MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
St. Peter's Anglican Church
240 College St., Cobourg
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Passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at his home in Cobourg at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Lona Ann (nee Closs). Cherished father of Kim Clarke (Richard), Laurel English (David) and Mark Keeler (Angela). Dear grandfather to Zacharius, Tyler, Kristin, Levi, Jessi, Rachel, Sasha, Tyra and great-grandfather to 15. Loving brother to Jim Keeler (the late Barbara Corkery). Predeceased by friend the late Marion Mowers. John will be dearly missed by all he met. Visitation will take place at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg on Monday December 22nd, 2025 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am. Reception to follow at St. Peter's Anglican Church 240 College St, Cobourg. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Hi Mark So sorry for the loss of your Dad Steve and Marlene Cole
My deepest sympathy Kim, to you and your family.....so very sorry to hear of your father passing away.....so many memories you will cherish....may he rest in peach.....
My condolences to Laurie, Mark & Angie and the rest of the Keeler family. I can remember Jack from as far back as the 70's when I played local minor hockey and then later when I started working at G.F., He was always a friendly, nice man to know. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Condolences to the Keeler family! Peggy (Groves)
We are so very sorry to hear about “Jack” Tom worked with him for years at Kraft/General Foods Our sincere condolences Tom & Carol Ann
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Council of the Blind
On behalf of Theresa and I, we would like to send our condolences to the Keeler family.
Mark, my most sincere condolences for the loss of your Father. I'm sure he will be missed by your entire family.
Sending our condolences to Jack’s family and friends.
So very sorry Mark for your loss . He was a great man !
Mark,Angie and family Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about your dads passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies . The Gill Family
Kim, Laurie, Mark and families. So very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. We have so many great memories of him. Thinking of you all and sending our love at this difficult time.
Kim and Laurie,You can not pick the time of death for a loved one, but try and think of all the good memories of Christmases gone by that you all had with your precious Dad .Just know He was a good man. God Bless you all at this time!!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Mark,Kim,Laurie and family. So sorry for the loss of Jack.My Condolences.
Dear Jim, Kim, Laurie & families I’m so very sorry for your loss sending heartfelt condolences to all.
Sending our condolences to Jack’s family and friends. Having worked with Jack at General Foods / Kraft General Foods, he was always a pleasure to talk to and a great guy to work with.
Dear Laurie & Dave, Condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad, its never easy losing a parent. May your memories comfort you during this very sad time. Julie
Sending condolences to all the family
My father, John, and his twin sister, Jean (Mc Bride), grew up with Jack and Jim (Clouston and Boomerang Roads) and attended Academy Hill School together. Condolences to the families of Jack and Jim.
Our heartfelt sympathy - John was fortunate to have such a loving and caring family. Dennis and Irene Clarke
Dear Laurie & Families We are very sorry to hear the passing of Your Dad, Our Thoughts & Prayers are with You all. I'm sure through the years you will have Beautiful Memories to hold on to, Hugs sent. From Everett & Carol.
Our heartfelt sympathy to you Lauri, and Dave, and the whole Keeler Family. It’s a difficult loss and time, but I hope you all find a little comfort in knowing he was ready for his angel wings to take him to be with his love and friends again. Hold his memories dear and he’ll always be with you. Greg and Cathy
Kim and Family - Thinking of you as you remember the wonderful life your father had. Hold your memories close in this time of remembrance.
Mark my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. It’s so sad to lose your parent.
Sending my deepest condolences to the Keeler family. Sorry for your loss
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Thinking of you all and sending our sincere condolences.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
We are truly sorry for your loss, loosing a parent is heart breaking. Thinking of you and your family and sending you strength, comfort, and love. Your Dad was one of a kind! I hope it brings a small bit of comfort to imagine him gaining his wings and enjoying endless rounds of golf once again. I hope that image brings you a small sense of peace. Please know we are holding you close in our thoughts and sending you so much love. xo From the Broomfield's (Scott, Christine, & Amber)
Dear family, were are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. He has left a fine legacy behind with a great family. Thinking of you all. With heartfelt sympathy, Bangs family. RIP Mr. Keeler
Our deepest condolences to Jim and the Keeler family. We did not know John , we do know Jim and his wife, to you our sincere condolences.
Sending our condolences and love to you all. May Jack rest in peace. ❤️ Love Gary, Melissa, Morgan and Michael
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Food Cupboard
Kim, Laurie, Mark & families, our sincere condolences on your dear father Jack’s passing. We have fond memories of playing after school at your house for many years & our parents friendship with Jack & Lona. I was pleased to keep in touch with Jack & Marion in recent years. May you have many wonderful family memories. Sincerely, Karen Chalovich
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
Laurie & family, I am so sorry to hear of your dear Dads passing. May you and your family find comfort in all of your treasured memories. My deepest condolences to the entire family. May he rest peacefully! ❤️🙏
Sincere condolences Kim, Laurie and All family and friends. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Hugs
Kim, Laurie, Mark and families, sorry to hear of the passing of your dear father and grampa. Let your memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead.🌹
My sincere condolences to the family. I’m going to miss Jack coming in for his appointments. Such a pleasant man with a great sense of humour . RIP JACK
Sending our condolences Laurie and Keeler families. Thoughts and prayers be with you. Deb & John Maughan
Dear Laurie and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Kim, Rick and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our deepest condolences and may he RIP. Keep those memories dear to your heart. Debby & Warren McBride
My sympathy to the Keeler family ,He is at rest with his dear Lona,
Just want to send my condolences to you laurie and your family . My thoughts are with you Elaine
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Mark and Angie, our condolences to you and your family.
Sending sincere condolences to Laurie, Mark , Kim & Families! May your heart be full of wonderful memories to help ease missing him. Jack was a wonderful guy & always smiles when we all worked at Kraft. Rest in peace Jack! 🙏
My deepest sympathies to you and your family
Rest well Jack, boy im going to miss you my friend. Laurie, Kim, Mark and families, sending hugs to everyone ❤️
Sending our deepest condolences to the family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tammy and Terry Simpson
ARE THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME ,
Kim, Laurie, Mark and Families: My condolences on the loss of your Dad. May he Rest In Peace. 🕊
Mark and Angie Sorry for your loss Hold your memories close to your heart
Kim, Rick and family, So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Now he's reunited with your mother and catching up with his many friends. Treasure the memories and we hope they provide some comfort through the tears. Our deepest sympathies.
Mark, Ang and the whole Keeler family, we are sending love and hugs. Thinking of you all.
I have so many great memories of Uncle Jack. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. Sending love and hugs to his entire family.
This man will be greatly missed by all our condolences to the family
Kim, Laurie, Mark and families: Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.. may you find comfort in your memories of Jack
Kim, so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Sincere condolences to your family.
Jim, sorry for the loss of your brother. Sending our condolences.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Museum Foundation
My condolences: Shocked, because we had a good chat last week.
Kim and family We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences Brian and Penny
Sorry to hear of your loss to the Keeler family
Kim, Laurie, Mark and families, please accept our sincere condolences.
Kim and family So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.
Sorry for your loss sending prays
So sorry for your loss R.I.P. Uncle Jack. You are now at peace with your beloved Lona.
Kim, Laurie, Mark and families. We were saddened to hear of Uncle Jack’s passing, but know he is now in the arms of Aunt Lona. His sight is restored and his health renewed. That is comforting. Allow your many fond memories to comfort you all in the days ahead. Love, Jamie and Jim
Laurie and Family So sorry to learn of your Dads passing. May he rest in Peace.
Sorry to hear of John's passing, May God comfort you in your time of sorrow Teresa and family
So Sorry to hear the passing of John.Sending our condolences to the family this difficult time.Joe Ferguson and Cindy Greer
Mark, Angela and family, Thinking of you with sympathy and sending hugs. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
Kim & family Sending my condolences may your Dad rest peacefully. RIP Debbie
Mark and Angie, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Please have warm thoughts at this time and share in the joy he brought you over the years! Jeff, Robin & Anna.