All Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

There was a certain level of comfort growing up and knowing that Jeremy Partington was your older brother. It offered the ability to be a little more confident, like the world gave you a little more flexibility in the way you tested yourself and others around you because somebody strong had your back. You could push a few boundaries because he was a force nobody wanted to reckon with.  This wasn’t something to trifle with, though. It didn’t mean that you could wrong others...

I am saddened to announce the death of my Father Harold James Brown, known to all as Jim. He passed away peacefully at Springdale Country Manor, at the age of 91. My dad enjoyed movies, Scrabble games, with Marsh, and creating art for friends and family. Jim was always ready with a joke and known for his quick wit. Predeceased by his wife Barbara, companion Doreen and granddaughter Elizabeth. Survived by children Chari-Lynn (Fred), Richard (Rona), Gary and Janette(Chris). Step...

LARMER, Doris Emily (nee McColl): Passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Monday, April 8, 2024 in her 87th year with family by her side. Doris, beloved wife of the late Donald Larmer (d. 2012). Loving and dear mother of Steve (Tracy), Jeff (Joanne), and Donna Ruth (Bob). Cherished Grandma of Bailey (Mitch), Chad (Morgan), Charlize, J.R., Stephanie, Matthew, Jack, Julia, Haydon, Jayson and Ryan.  Great Grandma to Leo, Murphy, Grady, Theodore.  Predeceased...