Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.

Kenneth George Page

Kenneth George Page

May 27, 2019

After a full and gratifying life, Ken died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Monday May 27, 2019, at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Marie Page, formerly Sedore (nee Brown) of Brown Hill. Loving father of Tom Sedore of Brown Hill, Diane (Joe Piller) of Markstay, Sandra (Rolland Cormier) of Toronto, Robert Page (Tina)...

Karen Marie Bower-Bishop

Karen Marie Bower-Bishop

May 26, 2019

June 7, 1965 – May 26, 2019 at the age of 53 years

After a long battle with cancer I received a call, sort of an offer you can’t refuse, an appointment, I won’t be returning here. This appointment comes with plenty of bonuses. A reunion with friends and family that I’ve missed, 100% job security where I can sing, dance,...

Emily Mary Hoare

Emily Mary Hoare

May 26, 2019

WW II C.W.A.C. Army Veteran, peacefully at Riverglen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton West, on Sunday May 26, 2019, at the age of 97 years. Emily, beloved mother of Florence 'Diane" Brown of Toronto and Rikki (Bob McPhee) of Keswick. Loving 'Nana' of Joanne Villemaire (Mike) of Brampton, Michelle (Alan Brake) of Sutton, Deanna (David Hyttenrauch) of Calgary, Jamie (Katrina)...

Merle Augusta Swanson

Merle Augusta Swanson

May 22, 2019

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Merle, beloved wife of Donald Swanson of Keswick. Loving mother of Tony Forsyth and his wife Sara of Keswick and of the late Stuart Forsyth and his surviving wife Buffy of Peterborough. Cherished 'Grandma' of MacKenzie, Findlay, Dakota, Bronwyn and Clayton....

Harry James Wright

Harry James Wright

May 17, 2019

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday May 17th, 2019, at the age of 90 years. Harry, beloved husband of Barbara Ann (nee Coomer), of Queensville. Loving father of Janice (Martin Campbell) of Wasaga Beach, Donald (Sherry) of Queensville, Tammy Wright-Pickford of Alliston and of the late Jayne Wright (1958). Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Jan Bosch), Sabrina...

Ferruccio Borgiani

Ferruccio Borgiani

May 12, 2019

Retired owner of Verona Upholstery in Newmarket for many years. Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Center in Newmarket on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Fred, beloved husband of Viviana (nee) Castriota of Keswick. Loving father of Angelo of Keswick, Maria Vercillo (Tracey Campbell) of Aurora, Diana (Ray Stoss) of Caledon East and Milena (Jozsef Csogor)...

Joseph Garijans

Joseph Garijans

May 11, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 42 years. Dearly loved son of Andy Garijans and Judy Dunnett. Cherished grandson of Katrina and the late Konstantins Garijans and the late Clifford Dunnett. Beloved nephew of Pat Dunnett, Len Garijans (Anita), Ilze (Andrew Lidums) and Baiba Batchelor. Joey will be...

John Kor

John Kor

May 11, 2019

John Kor (Johnie Korycki), Woodville, ON, passed away suddenly in Keswick on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 60 years, due to a heart attack.

John was an accomplished artist and businessman. Over the span of his lifetime he taught art, produced significant art works including a series of paintings that portrayed the mining industry in northern Ontario,...

Caroline Lorraine McQuaig

Caroline Lorraine McQuaig

May 9, 2019

McQuaig, Caroline Lorraine

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Scott McQuaig. Loving mother of Barbie McQuaig (Steve) and the late Craig McQuaig (Jennifer). Cherished Grandmother of Morgan Doris (Dustin), Karsten Doris, Mackenzie Hannah, Hunter Hannah, Kayla McQuaig, Megan McQuaig, Sarah McQuaig and...

Kathryn 'Kay' Merritt Petsche

Kathryn 'Kay' Merritt Petsche

May 9, 2019

Peacefully on May 9th, 2019, at home at the age of 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph Matthew (1988). Loving mother of Don (Ann), Susan (Norm), Lorraine (Toby), Diane (Rick) and Tim (Linda). Cherished “Nana (Banana) and Grandma” of Stephen, Stephanie, Lindsay, Dennis, Ryan, Jamie, Alyssa, Brendan, Chris and Ashley. Great Grandmother to Brheann, Ella, Abbey, Seth, Thomas,...

Driesje Theresa Van Den Brink

Driesje Theresa Van Den Brink

May 5, 2019

Peacefully on Sunday May 5, 2019, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Van Den Brink (1991). Loving mother of Hank and his wife Carolyn of Keswick, John of Sutton West, the late Doreen (Lou), Henny Stephens, Frederika “Rika” Van Den Brink, and Garrett and his surviving wife...

Walter Kopczewski

Walter Kopczewski

May 2, 2019

On May 2nd we said goodbye to an amazing man. We called him "Dad". Most will remember him as "Wally". He will also be remembered as a business owner, accordian player, band member, pig roast host, human merry-go-round, water-ski boat driver, lover of fine foods and open-door policy for his friends. 

Dad was very proud of us, his daughters, Sharon...

Thomas Lawrence Butterworth

Thomas Lawrence Butterworth

Apr 26, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the age of 79 years. Beloved father of Sherri Ogston (Greg Hofer) and Andrew Butterworth (Denise Egerton). Grandfather of Alexander, Alyssa, Kyle, Cassidy and Cameron. Dear friend of Bert Horton and Linda O’ Callaghan. Tom will be greatly missed by his former spouse Pat Butterworth,...

Paul Serravalle

Paul Serravalle

Apr 24, 2019

Passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 with his beloved wife Sue Latvanen of Keswick, Ontario by his side. Son of the late Luigina and Giovanni Serravalle. Loving stepfather of Kelly (Cameron Paine) of Windsor, Alison (Michael Disano) of Keswick, and Valerie Calam (Paul Shepherd) of Toronto.  Cherished Nonno of Zander, Cassandra, Maizy, Micala and Luann.  Dear brother of Giorgio...

Mavis Gulyas

Mavis Gulyas

Apr 13, 2019

Born in Leamore Walsall, England on March 28, 1929, Mavis passed away at home in Keswick on Saturday April 13th, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Wife of Sandor 'Alex' Gulyas of Innisfil. Beloved mother of Sharon (Ron), Marika (Warren), both of Keswick and Leslie (Shaune) of Saskatchewan. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Cody, Candice, Cameron, Olivia and Brooklyn. Dear...

Barbara Francis Cox

Barbara Francis Cox

Apr 12, 2019

Peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Residences in Gravenhurst on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth Cox (2016). Loving mother of Steven of Huntsville, Michael and his wife Deborah of Barrie, Bryan and his wife Norma of Keswick and Adam of Newmarket. Cherished Nannie of Andrew, Stefan, Michelle, Aaron, Courtney, Jonathon,...

Donald Roy Barkley

Donald Roy Barkley

Apr 3, 2019

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Don, beloved husband of 50 years of Carol Barkley (nee Galaski) of Baldwin. Loving father of Deborah and her husband Brad Hemingway of Sutton and Jason Barkley and his wife Lori of Pefferlaw. Cherished ‘Grampa’ of Cody Hemingway of Sutton. Dear...

Edward Valentine Huntley

Edward Valentine Huntley

Mar 30, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by his wife Irene Huntley (2014). Beloved father of Phyllis (Danny Brake) of Keswick, the late Marilyn (Lawrence Tickell), Brian of Jackson’s Point, Rosemary (Yanis Madernieks) of Orangeville, Arthur (resident of Victoria House) of Island Grove and Freda (Art...

Joana Zuzana Bajoras

Joana Zuzana Bajoras

Mar 29, 2019

1909 – 2019 Long-time resident of Keswick Gardens, Joana passed away peacefully at the Newmarket Health Centre on Friday March 29, 2019 in her 110th year. Born in the village of Ilgiziai, Lithuania, where she made her home on a small farm until World War ll. With the advance of Russian Armies from the east, she decided to leave by...

Terry Ann Steiger

Terry Ann Steiger

Mar 22, 2019

Peacefully at Riverglen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton, Ontario on Friday March 22, 2019, at the age of 76 years. Terry, beloved wife of James 'Jim' Steiger of Keswick. Loving mother of Jody (Karen) of Keswick, Steven (Rose) of Markham, Kevin (Claire) of Ajax, Randy (Patricia) and Sean, both of Toronto. Cherished 'Grandma' of Damian, Katarina, Andrew, Curtis, Callahan, Bailey,...