Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
Julie Loraine Chambers
Oct 22, 2025
Passed away at home in Keswick, surrounded by love on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the age of 68 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold Wayne Chambers (2004). Loving mother of Clayton (Sandy) Chambers and Robert (Portia) Chambers. Cherished grandmother of Lily and Dane. Dear sister of Debbie (Bill Lang), Holly (Lewis Stronge), Kenneth Acorn, Donna Ross, Maxine Collins,...
Steven Leslie Eckhardt
Oct 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that Steven Leslie Eckhardt of Keswick, Ontario has passed away in the early hours of Sunday, October 19th, 2025 at the age of 66 years old. It was a result of influenza he became sick with in Dublin, Ireland and pneumonia that his immune system could not tolerate due to the cancer.
Steve was born on...
Gail Young
Oct 13, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket on Monday, October 13, 2025 at the age of 74. Predeceased by her beloved husband Dan Young (2021). Much loved mother of Mark Hanlon (Lori), and Gillian Hanlon. Cherished grandma of Liam and Devin. Dear sister of Michael Sparks (Carol), Peter Sparks (Yvonne), Kathy Sparks (John), Kelly Sparks, and predeceased by her...
Deborah Anne Winslett
Oct 9, 2025
Passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the tender age of 60.
Dearly loved wife of 37 years to Courtney Winslett. Loving mother of Angel, Eric (Jaime) and Corey (Meagan). Treasured grandma of Molly, Maci, Nichole, Hennessy and Alastor. Cherished great-grandma of Dean and Olivia. Dear sister of Andy (Tabatha), Cindy (Todd),...
Veronica Lynn Taylor
Oct 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Veronica Taylor, at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 71 years. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 35 years, Kirby Taylor. Dearly loved mother of Laura (Danny Melina) and predeceased by her son Christopher Taylor (2014). Treasured grandmother of...
Kenneth George Lucas
Oct 2, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Health, Newmarket on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the age of 82 years. Much loved husband of 33 years of Penny Lucas. Loving father of Alexandra Lucas. Dear brother of Dorothy Krolicki, Patricia Flannigan, and Bruce Lucas. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Private family interment...
Helene Marie Hall
Sep 29, 2025
Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by love on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband Albert Hall (2001). Loving mother of Violet Downs of Barrie, Lilian Hall (Scott Silverberg) of Barrie, Albert Hall (the late Olive Rhodes) of Keswick, Rose Richardson (James Moore) of Barrie, and John Hall (Sherry) of...
Laurine Audrey Delaney
Sep 22, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the age of 102 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Desire Delaney. Beloved mother of Donna Brown (William Pickford) of Keswick, Bryce Warwick (Janice) of Burnt River, Judy Delaney (Richard Hartwick) of Bancroft, Patrick Delaney of Scarborough, and predeceased by her daughter and son in-law, Ann (Ross Devlin)....
Janet Bice
Sep 20, 2025
With heavy hearts but infinite love, we share the passing of our cherished matriarch, Janet, on the afternoon of Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the age of 79. She left this world surrounded by the legacy of strong women she helped inspire.
She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Laura (Steve), her beloved grandchildren, Chantelle (Daniel), James, and Maia, her...
Kathleen McCluskey
Sep 12, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Health, Newmarket on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Esther McCluskey. Cherished sister of 11 Scottish siblings.
Kathleen touched the lives of many in our community during her 35 years as a dedicated Personal Support Worker, bringing love, light, strength and humour into all she...
Hope Travis Campbell
Sep 12, 2025
Passed away at Southlake Health, Newmarket on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Emmett McCusker Campbell (2018). Loving mother of Peter Campbell (Josephine) of Wellington, Catherine (Grant McCausland) of Mississauga, Michael Campbell (Jacqueline Latham) of Wasaga Beach, Stephen Campbell (Siobhan) of Penetanguishene, and Susan (Greg Skawinski) of Tottenham. Cherished grandmother of Christine,...
Leonard Smallwood
Sep 11, 2025
It is with great sorrow and deep gratitude for his long and full life, that the family of Leonard announces his passing in St John’s, Newfoundland on September 11, 2025 at age of 93. Dad was born in St John’s on April 7, 1932 to Charles and Isabel (Steele) Smallwood. The eldest child, he grew up in St John’s and...
Gloria Joan Lohnes
Sep 8, 2025
Passed away at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife to Brian Daniel Lynch of Pefferlaw. Loving mother of Stephen Lohnes (Jodean) of Keswick, Elizabeth Joy (Chad Gareau) of Innisfil, and Timothy Ross Lohnes (Shannon) of Keswick. Cherished grandmother of Emily Gareau, Amber Gareau, Wesley Lohnes and Mady Lohnes. Dear sister...
Gary Carter Peters
Sep 7, 2025
Passed away at Southlake Health, Newmarket on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the age of 63 years. Loved son of Dan and Marilyn Peters. Dear brother of Randy Peters, Ted Peters (Chris), Sheryl Peters (Georges Blanchette), Lisa (Norm Scott), and predeceased by Terry Peters. He leaves behind his cherished furry companion, Cleo. He will be fondly remembered by all his...
Katherine Lee Cahill
Sep 6, 2025
Passed away after a brave battle with cancer at Southlake Health, Newmarket on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the age of 44 years. Beloved wife of Michael Scott Herridge. Loving mother of Ryan and Matthew. Cherished daughter of Tom and Nancy. She will be forever missed by her family, friends and loved ones. A special thank you to the nurses...
Joan Irene Cyr
Aug 31, 2025
Passed peacefully at her home in Keswick, surrounded by family on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by her husband Stanley Cyr (2023), and son, Larry (2020). Loving mother of Starr (Ted) of Keswick, Michael (Patty) of Keswick, Leander (Laurie) of Pefferlaw, Brenda of Newmarket, and Melanie of Quebec. Dear sister of Norman, David, and...
Paul Buckle
Aug 29, 2025
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love at Margaret Bahen Hospice, on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the age of 62 years. Beloved father of John Buckle of Peterborough, Melissa Buckle of Keswick, Mary Pollard of Orangeville, and predeceased by his daughter Krista Buckle (2025). Treasured grandfather of Lexi, Sammie, Zoe, Cole, Jace, Hailey, Jason, Ellie, Brook, Lily, Isaiah, Aliyah, Maya...
Noah Riley Smith
Aug 29, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our baby boy Noah Riley Smith who was born sleeping on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Southlake Health, Newmarket. Precious son of Shaun Smith and Kelly Whitney-Smith. Treasured brother of Whitney Smith. Cherished grandson of Carol Neil & Don Whitney, and Judy & Chris Smith. Dear nephew of Cory Whitney (Chanel), Kim...
Ralph Laufer
Aug 26, 2025
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 61 years. Predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia White-Laufer (2022). Cherished father of Jordan (Justine). Treasured grandfather of Jayda and Jett. Loving son of Gerda and the late John. Dear brother of Peter (Michele) and Barbara (Mike). Adored uncle of Meghan (Soph), Andrew (Celine), Catherine, Adam (Brit), Becky,...
Sharon Glover
Aug 19, 2025
Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the age of 79 years. Predeceased by her long-term partner David Crowe (2020). Loving mother of Lynn Glover, Erin Terveld (Jim Quinn), Allison Spagnuolo (Dan Somers). Cherished grandmother of Colton Terveld, Andrea Spagnuolo, Leanna Spagnuolo, Julia Spagnuolo, and Jesse Spagnuolo. Beloved sister of Debra Kay (Peter Barry). Dear aunt...



