Michael Patrick Keough
December 31, 1937 – June 29, 2018
KEOUGH, Michael P., PO2 RCN (Ret’d) – Passed away in Halifax June 29, 2018. He joined the RCN in 1955 at H.M.C.S. Cabot in St. John’s, N.L. He trained at Cornwallis, and was assigned to H.M.C.S. Algonquin as a Sonar Operator, later assigned to H.M.C.S. Restigouche. He volunteered for training on submarines and served on Royal Navy Submarines Alliance, Sealion, Ambush and Turpin. He was a member of the Commissioning Crew aboard H.M.C.S. Ojibwa, sailing from Halifax to England. After serving for several years on the Ojibwa he was posted to C.F.S. Shelburne for several years. He returned to Halifax for final sea duty onboard H.M.C.S. Ottawa, where he spent several more years before retirement. Still choosing to serve the Navy as civilian, he was employed with the Bedford Ammunition Supply working on torpedo’s until his final retirement. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was predeceased by his wife, Debbie Dobson; parents, John and Sadie Keough; sister, Marie; brother, Jack. Leaving to mourn are sister, Betty Spearns and nephews and nieces of the Dillon, Keough and Spearns families as well as members of the Dobson family. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dartmouth Funeral. His ashes will be spread at sea by the Royal Canadian Navy. A special thank you to the staff of Maplestone Enhanced Care for looking after Mike these past number of years
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Michael Patrick Keough December 31 1937 June 29 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia
