Dr. James Fraser Keays M.D., C.M. MIRAMICHI, NB - Dr. James Fraser Keays M.D., C.M., husband of the late Frances (Sticklen) Keays of Miramichi, NB passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at the age of 89. Born in Matapedia, PQ, he was the son of the late William D. and Lillian J. (Fraser) Keays. Dr. Keays received his early education in Matapedia, Port Daniel and Quebec City; a B.A. from Mount Allison University in 1937 and a B.Sc from Dalhousie University in 1939. He graduated from Dalhousie University Medical School in 1943, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Medical Corp and was posted overseas during World War II. He commenced a General Practice in Newcastle in 1946 where he proudly served the community until his retirement in 1990. Dr. Keays was a member of the Masonic Lodge No.17, F& AM, 32nd degree Scottish Rite of Perfection of Free Masonry; member of the Miramichi Shrine Club; Past Medical Officer of the Shrine (New Brunswick Branch); Life member of the Royal Canadian Legion; member of the New Brunswick Highland Society at Miramichi; Past Honorary President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #10 Newcastle; Past President of the Medical Staff; Miramichi Hospital and for many years the Secretary of Staff at the Miramichi Hospital. Survived by his children, Jamie (Lezlee-Ann) of Lunenburg, NS, Beth Keays of Halifax, NS and Claudia Keays (Perry Keating) of Miramichi, NB; two grandchildren, Ewan and Olivia Keays; sisters-in-law, Margaret Sticklen, Mary Lou (Ian) McClure; Jean (Warren) Hall and Jeanne and Adell Keays. Predeceased by two brothers, Dr. Claude F. Keays and Bryce F. Keays and brother-in-law, Edward (Bud) Sticklen. At the request of the family there will be no visitation. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 2 pm from St. James & St. John United Church, Miramichi, NB. Burial will take place at the Miramichi Cemetery later in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, a memorial may be made to the IWK Children's Hospital or the Miramichi Regional Hospital Foundation or to a memorial of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell's Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB Telephone 622-3600.