Thomas (Tommy) Augustus O’Keefe
April 29, 1937 – August 20, 2021
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Thomas (Tommy) Augustus O’Keefe, age 84 years, passed gently away at home in the loving presence of his family on August 20th, 2021. A proud Irish Newfoundlander and longtime resident of Ferryland, Tommy leaves those who loved him with fond and heartfelt memories that even death cannot touch. He was a strong, determined man who could always bring smiles and laughter to those in his company. He will be missed by so many.
Tommy is predeceased by his parents John and C. Anne O’Keefe, his sisters Margaret Clowe (Reginald), Nellie Duggan (John), Mildred Boland (Mikey) and brother John O’Keefe. Also, his Mother and Father-in law Arthur and Vera Rose, brother in-laws Jim Barron, Alex Rose and nephew, Adam Rose.
Leaving to mourn his wife Marina, his children, Christopher (Susan), Vanessa, Clinton (Cheryl) and Katrina; his grandchildren whom he loved the most Maria (Kyle), Lauren, Nathan, Ellie, Rose, Sam and Conall; and his great granddaughter Shea; his sisters Mary (Harold), Catherine (Ed), Muriel, and Lillian (Tolson); and his brothers Valentine (Bernice), Kenneth (Anne), Glen (Kathy) and Mark (Linda); sister in-laws, Pauline O’Keefe and Mary Rose. As well as a large circle of extended family and friends.
A sincere thank you to Dr. Monica Kidd, Michelle Rossiter RN, Sharon Aylward NP, and all the staff of the Shamrock Medical Center. A very special thank you to his two daughter in-laws Susan and Cheryl for their extra love and care during his final hours. You are truly angels on earth.
Cremation has already taken place, as per Tommy’s request. Visitation will take place at Fahey’s Funeral Home in Fermeuse, NL on Monday, August 23rd from 2pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm. Mass and Christian burial to take place from Holy Trinity RC church in Ferryland, NL at 11am Tuesday, August 24th. Flowers are gratefully accepted or a donation may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Current Covid protocols will be followed.
“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die”
– Thomas Campbell
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SERVICES
Visitation
Monday, August 23, 2021
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fahey’s Funeral Home – Fermeuse
Main Street
Fermeuse, NL
Visitation
Monday, August 23, 2021
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fahey’s Funeral Home – Fermeuse
Main Street
Fermeuse, NL
Funeral Service
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
11:00 AM
Holy Trinity Church
Main Road
Ferryland, NL A0A 2G0
April 29 1937 August 20 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Thomas Tommy Augustus O’Keefe April 29 1937 August 20 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Fermeuse, Province: T-N