Passed away suddenly, in St. John’s on Sunday, November 06, 2022, Keith Francis (Sully) Sullivan, age 63 years.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Vera (Pelley) Sullivan and brother John.
Leaving to mourn his passing are his sister Beverly Gaudet (Ray), sister-in-law Carolyn, nieces and nephews Melanie, Ashley, Brendan, Stephan, Natasha, Kyle plus several grand nieces and nephew, Aunts Kay Hall, Jeanette Pelley, many cousins as well as his “Stand-in” mothers Helen McNiven and Paula Rees who have always gone above and beyond for Keith.
He was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Europe, Africa, the United States and throughout Canada. It was a rare occasion when he travelled that he didn’t meet somebody he knew. As someone said, “Everyone knew Sully and Sully knew everyone.”
Keith was personality plus, Mr. Congeniality and quite a character. He was a gentleman, funny, a big teddy bear with a heart of gold. An amazing story teller, he could keep a person entertained for hours.
A resourceful fellow, if you needed something just leave it to Sully. If he personally didn’t have it he would surely find it.
He loved history and was a true ambassador for his beloved Newfoundland and/or home town. He promoted his province every opportunity he could.
Throughout his life he held various jobs. As a teenager he was a Cadet so it was a natural transition for him, in 1975, to join the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He had a deep since of pride in his service in the Regiment and remained passionate and deeply involved in the Veteran community for his entire adult life. The Regiment was a pivotal part of his life and he was the epitome of who you would want as a veteran, colleague and friend.
A horse of a lad, he got all the heavy jobs. His handiwork was not only felt in St. John’s but also in Aldershot and Gagetown. His strength was networking and making things come together. He was the Regiment’s storeman, transport NCO and at times liaison with Cadet groups and other units.
Following his service in the Reserves he worked on the oil rigs for several years. Later, following his dad, he was a cabbie in St. John’s and knew the city and its characters intimately.
Keith was blessed with so many true friends throughout his life, too many to mention but you know who you are and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place from Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday, November 16 and Thursday, November 17 from 2-4, and 7-9 p.m., A funeral mass will be held at St. Theresa’s, Mundy Pond Road, on Saturday. November 19 at 10 a.m., with inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend. The link will be added shortly.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Keith Francis Sully Sullivan May 30 1959 to November 6 2022..
Death notice for the town of: St-John’s, Province: T-N