All Obituaries

After fighting cancer with courage, determination and unwavering optimism, Dianne passed away peacefully at her home, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Lenny “Cheetah”. Loving and devoted mother of Derek, Brandon (Norma Jean Ayotte) and Danielle (Matt O’Halloran). Proud grandmother of Frankie, Jackson, Maya, Emma and Bauer. Adored sister of Danny Giles (Michelle) and Dave Giles (Gail), and sister-in-law of Patty Giles (Mike Lalone). Dear aunt of...

Surrounded by her loving family, Cindy passed away peacefully at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 62. Beloved wife and best friend of Frank. Loving and devoted mother of Alexis. Cherished sister of Vicky (Doug), Susan (Brian), Karen and Lori (Gary), and sister-in-law of Jane (Karl), Pat, Neil (Karen), Gary (Lori), Anne (Ken), Michael (Lisa), Nancy (Rick) and Marilyn (Jim). Dear aunt to many adored nieces and nephews. Cindy is preceded in death...

John William Merriam It is with great sadness that Dawn Berry Merriam wishes to announce the passing of her beloved husband John who died on April 16th 2024 due to a major brain hemorrhage. Their 51 years of being together and marriage epitomized their favourite quote “Love is two solitudes that touch!” John’s community involvement included his work with Otonabee Conservation as well as work with many environmental partners in the community through his business of...

JONES, Murray (Proud citizen of Hiawatha First Nation) – While surrounded by his loving family, Murray entered into rest at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee McDowell). Loving and devoted father of Deborah Jones (Fazal), Terry Ewing (Craig) and the late Jerry Jones. Proud grandfather of Chris (Frances), Allana, Denise, John (Miranda) and Mitchell. Cherished by 11 great-grandchildren. Uncle to...

Jeffrey King Dickinson August 20th 1962 - April 14th 2024 Jeffrey King Dickinson, 61, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully on April 14th surrounded by his family, after a short but courageous battle with AML Leukemia. Jeff adored his family, and his love for them showed in everything that he did. He was born in Thornhill and spent most of his summers and weekends at his family’s cottage on Kasshabog Lake. Jeff found his calling in his early 20’s when he fought...

Milburn, Jean Irene (nee Wood formerly Bolton) Suddenly at her residence on Sunday April 14th 2024 in her 91st year. Predeceased by her parents Ross and Cecelia Wood and husband Arthur Bolton and Ronald Milburn. Loving mother of Rick (Joanne), Dale (Ruth), and the late Brenda Bolton.  Stepmother to Jeffery Milburn (Kathy) and Marsha McNamara (Peter (d)) and their children. Grandmother to Kelly Hickey (Mike), Matthew Bolton, Crystal Devlin (Brian), Rebecca Bolton, James Hubbert, Terry...

DRISCOLL, Frederika Beatrix (nee Schubtschik) Peacefully at Hospice Peterborough with her family by her side on Friday, April 12, 2024, in her 76th year. Fredi was born in Hohenau an der March, Austria in 1948 and immigrated to Kingston, ON in 1954 with her parents, twin sister, and older brother. Fredi joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a radio operator in 1965. While stationed in Downsview, she met the love of her life, Danny Driscoll. They married in 1975 and welcomed their only child,...

HIGGINS, Carol Mary (nee Primeau) Suddenly at her residence on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in her 73rd year.  Beloved wife of Bob Higgins in their 53rd year of marriage.  Loving mother of Jessica Higgins, Mandy Higgins (Shawn Hatfield) and Trisha Cicchello (Max).  Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Alexis, Jordyn, Jase, Drew, Mona and Stella.  Dear sister of Gail Hetherington (Paul Higgins and the late Jim), the late Fred Primeau (Pat), the late Paul Primeau...

WATSON, David Lloyd Ross -Retired 42 year employee of General Electric, as well as another 14 years at Holiday Pines Trailer Park working for Brenda and Wayne. Working at the trailer park was his golden years of retirement. On Thursday, April 11, 2024 in his 74th year,  David passed away at home doing what he loved to do, which was puttering around his house. He was the beloved husband of Audrey (nee McMahon) for 54 years. Loving father of Michael Watson and his wife...

LECOUR, William Barry: (Third Degree Charter Member Our Lady of the Assumption Knights of Columbus Council #14032, and Fourth Degree Member of Bishop Marrocco Assembly #882): Peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his family at Peterborough Regional Health Centre Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in his 92nd year. Barry, beloved husband of 71 years to Gisele (nee Marion). Loving and devoted father of Celine Brooks and her husband Douglas. Cherished Grandfather of Finley, Luke and his wife...