All Obituaries

HENNESSEY, Paul David (Retired Ontario Hydro and Canadian General Electric): At Peterborough Regional Health Centre with his loving family by his side on Monday, May 29, 2023 in his 77th year. Paul , beloved husband of 54 years to Linda (nee Woodward). Loving and devoted father of Paul Jason Hennessey and his wife Dawn, and Karen Hennessey and her husband Kevin Storey. Cherished Grandpa of Reese Hennessey, and Josh, Brooke, and Leo Storey. Dear brother of Don (Lynn), Maureen Freeburn...

Blancher, Brandon John, owner of Qualified Installation Group Inc. 3M Head Trainer and Graphics Installer, Canada. Always the funniest, happiest, most giving and selfless man. The Best Husband, Papa, Dad, Brother, Son, Uncle and Friend. Suddenly and unexpectedly at his cottage, which he built with his heart and soul, on Bass Lake, he passed away on Monday May 29th 2023 in his 54th year. Brandon, beloved soulmate and husband to Wanda Marie (nee Williamson) Loving and dedicated father to...

Brenda Palewandrem passed away from cancer after a seventeen month battle on May 29th at 5:20 p.m. surrounded by family and friends at the Peterborough Hospital whose staff met her needs with grace under the direction of Dr. Nishikawa.  She lived each day to it’s fullest in spite of the challenges before her. Brenda was born in Hearst, Ontario on June 3rd ,1977.  At age three she was adopted with her brother Roch by her parents Michel and Joan Tisi.  She joined her new...

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s at Fleming after a brief illness. Robert Allen Ward (Bob), on Sunday May 28th, Former spouse of the late Gail Ward, beloved father of Janice Ross, Karen Curtis, (Martin), John (Joanne), and Julie Ward. Loving Grandfather of Krista (Dave), Jonathon and Matthew, Gregory (Charlene), Tara (Patrick), and Shannon (Dylan), Megan and Ben, and Ashleigh (Jason), Christopher, and Shayne. Great-Grandfather of 12. Son of the late Mary and Murray Ward, brother of the late...

Husband, father, friend, teacher, and volunteer worker, Brian Crangle died two weeks before his eightieth birthday due to complications caused by heart surgery. Throughout his industrious and adventurous life, Brian appreciated conviviality and hard graft in equal measure, speaking often and with real appreciation of his own good fortune. Brian was son to Patrick and Norah, Irish émigrés to Liverpool. In spring 1943, with the Liverpool Blitz by the Luftwaffe scarcely over,...

Eldred Gerard “Gerry” McMULLIN  (July 5, 1942 – May 25, 2023) A beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, neighbor, and friend.  Gerry was a small business owner of Dictation Sales & Service in Peterborough for over 40 years.  He also taught electronics part time at Sir Sandford Fleming College for a few years.  He passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Center on Thursday May 25, 2023. Gerry was the eldest son of Archibald...

Reginald Richard John Burgomaster (December 4, 1948 - May 25, 2023)  Reginald Richard John Burgomaster, a beloved teacher, business owner, and cherished family man, peacefully passed away at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on May 25, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family. Reginald was born on December 4, 1948, and was the loving husband of the late Vicki Lynn Burgomaster (nee Garton).  Reg was a devoted father to his three children, Heidi McHattie (son-in-law Dan),...

NESS, Karen Louise (nee Finnie) Peacefully at Hospice Peterborough on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in her 70th year.  Beloved wife David for 50 years.  Loving mother of Lee Ann Yorke (Ryan), Michelle Sansur (Charles), David Jr., and Kim Chadwick (Stephen).  Cherished grandmother of Graeme, Brianna, Ally, Tori, Katie, Maya, David, Layla, Elly and Bradley.  Dister of Diane Smeding (Bob) and sister-in-law of Clive (Beverly).  In accordance with Karen’s wishes,...

GILKES, Joan Birdie    Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the age of 80 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.  Joan will be sadly missed by her husband Ernest Gilkes.  Dear mother of William (Deana), Donna (Winston), Dorothy, and Paul.  Proud grandmother of Brittany (Adam), Daniel (Taylor), John, Paul, Ryan, and Tiernan.  Step-Mom to Terrance, Nicole (Mark) and Daniel and many loving extended family members. Joan will be remembered for...

Elves (Eyre), Kathleen Margaret – Passed away peacefully on Sunday May 21, 2023 at Hospice Peterborough in her 81st year.  Beloved wife of Christopher Elves for 56 years, loving mother of Alison Payne (Harley) and Carole Johnston (Russ).  Best grandma to Sarah, Emily, Charlotte and Olivia. Kathleen will be greatly missed by her family in England including Irene, Peter, Sean, Karen, John, Michael, Pat and their families. Also missed by her grand-dogs Henry and Finley and her...