Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

Ross Melville Chambers

Ross Melville Chambers

Mar 31, 2012

Passed away peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Saturday, March 31st, 2012 in his 76th year. Dear friend of Bob & Bev Davis. Predeceased by his loving wife Lillian Chambers (2006) and his brother Bruce Chambers and sister Ethel Yake. Ross will be remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Interment of Cremated Remains will take place...

William David Owen

William David Owen

Mar 19, 2012

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday, March 19, 2012 in his 74th year. Dearly loved husband of Isobel Owen. Beloved father of Steve (Kim), Brenda (Vince) and Sandy. Cherished grandpa of Michael (Jessica), Stephanie, Isabella, Amanda, Will and Kevin. Bill will be missed by his extended family and many friends....

Hazel Sheppard

Hazel Sheppard

Mar 15, 2012

Passing at Southlake Village, Newmarket, with her family by her side, several months after her 90th birthday celebration. Predeceased by her husband Knowles Emerson Sheppard (1983). The oldest of 4 children, born to Annie and Albert Tibbatts in Manitoba. Hazel is survived by her brother Lloyd (Frances) Tibbatts, her children and her grandchildren and her cherished nieces and nephews. Hazel...

William Dennis Ogle

William Dennis Ogle

Mar 10, 2012

(Longtime Employee of York Region District School Board) Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket in his 60th year. Loving father of Billy Joe, Christopher and Jennifer. Cherished papa of Nicole, Josh, Drake, Seanna and Mackenzie. Bill will be lovingly remembered by Jo-Ann and his many family...

Elsie Barbara Mitchell

Elsie Barbara Mitchell

Mar 6, 2012

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in her 79th year. Dearly loved wife of Merlin Mitchell. Predeceased by her first husband Jack Burgess (1980). Loving mother of John (Karen), Brian (Janet), Barb (Paul) and Wayne (Kim). Cherished grandmother of Shain (Amanda), Jesse (Michelle), Brian (Veronica), Michelle (Sam), Jonathan, Ryan, Chris, and Brittany and...

Gail Pillinger

Gail Pillinger

Mar 6, 2012

Passed away surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 71 years. Loving wife of Tony Pillinger. Cherished mother of Cindy Dennett (Rita Jones) and Shawn (Janet) Dennett. Beloved Grandmother of Logan, Samantha, Krissy (Travis) and Trevor and Great Grandmother of Talan and Jaxton. Dear sister of Denis McClinton....

Joseph Charles Hodgins

Joseph Charles Hodgins

Mar 5, 2012

Suddenly, at his home in Udora, on Monday, March 5, 2012 in his 70th year. Dearly loved husband of Bev Hodgins. Loving father of James (Veronica) Hodgins of Cannington, Christine (John Spanos) of Little Current and John Hodgins of Udora. Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Natalie. Dear brother and brother-in –law of Mary Townsley, Ann & Jack Graham, Jane Lindsay,...

Chad Everett Robertson

Chad Everett Robertson

Mar 3, 2012

Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 35 years. Loving husband of Eva Elo. Beloved father of Hayleigh, Anna, Dakota, Dylan and Noah. Cherished grandson of Verna Robertson and Rita Maguire. Survived by his parents Gary (Kelly) Robertson and Anne (Jim Downing) and siblings Michael, Courtney and Summer. Special son-in-law...

Maurice Wormald

Maurice Wormald

Mar 2, 2012

Passed away on Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at Lakeridge Hospital in Port Perry in his 98th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Hannah Wormald (2009), his brother, sister and parents. Survived by his nephew Tony and nieces Janet, Nancy, Anne and Pauline. Dear friend of Beth & Gerry Harding and their family as well as his canine buddy “Buster”. Maurice...

George James Chadwick

George James Chadwick

Feb 23, 2012

Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, teammate, coach, leader (Kinsmen), neighbour and friend. A kind considerate man of honour and integrity. Buck, supported by his family, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 23, 2012, in his 74th year. Buck is survived by his wife, Kerry Lea (nee Robinson), his sons, Robinson James (Karen) and Timothy Albert (Lorraine)....

Sandra Gilson

Sandra Gilson

Feb 20, 2012

Passed away peacefully, at her home, after a long battle with COPD on Monday, February 20, 2012 at the age of 68. Loving wife of John Gilson. Cherished mother of Mary Anne (Jimmie), Joann (Les), Paul (Windy) and Tania (Roger). Sandra will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family members and friends. She is survived by one...

David Ralph Draper

David Ralph Draper

Feb 14, 2012

We are sad to announce the unexpected passing away of David Ralph Draper at Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick on February 14th, 2012, at the age of 80. David will be missed greatly by his beloved wife Sjoukje, children Susan (Ray), Mary, David, Lynda, & Joanne (Mike) and grandchildren Jamie, Bradley, Alicia, Keith, Jill, Joey & Adam. David was known for...

Brian Edward Haviland

Brian Edward Haviland

Feb 12, 2012

Peacefully at home with his children by his side on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in his 64th year. Predeceased by his parents Mabel and George Haviland. Loving father of Tiffany (Stephen), Jason (Shannon), Ashley (Paul), Ryan and Roger (Melanie). Cherished Papa of Hailey, Stephen, Shannan, Rebecca, Sean and Hunter. Dear brother of Terry, Wayne, Diane, Debbie and Brenda. Brian will...

Mary McIntosh Elder

Mary McIntosh Elder

Feb 12, 2012

“Grams” (Quarter Century Member of Peek Freans of Canada and Member of The Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association - Cameron Camp) Passed away peacefully, at home, with her family by her side on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her loving husband John and her granddaughter Caitlin Marie. Dear mother of Colin (Robyn). Mary will be...

Gregory Joanna Mary

Gregory Joanna Mary

Feb 9, 2012

Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 09, 2012,after a courageous battle with cancer in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of John Gregory of Keswick. Loving mother of Joise, Debbie (Howard), Joe (Linda), John (Tammy) and Shirley (Steve). Sadly missed by her 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild soon to be born. Dear...

Derek Swan

Derek Swan

Feb 8, 2012

Suddenly at his home in Orillia on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in his 40th year. Dear companion of Karen Penney. Loving father of Taylor Keetch, Cameron and Emma Swan and grandfather of Olive Keetch. Dear son of Nancy Swan and the late John Copping. Brother of James Swan and Jenelle Copping. Derek will be missed by his extended family and...

Leo McDonald

Leo McDonald

Feb 8, 2012

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 75. Leo will be sadly missed by his wife of 44 years Jean (nee Robertson), son Joey of Mt. Albert and daughter Marion Roberts of Peterborough, as well as grandchildren Emily and Connor. The family would like to send a sincere thanks to Dr. Elliot Shub for his compassion and...

William Norman “Norm” Clegg

William Norman “Norm” Clegg

Feb 1, 2012

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 in his 84th year. Predeceased by his wife Joyce Clegg. Loving father of Bill (Heather) Clegg of Sudbury, Carole (Kirk Heaton) of Woodstock, David (Diane) Clegg of St. John N.B., Shirley (Ted LaLonde) of Port McNicoll and Margaret Sweet of Keswick. Norm will be sadly missed by...

Arthur James Barker

Arthur James Barker

Jan 30, 2012

(WWII Veteran RCAF – Tail Gunner and Path Finder) Passed away peacefully at Humber River Regional Hospital, Toronto on Monday, January 30, 2012 in his 87th year. Dear father of Andrew (Catherine) and Corinne (Feather). Cherished grandfather of Matthew James Barker and Shannon Barker. Great grandfather of Destany Sharpe. Art will be missed by his brothers, extended family and many...

Michael Clifford Crock

Michael Clifford Crock

Jan 30, 2012

Passed away peacefully, after a short illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday, January 30, 2012 in his 47th year. Dearly loved son of Carmen Crock and the late Gordon Crock. Loving brother of Gary Crock. Mike will be sadly missed by his extended family and many friends. Visitation from M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick...