KEDDY, GEOFFREY F. — Geoffrey Keddy of Halifax, NS, died June 6 peacefully surrounded by his family. Born 1950 in Saint John, NB, he was the youngest son of the late Dr. George W.A., and Muriel M. (Rothwell) Keddy. He earned a BA from UNB, and a B.Sc., B. Envd., and B. Arch. from Dalhousie.

His numerous architectural accolades include Nova Scotia Home Awards, Capital District Urban Design Awards, and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Architecture. A longstanding member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC), and the Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA), Geoff KeddyArchitect & Associates Ltd. designed myriad residential and commercial buildings across Atlantic Canada.

As bold and uncompromising as Geoff himself, his home “The Arc” at Barrington and Inglis will remain a testament to contemporary architecture in Halifax. Music, design, photography, boating and having a good time were his life passions. Overwhelming generosity, and unconditional love for familyand friends defined his life.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Val (Savary); four children, Jill, Paul (Zeyneb), Peter, and Jane; brothers, David (Marie–Anne), George (Rusty), and Dr. John (Margaret); sister, Christina (Tim); and his cat, Ziggy.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held at the St. Mary’s Boat Club on July 9, 2016, from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Donations may be made to hospicehalifax.org.