Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on October 27, 2012, Francis Freeman Keats, age 69, from Port Blandford. Predeceased by parents, Rex and Gladys Keats; wife , Jean; brother, Clayton and brother-in-law, Gordon Hann. Leaving to mourn with many precious memories are his children, Shawn (Joanne), Craig (Gail) and Trudy (John and family); grandchildren, Ariel, Sierra, Damien and Samantha; brothers, Harvey (Margie), Gary (Joyce), Perry (Sheila); sisters, Monnie, Esther (Gary), Marcia, Cassie (Alex); sister-in-law, Rose; special friend, Maude Rioux, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Rested at the Alton United Church, Port Blandford, from where the funeral service, officiated by Rev. Graham Cook, took place on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy's Funeral Home,Hickman's Harbour, Random Island. To sign online condolences please visit www.vardysfuneralhome.com
FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY
To the world you were known as our father
But to us you are known as a best friend
We know you will never really leave us
For in time we'll be together again