Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Earl Douglas "Ronald" Peebles
Apr 13, 2025
Passed at Southlake Village, Newmarket on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Darlene (2017) and cherished partner of Marty (2024). Loving father of Colin and Rhonda (Rick). Treasured grandfather of Nicholas, Aaron, Brandon and Sherry. Adored great-grandfather of Lily, Mya, Keyara, Dean and Liam. Dear brother of Anna, Faye, Larry and...
Theodora Vandebelt
Apr 9, 2025
After experiencing a brief illness, she was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the age of 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Geert “George” Vandebelt of Keswick, Ontario. Beloved mother of Bart Vandebelt (Michelle) of Fauquier, Ontario and Nat Vandebelt of Keswick, Ontario. Cherished grandma and oma of Wolf and Anna....
Jeffery Laidlaw Smith
Apr 6, 2025
Passed away at home on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Smith (2021). Loving father of Rob (Pauline), Jeff (Grace) and Lyon (Amanda). Cherished grandfather of Katie, Sarah, Charlie Jane, Holden, River and Hero. Dear brother of Bob. He will be forever missed by all his extended family, friends and...
Michael John Wayne Patrick
Apr 1, 2025
Michael passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Beloved husband who is now eternally reunited with his wife, Patricia Patrick (nee Lloyd). Loving father of Michael (Paula), Jeffery (Christine), and Kendra (Tom). Preceded in death by his daughter Heather (Mike) who he loved so very much. Cherished grandfather of Connor (Kassandra), Mackenzie (Mitchell),...
Terezia Knaze
Mar 21, 2025
Died suddenly and quickly while visiting family in Coldwater on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 89 years. On Oct 11, 1935, Terezia (Teresa/Terka/Teri) was born on a small farm in the pastoral village of Plavecky Peter, Slovakia, which dates back to 1394. She went to college in Trencin studying agriculture and subsequently, worked for the Ministry of...
Shirley George
Mar 20, 2025
Peacefully at Bethany Lodge, Markham on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Graham George (2008). Much loved mother of Sharon George (late James Link), Annette (Yovanny Villafana), Patricia George, and Joan Wakeling. Cherished grandmother of Jawon (Amelia), Justin and Chelsea (Denzel). Dear sister-in-law of Jean McKay. Shirley will be missed by...
Douwe DeJong "Don"
Mar 20, 2025
Born in Exmorra, the Netherlands, Douwe (Don) DeJong passed away peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge LTC at the age of 93 years.
Beloved husband of the late Bertha. Dear Father of Betty, Michael (Donna) and Cynthia (the late Ron). Cherished Papa of April (Andrew) and Devin. Don is survived by brothers, Kobus and Durk, all of the Netherlands, and sister-in-laws, Doris Lee...
Evelyn Draper Snelling
Mar 19, 2025
Evelyn passed away peacefully at Trillium Manor in Orillia in her 100th year. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George, her sisters, Shirley Miller and Carol McPherson, and brothers Vernon, Ivan and Glen Rye. She was the proud and loving mother of Wayne (Ruth), Barry (Cathy), and Lynn Marie (Stephen), a devoted grandmother to Christine (Richard), Darryl (Tabitha), Koreen...
Nolan James Ion
Mar 18, 2025
Passed away suddenly at the Hospital for Sick Children on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the age of 15 years. Cherished son of James Ion, and Korina Welch (Craig Dennis). Treasured brother of Jax Dennis. Beloved grandson of Alida & Richard Simister, Paul Ion, Amy McKay, and Paul & Dawn Heshka. Great grandson of Shirley McKay. Much loved boyfriend of...
Carol Frances Klahm
Mar 18, 2025
Passed away peacefully at her home in Keswick, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her husband Wolfgang Klahm (2024). Loving mother of Cindy (Richard Walker) and Darrell Brown (Jacquie) all of Keswick and Garrick Klahm (Dianne) of Perth. Cherished nanny of Sabrina (Jason), Cory (Anna), Jesse (Danielle), Danielle (Stephen), Alexandra and Ashley. Beloved...
Brian Stephen Guttormson
Mar 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brian Stephen Guttormson on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the age of 77 years. Devoted husband to Sharon Guttormson. Loving father of Patrick (Sandy), Mark (Kathy), Bryan (Karen), Brad (Tracy), and predeceased by Bobby. Brian was loved by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who...
John Durk Holtrop
Mar 15, 2025
Passed away peacefully at his home in Keswick on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the age of 55 years. Beloved husband of Gwyneth Holtrop. Cherished father of John M. Holtrop (Ella), Emma Holtrop, and Peter Holtrop (Alicia), all of Keswick. Dear son of John R. and Annette Holtrop of Keswick. Loving brother of Tammy Holtrop of Aurora. Son-in-law of Terrence...
Doug Vaughan
Mar 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Doug Vaughan at the age of 75 on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Doug was a devoted partner, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family. He will be deeply missed by his partner of 25 years, Betty Guttormson, his...
Thomas Peter Fleming
Mar 12, 2025
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Thomas Peter Fleming of Keswick, Ontario announce his passing. Tom passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the age of 81 years.
Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his wife of 56 years, Margaret; son, Shayn, and daughter Tara (Billy), all of Keswick; his grandchildren...
Georgina Elizabeth Stiver "Gina"
Mar 10, 2025
Georgina Elizabeth Stiver (nee Burnett) of Keswick Ontario, loving wife of James “Jim” Albert Stiver, passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday, March 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 84.
Georgina was very active in her community. Her bright blue eyes lit up a room everywhere she went. She loved to knit....
Tammy Annette St. Clair
Mar 5, 2025
Passed away suddenly at her home in Newmarket on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the age of 44 years. Cherished mother of Caelan Nimmo (Will) of Alliston, Jase Nimmo of Markham, and Brook-Lyn Nimmo of Barrie. Beloved daughter of Nancy (Al Gunderson) of Keswick. Dear sister of Kelly Rosenberger of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and predeceased by her siblings Kevin St. Clair...
Sheila Eyles
Mar 3, 2025
Passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Cutajar. Treasured mother of Susan Dubeau (Barry Wanamaker) of Innisfil, Lorraine (George Skittearl) of Bradford, the late John Eyles and the late Kevin Eyles. Cherished grandmother of Marc Dubeau, Adam Dubeau, Christopher Opasky, Deanna Opasky, Shawn...
Mildred Georgina "Jean" Crisp
Feb 23, 2025
Passed away peacefully in Beaverton on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the age of 95 years. Predeceased by her loving husband, George Crisp. Beloved mother of Sandra Dawber of Keswick, and Donna Gleave of Elliot Lake. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Dawber, Michael Dawber (Tanya), and Andrew Dawber (Heather). Dear great-grandmother of Mary, Lucas, Jessica (Scott), Zack and Christy. Treasured great-great-grandma...
Dorothy Georgieff
Feb 23, 2025
Passed away at Roxborough Retirement Residence on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by her husband George Georgieff. Much loved mother of Chris Georgieff (Erin Oliver-Georgieff) of Mission Viejo, California and Todd Georgieff (Nadine Fenton) of Montreal, Quebec. Cherished grandmother of Hayden Georgieff and Raelyn Georgieff. Predeceased by her brother Michael Anevich. The family would...
Karen Denise Chesworth
Feb 17, 2025
Passed away at home in Keswick on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 64 years. Loving mother of Jennifer (Darren) of North Bay, Thomas of Keswick, Shannon (Derrick) of Hamilton, and Leslie (Sandra) of Bradford. Cherished grandma of Jonathan (Faith), Matthew (Jessica), Michael (Maddison), Arianna, Nevaeh, Brennan, Ryder, Phoenix, Tristen, Brooklynn, Autumn, Logan, Kylie and Gabriela. Dear great...