All Obituaries

CURVIN, Kenneth Allen Peacefully at PRHC palliative care unit on July 28, 2020.  Best friend, soul mate and beloved husband to Deborah (Stevens).  Son of Max and Muriel Curvin, brother of Gord (predeceased) (Sandra), Fred (Judy), and Connie McCracken (Dave).  Brother-in-law to Michael Stevens (Susan) and Valerie Stevens.  Loving uncle to Rosemarie, Robin, Dianne, Kevin, Derrick, Lori, Rob and Ryan. Ken loved nothing better than to be outdoors and moving, moving,...

GASPARI, Robert “Bob” Joseph Passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee McGrayne). Proud father of Bill (Tara), Jaclyn (Rob), Nick (Krystal), Kelly (Adam), Kerry (Shawn), and Kirk. Grandpa to Michael, Nathan, Samantha, Andrew, Velina, Meghan, Marissa, Andrew, Chase, Baily, Austin, Charlotte and Nevaeh and great grandson Nathan. Bob will be sadly missed by his siblings Jim (Jo-Ann), Diane (Danny), Peter, the...

KOETS, Daniel Anthony: passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at age 53. Survived by his son, Eric Langdon Koets and Eric’s mother Crystal Koets. Danny was a gentle soul, considerate and kind. Beloved son of Adrian and Mary Koets.  He loved the outdoors, working hard with his dad on the farm, fearlessly taking on any task and always willing to lend a hand. Danny adored his mother's cooking, her...

Wallace, David Howard – Passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 35. Much loved father of David Jr. and William and will be missed by their mother, Stephanie and their sister, Payton. Beloved son of Kim and Karen Wallace. Dear brother of Shannon Fife (Jeff) and Michael Wallace (Morgan). Loving grandson of Gord and the late Donna Wallace and the late Howard and Grace Dalton. He will be sadly...

ROLLINS, Doris Eileen (nee Finnie) – While surrounded by the love of her family, Doris passed away at Lakefield Extendicare on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the age of 94. Doris is predeceased by her beloved husband John Allan Rollins (2012) with whom she shared a wonderful life for 57 years. Doris will be lovingly missed by her daughter Janet Nicholson (Geoff), son Scott Rollins (Kim) and grandchildren Adam, Emily, Laura, Taryn and Carson. Our memories of Doris will be cherished forever...

KERR, James Clayton “Whitey” (retired 43 year employee of Canadian General Electric, Member of W. J. Dunlop Lodge # 675 AF & AM, Member of both the York and Scottish Rites.) – While surrounded by his loving family, Clayton passed away peacefully at Applewood Retirement Residence on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Bess (nee Cunningham). Loving father of Ralph (Vicki), Nancy and Susan Wakeford (Jeff). Proud grandfather of Adam...

Saunders, Frederick Peacefully from complications of pneumonia and COPD Fred passed away at PRHC on July 22, 2020. Born September 18, 1946 in Fergus, Ontario, Fred moved to the Keene area when his parents bought Whispering Pines. He worked with Otonabee Builders and was a lifelong loyal friend to Hillard Berridge and his family. He was a Past President of the Keene Lions Club and a highly respected citizen in the area. He moved to Peterborough to take care of his aging mother where he...

ROY,Ginette Chalifour Passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020 with her beloved husband Jacques by her side. Loving mother of Kevin Sendel and his wife April. Proud grandmother of Dillon and Alex Sendel and Jonathan Evans (Paige Buchanan). A private family Memorial Service will be held at the HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL CENTRE. In memory of Ginette, donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at...

Katherine Willah Messervey August 3, 1925 – July 20, 2020   Kay passed peacefully at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on July 20, 2020. Kay was born August 3, 1925. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Bill (2015) with whom she enjoyed a wonderful life for almost 69 years. They were married July 20, 1946. Kay was the daughter of the late Otis Stanley and Katherine Margaret Cox, and was also predeceased by sisters Betty and Jean. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova...

Knott, Margaret (nee Elsegood) Passed away peacefully in her home on July 20th 2020. Born and raised in Toronto, Margaret moved to Oakville and purchased Donna Lea Candy Shop. After moving to Peterborough she opened Morrie’s coffee shop on Water Street. After retiring she continued to support her community by volunteering at Fairhaven and the Peterborough Exhibition. Beloved wife of the late Robert Thomas Knott (1968). Margaret was also cherished by her significant other Kenneth Knox...