Obituary of Brian Edward Keefe

Brian E. Keefe, B.Voc. Ed. (MUN), C.Eng., F.I.Mar.E.

October 9th 1936 – June 30th 2019

A quietly remarkable Englishman who was:

A hardworking newspaper delivery and butcher boy,

Eager Boy Scout,

Steam Engine Apprentice,

Enthusiastic Railwayman,

Widely travelled Merchant Navy Engineer Officer,

Avid bicyclist, hiker and book lover,

Immigrant,

Exceptional College Teacher,

Conscientious Public Servant,

Longstanding member of The Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering, Ottawa Branch, Executive,

Unusual gardener,

Classical music aficionado,

Devoted to his family,

Super-Dad, generous and loving husband,

Who patiently endured progressive dementia from which he is now free.

We love him: Janet, Lindsey and Bryan, Tania and Andrew

A family memorial will be held later this summer. If desired, donations to Cooper Marsh Conservators or The Maxville Manor Foundation will be appreciated.