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The death occurred at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011.

David Keay beloved son of Gertrude and the late Ferdinand Keay and loving brother of Linda and her husband Jim Roberts, Janice and her husband Steve McBroom and Lise and her husband Mike Sims.  Missed by neices and nephews.

Visitation

Mitchell Funeral Home

Friday, May 13th
6-8pm

Funeral Mass
St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church
12 Centre St. South
Saturday, May 14th at 10am

Reception to follow in the church hall

 Donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation

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  1. I have often thought of Dave and was shocked to hear of his sudden death in 2011. I only just came across this in Jan 2014. Dave stayed at my place Sydney Australia in the 1980s while travelling and we also travelled together in INdia for a couple of months. Amazing times, wonderful man. His depth, warmth and humour were all much needed by me at the time and I have such wonderful memories. He talked about Canada and his close family often. I am truely saddened by hearing about his death. He was one of those people that come into your life whom you never forget.

  2. I just learned of Dave’s death today, March 12, 2012. Very sad news. My condolences to the family. Dave was a proud member of the New Wesmtinster Police and he was my partner for two years back in the early 1980s. I enjoyed ever minute we had in the patrol car. He was a great friend and some awesome memories. So long buddy.

  3. Dave was a fantastic guy and lots of fun. We enjoyed talking for hrs with him when we had our store next to the Empire. He will be sadly missed. We are sorry we didn’t make his service as we were having one for my father who was also a friend of Dave’s. Our thoughts are with your family and the two guys are probably having a good talk again.Chris Ratcliffe

  4. Aunt Gertie Linda,Lise,JaniceI would like to offer my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son and brother David ,my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
    Rosmary Keay MacDougall (Hilus’daughter)

  5. So very sorry for the loss of your son and brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Gary Keay

  6. It was with great sadness that we heard of the sudden and unexpected passing of Dave. Our hearts go out to you Gert and the girls and their families. We are sorry that too many years have passed since we have been in touch. We have thought and spoken of you all so often. Dave was an amazing person and a gift in the lives of all who were blessed to know him. I can still hear his laughter and will remember that and all the good times we had together. Please know our love, thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you all at this very sad time.

  7. I am very sorry to hear of Dave’s sudden deathI will say prayers for you all to help you through this very sad time
    take care

  8. Although I never met David or any of his family, I just wanted to say that I have heard more good things said about him, than I have ever heard about any one else, in my longish life. These comments came from tennents, workers, shop employees and business owners alike. All have said they never knew a more caring, conserned, hard working individual. He always seems to have given his all for those he knew. He made sure he used local people for jobs he needed done and gave far more than he got. I understand that the fire and time since have been extremely stressfull and that much of this stress could have been avoided if others involved, especially officials, had treated him with the same care, honesty and concern he extended to his fellow man My condolences go out to all his family and the many, many people who knew him and will miss him terrible. He will certainly be remembered as one of the greates men who lived.

  9. Aunt Gert and cousins Linda, Janice and Lise my thougths and prayers are with you all. God Bless Angus

  10. Dear Gerty and family,Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you at this time and always.

  11. We will miss Dave so much! He was a great caring wonderful person! I enjoyed getting to know him over the last few years as he worked so hard on the Empire through the good and the bad times. We hope he is finally sailing around the world in his boat – something he was dreaming about doing when the work was done…:)He will be missed.

  12. Dave was a bright light in our town. Whenever he saw you on the street or entered the branch he always had a smile & a warm greeting for everyone he met. We will miss him deeply and send our condolences to his family. Such a great loss to so many.

  13. Aunt Gertie, Linda, Lisa and JaniceMy deepest sympathies for your sudden loss. I know you will miss him a great deal. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Cheryl

  14. Dear Gert:I was very saddened and shocked to hear from Hilda about David’s sudden passing.My sincere condolences to you and the girls at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Although we haven’t been in touch for a while I often think of you and your family.

    God Bless,

    Bernice

  15. Sorry to hear the loss of your brother and son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Clinton and Lisa Keay
    NewGlasgow, NS
    (clinton is the son of Hilus Keay – Brother of Ferdinand)

  16. It is with much sadness that I heard of the passing of David Kaey. He was a friend of my husband and son and a kind and generous man. I always appreciated his steadiness and unflabbable calm in the face of enormous challenges. He will be greatly missed. I hope he is sailing away!

  17. We are deeply sadened by Dave’s passing. In the most challenging of times Dave always stayed positive. He was admired by all.We will miss him very much.

  18. We were very sorry to hear about Dave. We were in the fire at the Empire building and he was a wonderful, caring man. We thought we had lost our photos but Dave pulled them out of the rubble and dried and pulled them apart for us. That is just one of the kind things he did. He will truly be missed. To his family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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