Desmond Keating

Deacon Desmond Keating was received into the arms of the Lord on July 4, 2018, with his family’s circle of love and prayers. Des was born in Renews, served in the Canadian Air Force, joined the United Nations, resided in Long Sault, ON, retired in Witless Bay and he served as a Deacon along the Southern Shore and the greater St. John’s Area. Des had an adventurous spirit and a passion for the open road, blue skies and stormy seas.

Predeceased by his parents Edith and Thomas Keating, sister Olive; parents-in-law Uriel and Thomas Murphy; brothers-in-law Aiden and Kevin Murphy, Paul Carey, Patrick Melvin, Norman Page, and Mike Butler.

A big thank you to the staff of the Leonard A. Miller Centre for their care and compassion. Resting at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Saturday, July 7th from 2:00 - 9:00pm, and at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Witless Bay on Sunday July 8th from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, July 9th at 10 a.m. from St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Witless Bay. Interment to follow at Holy Cross R.C Cemetery, Witless Bay. Donations can be made in Des’ memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, World Vision or a charity of your choice.

“But You, O LORD, have pity on me and raise me up, that I may repay them. - Psalm 14:11”


SERVICES

Visitation

Saturday, July 07, 2018
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan's Funeral Home
P.O. Box 306
Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador A0A1C0

Visitation

Sunday, July 08, 2018
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

St. Patrick's RC Church
The Avenue
Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador A0A 4K0

Funeral Service

Monday, July 09, 2018
10:00 AM

St. Patrick's RC Church
The Avenue
Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador A0A 4K0

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