Official Obituary of
Thomas Francis Keating
April 28, 1960 ~ March 7, 2023 (age 62) 62 Years Old
Thomas Keating Obituary
Passed peacefully away at Health Science Centre, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Edith (O’Toole) Keating, infant sister – Olive, brother – Desmond, brothers-in-law Paul Carey, Michael Butler, Norman Page, sisters-in law – Bernice Keating and Donna Keating.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories: brothers – Alex (Margie) and Robert (Juanita), sisters – Doris, Barbara (Ken), Judy (Perry), Marian (Ken), Sharon (Noel), sister-in-law Maureen Keating. Also left with many cherished memories are Boyd and Trixie Taylor and family, Jillian Whittle (Chris) and family, as well as his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Many thanks to his social worker and all of his caregivers for their care and kindness to Tom.
Tom was a special gift to our family and our lives were enriched in many ways because of him . It is obvious from the many tributes that have been sent over the past few days that Tommy touched many Lives. He greeted everyone with a hug and a smile. Tom lived in a number of communities in NL; however, he always considered Wabush his home. He participated in Special Olympics and proudly displayed his medals. He enjoyed swimming, bowling, and riding his bike as long as he was able.
Visitation at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, from 2 pm – 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at St. Patrick’s RC Church, Witless Bay, on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at 10:00 am. Inurnment to follow at Holy Cross RC Cemetery, Witless Bay.
Reception to follow at Puffin Centre in Witless Bay.
Donations in Tom’s memory can be made to the Geraldine Rubia Centre – A place for adults with special needs in our community – by etransfer to: [email protected]
Or online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-geraldine-rubia-centre-inc/
SERVICES
Leaving to mourn with loving memories: brothers – Alex (Margie) and Robert (Juanita), sisters – Doris, Barbara (Ken), Judy (Perry), Marian (Ken), Sharon (Noel), sister-in-law Maureen Keating. Also left with many cherished memories are Boyd and Trixie Taylor and family, Jillian Whittle (Chris) and family, as well as his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Many thanks to his social worker and all of his caregivers for their care and kindness to Tom.
Tom was a special gift to our family and our lives were enriched in many ways because of him . It is obvious from the many tributes that have been sent over the past few days that Tommy touched many Lives. He greeted everyone with a hug and a smile. Tom lived in a number of communities in NL; however, he always considered Wabush his home. He participated in Special Olympics and proudly displayed his medals. He enjoyed swimming, bowling, and riding his bike as long as he was able.
Visitation at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, from 2 pm – 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at St. Patrick’s RC Church, Witless Bay, on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at 10:00 am. Inurnment to follow at Holy Cross RC Cemetery, Witless Bay.
Reception to follow at Puffin Centre in Witless Bay.
Donations in Tom’s memory can be made to the Geraldine Rubia Centre – A place for adults with special needs in our community – by etransfer to: [email protected]
Or online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-geraldine-rubia-centre-inc/
SERVICES
Visitation
Sunday, March 12, 2023
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ryan's Funeral Home
1 Cemetery Lane West
Bay Bulls,
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