All Obituaries

Leila Joan Hale  December 25, 1933 to June 16, 2021 Leila Hale exhaled her final breath on June 16th with Doug by her side.  Born to the late Angus and Dorothy Lowery on December 25th, 1933 in Bancroft, Ontario, Leila attended high school in Colborne before moving to Belleville with her lifelong friend Clara (Curly) Metcalf to become “Bell girls” (Bell telephone operators). Leila met the love of her life, Doug Hale, in 1952 and they married on September 4, 1954 to...

  Dewar, Lynn Christine – Peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the age of 67. Lynn will be forever remembered by her daughter, Brooke Dewar and as the beloved daughter of Bruce and the late Ruth Stephen. Dear sister of Christine McNair (Dan), Sharon Connelly and Rob Stephen (Janet). Lynn will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and extended family. She will also be remembered by dear friends, Carol Sucee and Kim Warren, and beloved dog,...

Dianne Marie Jeanne Holmes (Beauvais) passed away peacefully at Fairhaven LTC Tuesday, June 15th with her youngest daughter Shelly Forestell and twin sister Denise Swinson by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 73. Born in Peterborough, Dianne was the daughter of the late Maurice and Rita Beauvais. She is survived by three big brothers, Guy (Louise) Beauvais, Ray (Carol) Beauvais and Jerry (Donna) Beauvais, her big sister Paulette Heard and her twin sister...

BLAKELY, Marjorie Lorraine: Peacefully at Extendicare Peterborough on Sunday, June 13, 2021 in her 88th year. Marjorie, loving a devoted mother of Joanne Taylor (Randall), Robert (Donna), Roy (Chris), Jack (Cricket), Peter (Susan), and the late Judy Barcoe (Bill, predeceased). Cherished Grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Frances Turner, Jean Carmen (Douglas, predeceased), and sister-in-law of Rose Davidson (Joseph, predeceased). Predeceased by her...

CALBACK, John Wesley (Long Time Miner with Inco): Peacefully at Extendicare Peterborough on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in his 86th year. John, loving and devoted father of Mervin Calback (Barbara), Linda Migwans, Diane Calback (Brian), Todd Calback, Martha Ladouceur (Rick). Cherished Grandfather of Angie Blanchard (Steve), Kyle Calback , Keegan Calback, Kelly Ladouceur (Rachel), Joel Ladouceur Paige Ladouceur, Jake Calback, Joy Siemens, Paul Siemens, and Great Grandfather of Halie Blanchard,...

ALLEN, Lenore Marjorie (Grose)  March 29, 1937 ~ June 8, 2021. (Father Edgar Grose 1998/Mother Gertrude Adamson 1982) Born and raised in Peterborough, Veteran Scouter/Teacher, Lenore Allen (Grose), has ‘Gone Home’ in her 84th year. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband and boys by her side. Lenore lived life to its fullest and was full of vitality, patience, and joy for helping others and making sure everyone was safe and well cared for. Beloved wife of Arnold...

NICOL, Ronald George: After a lengthy illness, Ron passed away at PRHC with family at his side on Monday, June 7, 2021.   A private family burial will take place at a later date. He will be greatly missed. Special thanks to our VON Nurses Dawn and Eliana. In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Care Lakefield (40 Rabbit Street, Lakefield K0L 2H0, or www.commcareptbo.org) would be appreciated by the family.   

ENGELKE, Johanna “Jenny” Cornelia (nee Reniers) Born July 5th, 1930 in Zevenbergen, the Netherlands.  She passed away peacefully on June 5th 2021 in her 91st year, at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.  Jenny was one of 11 children, four remaining.  She was the wife of the late Hermann Engelke and is survived by her three children, Marlyn Dubay (Bob), H. Christopher, and Erick (Rosie), five granddaughters, and five...

Maria Rosa died on June 1, 2021 in Peterborough Ontario with her son Jonathan by her side. Born in Barcelona Spain, Maria Rosa will be remembered for her endearing smile, kindness, adventurous spirit and her love of travelling and discovering new cultures. She will be missed by her family and friends. 

TAYLOR, Violetta May (nee Knott) It is with great sadness that the family of Violetta May Taylor announces her passing after a valiant fight with Breast Cancer and Dementia, on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in her 85th year at Peterborough Extendicare.  Vie was the beloved wife of the late Orville Taylor (September 2006). “Now their love will always be together”. Vie will be lovingly remembered by her children Orville Taylor (Carley), Sandi Pritchard (Gary), Samson Taylor and Rod...