Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Lawrence A. Ross
Nov 20, 2013
Suddenly at his home in Keswick on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 in his 79th year. Dearly loved husband of Marie Worrall. Loving father of Jeffrey, Michael, Christopher and Jason. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Amanda, Samantha, Jacob and great grandfather of Arielle, Kai and Mason. Dear brother of Florence Anderson. Larry will be greatly missed by his family, friends, Marie Worrall’s...
Margaret Blackwood
Nov 15, 2013
Peacefully at Riverglen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton, on Friday, November 15, 2013 in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband John Blackwood (1992). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Irene and Robert Miller and Maddie Michie, all of Scotland. Predeceased by one brother Alex Michie. Special Aunt to Isabelle and Bill Fedosoff of Florida. Very dear friend of Lauralee Reily of...
Blain Rankine
Nov 13, 2013
Passed away unexpectedly, at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the age of 61 years. Loving husband of Monique Beaudoin of Keswick. Cherished father of Jessie Rankine, Michael Rankine, Denise Rankine(Basim), Kathy Beaudoin (Steve Bickell), and Nancy ( Mike Jr. Geniole). Loving Opa of Sara, Taylor, Kent, Noah, Kayla, Tyler, Michael, Ryan, and Miranda. Dear son...
Daniel Peters
Nov 9, 2013
(Proud member of Georgina Volunteer Fire Dept. for 22 years) Peacefully at South Lake Regional Health Centre Newmarket, on Saturday, November 9, 2013 in his 79th year. Dearly loved husband for 58 years of Marilyn Peters of Keswick. Loving father of Randy Peters, Ted (Chris) Peters, Gary (Lyn) Peters, Sheryl (George Blanchette), Lisa (Norm Scott), and predeceased by one son...
Betty Marie Young
Nov 3, 2013
Suddenly at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre on Sunday, November 3, 2013 in her 73rd year. Dearly loved wife for 50 years of Charles Young of Keswick. Loving mother of Robert (Melissa) Young and Wendy (Norm Malley), all of Keswick. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy and Angelina. Dear daughter of Byron and the late Gladys Pollock and sister of Shirley Lovell. Predeceased...
Murray Walter Smith
Oct 31, 2013
Past Master Sharon Lodge #97 (1966) Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Murray Smith of Newmarket, formerly of Queensville, in his 87th year. Predeceased by his wife Gladys Smith (2010). Loving father of Stephen (Sandra) Smith and Janet (Adrian Zenwirt). Cherished grandfather of Marcus (Jenny), Matthew (Katie), Angela, Fraser and Gregory. Brother-in-law of Dorothy and...
Geoffrey Peter Layton
Oct 31, 2013
Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 31, 2013 in his 36th year. Loving husband of Danielle Layton of Keswick. Cherished father of Titus and Keegan. Dear son of Edward and Wanetta Layton and son-in-law of Cheryl and the late Robert Whitton. Geoffrey will be greatly missed by his siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, in-laws, extended family, dear friends and especially...
Wanda Gail Milligan
Oct 31, 2013
Peacefully at her home in Keswick on Thursday, October 31, 2013 in her 55th year. Dearly loved wife of Len Milligan. Loving mother of Beth (Paul May) of Keswick, Vanessa (Graham Ritchie) of Victoria B.C., Leo Milligan and Heather Milligan both of Moosejaw S.K. Cherished grandmother of Pheobe, Dylan, Alissa, Kelsey, Jolene, Josh, Graham, James, Eldon, Kimmie, Kendra and Haley....
Lawrence O’Halloran
Oct 26, 2013
Suddenly at his home in Newmarket on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in his 66th year. Dear companion of Penny Miller. Loving father of Terri O’Halloran (Dean Brice) of Keswick and Tim (Cristina) O’Halloran of Mt. Albert. Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Logan, Alexandra, and Avery. Dear brother of Sheryl (Grant Rutledge), Karen Morin (Len Seams), Michael (Sandy) O’Halloran, Ted O’Halloran, Dwight...
Danny Crone
Oct 24, 2013
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in his 72nd year. Danny will be greatly missed by all of his friends at Hilltop Manor in Keswick. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. from M.W. Becker Funeral Home Ltd., 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, followed by interment at Keswick...
Andrew S. Hobson
Oct 22, 2013
Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Keswick on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the age of 66 years. Loving husband of Sharon and dear father of Steven and Matthew. Cherished brother-in-law of Lorraine Montone and Carol Bentley. Close friend of Ron Butcher. Andrew will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Cremation has taken place. At...
Edward Donald Crossman
Oct 20, 2013
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 70 years. Predeceased by his parents Laurence & Alene Crossman. Dear brother of June, Elizabeth, David, Barbara, Darlene and the late Wanda. Survived by his wife Laurie Crossman and children Edward, Jody, Sean, Justin and Josh. Edward will be greatly missed by his...
Ruth Elizabeth Lewis
Oct 19, 2013
After a brief illness, Ruth passed away at Southlake Village, Newmarket on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Harry Lewis (1988). Loving mother of Bianca Hogan of Mississauga and Michelle Holm of Keswick. Cherished grandmother of Meghan Holm. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service will be held at M.W.Becker Funeral Home,...
Bradley David Beaver
Oct 18, 2013
Suddenly at his home in Florida on October 18, 2013 in his 45th year. Dear father of Britani Keszler. Loving son of Dorthyann Beaver of Keswick. Brother of Terri (Tony) Soumas of Keswick. Pre-deceased by his father David Beaver. Brad will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place. At family request there will not be...
Becker Ivan
Oct 13, 2013
Passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in his 73rd year. Dearly loved son of the late Theodore ‘Ted’ and Nelda Becker of Clifford. Cherished brother of Calvin and Darlene Becker of Neustadt, Sharon and Frank Glew of Kitchener, Marvin and Vyrl Becker of Keswick, and Daryl and Carol Becker of Hanover. Fondly...
Brian C. Murphy
Oct 1, 2013
Of Island Grove, much beloved of his family and friends, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on October 1st 2013. There will be a memorial service, details TBA. Brian's family are deeply grateful to Anne Smith and Ian Guest for their unstinting kindness and generous help. Brian will be sorely missed, especially by his daughter Shannonbrooke.
Rita Ida Post
Sep 28, 2013
Peacefully at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband Emerald Post (1973). Loving mother of Geraldine, Theresa and Don. She will be missed by her grandchildren Tim, Charlene, Marlene, Billy, Jason and Christine and her many great-grandchildren, her extended family and friends. Dear sister of Ruby Moziack, Ralph...
Anne Elizabeth Gaynor
Sep 27, 2013
Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Friday, September 27, 2013 in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband Aidan Gaynor (2012). Loving mother of Anne (George Arnold), David Bulloch (Claude Arsenault), Lisa Gaynor, Mark Gaynor ( Brooke Hunter), Eamonn Gaynor (Gina) and Leo Gaynor. Cherished grandmother of Reid, Amy, Ryan, Meaghan, Lauren, Ailish and Aubrey. Dear sister of Margaret Wilson...
Gerald Preston
Sep 21, 2013
Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the age of 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila Preston of Keswick. Loving father and father-in-law of Scott Preston, Kelly and Al Ashworth and Kerri Preston. Predeceased by one son David. Cherished poppy of Ryan, Colin and Faith. Jerry will be greatly missed by many family...
James Thomas Whitton
Sep 20, 2013
Passed away peacefully surround by his family at S.L.R.H.C., Newmarket on Fri., Sept., 20th, 2013 at the age of 64. Loving husband of Anne Whitton. Cherished father of Jim (Chris), Jodi (Jamie), Jamie (Tiffany) and Stephanie. Beloved grandfather of Jamie (Kala), T.J (Jen and great grandfather of Paige), Morgan, Danica, Sawyer, Pamela, Lily, Isaac and Steffen. Special Uncle of Michelle,...