Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

William Robert Kellow "Bill"

William Robert Kellow "Bill"

Jan 15, 2021

Passed quietly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Friday, January 15, 2021 attended by caring nurses and doctors in his final days. His loving wife, Marilyn and two special daughters, Mary-Beth and Charis (Johnathan Fisher) will keep Bill in their hearts forever. Words cannot describe his love for his cherished grandchildren, Eleanorand Rupert. Also survived by older sisters Pat and...

John Alfred McLean

John Alfred McLean

Jan 13, 2021

Retired Firefighter from the East York Fire Department – Badge #13

Peacefully, at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Predeceased by his wife Terry McLean. Dearly loved father of Peter McLean of Sutton and Patrick McLean (Claire) of Newmarket. Cherished grandfather of Riley and Emily. Beloved brother of Marilyn (Doug Roode) of...

Randolph Roosevelt Upshaw

Randolph Roosevelt Upshaw

Jan 10, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket Ontario on Sunday January 10, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of Mary Upshaw (nee Clifford) of Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick, Ontario. Loving father of Cathy Wolf (Allan) of West Virginia, Debra Thompson of Keswick and Holly Trimble (late Phil Bissonnette) of Ste Marthe sur le Lac, Quebec. Cherished...

Kitty Berlin Traill

Kitty Berlin Traill

Jan 3, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario on Sunday January 3, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Beloved mother of Jacqueline (Dave Cotter) of Keswick, Jimmy Rice (Anita) of Fort MacMurray, Alberta, Ricky Rice of Hamilton, and Robin Rice of Fort MacMurray, Alberta. Cherished “Kitnan” of Jeremie (Amanda) of Fort MacMurray, AB, Ginny (Jason) of Pender Island,...

Magdalena Planer

Magdalena Planer

Jan 1, 2021

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday, January 1, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Stefan Planer (2014). Loving mother of Steven Planer (Leiane), Magdalena (Jose Macedo), both of Keswick and the late Pauline (Otto Zirger) and grandaughter Tanya Zirger. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Mark, Jennifer, Nikki and Darci and great...

Stepan Kolesnichenko

Stepan Kolesnichenko

Jan 1, 2021

Suddenly, at his home in Keswick on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Tatiana Kolesnichenko. Loving father of Natalia (Alex Galac). Cherished grandfather of Angelina. Private Family visitation will take place at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral...

Stella Sophia Jackson

Stella Sophia Jackson

Dec 30, 2020

Peacefully at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton, Ontario on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Jackson. Loving mother of Craig Jackson (Wendy) of Lindsay, Ontario, Derek of Terrace Bay, Ontario, Wayde Jackson (Laureen) of Keswick and Kirk Jackson (Allison) of Newmarket, Ontario. Cherished grandmother of Sheri, Brooke, Brett, D'Arcy, Devon, Kelly,...

Lee Ann Callender

Lee Ann Callender

Dec 28, 2020

Suddenly at Lakeridge Hospital in Bowmanville, Ontario on Monday December 28, 2020 at the age of 59 years. Beloved wife of the late Guy Leithwood. Loving mother of Lia Einboden-Callender (Tyler) of Keswick, Ashton Callender (Brian Singh) of Oshawa, Taylor Leithwood of Keswick and Jessie Leithwood of Newmarket. Cherished grandmother of Parker and Remi Einboden and Piper Singh. Private family...

Douglas Thomas Blake "Doug"

Douglas Thomas Blake "Doug"

Dec 26, 2020

Passed peacefully at Toronto General Hospital, on Saturday, December 26, 2021 at the age of 75 years. Dear father of Jodean Hendrie-Lohnes (Stephen Lohnes). Beloved grandfather of Meaghan Hendrie and Brandon Hendrie. Great-grandfather of Ryleigh Hendrie. He will be missed by his extended family and friends. In memory of Doug, donations made to the Holy Trinity Homeless Memorial would be...

Peter Frederick Franklin

Peter Frederick Franklin

Dec 25, 2020

Original and lifelong resident of Cabbagetown (Toronto). Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario on Friday December 25, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Donna Marie Franklin (nee Gorrie) of Keswick, Ontario. Loving father of Laurel Franklin of Keswick, Karen Franklin of Toronto, Ted Franklin (Cathy) and Sandra Franklin (Dimitri Golematis) both of Keswick....

Brenda Dale Tunney

Brenda Dale Tunney

Dec 18, 2020

Suddenly, at her home, with her husband of 40 years by her side, after a 14 year battle with cancer, at the age of 64 years. Much loved wife of Walter Loha of Keswick. Beloved daughter of the late Bernie and Muriel Tunney. Dear sister of Joyce (Barry Stephens) of Markham, Marleene (Larry Brown) of Stouffville, and John Tunney of...

Shannon Spencer

Shannon Spencer

Dec 16, 2020

Passed unexpectantly, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 39 years. Dearly loved son of Diane Jeanne Spencer. Son of the late Gregory Martin Gee. Beloved brother of Thomas (Terry), Kimberly (Vince), Coreen (Ken), Christopher (Shannon) and Michael-Sean (Diane). Cherished uncle of Katie-Anne, Jonathan-Mitchell, Mario, Brendan, Casey, Payge, Hunter, Mikyla, and Vanessa.

Shannon will be missed by his extended...

Patricia Anne Flynn

Patricia Anne Flynn

Dec 12, 2020

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario on Saturday December 12, 2020 at the age of 81years. Beloved wife of the late Tony Flynn formally of Toronto. Loving mother of Marc Anthony Flynn of Toronto, Sharon Julie Flynn of Newmarket and Jennifer Elizabeth Flynn (Greg White) of Lyndhurst Park Baldwin. Cherished grandmother of Erica, Julian and Jackson. Private...

William Derby

William Derby

Dec 10, 2020

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the age of 70 years. Beloved son of the late George and Elizabeth Derby, formerly of Etobicoke. Dear stepson of Marie Derby of Etobicoke. Wil will be greatly missed by his friends at the Pipe and Slipper Community Home with Opportunity in Keswick, Ontario. Visitation will...

Patrick Stinson

Patrick Stinson

Dec 9, 2020

I lost my husband of 55 years to a devastating form of cancer at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Dearly loved husband of June Stinson of Keswick. Beloved father of Mike Stinson (Chona) of Scarborough. Cherished grandfather of Maddison Dallyn, Aldre and Alec Lopez. Patrick will be deeply missed...

Edith Maude Warren "Edie"

Edith Maude Warren "Edie"

Dec 6, 2020

Edith Maude Warren was born and grew up in Toronto where she raised her three children. Edie passed away peacefully with her son, Norman Gilbert Warren (Karen Flicker-Warren) and daughter Sharon Lee Smith by her side. During sixty years of marriage Edie was a devoted wife to Bill, and a loving mother who spent summers with her children at Willow...

Kenneth Arthur Francis Busch

Kenneth Arthur Francis Busch

Dec 4, 2020

Past Flying Officer for the RCAF

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Gloria Busch of Keswick, ON. Loving father of Jim Busch (Cathy) of Markham, ON, Warren Busch of Keswick, ON and Glen Busch (Gillian) of Brooklin, ON. Cherished grandpa of Kailey, Kelsey and...

Harold Thomas LaCombe "Butch"

Harold Thomas LaCombe "Butch"

Dec 4, 2020

Passed unexpectedly surrounded by the love of his wife at his home on Friday, December 4th, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Evelyn LaCombe. Beloved father of Chris (Jennifer) and Michael (Heather). Cherished grandfather of Tristan and Mackenzie. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Pearl LaCombe. Dear brother of Wayne (Joyce), Ronnie (Debbie), Lisa and...

Helen Catherine Rye

Helen Catherine Rye

Dec 1, 2020

Peacefully, surrounded by love at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Allen Rye. Cherished friend of Susan Snoddon. Beloved sister of Marion (Jack Wilkinson) and predeceased by her brother Mike Smillie. Dear aunt of Derrick Wilkinson (Laura) and Jaclyn (Mark Glionna). Loving great-aunt of...

David Lawrence Crowe

David Lawrence Crowe

Nov 28, 2020

Peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Saturday, November 28th, 2020 in the arms of his adoring wife, best friend and business partner; Sharon Glover. Loving father of Erin Terveld, Allison Crowe, and Lynn Glover. Cherished grandfather of Colton, Andrea, Leanna, Julia, and Jesse. Beloved great-grandfather of Sophia, Ayla, Myah, Kyrie, and Lylah. Dear brother of Peter (Maryann), Anne, and Jane....