KEITH, DORIS EILEEN - 1924 - 2012 - With deep sadness, the family of Doris Eileen Keith announces her passing. Doris’ life ended peacefully at the Moncton Hospital on April 3, 2012, after a brief illness. Born on May 30, 1924, in Prosser Brook, NB, she was a daughter of the late Nettie and Charles Leaman. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Wallace Keith. Together they lived happily on Powell Hill where they raised eight children. Doris leaves to mourn her sons: Richard (Joan), Ron (Heather), Dale (Heather); daughters: Patricia MacLeod (Rick), Marlene Keith, Judy Howatt (Rick); daughters-in-law: Carol Keith and Starr Perry; sister, Elberta Mitton, and several nieces and nephews. She will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Steven, Bryan, Michael, Megan, Teri-Lynn, Scott, Nicholas, Jeff, Jason, Marcy, Amber, Kendra, Ashton, Shayna, Zack, Deanne, Tim, Melissa, Brittany, Lucas, Ryan, and Melodie, as well as by 14 precious great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved sons: Larry (1987) and Roger (2004); her brothers: Ivan, Lawrence, Robert, and Chesley; her sisters: Margaret, Violet, and Mary. Doris led a very active life; she entered the RCAF as a young lady and in 1945 married Wallace. Raising her family, she worked part-time at Eatons, Barbours, and Steadmans. She was an avid Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan, as well as team statistician. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, and shopping for her grandchildren. In the community, she was well known for her love of quilting, her delicious home-made doughnuts and chocolate macaroons.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 6, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac. There will be no funeral service at Doris’ request. Interment will be held in the Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com