Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Rhoda Bernice M. Smith née King
Mar 20, 2023
Retired owner-administrator of Norris Smith Autobody in Keswick.
Peacefully at River Glen Haven in Sutton West on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of Norris Smith of Keswick. Loving mother of Rick Skene (Dianne) of Scarborough, Jim Skene (Linda) of Ajax, Stephen Smith (Leslie) of Keswick, Kenneth Smith (Linda) of Manitoba, Lauralee Panos, David...
Christeen Susan Ciszewski
Mar 19, 2023
Christeen grew up in Keswick and spent many years working at Tommy's Pro Hardware, her father's store. After graduating from the University of Western Ontario, Christeen went on to a long and successful career at pharmaceutical companies Ciba, Oral B and finally Johnson and Johnson. Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Sunday, March 19, 2023...
John William Kaplinski
Mar 14, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce John's passing on Tuesday March 14, 2023, at the age of 48 years. Former Barrie resident John and his wife Hilary moved to Keswick approximately 17 years ago to start their family. They have two wonderful children Liam and Olivia. John is survived by a very large and extended family including his...
William Brett Ewart
Mar 10, 2023
Passed peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, March 10, 2023 at the age of 61 years. Beloved husband of Karen of Keswick. Loving father of Cameron (Storm) of Queensville. Cherished grandfather of Rosabella “Buggy”. Dear brother of Randy (Chris), Lynne, Shelly (Joey), Robin (Jim), Denise (Craig), Terry (Rob), Rick (Marlene) and Paul (Miranda). He will be missed...
Barbara Nord "Diane"
Mar 9, 2023
Peacefully at her home in Keswick on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 79 years. Predeceased by her husband Ronald Nord (2021). Dearly loved mother of Stephen Nord (Susan) of Keswick, Christopher Nord of King City and predeceased by her son Ronald Nord II. Cherished Grandma of Ronald Nord III of Orillia, Dylan Nord of Newmarket, Marissa Nord...
Gerald Michael Neally "Gerry"
Mar 9, 2023
Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev Neally of Keswick. Loving father of Shannon Neally (Wade Warren) and step-father of Marie DeWitt. Cherished Papa of Lucas Tschachler, all of Keswick. Dear brother of Bob Neally (Marcy), Don Neally (Patricia) both of Toronto, and...
Russell Graeme Marsh
Mar 8, 2023
Passed away suddenly at his home in Keswick, on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by "the love of his life", his wife Joan Paul-Marsh, "Joney". Loving father to Larry Pless of Torrance and Kelly and Mark Collins of Midland. Cherished grandfather of Kayla (Geoffrey) Zachary (Emma), Amanda and Ashley. Dear brother of Merlyn and...
Matthew David Moon
Mar 6, 2023
Passed away at his home in Keswick, Ontario on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 40 years. Beloved son of Kathleen and Reginald Phillips of Willow Beach and grandson of the late David and Marjorie Moon, and Frances Phillips (late Reginald). Loving brother of Hailey and her husband Michael Drabing of Keswick. Cherished uncle of Lincoln and Liliana...
Michael Alfred Willie Wiedemann
Mar 5, 2023
Peacefully, with his wife of 57 years by his side, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Bradford Valley Community Care Nursing Home at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Wiedemann (nee Bradshaw) of Queensville. Loving father of Mike and his wife Diana of Caledon. Proud ‘Grandpa’ of...
Heinz Benno Sievers
Feb 26, 2023
Passed away peacefully at his home in Newmarket, on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by his loving wife Hedwig Sievers (2003). Dear friend of Christy Springer. Heinz will be missed by his family and friends both here in Canada and in Germany. Entombment to take place at Queensville Cemetery at a date yet to...
Brunhilde Elsa Gehrmann "Bruni"
Feb 25, 2023
Passed away peacefully, at her home on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the age of 87 after a brief illness from cancer. Beloved wife of Hans Gehrmann. Loving mother of Grace and Bruce. She will be missed by them as well as by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bruni will be remembered for her kindness and giving nature. She had...
Thomas William Birtles
Feb 25, 2023
Birtles, Thomas William "Tom"
(Retired Sheet Metal Worker - SMWIA Local 30)
Passed away after a long illness at his home in Keswick on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the age of 77. Predeceased by his first wife Linda. Survived by his beloved wife Jacqueline. He will be missed by his sons, Tommy and Tod and daughter-in-law Heather, stepdaughter Natalie, her husband...
Brenda Lea Daradics
Feb 22, 2023
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the age of 68 years. Predeceased by her daughter Cassandra Read and her grandson Taylor Read. Dear sister of Marlene, Janice (Steve) and the late Cheryl (Terry). Beloved friend of Jamie Mitchell. Brenda will be sadly missed by her canine companions, Chachie, Katie and Gus as well...
Margaret Helen Keroff
Feb 20, 2023
Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick, on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Loving mother of Gary Keroff and his wife Ruth Anne of Keswick. Cherished Grandi of Lisa Keroff of Keswick. She will be missed by her friends, Ann & Craig Arnold, Gail White and Penny Chase. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks...
Kevin Albert Harrington
Feb 19, 2023
Albert Kevin Harrington, known to family and friends as "Kevin," "Dada" and "Legend," died February 19, 2023 at age 88 following a series of health setbacks, including melanoma. He was with very close friends through his final days, and was en route to his Toronto home when he passed, which is noteworthy considering his love of travel.
Kevin was one of...
George Robert Baker
Feb 19, 2023
Peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of 65 years of the late Collette Baker (nee Hornberger). Dear father of Patrick Baker of Keswick, Michael Baker of Toronto and the late Daniel Baker (2000). Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Tammy, and Katrina and many great grandchildren. Loving brother of...
Reginald Mowat Hopkin "Reg"
Feb 1, 2023
Passed away suddenly at his home in Keswick on Tuesday, February 1, 2023 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Gaye Hopkin (nee Stephens) of Keswick. Loving father of Sean (Heidi) of Ottawa, and Travis (Julie) of PEI. Cherished Grandpa of Allyson, Hayden, Nessa, Arden, Corben and “Auntie Reg” of Lila Shah and Ivy Barker. Dear brother of...
Roy Norman Herbert
Jan 29, 2023
Peacefully at the Major Mackenzie Health Centre in Richmond Hill on Sunday January 29, 2023 at the age of 76yrs. Beloved husband of Doreen Herbert (nee Cameron). Loving father of Sheila Sheard of Keswick, and Ronald McCall of Vancouver. Cherished “Papa” of Cameron Sheard. Dear brother of Jacqui Van Geene of Cranbrook, B.C. He will be greatly missed by many...
Justin Wilfred Douglas Surjanac
Jan 28, 2023
Passed away suddenly in Lindsay, Ontario on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 32 years. Cherished father of Ethan Surjanac and Marley Surjanac of Jackson’s Point. Beloved son of Danny and Kim Surjanac of Jackson’s Point. Dear brother of Danny Surjanac (Ify) of Toronto, Allysha Surjanac (Cody) of Beaverton, Jordan Surjanac (Dylan) of Kawartha Lakes and Jeriaka Ross...
William Archibald Hawboldt "Bill"
Jan 26, 2023
Retired, long time carrier for Canada Post
Suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the age of 72 years. Cherished father of Kim Hawboldt and her fiancée Justin Ruscitti of Keswick and Cheryl Hawboldt of Kingston. Beloved grandfather of Richard Farquharson, Shane Benjamen, Brittany Hawboldt, Jahvon Benjamen, Matthew Benjamen and Jermaine Benjamen. Great grandfather of Aaliyah, Richie, Dyvine...
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