Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Eric Barton Riddell
Nov 29, 2018
Riddell, Eric Barton
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Eric after a brief illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Thursday, Nov. 29th at the age of 67 years. Dad will be remembered by his children Will (Kirsten) and Sara (Dan), and by his beautiful grandchildren Mikaela and Nicolas. Eric will be fondly remembered by...
Matt LeBlanc
Nov 27, 2018
Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday November 27th, 2018 at the age of 36 years. Matt, beloved husband of Natasha LeBlanc of Keswick and loving ‘Dad’ of Conner. Dear son of Carol LeBlanc, William ‘Billy’ Trout and Ralph Munroe, grandson of Diane (late Bill Trout), the late Bernice Paul and son-in-law of Brenda Stickwood (Bruce Lefebvre)....
Dave Wilkinson
Nov 25, 2018
Suddenly at his home in Keswick on Sunday, November 25th, 2018, at the age of 69 years. Dave, beloved father of Barbara Wilkinson of Barrie, Charlene and her husband Chad Rye of Wasaga Beach, and Shawn Wilkinson of Barrie, all formerly of Keswick. Loving 'Grandpa' of Max, Emma, Liam and Keegan. Dear brother of Keith, Glady, Doris, Gail, Bobby and...
Norman Allen Pidgeon
Nov 23, 2018
Passed away peacefully at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by his wife Rosemary Pidgeon (1991). Dearly loved father of Tracy (Ken Blacquiere) and Wendy Braddock. Cherished Grandpa of Jason (Emily) and Cameron (Jaime). Beloved Great-Grandpa of Avery, Brody, Ellarose and Corbin. Norm will be greatly missed by his neices, nephews,...
Joseph Patrick Legree
Nov 19, 2018
Peacefully at Willows Estate Long-term Care in Aurora on Monday November 19th, 2018 at the age of 90 years. Joe, beloved husband of the late Virginia Legree. Loving father of Christine Legree (Paul Haggins) of Keswick. Dear brother of Margaret Neron of Carlton Place and Eddie Legree of Pakenham. He will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and...
John Van Zelm
Nov 12, 2018
Peacefully, surrounded by his beautiful family at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the age of 66 years. John, beloved husband of Rosemary Van Zelm and the loving father of Joy and her husband Barry Gardner and James Van Zelm of Keswick. Cherished 'Papa' of Ashley Gardner (Bernie McIsaac) of Beaverton, Cole Gardner of...
Barbara Ann Thomas (nee Lowe)
Nov 12, 2018
Thomas, Barbara Ann (nee Lowe)
Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 81 years. Dearly loved wife to Derek Thomas for 58 years. Loving mother of Joanne and Derek (Kristine). Cherished Gramma of Ryan, Rachel, Austin (Sophia), Aidan and Devin. Great-Gramma of Nailah. She will be deeply missed by her extended...
Robert 'Danny' Davidson
Nov 8, 2018
Born in Toronto, Danny and Annie raised their children in Keswick from 1982 to 2001. Danny died suddenly while visiting in Toronto on Thursday November 8th, 2018 at the age of 56 years. Husband of Annie of Coral Springs, Florida, and loving father of Sarah Davidson and Kyle Davidson of Florida. Cherished 'Papa' of Aiden Kvamme. Dear brother of Laura...
Harold Andrews
Nov 7, 2018
Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine 'Gerry" Andrews (nee Gable, 2007). Loving father of David (Cheryl) of Victoria Harbour, Rosemary (David Noseworthy), Yvonne (Alan Box), and Julie (Doug Pogue) all of Keswick. Cherished 'Grandpa' of Chad, Chris, Melissa, Andrea, Andrew, Anne-Marie, Michele, Scott,...
John Patrick Walsh
Nov 6, 2018
Passed away peacefully at his home in Keswick, surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynda Walsh. Loving Father of Dave (Lisa), Sean (Sofia), Theresa (James), Michelle (Ken), Alycia (Johnny) and Sherrie (JJ). Cherished Grampa of Addison, Owen, Giselle, Gyeland, Genaih, Brayden, Brooklyn, Liam, Brittany,...
Bertram Gene Lake
Nov 5, 2018
Suddenly after a brief illness on Monday November 5th, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Bert, beloved husband of Jen Lake of Keswick. Loving father of Stacey Lee (Bob Cowie) of Peterborough, Tim (Terra) and Michaela (Nick) both of Keswick, Tiffany (Steve Roorda) of Barrie, Alexis (Dylan Thompson) of Lindsay, and Lauren Chadwick of Keswick. Cherished grandfather of Emily,...
Robert "Wayne" Miller
Nov 5, 2018
Passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Jane Miller. Loving Father of Tammy (Nelson Gutta) and Sarah (Brian Omand). Cherished Papa of Nolan, Colby, Mark and Massimo. Beloved son-in-law of Alvin Pollock. Dear brother of Joe (Beth) and Gloria...
James Francis Crittenden
Nov 4, 2018
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre In Newmarket on Sunday, November 4th, 2018 at the age of 86 years. James, beloved husband of Edith 'Eddy' Crittenden (nee MacKrith) of Keswick. Loving father of Linda (Dave Wilkinson) and Carol Crittenden, both of Keswick, Abby Crittenden of Bradford, Jim Crittenden of Balsover and Susan Ash of Jackson'e Point. Cherished 'Grandpa' of Barbara,...
Royden Denis Longhurst
Oct 31, 2018
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Roy, beloved husband of Donna Longhurst and the loving father of Michele Murri and Kelly (Randy), all of Newmarket. Cherished 'Grandad' of Tyler, Kalei, Kaitlin, Shawn, Coleton, Madison, Chayse, and Connor and great grandfather of...
Anne Marie Reader
Oct 29, 2018
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Dearly loved Mother of Kim Reader, Debbie Reader (Jason) and Nicole Reader (Julian). Cherished Bubba of Paul, Brandi, Danica, Phathom, Pheoknicks, Amanda, Samantha and Great-Bubba of Biagio, Reno, Santino, Kiera, Jade, Zachary and Colton. Survived by her siblings Johnny, Hank, Nick,...
William 'Bill' Sparrow
Oct 27, 2018
Surrounded by his family, at his home in Keswick, on Saturday October 27th, 2018 at the age of 60 years. Bill, beloved husband of Danielle Sparrow. Loving father of William 'Billy' Sparrow (Jen), of Queensville, Chris Sparrow, Adam Sparrow (Sarah) and Shaine Fitzgibbon (Nicole), all of Keswick. Cherished 'Grampa' of several grandchildren. Dear brother of Rick of Peterborough and Steven...
Paul Richard Sheldon
Oct 18, 2018
Passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the age of 50 years. Paul, beloved husband of Laura Sheldon (nee Walling) of Keswick and son of Tony Tyms (Rose) of Brooklin and Joyce Sheldon of Whitby. Loving father of Carly (Ryan McGraw) of Etobicoke and Victoria (Mahmood Qasim) of Mississauga. Cherished “Pops”...
Ronald Edward Mitchell
Oct 13, 2018
Korean War Veteran (1950 – 1953), Ronald had a long and fulfilling career with the CDN Armed Forces Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RCEME). Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at the age of 91 years. He is now reunited with his loving wife Edna, of 67 years, his brothers William...
Geraldine Gerry 'Ma' 'Nanny' Sweet
Oct 13, 2018
Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at the age of 64 years. Predeceased by her husband Danny Sweet (2014), and her parents Charles and Lorraine Sutton. Beloved 'Ma' of James of Keswick and Jerry of Kingston. Loving 'Nanny' of Cassidy (Jamie), Ryley and Rochelle. Cherished...
William Watson Moorby
Oct 12, 2018
Passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the age of 84. Loving husband to his wife Betty (nee Dobroshinsky) for 61 years. Bill will be sadly missed by his daughters, Debra (Bill Stephens), Susan Snoddon and Jacqueline (Nicola Majocchi). Cherished Grandfather of Tyler, Amber and Sarah, and 3 great-grandchildren....