Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Kimberly Margaret Robinson
Jul 11, 2019
Passed away peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the age of 64 years. Dearly loved wife of Ken Barney. Loving mother of Jennifer Hutcheon (Justin). Predeceased by her parents Robbie and Mabel Robinson and her brother Gary. Dear sister of Gail and the late Ed, sister-in-law of David, Doug (Hayley), and the late Diane. Beloved...
Elsie Joan Schaefer
Jul 11, 2019
Peacefully at McKenzie Health Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Elsie, beloved wife of the late Fred Schaefer (Keswick, 2003). Loving mother of May (John Linstead), Fred (Betty) both of Sutton, Betty (George Linstead) of Jackson's Point, Shirley (Jim South) of Keswick, Ruth (John Poli) of Newmarket, John (Kathy) of...
Pat Pestill
Jul 11, 2019
A past president of Club 55, Pat was a Keswick resident since 1952. Peacefully at Woods Park Nursing Home in Barrie in her 99th year. Pat, beloved wife of the late William 'Bill' Pestill (Keswick,1991). Loving mother of Bill and his wife Sandy of Barrie, Ken and his wife Karen of Scarborough, Brian and his wife Judi of Halifax, Don...
Robert Leslie Britten
Jul 10, 2019
Member, Toronto and area Local 30 Sheet Metal Workers Union, and fisherman, formerly of Penetanguishene. Peacefully at his home in Keswick on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Bob, beloved husband of 52 years to Kathryn Britten (nee Hammond) of Keswick. Loving father of Marc of Waterloo, Terri of Newmarket, Laura of Bradford, Kathleen of Keswick,...
Sherida Sibley
Jul 9, 2019
Past member of the Keswick Girl Guides
Passed away peacefully at her home in Pefferlaw on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the age of 71 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Terry Sibley (2012). Loving mother of Angela Sibley (Isaac Gilbert) of Vancouver B.C. and Mike Sibley of Pefferlaw. Cherished Granny of Dylan and Brennen Gilbert. Dear sister of Ian...
Harold Henry Lelacheur
Jul 9, 2019
(Royal Canadian Army, World War II Veteran, Juno Beach, Normandy)
Peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Beloved husband of Pauline Lucille Lelacheur of Keswick. Loving father of Gordon and his wife Sandra of Aurora and Nancy and her husband Paul Osland of Toronto. Cherished grandfather of Robyn and Kevin....
Frank Big 'Z' Zwingel
Jul 7, 2019
Suddenly, surrounded by his loving family at the Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket on Sunday July 7, 2019 at the age of 62 years. Frank, beloved ‘Dad’ of Crystal Zwingel of Keswick and ‘Opa’ of Arabella Louise Schafer of Phoenix, NY. Frank was truly like a son to Edith Lucy and the late Gordon Lucy (1996), and brother to Michelle...
Peter Campbell
Jul 6, 2019
Born in Larkhall, Scotland.
Passed away peacefully in his 80th year on July 6th, 2019 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket. Devoted husband of 57 years to Betty of Keswick, Ontario. Loving father to Peter Jr. (Joanne) and Malcolm (Melanie). Amazing Papa to Sydnee. A service will not be held as per Peter's wishes.
Thank you to the nurses and doctors on...
Charles Ronald Benedict
Jul 1, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Southlake Regional Health Centre with his family by his side at the age of 90 years. Ron is survived by his loving wife Nina Card-Benedict, her children and their families. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Followed by a Memorial Service in...
Kevin Barry Mahon
Jun 28, 2019
Passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at the age of 58 years. Kevin is reunited with his beautiful wife Patricia who predeceased him in 2015. Loving father of Trisha Mahon and cherished grandfather. Kevin will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake...
Guy Gordon Brown
Jun 26, 2019
Surrounded by his family at his home in Etobicoke on Tuesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 62 years. Guy, beloved husband of Laura Brown (nee Miller) and son of Gord Brown of Hamilton and the late Bonnie Brown. Loving father of Trish Palichuk and her husband Stephen Brady of Willow Beach, Joanne, Marshall and Pamela. Cherished 'Grandpa' of...
Jim Hamilton
Jun 25, 2019
With his family by his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Alberta Hamilton (nee Stevenson) (2012). Loving father of Karen and her husband Gord Barclay of Holland Landing, and Kevin Hamilton and his wife Aarin Welch of Sutton. Cherished 'Grandpa'...
Louise Carroll Turnpenny
Jun 22, 2019
Louise Turnpenny (nee) Thompson
Passed peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital on Wednesday, June 22, 2019 in her 99th year. Louise was the beloved wife of the late Stan Turnpenny (1997). She is survived by her dearly loved partner, Gordon Prince and his daughter Paula, whom Louise loved as one of her own. She was the cherished mother and pillar of...
Barbara Scott Brougham (nee Jefferson)
Jun 19, 2019
Died peacefully at the Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket on Wednesday June 19, 2019, in her 90th year. Barbara, beloved wife of the late Gerald ‘G’ Brougham (2017). Loving mother of Catherine and her husband Jeff Webb of Keswick. Cherished 'Grandma' of Stephen. Dear sister of Stephen Jefferson of Bedford N.S., and of the late John P. Jefferson, Reverend Philip...
Judith Anne Slupeiks-Mitchell
Jun 18, 2019
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Dearly loved partner of Jim White. Loving mother of Chris Slupeiks (Ingrid), Janice Crook, Joni (Mike Messervey) and Wyatt White. Cherished Nannie of Cameron Slupeiks, Nadine Slupeiks, Mackenzie Messervey and Carter Messervey. Beloved sister of Carolyn (Gordon Bernie) and Donna (George...
Olwyn May Bennett
Jun 15, 2019
Peacefully with her family by her side at Southlake Village Long Term Care in Newmarket at the age of 91 years. Olwyn, beloved wife of the late Harold Charles Bennett (2005), formally of London, Ontario. Loving mother of Paul and his wife Barbara of Paisley, Ontario and Mark and his wife Laura of Keswick. Cherished “Gran” of Danielle “Dani” of...
Barbara Agnes Quinn
Jun 7, 2019
Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Archie Quinn. Loving mother of Gary Quinn and the late Colin Quinn. Dear sister of Arthur Connor of Ireland, Carol (Ken Hoy) of Ireland, Maureen of Australia and predeceased by her brother...
Derek Gomer Henry Thomas
Jun 7, 2019
Passed away suddenly on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by his loving wife Barbara Thomas (2018). Loving father of Joanne and Derek (Kristine). Cherished Grampa of Ryan, Rachel, Austin (Sophia), Aidan and Devin. Great-Grampa of Nailah and Athen. He will be deeply missed by his extended family and friends...
Catherine Harriet Baker
May 31, 2019
Peacefully at the Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the age of 65 years. Catherine, beloved daughter of Dulcie Ivany (nee Stanley) of Newfoundland and of the late Melvin Ivany. Cherished wife of the late David Wright. Loving mother of Bruce Baker and his wife Darlene of Keswick and Terri-Anne Murphy of Scarborough and 'Nana'...