Clarence Keeping
September 14, 1952 – May 13, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clarence Keeping announces his passing at the Health Science Center, St. John's at the age of 61 years. Born at Burnt Islands, Clarence was the son of the late William and Clara (nee Neil) Keeping. He was also predeceased by daughter Tanya Keeping, Brother Austin Keeping, brother-in-law Sandy Organ, and mother & father-in-law Andrew and Myrtle Burte. Left with many fond and loving memories of a loving husband, father, and grandfather are his wife Ethel (nee Burte) of 39 years, daughter Kelly (Rodger) Keeping Irishtown, Darren (Tammy) Keeping Benoit's Cove, grandchildren Kailie, Aurora, Liam and Gracie. Brothers Henry (Louise) Keeping, Edward (Sheila) Keeping, Keltie (Betty) Keeping all of Burnt Islands and Fred (Alice) Francis Port aux Basques, Sisters Susie Organ LaPoile, Vivian (George) Walters Isle aux Morts, Dorothy (Jake) Proux Enfield, NS, sisters-in-law on the Burte side Evelyn Keeping Burnt Islands, Jane (Ian) Fudge Corner Brook, Andrea (Steve) Peckford Corner Brook, Liz (Frank Avcion) Knee Tompkins, brother-in-law Tommy Burte Rose Blanche and a large circle of nephews, neices, and many friends. Also left with many fond memories are Ray and Roberta Young Rose Blanche, and Clarice and Fabian Keeping St. John's and his only aunt Josephine McDermott. Visitation took place on Thursday, May 15 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Friday, May 16 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at St. Michael's Anglican Church, Rose Blanche. Funeral service took place on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2 pm with Rev. Maryrose Colbourne officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, isle aux Morts Road. Flowers accepted or donations can be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were in the care of east Haven Funeral Home Inc., Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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