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KEITH EDWIN STONES
Born: Apr 23, 1937
Date of Passing: Jul 09, 2020
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KEITH EDWIN STONES
Born April 23, 1937 in Farnworth, Lancashire, England, he was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Norah, sisters, Maureen, Enid, Hazel, and infant daughter Sherry. He is survived by his brother David, sister Jennifer Banks, and his children, Michael, Tim (Anna), and Laura (Lyle Wong), grandchildren, Zachary, Jaden, Ryan, and Robert (daughter Madison), several nieces and nephews, and former spouse and friend Mary.
Keith immigrated to Canada with his family in 1947, settling in Winnipeg. He graduated from Kelvin High School, joined the Canadian Army Militia, and began officer training at Camp Borden, Ontario. Keith met Mary Sutton of Toronto where they married in 1957. He attended the University of Toronto and the University of Manitoba studying chemistry.
Keith worked at the Selkirk generating station before embarking on a career in laboratory equipment sales. Later, employment with Spiroll Corporation was opportunity for international travel, including Mexico, South America, Japan, and Australia. He also worked in Calgary in chemical sales for the natural gas industry.
Keith served with The Fort Garry Horse, an Army Reserve regiment, and was Commanding Officer from 1967 to 1970. He retired as Lieutenant-Colonel.
Keith enjoyed nature and the outdoors, family hikes, day trips to the beach, and while living in the west, hiking in Banff and the Okanagan Valley.
After retirement he led a quiet life, walking daily and reading voraciously in science, history, mathematics, and world affairs.
In 2014 he was diagnosed with cancer and graciously received a range of treatments over the years.
The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by Joel Gingerich and Cheryl Greaves at CancerCare Manitoba, and staff at St. Boniface and Concordia Hospitals.
Cremation has taken place. A family memorial will be held later.
Family and friends may sign a book of condolence online at:
www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 18, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I had the pleasure of meeting Keith during the years of living in the building when we’re we had met, and I always had a good day when we saw each other, and I remember we had a great friendship and, I was always very concerned about him and he always made me feel like I had a family, we never missed each other’s birthday and when he was diagnosed after a fall I was always happy to go down and help him out with anything that he needed and he was the kindest man I ever met and would talk about how much he loved being a father and grandpa and, if you weren’t feeling well he always had a way to cheer you up, and I know that he was known for helping another friend in the building and the 3 of us would sit there and listen to his life in the military and he was proud of his brother and his service and he was sending money back home and we would have a cigar, scotch and until he found out he was sick he was always leaving in the morning and he enjoyed the walk to the zoo and he would bring a book and then come home and he would eat early and I would spend a lot of time helping him if he was tired and I will always treasure my 10 years of knowing him and he was my best friend and I met him after I was in wheelchair and he would have protected his family and friends with his life and I wish I could have seen him before he passed but I am still fighting with my health and if he would always say “I love you" and I would as well...Keith was the best friend and he loved his family and his wife, and I cannot remember every word of the song he said that he and his brother David about MONTE CARLO” but you probably all know what song I am talking about.. I will never forget my friend who treated me like family.. Dawn benton36@icloud.com if David could msg me I would appreciate it. - Posted by: Dawn Corbett (Good Friend for a long time and helper) on: Sep 19, 2020
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I knew Keith from the building where we lived. I spoke to him and always said hi every day. We would sometimes chat in the building lounge. He always had a smile for me and always made my day a bit brighter. I didn't know him well or long but he was a very nice and soft spoken gentleman. I will miss his smile. - Posted by: ALANI BUTLER (friend) on: Jul 27, 2020
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Keith was a strong commanding officer of the FGH. His officers and Sr NCO'swere always challenged to conduct high level training in the field. The regiment advanced in numbers and quality under his command. - Posted by: Gary Solar (Sqn Comd when Kieth was the CO of the FGH) on: Jul 18, 2020