All Obituaries

KHOURI, Amale Shuhaibar Loving mother of Guitta Khouri Sloukji, Grace Khouri, Doris Khouri Ayat and Bill Khouri. Wife of late William Khouri, sister of Vicky Shuhaibar Rizk and Nawal Shuhaibar Najem. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 16, 2019 after a short but difficult battle with cancer. Beloved by her family, friends, and everyone who was lucky enough to know her, Amale devoted her life to meeting the needs of others and taking care of her family. She was surrounded by many...

BEAVIS, Gerry (The Beaver) It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our kind and generous father Gerry. He passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Gerry was born on Rogers Street in East City to a family with three wonderful brothers. He is a proud uncle Gerry to many nieces and nephews whom he loved with all of his heart. Gerry or the Beaver as he was known to many in his profession. Gerry started his professional career as an auto mechanic at City Auto Electric. From there,...

  CITRO, Mr. Antonio “Tony” Lucio Mattio  (Retired Ministry of Natural Resources) At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Saturday November 9, 2019 in his 79th year.  Loving father of Robert Citro (Mandy Dubreuil), Angela Citro (Heather Lowry), and Mark Citro (David Stone).  Cherished grandfather of Max, Rémi, Piper, and Paisley.  Survived by Luciana, Rosalba and Mario.  Tony will also be missed by Roberta.  His skill, and passion...

SMITH, James Hay Peacefully on Friday November 8th, 2019 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Loving husband of 62 years to Elizabeth Mabel (nee McLarnon). Loving father of Andrea Stevens (Mark) and Valerie Butler (Mike). Proud grandfather of Michael, Craig, Jennifer Olivieri (Derek) and the late Sean. Great grandfather of Liam and Raegan. Jim was born in Kilwinning, Scotland. He came to Canada with parents Ann and Val as a boy. He was always very interested in music, becoming...

Patricia Ellen Abbey was born 14 February 1932 in Coventry, England and died from advanced dementia on 08 November 2019 at Centennial Place, Millbrook.  Pat was the second eldest child of Thomas How and Violet Goodchild.  She was predeceased by both parents, her older sister Betty (1993), brothers Pete (2007) and Ed (2000).  A deeply devoted mother, she was predeceased by her daughter Jill in 2005.  Pat is survived by granddaughter Robyn Abbey and  sister Valerie...

Di GIOVANNI, Mr. Giovanni “John” At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Monday, November 4, 2019 in his 85th year.  Beloved husband of Anna  for 56 years.  Loving father of Robert (Cathy) and Fabio (Mariela).  Cherished Nonno of Matthew, Ava, Felix and Jules.  Dear brother of Pinella Di Giovanni.  Predeceased by his Parents Nicola and Antonietta and his siblings Donato, Maria and Vittorio.  He will be sadly missed by his nieces and...

WOODBECK, Gordon “Keith” – While surrounded by his loving family, Keith passed away peacefully at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Robin (nee Debenham). Loving and devoted father of Terry Neville (Fred), Kim Murdoch (the late John), Keith (Marie), Mike (Dianne), Brian, Nicole, Marylou Kinsella (Shawn), Tracey, the late Frank and the late Vicky Naish, and step-father of Katherine Moore. Proud...

CARSWELL, Mr. Roy Benson (Retired Owner Trappers Inn) At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday, October 31, 2019 in his 89th year.  Beloved husband of the late Gladys (nee Gingell).  Loving father of Wendy Jones, Steven Carswell,  David Carswell, and Anne Carswell.  Cherished grandfather of Shane Jones (Kim), Brandon Jones (Lindsay), Laura Fynboe (Jay), Nicole Wright (Gary), Scott Carswell (Ola), Curtis Rowden and Janice Carswell.  Great grandfather of...

GRAY, Linda Rose (nee Blakely) – With her loving family by her side, Linda passed away peacefully at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Gray. Cherished mother of Julie Pearson and her husband Jim. Dear sister of Barb Golloher. Predeceased by her parents Harold and Cordie (nee Holmes). In keeping with Linda’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In memory of Linda, donations to the PRHC Foundation...

CRAWFORD, Mr. Edmund “Ed” Daniel (Retired Machinist GE, Member of Knights of Columbus Ernest J. Wolfe Council #798) Peacefully at Peterborough Retirement Residence on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in his 94th year.  Beloved husband of the late Inez (nee Aucoin).  Loving father of Sharon Crawford (Penny Lee Hanna) and Mark (Paula).  Cherished grandfather of Dyllon.  Dear brother of Gladys Begley (the late Don). Predeceased by his parents Charles and Ellen, his son...