Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

Maxine Muriel McNaughton

Maxine Muriel McNaughton

May 21, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maxine Muriel McNaughton on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in her 87th year.

Maxine was born in Brampton on March 25th, 1933 and was the only child of Ken Patterson and Edith (nee Strangways).

Maxine is survived by her daughters Karey Grisdale (Rick), and Kyla Van Culin (Jason Benedict).  She will be...

David Whitelaw White 'Poppa'

David Whitelaw White 'Poppa'

May 20, 2020

Passed away peacefully at River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the age of 95.  David, beloved husband of the late Beatrice White (nee Franks, 2014) married for 63 years.  Loved father of David C. White, his wife Lorilei and the late Mark F. White survived by his wife Monique.  Cherished grandfather 'Poppa' of...

William Arthur Hooker

William Arthur Hooker

May 20, 2020

WWII Veteran – British Army,  Royal Engineers, 51st Highland Division

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care, Shelburne, Ontario at the age of 100 years. Predeceased by his beloved wife Joyce Hooker (nee James 2008). Loving father of Peter (Liz), Jennifer (Frank) and Josephine (Jim). Cherished Poppy of Michael (Natalya), Stephanie (Nathaniel), Jessica (John),...

Michael John Edison

Michael John Edison

May 16, 2020

Surrounded by his family, covered with loving hugs and kisses, following a brief but valiant and courageous battle with an unbeatable foe.  Michael died peacefully at his home with his beloved wife and highschool sweetheart at his side, Johanne of Woodville, Ontario. Loving father of Rachel and her husband Dan Mark of Kirkfield and Justine (David MacInnis) of Cannington. Cherished...

Adriaantje Maartje Rauws

Adriaantje Maartje Rauws

May 14, 2020

After a stroke and short battle with Covid-19, Faithful servant of her Lord as Sunday school and Ladies Bible study teacher, Organist and Godly mother, Adrie passed from this life to meet her Saviour in Heaven, on May 14th, 2020 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario at the age of 88. Daughter of the late Adrianus and Margaretha...

Larry Horace Owen Tucker

Larry Horace Owen Tucker

May 9, 2020

Passed away suddenly at his home in Mississauga on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 46 years. Dearly loved father of Kyle Tucker and Shantel Geddes. Beloved son of Joan Fritz-Cyr and Stan Cyr. Loving brother of Starr (Ted Mieske), Michael Wagner (Patty), Brenda Vincent and the late Eddie, Leander Wagner (Laurie) and Melanie Cyr. Larry will be...

Shirley Jean Coates

Shirley Jean Coates

May 8, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick, Ontario on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Harold Coates. Loving mother of Don Coates (Shirley), Ron Coates (Sue Janes), Gary Coates (June), Kelly Coates (Nancy Knights) and Penny Sturge (Don Felix). Cherished grandmother of Daryl (Amanda), Brett, Michele (Keith), Kevin (Sarah), Ryan (Lauren),...

Michael Frederick Dawson

Michael Frederick Dawson

May 6, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill, Ontario on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 60. Dearly loved husband of Mary. Loving father of Laura (CJ), Kim (Erik) and Ryan (Rachal). Cherished Poppa of Violet, Kenzington and Hudson. Beloved son of Barbara and the late Frederick. Dear brother of Cathy (Marilyn), Sandy (Scott) and Vicki (Christine)....

James John Lance

James John Lance

May 1, 2020

Suddenly, at his home in Keswick, on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the age of 52 years. James, beloved husband of Anita Helen Lance (nee Pollari) of Keswick. Loving son of Thomas 'Rick' 'Gramps' Lance of Mississauga and Maria Holland of Wasaga Beach. Cherished 'dad' of Kiley and Emma, of Keswick. Dear brother of Terry (Garth Purdy) of Stayner, Tammy...

Myrna Louise Perry

Myrna Louise Perry

Apr 30, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Dearly loved mother of John Perry (Beverly), Robert “Bob” Perry (Kalpana), Sharon Frost (Jeff Maracle) and Linda (Jim Wilson). Cherished Nana of Daniel (Nicole), Garrett, Michael and Brittany (Chris). Beloved great-Nana of Peyton, Wyatt, Mya, Faith, Brianna, Makayla, Jordan and Christopher....

Antonie Van Schoonhoven

Antonie Van Schoonhoven

Apr 21, 2020

Passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at the age of 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Amy Davies. Beloved father of Ashley (James Quenneville), Erin (Joseph Calvert) and step-father of Jake Francis (Shauna). Cherished grandfather of Everleigh, Nixon, Olivia, Chantale, MacKenna, Raelynn and Hannah. Dear brother...

Robert Charles Fitzgerald

Robert Charles Fitzgerald

Apr 20, 2020

In loving memory of Robert Fitzgerald of Keswick, Ontario who passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 68. Robert was known to family and friends as “Bob”. Devoted husband to Julia (nee Gordon). Loving father to Cheryl (Geoff), Kevin, and Jeffery (Lindsey). Dear brother of Don, Hilda, and his late brother Wally....

Innis Louise Johnston

Innis Louise Johnston

Apr 19, 2020

Peacefully at the Aurora Chartwell Long Term Care in Aurora, on Sunday April 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Harold Johnston. Loving mother of Ken Botham (Denise) of Keswick, Steve (Linda) of Oshawa, Donald (Sue) of Orillia and Jane (Clarence) of Oshawa. Dear sister of Joyce Miles of Markham and of the late Timbers. Private family service. In memory ...

Velma Phyllis Wallace

Velma Phyllis Wallace

Apr 16, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Dearly loved wife of John Wallace. Loving mother of David and his wife Michelle, and Mark and his wife Tracey. Cherished grandmother of David, Avery, Caleb, Aislyn, Tahlia, Dawson, Shyann, Melissa, Cameron and Savanna. Dear sister of James Townsley. Special...

William Tirkalas

William Tirkalas

Apr 11, 2020

Peacefully at his home in Keswick with his beloved wife of 62 years Helen Tirkalas (nee Sideris) by his side at the age of 88 years. Loving father of Mary (Gus Petkopoulos), Diana (Dino Capozzi) both of Toronto, Susan Sanita (Martyn Anniss) of Pickering. Cherished Dedo of Marcus, Erin, Anthony, Matthew, Jonathan and Stephanie. Great Dedo of Brendan, Trevor, Amelia...

Donald Gordon Reaman

Donald Gordon Reaman

Apr 10, 2020

Entered fully into the Lord and Saviour on Friday April 10, 2020 at Riverglen Haven at the young age of 60 years. Beloved son of the late Gordon (1972) and Dorothy Reaman (nee King, 2008), formerly of Keswick. Loving brother of Joyce (Andy Broersma) of Minden, Kathy (Late Frank Whitmore) of North Bay, Donna (Richard Goode) of Keswick, Shirley (Irwin...

Vera Townsend

Vera Townsend

Apr 8, 2020

Peacefully, at Southlake Retirement Village in Newmarket on Wednesday April 8, 2020, in her 105th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Townsend, (1979). Loving mother of Catherine (late Ronald Lawrence) of Keswick, and Joan (Roy Simonds), of London. Cherished grandmother of Glen (Natalie), and Wayne (Marcelle) Simonds, and Jacqueline (Paul Dahlke) and of the late Stephen Lawrence. Dear sister...

Reginald Louis Rochon

Reginald Louis Rochon

Apr 8, 2020

Retired INCO miner formerly of Sudbury, Ontario.

Died peacefully, in his sleep, at Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick, Ontario on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at the age of 85 years. Reginald, beloved husband of Georgette Rochon (nee Michel), formerly of Sudbury and Keswick. Loving father of Suzanne and her husband Salvatore Natale of Newmarket, and Van Rochon and his wife Dayle of...

Deborah Florence Cline

Deborah Florence Cline

Apr 3, 2020

Peacefully, yet alone, due to quarentine, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday April 3, 2020, at the age of 61 years. Debbie, beloved wife of Don Cline of Sutton. Loving mother of Carrie (Jamie Shiels) of Aurora, Donald (Courtney) of Innisfil and Kyle (Chloe) of Sutton. Cherished grandmother of Debra, Samantha, Ewan, Matthew, Madison, Nathan, Landon, Cheyenne,...

Dorothy Besser

Dorothy Besser

Apr 1, 2020

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home in Keswick, after a courageouse battle with cancer on Wednesday April 1, 2020, at the age of 48 years. Beloved wife of Cory Besser, and doating mother of Noah and Colby. Loving daughter of Theresa of Toronto and the late Ryszard Stradza. The family will receive friends at the M.W....