Recent Obituaries in Keswick, and surrounding areas.
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...
Jesse Harold Ross Blizzard
Aug 11, 2025
Passed away suddenly on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the age of 37 years. Loving father of Weston, Trystan, and Jelina. Beloved son of Lisa Blizzard (Mike Robertson) and the late Rick Phillips. Cherished brother of Tenysha, Hunter and Riley. Treasured partner of Meaghan Riddell. Dear grandson of Carl & Judy Phillips, and predeceased by Lloyd & Jean Blizzard. Much...
Steven Milligan
Aug 9, 2025
Passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the age of 40. Loving father of Lorelai and Madeline. Cherished son of Debbie and the late Larry Milligan. Dear brother of Jason Milligan (Sharon), and Ryan Milligan (Samantha). Beloved uncle of Jack, Maizie, Morris, Savannah, Tessa, Amelia, and Zachary. He will be fondly remembered by Bev Nice,...
Paul Richard Stuart Crichton
Aug 7, 2025
Paul Crichton, aged 86, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2025 at Markham-Stouffville Hospital after battling Alzheimer's for many years.
Beloved husband of Susan for 63 years, he leaves his son, Steve (Arifa), and daughter, Karen (Dave). He will be missed by his four grandchildren, Jazmin (Jason), Jacob, Arra and Cameron, as well as his two great-grandchildren, Dovah and Ren.
Paul was...
Donald George Millar
Aug 6, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Health, Newmarket on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by his beloved wife Pat Millar. Precious father of Tracey (Kelly Tibando) of Holland Landing, Doug Millar (Linda) of Keswick, and Paul Millar (Karen) of Aurora. Treasured grandfather of Mark, Callum, Cameron, Jason, Christina, Kyle, and Jasmine. Dear brother of Jim...
William Leonard Bredin
Aug 3, 2025
Passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, at the age of 100 years. Beloved husband of the late Iris Isabel Bredin, nee Percival (2019). Loving father of Shelley (Stephen Crites), Wendy (John Vermeulen), and Kent Bredin. Adored grandfather of 5 grandchildren and cherished great-grandfather to 11 great-grandchildren. He will be forever missed by his...
Kathleen Joyce Defoe
Aug 3, 2025
(Retired Employee of Mitek Canada, formerly Gang Nail Canada)
Peacefully passed away in Elliot Lake Ontario on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the age of 89. Predeceased by her loving husband Don Defoe. Loving mother of Dan (Sheila) and Terry (Heather). Cherished granny of Jamie, Jennifer, Terry, Chris, Sherri, Shawn and Dustin. Great-granny of 25 and great-great granny of 1. Dear...
Mandy Marie Hilliard
Aug 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, surrounded by family and loved ones. Beloved mother of Liam and Josh. Cherished daughter of Terry Hilliard and the late Cheryl Daradics. Mandy will be lovingly remembered for her kindness, strength, and infectious laughter. Cremation will take place, and a Celebration of Life is to be...
Judy Rocha
Aug 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre after a brief illness, surrounded by love on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the age of 72. Much loved and treasured wife of Auguste Rocha, and beloved mom of Tabitha Rocha, both of Sutton. Judy will be deeply missed by her good friend Diane Griffin, her extended family, neighbours and friends. Cremation...
Violet Faith Shuman
Jul 31, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our baby daughter.
Violet Faith Shuman was born sleeping at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She is forever loved and missed by her parents, Jason Shuman and Magda Zaghloul, her big brothers Noah and Jacob and by her furry companions Diego and Aurora. She will be sadly missed by...
Ronny Hans DeBruin
Jul 29, 2025
Passed away at Oak Valley Hospital, Markham, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the age of 66 years. Born to loving parents, Dave and Fenny DeBruin, he now joins them and his sister, Louise. He will be forever missed by his friends and loved ones.
Visitation will be held at the MW Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, on...
Janet Elaine Peters
Jul 28, 2025
Passed away suddenly on Monday, July 28, 2025 at the age of 66 years. Beloved wife of Stephen Peters of Keswick. Treasured mother of Mike (Jane) of Newmarket and Brian (Michelle) of Duclos Point. Cherished grandmother of Brooke, Faith, Cameron, Chris, Dorian, Autumn and predeceased by Reilly. Adored great-grandmother of Hanna, Mitch and Aedyn. Survived by her sisters Shirley and...
Rose Coe
Jul 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beautiful Rose on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 66 years. Beloved daughter of Shirley Prince and the late Hubert Prince. Cherished sister to Judy (Robert Monks) of Keswick and Reg Prince (Kathy) of Zephyr. Loving...
Donald Mathew Baker
Jul 23, 2025
It's with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Don Baker on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the age of 78 years.
Many will remember Don as a kind and gentle soul, who always went out of his way to help others and make sure they felt seen and appreciated. His love for helping others was accompanied by a lack...
Judy Ann Lavoie
Jul 18, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the age of 71 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Thomas Lavoie (2009). Loving mother of Lori (George Nicholls). Cherished grandmother of Corey and Robert Nicholls. Dear sister of Margaret Hamelin, Susan (late Bill Nishacowa), Joyce (Doug Fish), Daniel Miller (Dale), and predeceased by John Miller...
Elizabeth Anne Sampson "Liz"
Jul 18, 2025
Retired teacher of 43 years from the York Region District School Board
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the age of 73 years. Much loved wife of Bruce Sampson. Cherished mother of Adam Sampson (Jessica), and Brett (Kurt Richardson). Treasured granny of Harper, Hendrix, Georgia and...
William Emery Mathewson "Bunny"
Jul 15, 2025
Passed away surrounded by his family at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 78 years. Joining his beloved wife, Deborah Anne Mathewson (2000). Loving father of Melissa (Brad Rhyhold), Ted Mathewson (Trudy), Geoff Mathewson (Jennifer), Kate Mathewson (Kate), and honorary son, PJ Kerteston (Jackie). Cherished grandfather of Adam, Chase, Cassidy and Autumn. Dear...
Linda Gail Robertson
Jul 10, 2025
Passed away peacefully at her home with the love of her family by her side on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the age of 79 years. Dearly loved partner of Mohammad Mehdinia of Keswick. Cherished mom of Joe Arbeau of New Brunswick. She will be missed by her friends and neighbours. The family would like to thank the caregivers who looked...
Dianne Beverley Thomas
Jul 7, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, after a brave battle with cancer on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the age of 81 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bill Thomas (1994) and her daughter Kimberley Thomas (2025). Much loved mother of Tracy (Robert Bates), and Rhonda Thomas. Treasured grandma of Marlee (Alex), Drew, Angelina (Eric), Connor (Sarah), Tristan,...
James Norman Helm "Jamie"
Jul 7, 2025
God wanted Rockport Interiors best employee and tapped my shoulder on Monday, July 7, 2025. Unfortunately, I might miss my wife Terri of almost 42 years, and maybe my kids, Colin and Erin (Emily), and will definitely miss my grandkids, Eli and Harry and the new one expected in or around November, plus my grand dog Dotti.
Since I will have...