In Memoriam

We are sad to announce the passing of Mary "Carol" Bateman (Noyes) on Friday, April 12, 2024, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of Ivan for 64 years, and loving mother of Jennifer, Greg (Charlene) and Susan (Ray). She was the adored grandmother of Thomas, James, Michael, Sophie and Adam. She will be dearly missed by her sister, Martha Bentley (Doug). Predeceased by her brothers, John and Roger Noyes; and sister, Peggy Wakeford. Carol was lifelong member of Mark Street Church. Nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her children and grandchildren and working in her garden. Carol worked for years reading for the visually impaired at the Trent Audio Library. This beautiful kind soul will be greatly missed. Many thanks go out to the staff at Centennial Place in Millbrook for their incredible care and compassion. Visitation will be at Ashburnham Funeral Home - 840 Armour Road, Peterborough on Sunday, April 21, at 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Donations in Carol's honour to Mark Street Church or the Peterborough Zoo would be appreciated by the family.



We sadly announce the passing of Victoria Eileen Strano on January 5, 2024. Beloved daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law, aunt and cousin. Vicki worked in hospital administration most recently at Riverdale and Sunnybrook Hospitals. She was active in sport and involved with Peterborough Ladies Curling for many years. Vicki was a caring and giving person who will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. A date for a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time.

Peacefully passed on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Fairhaven Peterborough in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Anne Campbell for over 60 years. Loving father of Catriona Krampitz (Andy), Colin (Tracey), and Neil. Cherished grandfather to Alex, Samantha, Heather, Jaimie, Cooper, and Carter. Brother of the late Archibald Campbell (Margaret). A heartfelt thank you to the caring staff at Fairhaven Peterborough for the amazing care and compassion they showed Colin over the past two years. A memorial service will be held at Mark Street United Church, 90 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, on Saturday, June 24th at 1:00 p.m. Donations in Colin's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.comstockkaye.com for the Campbell family.

Passed away at PRHC on Friday, May 12, 2023 with her family by her side. A little more than a week before her 86th Birthday. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jim, who passed away on June 25, 2022. Shirley is predeceased by her four siblings, Tom, Grace, Vera and Moe.
Dear mother of Dave, Don (Susanne), Dan (Amanda) and Tania (Mark). Much loved Gramma of Amy, Natalie, Matthew, James, Mitchell, Renee, Hansen, Aaron, Brendan, Benjamin and Jacob, step grandchildren, Melissa and Sarah, 16 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Shirley loved her family above all else and was so proud of them. She also loved to sing, singing in the church choir, with the local Sweet Adelines and the Jubilaires. Shirley also felt great fulfillment through her 30 years of volunteer work at PRHC. Special thanks to the Palliative Care Team at PRHC for their compassionate care. As per Shirley's wishes cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of Shirley's life for family and friends at Highland Park Funeral Centre, on Thursday, June 1st at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Interment will follow the reception at Little Lake Cemetery. In memory of Shirley please consider a donation to the PRHC Volunteer Program or the Charity of Your Choice.

December 2, 1919 - January 21, 2023
Friend, Neighbour, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt. Irene Patricia (Pat) Baird was all of these and much more to those who were lucky enough to know her. Born in 1919 in Toronto, she was 103 when she passed away peacefully in North Vancouver. Pat is survived by her son, Doug, his wife Donna and her much loved grandsons, Ryan and Christopher (Karly). She is predeceased by her husband Cec, her parents, Elizabeth and Stanley Blew and her sister Violet Milne. She married Cecil (Cec) John Baird in November 1945 as soon as he returned from service in WWII. They lived in Winnipeg, Calgary and Oakville before settling in Peterborough in 1966 where they enjoyed their wonderful friends and neighbours until Cec passed away in December 2009 - shortly after their 64th wedding anniversary. Pat was an active member of Trinity United Church until she moved to North Vancouver in 2011 at 92, where she enjoyed living close to her family for the last 12 years of her life. As promised, we are bringing her home to Peterborough for a celebration of her life. It will be held at Mark Street United Church in Peterborough, on Saturday, May 13th at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Dr. Richard Boehme officiating. Pat often commented on her good fortune in having wonderful memories of friends and family and continued to follow her own advice to "Enjoy living life - one day at a time".

James Richard Young passes peacefully at the PRHC on Monday, May 8th, 2023 with his wife and children at his side in his 83rd year. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Perry and Edna (nee Thompson) Young and brother Karl, all of Belleville. He is survived by his sister Sally-Anne Knight of Belleville. He leaves behind his adoring wife Catherine (nee Rorabeck) of 59 years less a day. Also left behind are his children Robert Young of Ottawa and Joanne Haacke (Dave) of Peterborough. Most cherished grandfather of Alyssa (Kevin), Erin, Ryan, Holly, Shannon and Lindsay. Great-grandchildren Weston, Wylder, and Maxine will miss him dearly. A loved uncle to Judy, Crystalyn, Sally-Jo, Andrew, and Ellen. His family will remember him for his strong work ethic, sense of humour, huge hugs, love of family, immense kindness and generosity, and his extraordinary popcorn-making skills. Friends will remember him for his dedicated years in the welding gas industry, love of baseball and hockey, and the many adventures shared on cruises and under palm trees in Florida. He continues to cheer on the Leafs from above. Friends may call at Ashburnham Funeral Home, 840 Armour Rd., Peterborough, on Thursday, May 11th, from 6 – 8 p.m. A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held at St. Mark’s United Church, 90 Hunter St. East, on Friday at 1 p.m. Visitation 1 hour prior. As per Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private interment will follow at a later date. If desired, donations can be made in Richard's name to Mark Street United Church or a charity of your choice. Cathy, Rob and Joanne would like to thank the staff at Peterborough Regional Health Centre for their kindness and caring especially: Dr. May (E.R.), Dr. Brodie, and the ICU Staff (apologies for any missed) including: Dr. Rice, Dr, Kammila, Amber, Melissa, Taylor, Ashley, Jeremy and Mel. We are especially grateful for those with us in the final hours and are so appreciative of the compassion you shared with the family.

March 11, 1935 - January 2, 2023  After a day surrounded by family in Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Marguerite slipped away in her 88th year to be with our precious Terri-Lynn (Registered nurse, d. 2016), her parents, James (farmer, d. 1987) and Jean Wood (Homemaker, d. 1971) and her older brother, Jim Wood (RCMP officer, d. 2004). Marguerite is survived by her husband of 66 years, Richard "Dick" Jennings (CGE 1951-1991); her sons, Christopher Shane (Lorraine, a tower of strength) and Colin Kelly; her grandchildren, Terri-Lynn's children Cory and Ryan (Ashley) as well as Kelly's children, Kirk (Hayley) and Jessica (our favourite granddaughter) (Martin) and her great-grandson, Isaac (Ryan and Ashley's son). She will also be fondly remembered by her brother, George and his wife Bonnie, her cousins, nieces, nephews, and longtime friends, particularly Jim and Judy and Ken and Lori. Marguerite's family was very musical. Many will remember her talented piano playing. How sad for me (Dick Jennings) to hold her soft, warm, limp hand while remember how those fingers could tinkle the ivories. And how I (Dick Jennings) loved strumming the 'Banjo Uke' while she played the classics from the 'Roarin' Twenties and the like. She is already dearly missed. For many years she loved singing in the Mark Street United Church choir. A Service of Remembrance for Marguerite will be held at Nisbett Funeral Home, 600 Monaghan Rd. S., Peterborough on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 1 p.m. with visitation for one hour prior. Following the service, there will be a time of refreshments and fellowship. Interment of Marguerite's remains will take place at Rosemount Memorial Gardens beside our dearest Terri-Lynn at a later date. AKA Fair weather. In lieu of flowers, donations to Kawartha Food Share would be much more appropriate and appreciated in view of these tough times. 

Holmes, John William – Surrounded by his family on Saturday December 24th, 2022 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Carolyn Diane Holmes (nee Danbrook). Loving father of David Holmes and his late wife Sharon, Susan and her husband Dean Doherty all of Peterborough and Mary Lynne Baxter and her husband Art Bunke of Chatham. Grandfather of Ryan Holmes and his wife Kathryn, Krista Holmes and her husband Justin Gregory and Katherine Doherty all of Peterborough. Great grandfather of Avia and Scarlett Gregory, Theodore and Owen Holmes and the late William Holmes. Brother of the late Bob Holmes and his wife Joyce of Cambridge, Don Holmes and his wife Linda of St. Thomas, Laura Dohnt and her husband Dave of Aylmer, The late Wilma and her late husband Kai Rasmussen and Ken Holmes of St. Thomas . Brother-in-law of Sharon Danbrook of Orosi, Costa Rica, Brenda and David Daniel of Avon, Frank and Wallie Danbrook of L’Ascension, P.Q, Ruth Danbrook of Aylmer and her late husband Tom, Michael and Yanara Danbrook of London, John and Jenny Danbrook of Tillsonburg. Son of the late William and Gertrude Holmes. John was a long-time devoted member of Mark Street United Church, Life Member of Peterborough Kinsmen Club and Chairman of the Board of the Kinsmen Garden Court. John enjoyed his many years serving customers at Holiday Ford Sales.

A memorial service will be held from Mark Street United Church, 90 Hunter Street East, Peterborough on Saturday January 7, 2023, at 1:30 pm. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm. The service will also be available by Livestream...please scroll down to services and select 'Join Livestream'. If desired donations in memory of John may be made to Mark Street United Church or Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.comstockkaye.com for the Holmes family.

Peacefully after a brief illness at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in her 84th year. Jean has left us to be reunited with her beloved husband Reginald Delmar Brown. Loving mother of Lenore, Jeff, Julie Plummer (Greg) and Captain the Reverend Audrey Brown (Monty). Grandmother of Melissa (Colin), Richard, Nicholas, Emily, Laura and Andrew. Great grandmother of Kaleb and Oliver. Jean will be missed by her twin sister Joan (Ron), brother Erwin (Debra) and sister Janet (Mike). Predeceased by her parents Melville and Mary Parnell. A celebration of Jean's life will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the COMSTOCK-KAYE Life Celebration Centre, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough from 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m. with tributes at 3:00 p.m. Donations to the Peterborough Humane Society and the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society would be welcomed. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.comstockkaye.com for the Brown family.

After 100 years of a wonderful and engaged life, Hilda died at Extendicare Lakefield on Monday, October 3, 2022. Hilda is predeceased by her parents, John and Hazel McConkey. The love of her life, Ron died September, 2020 after 72 years of marriage. She is survived by her two daughters Kathryn McConnell (Larry) and Nancy Thomas (Lanny), sister June McConnell (late Milt), nieces - Karen Phillips (Randy), Sylvia Jay (Keith), Barbara Waldron, Patti Cawker (Steve Chiang) and as well by their children. Ever considerate and always interested in those with whom she shared her life, Hilda was a friend in the truest sense of the word to so many whose lives she touched. A committed volunteer for 30 years at St Joseph's Hospital and a long time member of Mark St United Church/UCW. The family would like to thank Dr B Hughes and all the Healthcare Professionals at Extendicare Lakefield, whose loving compassionate care allowed Hilda to live and then leave, this life with dignity. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE 356 Rubidge St, Tuesday, October 25, 2022. If desired, memorial donations may be made to University Health Network Foundation (Movement Disorder Research) or Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation.

Emily passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Wednesday, September 21st at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.  Beloved wife of Donald Pettypiece for 57 years and loving mother to Heather Pettypiece and Lynn Pettypiece-Hebb (Shawn). Dear sister to Jo Anne Bugler (Paul) and Brent Smith (Cindy), sister-in-law to Diane Jensen (Bill) and Auntie Em to her wonderful nieces & nephews.  In her 80 years Emily lived an incredibly full life. It was one rich with family gatherings and adventures, world travels with her husband, fulfilling work as a nurse with the VON, and volunteering with the UCW, (A long time member of Mark Street United Church UCW, holding the position of Secretary, as well as involvement in Shining Waters Presbyterial UCW) Red Cross and Peterborough Field Naturalists. Nothing gave Emily more joy than weekly family chats, singing in the church choir, and driving every back road she could find, with her trusty binoculars and camera by her side, in search of wildlife, especially her birds.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lakefield United Church on Monday October 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM.  Visitation will commence at 12:30 PM.  A reception to follow in the fellowship hall. The family thanks Dr. Morelli and the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit, Ward D2, at PRHC for the incredible care and compassion that was given.  In memory of Emily, and in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and to Lakefield United Church.  Memorial donations may be made by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL, 66 Queen Street, Lakefield at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.