Valentine. (Val) Albert O’Keefe
September 11, 1941 – January 11, 2022
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a kind and gentle soul, Valentine (Val) Albert O’Keefe, who passed peacefully away at the Health Science Center on January 11, 2022, at the age of 80 years.
Valentine is predeceased by parents John and C. Anne O’Keefe, sisters Margaret Clowe (Reginald), Nellie Duggan (John), Mildred Boland (Mikey) and brothers Tommy O’Keefe and John O’Keefe; father and mother-in-law Bill and Hilda Hawkins, sisters-in-law Betty Welcher, Lorraine Hawkins, Catherine Kenny, brothers-in-law Jim Barron, Stan Welcher, and Fabian Kenny.
Leaving to mourn his devoted wife of 53 years, Bernice (nee Hawkins), daughters Valerie and Kim (Colin Swain); grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Deanne (Tyler), Daniel (Keesha), Connor, Kaleb and Kiera; precious great-grandchild Zander and Craig Byrne who he treated like his own.
Forever loved by sisters Mary (Harold), Catherine (Ed), Muriel, and Lillian (Tolson); brothers, Kenneth (Anne), Glen (Kathy) and Mark (Linda); sisters-in-law, Marina O’Keefe, Pauline O’Keefe, Theresa Lawlor (Albert), Janet Hawkins, brothers-in-law Michael Hawkins (Helen), Vince Hawkins, as well as many special nieces and nephews and a large circle of extended family and friends too numerous to mention.
No words can describe the appreciation for the health care professionals who allowed him to have a wonderful quality of life. To Dr. Siddiqui and Dr. McIsaac, and all the nurses at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center, we are truly indebted for your compassion and care. He would always sing your praises and felt blessed to have such exceptional group by his side. To Michelle Rossiter RN, Rebecca Kenny NP, Sharon Aylward NP, Katie O’Brien RPh and all the staff at the Shamrock Medical Center in Ferryland, who have always gone above and beyond; To our special nurse, Shirley Swain, who was constantly on call to provide support and guidance; To the nurses on 5 South B,thank you for your compassionate end of life care.
He devoted his life to his family. He worried more about others despite his own health obstacles. He would never complain or utter an ill word. His positive outlook was inspirational, his courage and strength never faltered. He cherished his friendshipsand his patience and hard work was like no other. He was loved beyond measure and will be greatly missed but never forgottenby anyone that shared his company.
A sincere thank you to all the family and friends who have provided so much support this past few months. Please know that your acts of kindness have not gone unnoticed and we are truly grateful.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life and a Christian burial will occur at a later date.
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” Helen Keller
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Death notice for the town of: Trepassy, Province: T-N