GEORGE FRASER KEITH

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GEORGE FRASER KEITH August 5, 1916 - July 8, 2005 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, aged 89 years who died peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre on July 8, 2005. Dad was predeceased by his beloved wife June in January 2002; and by his brother Esdel (Edward); and sisters, Florence, Hazel and Vera. He is survived by his daughter Marianne Setliff (Max); and sons, Fraser, Bill (Anita), Stephen (Diane); niece Shelagh Dickson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born in Winnipeg, August 5, 1916, Dad lived with his family on Redwood before moving to Bannerman Avenue and attended St. John's High School and St. Giles United Church. He lived his entire life in Winnipeg except during the Second World War years. Dad served in the North Atlantic from 1942 through 1945 on the minesweeper HMCS Thunder. On February 2, 1944 he married Mom in Halifax on leave and almost immediately returned to duty and participated in the D-Day Invasion, for which HMCS Thunder was assigned to sweep mines in the earliest stages of the invasion. After the war he returned to Winnipeg, where he began a career with Moffatt Communications' CKY Radio where he enjoyed many good years and developed lifelong friends. He worked at Moffatt Communications until his retirement from Videon at 65 and remained a member of the Canadian Broadcasters Quarter Century Club. Mom and Dad were devotedly married 58 years and in their retirement travelled frequently with family and friends. He loved his family and was always there for them in difficult times and in good times. Dad's quiet demeanour was often punctuated by his dry sense of humour that will be fondly remembered and missed by all who spent time with him. We all loved the very special person that he was. We would like to thank the staff on T-5 at Deer Lodge Centre and T.H. for the care and comfort provided to Dad over the past years; we know they will miss him too. A memorial service and reception will be held at Deer Lodge Centre on Monday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. In keeping with Dad's wishes, cremation and interment with Mom have already taken place. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 16, 2005