip Snider) of Keswick, Catherine Moore of Markham and of the late Margaret Moore. Dear sister of...

Allan Edward Jones

Allan Edward Jones

Oct 4, 2019

Peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Friday October 4, 2019 at the age of 65 years. Allan, beloved father of Jessica (Brian McGrath) of Belleville, Ontario and Alice (Anthony Hutchinson) of Keswick. Cherished grandfather of Kristina, Isabella, Marguerite, Leo, Brody, Jason, Scarlette and Alexa. Dear brother of Ken Jones and Gail Jones. He will be greatly missed by his nieces,...

Thomas Walter Shaver

Thomas Walter Shaver

Oct 1, 2019

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at the age of 75 years. Tom, loving father of Chad Shaver of Keswick, John Shaver of Victoria B.C. and Robert 'Bobby' Shaver. Dear brother of Pete Shaver and his wife Liliane of Sudbury. Private family service. M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, Ontario....

Donald MacPhee

Donald MacPhee

Oct 1, 2019

WWII Veteran – Serving overseas from 1941 – 1945 – Rank L-Bdr

Passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of Linda MacPhee of Keswick of 66 years. Beloved father of Wayne MacPhee of Roches Point. Son of the late William and Alice MacPhee (nee Clow). Dear brother-in-law of Hudson,...

Samuel John Burns

Samuel John Burns

Sep 25, 2019

Retired owner of the S. John Burns Construction Ltd.

Passed away peacefully at his home in Holland Landing on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Beloved father of Lori (Ron), David (Karen) and Robert (Maggie). Cherished Granddad of Michael (Rebecca), Kyle (Tiffany), Drew, Ryan (Liz), Melanie (Ben), Rachel, Samuel, Susan (Nathan)...

Frank Walter William Russell

Frank Walter William Russell

Sep 25, 2019

Died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Frank, beloved husband of Carol Russell (nee Murphy) of Sutton West. Loving father of Stephen Russell and his wife Kim of Keswick. Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Carly and Eric. Dear brother of Raymond and his wife Marsha of Arizona.  Special...

Louise Elaine Rye

Louise Elaine Rye

Sep 23, 2019

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday evening, September 23, 2019, at the age of 79 years.  Louise, wife of the late Glen Rye (2012) and beloved daughter of Helen Glover (late Carl) of Ravenshoe. Loving mother of John (Colleen), Michael (Norma) both of Keswick, Andrea (Geoff Brown) of Holland Landing and Mark (Daina) of Guelph. Cherished...

Marie Elizabeth Harper

Marie Elizabeth Harper

Sep 18, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of my mom, Marie Elizabeth Harper (nee Robertson) of Sharon, Ontario, in her 85th year. Marie was born in Newmarket to Kathleen Anne Robertson (nee Purvis) and James Harvey Robertson. Due to the untimely death of her parents, Marie and her siblings, Diane McCutcheon (Karl) and George (Dorothy), were raised...

Viktoria Stadler

Viktoria Stadler

Sep 16, 2019

After 41 years of friendship, my best friend Viktoria Stadler peacefully left this earth plane on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Leaving us with many wonderful memories. Viktoria is survived by her sister Erna and her brother Karl, both from Austria, her great-nieces Stephanie and Juliane and their father Charlie Schmitt. She will be missed...

Val Whalen

Val Whalen

Sep 12, 2019

Peacefully, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario, with his beloved wife Shirley (nee Grace) of Keswick by his side on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Loving father of Barbara Johnston (Bob Hall) of Keswick, Robie Johnston (Kim) of Mississauga, Kerry Cintula and Danny Whalen. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Amie, Adam, Brooklyn, Ashley, Daniel,...

Elizabeth Keegans

Elizabeth Keegans

Sep 6, 2019

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Heath Centre, Newmarket on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Betty, beloved wife of John Keegans of Snake Island. Loving mother of John Jr. of Toronto and grandmother of Madison of Sudbury. Dear sister of Thomas, John and his surviving wife Moira, Mary and Madge. She will be missed by several nieces...

Stephen Gordon Hickman

Stephen Gordon Hickman

Sep 4, 2019

Suddenly at his home in Willow Beach, Ontario on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Steve, beloved father of Jennifer (Chris Siblock) and Stephanie Hickman, both of Ajax. Cherished 'Grandpa' of Jack. Dear brother of Al Hickman (late Alice) of Nova Scotia, Bill (Debbie) of Sharron, Rick (Deb), of Chatham, Margaret (late Ron Rieger) of St....

William Robert Pickford

William Robert Pickford

Sep 4, 2019

Avid Stock Car Racing enthusiast since 1967, Southern Ontario Short Track Circuit. Bill will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Donna Brown of Keswick. Loving father of Robert Pickford (Megan) of Australia, Dwight Brown (Pernilla) of Baxter, Jenifer (Chris Neilson) of Barrie and Graham Brown (Janet) of Keswick. Cherished grandfather of Verety and Zarah Pickford, Ashly, Taylor, Austin, Elisabeth,...