Terrance John Keating

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Terrance John Keating,  Passed  peacefully away on July 4th, 2019 at Placentia Health Care Centre in Placentia, surrounded by his loving family, in his 62nd year.

Loving son of Robert and Lucy Keating (deceased), brother William(Donna), sisters Germaine (Wilfred), Ann (Winston), Philomena (Ray). Deceased brothers Bobby and Lawrence.

Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 33 years Valerie(Reid), Sons Evan (Kristen), Zack (Julia), and precious granddaughter London. Father in law Nathanial Reid(deceased) Mother in law Alma, sister and brother in laws. His nieces, nephews, large circle of friends and co-workers at North Atlantic Refinery.

Terry’s love of life was his family, fishing and hunting with his son Evan, and long conversations with his son Zack about his love for music. His pride and joy was his granddaughter London Jessie Keating who’s diamond eyes lit up his life.

He loved the outdoors, hard work, and to talk politics to anyone who would listen. He would spend hours in his garage fiddling with his ‘man toys’ or just sitting in his chair watching the fire burning in his wood stove.

Special thanks going out to Dr. Power, Dr. Sharghi, and staff at the Placentia Health Care Centre, Dr. Russell and nursing staff at the St. Claire’s hospital, and many thanks to Dr. Ahmad at Bliss Murphy cancer centre.

Visitation will be held at Holloway’s funeral home on Sunday, July 7th at 2:00 pm- 9:00 pm.

Celebration of life to be held on Monday, July 8th at 11:00 am at St Francis Xavier Parish Church, Long Harbour.

Donations can be made in memory of Terry to St. Francis Xavier Cemetery fund which would be gratefully appreciated by his family.

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35 Comments

  4. Always a meal of trout fried in the morning when I came to visit . Always a special brother in law to me and you will be so missed .

  5. Terry was a great brother in-law. He told many, many stories that always made us laugh. If one was having a bad day, go see terry. He would surely make you laugh. Thinking of Val, Zack, Evan, Terry’s brother and sisters.

  8. To the family of Terry Keathing :sorry for the loss of your loved one knew he was sick but Wasn’t exspecting to see his obituary on Facebook sort of shocked to hear about it on here .Thinking of you all at this difficult and sad time .please take comfort in knowing that we care .Love to all

  11. So Sorry to hear of your passing Dear Terry. We had many good times together hunting fishing and just plain old fun over the years. I’m sure you will be Sadly missed by all who knew you Terry. Heaven Has Opened Its Gates To Another Dear Friend! Rest Easy Old Pal…

  13. Valerie and family, we are so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and our prayers.
    With love from Anne and Bern.

  15. Terry: I’ll miss you and wish you in a better place where moose, rabbits, and trout are abundant along with no moratorium on COD jigging.From the New York lawyer, erstwhile COD jigger and loving brother-in-law. The Universe still holds you in her bosom and I’ll remember you until the Universe holds me in her bosom.
    Winson

  16. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
    God bless you and your family.

  18. Val I really cannot express the sorrow felt on the passing of one of my dearest longtime friends. Spent many days and nights with Terry and Bill when we were younger. Although time and circumstance kept us out of touch I always thought of Terry as a friend who was more like a brother. I am so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathies go out to the Keating and Reid families.Rest in Peace my dear friend.

  21. No one made me laugh more than Terry. He was always fun to be around. You were a great brother in-law. I’m sure you and dad are having a drink of whiskey together. You will never be forgotten and will be missed terribly. Taken way to soon 😥 RIP Terry.

  22. So sorry to hear of Terry’s passing he will be missed around the community with his chats and dry humor! RIP my friend.

  25. We are so very sorry to learn of Terry’s passing . Please know that all the family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Rest in Peace Terry!

  26. I only met terry when I started at the refinery in 2016 one of the first times we worked together we had a huge argument which ended in laughter for us both .he made me feel most welcome and always teased me and had a smile and a laugh it was all good it was truly a pleasure to have known him not hard to miss him around here gone too soon rest easy buddy condolences to all see you on the other side buddy !!

  28. So sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. It was a great pleasure to have known him as a co worker but more so as a friend. Deepest condolences to you go though this difficult time. May God’s love and your memories of Terry help you through this difficult time. God bless…

  30. I was so sorry to hear the sad news about Terry. He and I had a great chat at Come Home Year, he was a good man.

  31. So sad to hear of Terry’s passing. We will definitely miss him the most when we go back to NL to visit family and he’s not there. To Val, Evan and Zack, may the wonderful memories of a loving husband and father comfort you during the difficult days ahead. Hugs.

  32. Val ,we were saddened to hear of Terry’s passing.Out condolences to you and your boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  33. Another great guy taken away to soon ..i spent many of nights at uncle bobs house with terry and bill as kids and many of laughs years ago..
    Rip my first cousin and old buddy .
    you will be missed ..

  34. I had not seen Uncle Terry in years then spent a short time with him a few days before his passing, it was a blessing. He put a smile on my face that he remembered me. Rest in Peace Uncle Terry. Thinking of you Aunt Val, Evan and Zach. xoxo

  35. Val, I am so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. My deepest condolences to you, your family and to the Keating’s.

    Bev

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