George O'Keefe

GEORGE JOSEPH
O’KEEFE
Port au Choix, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late George O’Keefe announce his passing on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s at the age of 75 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories; children: Valerie (Philip) Hoskins, St. Albans, Sandra (Ivan) Burt, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Jack Cornick (Iris), Alberta, Alma (Cameron) House, Port Saunders, Claude (Tina) Cornick, Holyrood, Gerard (Gael), Halifax, Floyd (Jeanette) and Stanley (Kim), Port au Choix; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Ralph (Bessie) O’Keefe, Donald (Joyce) O’Keefe, Gregory (Patricia) O’Keefe, and David (Sharon) O’Keefe, Port au Choix; sisters: Phyllis (Samuel) Spence, Joyce (Jim) Rose, Port Au Choix, and Dinah (Loman) Rumbolt, Ontario; and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Laura and son Ronald, parents Ralph and Alma O’Keefe and brother, Barry. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port au Choix on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Monday, April 16th at 11:00 A.M. from St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church, with Father Lee Lainey officiating. Interment to follow at the Interfaith Cemetery, Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador or to Ingornachoix Public Library, P.O. Box 59, Port Saunders, NL, A0K 4H0. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port au Choix. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.

Condolences

George had a great energy: happy, funny, loving and kind. Thinking back to my days working at the museum, I developed great respect for his wisdom, experience and how he treated people. This is how I will remember him. Please accept my condolences for your loss. - Rachel Atkins

— Rachel Atkins

I was saddened to hear of George's passing, he spent alot of time with us in Vorner Brook in his younger years. It very difficult to lose a sibling . I hope the strength & support of others help you cope with this sad time in your lifes. Thinking of all of you. Love Pauline.

— Pauline Wilton

So sorry to hear of George's passing. I know you all have an empty spot in your hearts now. Remember the good times you had with . He will be deeply missed by all. He was a very kind and gentleman. Wish I could be with you at this time. God Bless you all Love Vonnie

— Vonnie Lee Price

My heart goes out to each and every one of you…I can feel your pain and the emptiness in your hearts. I got to know George many years ago and spent many nights sleeping at his house with one of his daughters Alma as well my friend. George was a good father and provider for all of his family…He will be missed by many. Imelda Lee

— Imelda Lee

Gerard I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. Even though I had never met him I could tell he was a very special man just by hearing you speak of him. Please know I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Marilyn

— M. Munroe

Girls, So sorry to hear about George. I have so many memories of him and Laura and all the good times we had in the summers that I stayed with the family. My heart goes out to you people in your time of sorrow. Just remember the good times and all will be okay. Give my condolences to the boys and their families. My prayers will be with you tomorrow. Love to all Suzanne

— Suzanne Culhane (nee) Lee

So sorry to hear of Georges passing,we will always remember the times we all spent at the hospital together while Laura and dad were there,and the many times he continued to visit with dad after Laura passed away.our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.wish I was there,we are away on vacation.

— Holly and Don Brown

Sorry for the loss of your Step-Father. May you find strenght in this sad time. Condolances from Baysteel Employees & the ''Boiler-maker guys''.

— Dave Lewis (Sam)

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a sad time.

— May, Shirley and Kirk House

My thoughts and Prayers are with the family.

— Jean Kaye Wilton

Remember him with love and laughter. With my deepest sympathy.

— Bernadette Lee -Hughes

Our thoughts & prayers are with you today with the passing of your father. May your precious memories give you strength during this difficult time. Julie & Max Barbour, Pasadena NL

— Julie & Max Barbour

It is, indeed, with great sadness that we hear of George's passing. We often think of the wonderful visits we had during happier times. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

— Christene and Freeman

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD HELP YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS AND KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS.

— SARAH O'KEEFE AND FAMILY

Sorry to hear of Georges passing, my deepest condolences to all the family. RIP George. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, love Marlene

— Marlene Maynard

Gerard, sorry to hear about your Dad. I worked for him one summer so got to know him a bit. He always had time to stop and say hello. Take care, Wade

— Wade Neville

Service Date

Monday, April 16, 2012