Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

Viktoria Stadler

Viktoria Stadler

Sep 16, 2019

After 41 years of friendship, my best friend Viktoria Stadler peacefully left this earth plane on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Leaving us with many wonderful memories. Viktoria is survived by her sister Erna and her brother Karl, both from Austria, her great-nieces Stephanie and Juliane and their father Charlie Schmitt. She will be missed...

Val Whalen

Val Whalen

Sep 12, 2019

Peacefully, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario, with his beloved wife Shirley (nee Grace) of Keswick by his side on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Loving father of Barbara Johnston (Bob Hall) of Keswick, Robie Johnston (Kim) of Mississauga, Kerry Cintula and Danny Whalen. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Amie, Adam, Brooklyn, Ashley, Daniel,...

Elizabeth Keegans

Elizabeth Keegans

Sep 6, 2019

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Heath Centre, Newmarket on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Betty, beloved wife of John Keegans of Snake Island. Loving mother of John Jr. of Toronto and grandmother of Madison of Sudbury. Dear sister of Thomas, John and his surviving wife Moira, Mary and Madge. She will be missed by several nieces...

Stephen Gordon Hickman

Stephen Gordon Hickman

Sep 4, 2019

Suddenly at his home in Willow Beach, Ontario on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Steve, beloved father of Jennifer (Chris Siblock) and Stephanie Hickman, both of Ajax. Cherished 'Grandpa' of Jack. Dear brother of Al Hickman (late Alice) of Nova Scotia, Bill (Debbie) of Sharron, Rick (Deb), of Chatham, Margaret (late Ron Rieger) of St....

William Robert Pickford

William Robert Pickford

Sep 4, 2019

Avid Stock Car Racing enthusiast since 1967, Southern Ontario Short Track Circuit. Bill will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Donna Brown of Keswick. Loving father of Robert Pickford (Megan) of Australia, Dwight Brown (Pernilla) of Baxter, Jenifer (Chris Neilson) of Barrie and Graham Brown (Janet) of Keswick. Cherished grandfather of Verety and Zarah Pickford, Ashly, Taylor, Austin, Elisabeth,...

Robert George Draper

Robert George Draper

Aug 29, 2019

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the age of 41 years. Beloved son of Diane Draper and the late Robert Draper Sr. Dear brother of Steven Hannah (Barbie McQuaig), Daron Hannah (Wendy), Jeffery Hannah (Dave), Rita Andre, and the late Michael and Phillip Draper. Loving uncle of Ashley, Priscila,...

Daniel Joseph Phillips

Daniel Joseph Phillips

Aug 27, 2019

Retired Locomotive Engineer

Peacefully, surounded by his family at his home in Keswick on Tuesday August 27, 2019, at the age of 71 years. Much loved husband and best friend of 40 years of Janice Phillips (nee Byce). Loving father of Michael (Brenda) of Oshawa, Terry (Catherine) of Pontypool, Kathleen (Chris Locke) of Toronto, Jessica (Shannon) of Fergus, Jennifer (Fernando Mendoza-Phillips)...

Paul David Majury

Paul David Majury

Aug 26, 2019

Peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on Monday August 26, 2019 at the age of 59 years. Beloved son of the late Ernie and Marie Majury (2001), and partner of Brenda Hobbs of Scarborough. Loving father of Rachel (Derek Mullan) of Toronto. Dear brother of Gary of Toronto, Linda (Larry Graham), Mary Proteau, both of Keswick, Jimi Marjury, and the late...

Catherine Gertrude Patchett

Catherine Gertrude Patchett

Aug 20, 2019

Known simply as ‘Mom’, Catherine and her beloved husband Ronald Patchett opened their home on Boag Road in Queensville to many children over the decades, even adopting four to form her own family. With so many young lives in her life, she was naturally involved in several youth organization such as the ‘Brownies’, Girl Guides, 4H Club to name but...

Irene Elsie Croucher

Irene Elsie Croucher

Aug 18, 2019

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Sunday August 18, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Irene, beloved mother of Neale Croucher (Natalie) of Holland Landing and Karen Roy (Steve) of Sharon. Cherished “Nan” of Helen, Tristan & Claudia. Dear sister of Peter Lloyd of Keswick and of the late Margaret Hawkins. Special...

Anita Nettie Acorn

Anita Nettie Acorn

Aug 17, 2019

Passed away peacefully at her home in Keswick on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Loving mother of the late Robert Wayne, Deborah (Bill Lang), Holly (Lewis Stronge), Kenneth Acorn, Julie Chambers, Donna Ross McCluskey, Maxine Collins, Perry Acorn (Julie) and Leona Thompson. Cherished Nanny of 27 Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-great Grandchildren. She will be sadly...

Randy John Oliver Pellett

Randy John Oliver Pellett

Aug 14, 2019

Passed away suddenly at Southlake Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the age of 41 years. Dearly loved husband of Sarah Pellett of Newmarket. Cherished and much loved Father of Lexi and Lucas. Beloved son of John Pellett and the late Yvonne. Dear brother of Wendy Pellett and Marlene (Clinton Evans). Brother-in-law of Jennifer (Michael Brandon), Amy Owens,...

Kathleen Audrey Draper

Kathleen Audrey Draper

Aug 13, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Kathleen, beloved wife of the late Charles Draper (1998), and mother of Peter Charpentier (Angie) of Brechin, Ontario. Cherished Aunt of Jean (late Ron Tucker 2004), of Newmarket and the late Joseph Charpentier. Sister of the late Mildred, Marjorie,...

Arthur William Wesley Field

Arthur William Wesley Field

Aug 9, 2019

A visionary, self taught entrepreneur, anonymous philanthropist, and active community member are all attributes easily given to describe Arthur Field. Art passed away peacefully at Toronto General Hospital on Friday August 9, 2019 at the age of 65 years, with family by his side. Beloved husband of Anneke Field (nee Brown) of Sutton by the Lake. Loving father of Ronald...

Brian James MacDonald

Brian James MacDonald

Aug 5, 2019

Suddenly as a result of heart complications while at Toronto General Hospital on Monday August 5, 2019 at the age of 52 years. Brian, beloved son of Verna (Bill Beeforth) of Keswick and of the late David MacDonald (1998). Loving brother of Wayne MacDonald of Keswick. Cherished nephew of Jean Palmer of Keswick, Doug MacDonald (Judy) of Pefferlaw, Reginald MacDonald...

Ruth Lynn Higgins

Ruth Lynn Higgins

Aug 2, 2019

The family is profoundly sad to announce Ruth's passing on Friday August 2, 2019, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, after a valiant struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was surrounded by her family's love and support and is now at peace. Ruth, devoted wife of  53 years to George Higgins. Loving mother of Shelley (Mario Garcia) of Udora, Brian...

Jeremy James Adams

Jeremy James Adams

Jul 26, 2019

It is with deep sadness we announce Jeremy's passing at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday July 26, 2019 at the age of 64 years. Jer is the much loved father of Alexandra and her fiancé Justin Cressatti and Gillian and her partner Matt Barry. Jeremy will be greatly missed by his sister Rosalind and her husband Michael...

Gary Ernest Frederick Cooke

Gary Ernest Frederick Cooke

Jul 25, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice on Thursday, July 25, 2019. With loving memories of wife Margaret of 59 years and 3 wonderful children and their spouses, 6 lovely grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Following Gary's wishes, a formal service will not be held and cremation has taken place. It's been a great long journey with no regrets. So...

Ivan Tomas Fogarasi

Ivan Tomas Fogarasi

Jul 14, 2019

Suddenly at his home in Pefferlaw on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the age of 64 years. Ivan, beloved father of Shannon of Etobicoke, Dan (Raegan) of Pefferlaw, Karolina (David Caster) of Mississauga and Josh of Toronto. Cherished 'Papa' of Nicholas, Anthony, and Anna. Dear brother of George (Donna) of Oshawa, and Leslie of Keswick. He will be missed by...

Jack Edward Beard

Jack Edward Beard

Jul 12, 2019

Retired De Havilland and Canadian Army Navy Aircraft Mechanic. Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday July 12, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Jack, beloved husband of the late Thelma Beard (Keswick, nee Button, 2008). Loving father of Brian Edward Beard and his wife Karen of Keswick. Cherished 'Grandpa' of Marshal (Balaigh). Dear...