Barb and family

I can only begin to tell you how saddened I am to learn of Keith's passing. It has been decades since he and I served together in HMCS St Laurent but my memories of his enduring sense of humour and professionalism remain clear. Keith was an outstanding shipmate and Officer who was respected by the entire ship's company. I trust that as time passes your grief will diminish and we will all be left with a host of warm memories.

BILL MCRITCHIE

We knew Keith when we were growing up in England. He was always happy and love to chat. He will be truly missed and our deepest sympathy to all his family.

Barb,

I was so sad to hear about Keith's death. You will remember the great times and Keith's loyal service when we were together in London. he was a great and dedicated officer. He will be missed by Carolyn and I and I'm sure, all who served with him.

Peter Dumbrille.

I was very sad to read about the passing of an old friend and a great shipmate, and I extend my deepest sympathy to everyone in Keith’s family.

I sailed with Keith in the early 1970’s in HMCS Yukon (DDE 263), and we became a tight-knit ship’s company due in large part to our very extensive sea-time together. Morale was good, and Keith contributed to that with his good nature and humour. Once, after I announced navigation information and mentioned we were passing Santa Catalina Island on our passage from Halifax NS to Esquimalt BC via the Panama Canal, the Boatswain’s Mate got a call for the Officer of the Watch. I answered what I expected to be an official call (engine room, perhaps?) and instead heard a voice singing the opening lines of the Four Preps “26 Miles Across the Sea…” That was Keith – always up for a joke, and who also, by-the-way, amused the rest of us by listening to opera while doing his ironing. (Opera? In a naval vessel?)

A bit of context on the excellent memorial video. The photo of the ship’s officers at 2:45 was taken in Lisbon, Portugal in April 1974 when Yukon was with NATO’s Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT). Keith is 4th from the left. On the day we sailed, we were alongside the downtown dock at the start of Portugal’s ‘Carnation Revolution’ (which is another story). The photo at 3:05 was of our ship’s company taken earlier in 1974, I believe in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We were the ‘flag ship’ for STANAVFORLANT, so you can see the Commander’s kisbee ring as well as our own. Both photos show us in our unification ‘army green’ uniforms – We went back to our proper naval uniforms in 1985!

Fair winds and following seas, Keith.

Bob Edwards

Halifax, NS

A Tree of Remembrance has been planted in Keith's memory.

Rest in Peace Keith.

Our deepest sympathy to Lisa, Mark & families.

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Kevin, Vicky, Mikayla & Lauryn Sproule

Dear Lisa, Mark, Mrs. Ruddy, and Family,

We were so saddened to learn about the death of your dear Husband, Father, Father-in-law, and Grandfather. What a full life he led, and what a charming smile too. May you feel comforted and surrounded by love during this sad and difficult time.

God Bless!!

My deepest sympathy to Lisa ,Mark & families. He will live in your hearts forever ❤️

Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Keith was a gem and will be missed by all who knew him. I particularly loved his Scottish humour and wit. Hopefully we will see you in the not to distant future.

CONNIE AND BRIAN LOVEDAY

Sincere condolences to you Lisa and Mark on the loss of a very special person. May special memories help ease your pain.

Sincerely

Alice Higginson MacLaurin

To Lisa, Mark and family. May your hearts be filled with love and support from all of us whom you have helped over time. Your dad sounds like a wonderful person. May your memories of him give you peace and comfort.

Keith had the most beautiful voice, and as I recall we made loads of money at Christmas time going around the neighbourhood singing Christmas Carols in England. We would buy Mam & Dad Christmas presents and I am not sure where the rest of the money went???? I was so proud of him when he had a solo during Mass on Christmas Eve and was also part of a travelling opera group called The Gondoliers.

I shall miss my big brother, but I do know that wherever he goes, he goes with a joke, a smile, and a song in his heart.

Good Night and God Bless "SON"

You little sister Maureen

Our deepest condolences to you Lisa and Mark and your entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

So many memories of my lovely "kissing cousin" Keith.from childhood at Kemishford, Woking where we all had such adventures as

children.....and Canadian memories when living in Perth and giving us a wonderful holiday with my late husband Roger, such fun all ways, his incredible funny jokes especially the one about the shark attack that nearly bit his leg off !!!

Forever remembered with love and deep affection Always, I will miss your emails and jokes, RIP dearest Keith.

Margie (your cuz from UK)

Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

A Tree of Remembrance was lovingly planted by his sister-in law and brother-in law, Love Pat and Don MacNaughton

"Rest In Peace under this tree, Keith."

Our sincere sympathies Lisa , Marc & family.

Uncle Keith will be truly missed, he always added a smile to my face. Love and prayers to all.

Dear Lisa & Mark,

We are thinking of you and your family with deepest sympathy at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Diane and l were very sad to hear of Keith’s passing. He and l had many good times together and a ton of laughs over the years. I can still hear his infectious laugh. He will be missed. Fair winds and following seas, Rollie

Lisa, Mark and family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Debbie and Keith McPherson

Keith and Wendy Wylie and Family would like to express their sincere condolences to the Ruddy/Henderson Family at this difficult time.

Lisa, Mark, Devin, Paige and families,

Very sorry to hear about your dad’s/grandfather’s passing. You are all in our prayers. Let all the great memories you have of him get you through the days ahead.

Janice and Cameron

I wish to send my sympathies to Lisa, Mark & family.

Dear Barb and family

Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers over the last few day as Keith transitioned into the arms of the loving Universe. How appropriate to say that he set sail on his last voyage. When we see a cloud looking like a ship we will know that Keith is commanding that spiritual vessel and that he will always be with us in spirit. We pray that your family and friends will be a comfort to you as you celebrate Keith's life. May you find peace in knowing he was well loved by many. Hugs from Karen and Doug Collins

KAREN AND DOUG COLLINS

We are very, very sorry to hear of Keith's passing. We served together in the RCN &

Attended trade group classes at the Sonar Training School @ HMCS Stadacona In Halifax N.S.

We lived side by side in a duplex in Dartmouth and together built our recreation

rooms. We are going to miss his laughter & thoughtful cards he would send @ Christmas Time or Birthdays. I am especially doing to miss his e-mails with jokes he got else where.

Carolyn & I send our condolences to Barb and family.

Regards Carolyn & Bill Yallop

Sending our Sympathies to Barb and family.

Our most sincere condolences to Lisa and Mark and your entire family. His journey was long and hard....but he has sailed for the last time and his spirit will be watching over all of you!

Denise and StanTesher, Alfred ON

Our deepest sympathies to you Lisa, Mark and your entire family. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Our thoughts are with you Lisa, Mark and family.

Johanne, Gilles Fournier

Very saddened by this news. Our deepest sympathies to Lisa, Mark and your families. xo

Our most sincere condolences Lisa, Mark and Family.

Ada Marie Stewart and Bob Cleary

My Deepest Sympathy Lisa Mark and family

Our deepest sympathies Lisa, Mark and family

Jim and Rhonda Stewart

Thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family.

Aunt Barb, Jacqueline, Lisa, and families,

You have my deepest sympathy. Uncle Keith was so special to me. As a child I was thrilled (and maybe a little bit scared) of his floating eyeball stories, but all my memories are of how much I loved spending time with all of you. From the time I was little my visits with Aunt Barb and Uncle Keith were always wonderful. Uncle Keith even took me to Buckingham Palace to see the Queen! He also did me the honour of toasting the bride at my wedding. So many wonderful memories, I couldn’t list them all here, but each one is precious to me. I know, all of you, will find comfort in your precious memories as well. Much love, Andrea and Mike XO

Our deepest sympathies Lisa, Mark and family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Ken and Peggy ❤️

Dear Lisa, Mark and family.

We are so very sorry for your loss.

Kathy & Morris McCormick

Our deepest condolences Lisa & your family.

Thinking about you Lisa. My sympathy to you and your family.

Dear Lisa, Mark and your family sincere condolences

My sincere condolences, Barb, to you, Lisa, Jackie, and all the family with the loss of Keith. Treasured memories will keep him close.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!

May memories keep you strong! Lisa and Mark

Our deepest sympathies to Lisa & Family.

Our sincere condolences go to Barb, Jackie & Lisa (and their families). Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time and we hope the wonderful memories will carry you through the coming days. We were fortunate to have shared many happy occasions with Barb & Keith. Sending love to everyone- Cath and Denise xoxo

Our sincere condolences to the family.

My condolences and hugs to you all.

Dear Lisa, Mark and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Keith sounded like a special dad and grandfather. Hugs to all.

Loving of Life and Sadness of Loss

Dear Lisa, Mark and all your beloved family,

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Sincerely,

Alain & Corina Parisien

Our deepest condolences Lisa, Mark and families

Thinking of you all at this sad time

Sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest sympathies Lisa, Mark & family.

Our heartfelt condolences to you Lisa, Mark and family during this time of sorrow.

Dear Lisa,Mark,Devin&Paige. We are so sorry of hearing of your loss. May your memories be with you always. Take care . Debbie&Kirby Arthurs