Martin John Keogh

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martin John Keogh, age 64, of Aurora, Ontario on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer, with his beloved wife Paula by his side. Martin was predeceased by his mother, Shirley; his father, Mike; his parents in-law, John and Mary; and his nephew Chris. He is survived by his step mother, Gay; his siblings, Kate (John), Jane (Ian), and Patrick (Joy); his half siblings, Damien (Hannah), Tammy (Grant), and Benji (Sarah); Paula’s sisters, Beth (Tim) and Carolyn (John); and his nieces and nephews, Christopher, Anna, Thomas, Sam, Joe, and Ian.

Martin was born on April 7, 1961 in Manchester, England. He attended school in Cheshire, Germany and the Lake District, where he enrolled in catering college. Thus began his successful career as a chef, which took him all over the world and led him to find the love of his life, Paula. They married in 1993. He found joy in travelling, good food and wine, music, watches, driving and of course cooking. He had a love of cats, and they found him wherever he travelled. Blossom will miss him.

In addition to being a marvelous chef, Martin’s greatest gifts included his warmth, his generosity, and above all, his sense of humour. He was a wonderful host and a loyal friend. He will be truly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Paula wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Southlake Cancer Centre for their excellent care of Martin throughout his illness.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway S., Aurora, On L4G 6W8. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15347 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1N7, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11 am. A reception will follow at King Valley Golf Club, 15675 Dufferin St, King City, ON L7B 1K5.

Memorial donations in Martin’s memory may be made to Southlake Cancer Centre or Margaret Bahen Hospice.