Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Doreen Cora Gonyea
Nov 2, 2014
Peacefully at North York General on Sunday, November 2, 2014 in her 85th year. Predeceased by her husband Al Hurson. Loving mother of Rosslyn, Steven, Brenda, Kim, Alex, Pam and Heather and the late Randy. Doreen will be missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friend. Visitation will be held at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home (490 The Queensway...
Ralph Darlington
Oct 30, 2014
Peacefully at his home in Keswick on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in his 91st year. Predeceased by his wife Audrey Darlington (2013). Loving father of Richard (Lorna) Darlington, Jacqueline (John Smith) and Daniel Darlington. Cherished grandfather of Lorraine, Diane, Airianna, Amanda and Virgina. Ralph will be missed by several great grandchildren and many friends. At Ralph’s request, cremation has taken...
Mary Vera Northfield
Oct 30, 2014
Suddenly at her home in Keswick on Thursday, October 30, 2014 one week before her 86th birthday. Reunited with her husband Eric (1994), her son Fred (1996) and daughter-in-law Betty (2008). Loving mother of Scott (Holly) Northfield of Alma. Cherished grandmother of Tammy (Brad), Curt (Tina), Acadia and Ashlyn. Great grandmother Adam, Sean, Kaelyn and Tyler and great great grandmother...
Donna Marie Fersch
Oct 22, 2014
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the age of 60 years. Adoring and adored mother of Jon Barnett and Jessica Newhook. Doting grandma of Jack Barnett. Loving sister of Roseanne Toogood, Debbie Doncaster and Billy Bishop. Beloved auntie of Jenny Doncaster, Larry John Eskins, Jane Wilkins, Zachary Bishop and Zane Bishop. Donna will be greatly missed and...
John Thomas Jamieson
Oct 19, 2014
Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 70 years. Reunited with his wife Susan Jamieson (2005). Dearly loved by his children Jill, Jeannette, Robb & David along with their spouses and children. Greatly missed by companion Gail Beelik and her children Donny, Chris, Shawn and John their spouses and children....
Brenda Holtrop
Oct 17, 2014
Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at Sunrise Retirement Home, Aurora on Friday, October 17, 2014 in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband John Holtrop (1991). Loving mother of Brenda (Albert deJong), Cecil (Mary) Holtrop, John (Annette) Holtrop, Bob (Janet) Holtrop, George (Cathy) Holtrop, Clarrissa (Ed DeValk), Christina (Dan Lammerant) . Brenda will be sadly missed...
Catherine Theresa Duggan
Oct 17, 2014
Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by love, on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Reunited with her husband John Duggan (1981) and her son Michael Duggan (2014). Cherished mother of Elizabeth (Vince Quartarone) and grandmother of Grace (Peter), Cathy (Roberto), Joseph (Colleen), Patrick and Vince Jr. (Brandy). Beloved great granny of Dante, Angelina, Matthew,...
Janos Czako
Oct 16, 2014
Surrounded by his wife, his daughter Lizzie & her husband Don and his grandson Jason, John passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2014 holding his wife and Lizzie's hand. Dear husband of Erzsebet “Elizabeth” Czako. Cherished father of Lizzie & Don Pratt, John & the late Julie Czako and Mary & Ross Buckley. Beloved grandfather of Jason, Jimmy (Denise),...
Harold David Ford
Oct 13, 2014
(Long time umpire, baseball coach, golfer and bartender) Suddenly at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Monday, October 13, 2014 in his 75th year. Dear brother of Edward & Barbara Ford, Donald Ford, Agnes Billedeall and Ada & Bill Bartlett. Predeceased by parents Agnes and Ernest Ford, his siblings George, Ernie, John Ford and Jeannie Bridges. Harry will be greatly missed by...
Keith Burford
Oct 10, 2014
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Friday, October 10, 2014 in his 79th year. Dearly loved husband for 53 years of Pauline Burford of Keswick. Devoted father of Alison (David Lovett), Darren (Lorraine) Burford, Miles (Bobbi-Lee) Burford and Anita Burford. Loving grandfather of Daryl, Erin, Ashton, Jake, Zackary, Connor, Melanie and Tristan. Keith will be...
Bunton Robert
Oct 4, 2014
Bunton, Robert W. ‘Bob” Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, October 4, 2014 in his 77th year. Dearly loved husband for 55 years of Anna Bunton of Keswick. Loving father and father-in-law of Robert Bunton of River Drive Park, Beverly and Rick Lucas of Barrie, Brian Bunton of River Drive Park, Bruce and Sandy Bunton of...
Eva Ruth Sargeantson
Sep 30, 2014
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Sargeantson and her siblings Mary, Kathleen, Ted and Bob. Survived by sister Mae Budd. Eva will be greatly missed by her nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great great nieces & nephews. Cremation has taken place....
Ruth Taylor
Sep 21, 2014
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the age of 93 years. Reunited with her husband Gordon Thomas Taylor. Dear mother of Lynne (Axel), Donna (Charles) and Jill (Jef). Loving nan of Paul, Zeb (Kyla), Tanya (Paul), Brittany, Abbey and Jacob and great-nan of Ryan, Jamie, Jase, Zenya and Eden....
Kathryn Kolasser
Sep 20, 2014
Peacefully at Chartwell Aurora on Saturday, September 20, 2014 in her 85th year. Predeceased by her husband Manfred Kolasser. Loving mother of Ralph (Marie) of Newmarket, Gerry (Susan) of Buckhorn, Jeff (Ellie) of Keswick and Mark of Toronto. Cherished grandmother of Marcelle, Garrett and Lucy and great-grandmother of Hayden and Gabriel. Kathryn will be greatly missed by many family and...
Collette Baker
Sep 18, 2014
Passed away at home in her sleep in her 81st year. She was the beloved wife of George Baker for 59 years. Devoted mother to sons Danny (deceased), Michael and Patrick. Loving grandmother to Christopher, Tammy, and Katrina. Collette lived her life with the utmost kindness and sincere feelings for all who knew her. She will be missed forever. Cremation...
George Novak
Sep 16, 2014
Past Zone Commander of Zone E-2 Royal Canadian Legion Passed away peacefully at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Dear husband of Marilyn Novak and father of Chris, Michael and the late Deborah. Beloved dedo to Wendel, Lukas, Wyatt, Josh, Corey and Tyler and great dedo to two. Loving brother of...
Stephen Claringbold
Sep 5, 2014
(Retired Custodian for York Region Board of Education) Peacefully at his home in Keswick with his family by his side on Friday, September 5, 2014 in his 68th year. Dearly loved husband for 45 years of Beverley Claringbold. Beloved father of Angela (Robert Giberson) and Derek (Brittany) Claringbold. Cherished grandfather of Cody, Dee-Anna, Carter, Stephen, Aiden and Amberlee. Dear son...
Skaidrite Ingrid Graham
Sep 5, 2014
Passed away peacefully at Grace Hospital, Toronto on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the age of 64 years. Dear mother of Tammers Graham and grandmother of Faith Emma, Gracie Belle and Truth. Cherished sister of Vess (Shirley) Ciemins and Karl Ciemins. Ingrid will be missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation from M.W. Becker Funeral Home on Wednesday,...
Stewart Anderson
Sep 4, 2014
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in his 74th year. Burial will take place on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Queensville Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
Rosemary Hill
Sep 3, 2014
Passed away peacefully, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at Bradford Valley Speciality Care on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Reunited with her husband Robert Joseph and her son Robert David. Survived by her daughter-in-law Gail Hill, her grandsons David and Christopher, and her very dear friend Ethel “DiDi” Griffin. Rosemary will be greatly...