Handed peacefully and quietly away on August 29, 2024, Brian O’Keefe, in his 73rd yr. Brian is predeceased by his mother and father, James and Catherine (nee Kenny), beloved Aunts Mary and Sheila Kenny and Julia Brown, brothers Walter (Carol), Kevin and Barry (Lois). Leaving to have fun his life, his loving spouse Rose Anne (nee Whelan), daughters Catherine (Jamie), Nicole, sons Christopher (Heidi) Michael, and his lovely grandchildren Eloise and Anilee, his sister Noreen Lee (Cyril), his brother Dennis “Doc” O’Keefe (Gaye), many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in regulation.
We acknowledge and thank the Palliative Care Unit at The Miller Heart for the care bestowed for Brian.
Brian’s profession entailed working with Nestle Canada for 25 years, retiring on the age of 57. Throughout his profession, Brian was acknowledged a number of occasions as Consultant of the 12 months for Excellence in Gross sales Distribution and Merchandising.
All through the years, Brian completely loved his soccer days, teaching the youth of Mount Pearl, together with, after all, his personal kids. He completely liked seeing the grins on the youngsters’ faces, understanding they had been having numerous enjoyable. He volunteered in something soccer associated, at all times serving to out with numerous occasions.
Acknowledging his a few years of volunteering, Brian was inducted into the Mount Pearl Soccer Corridor of Fame in 2014 as a Builder, an honour that he completely treasured.
Brian’s want to volunteer did not cease on the soccer area. It carried over to Scouts Canada, the place he was a pacesetter in each Beavers and Cubs for a few years. He loved all the various actions, particularly the Jamborees.
Brian wasn’t one to shrink back from a problem. In later years, he was an avid environmental fanatic in regards to the Waterford River.
Suffice to say, Brian led an attention-grabbing and busy life, being surrounded by all of the issues he liked, household being first, and all of the folks he met each by way of work and volunteering. He shall be perpetually missed however not forgotten.
In his reminiscence and to share Brian’s life with the soccer group and the Metropolis of Mount Pearl, we want to spend money on a commemorative bench honouring his life.
In lieu of flowers and to assist offset the price of the commemorative bench, we’re reaching out for contributions to carry this endeavour to fruition. If , you’ll be able to ahead your contribution to [email protected].
Cremation has taken place. Visitation for Brian is being held at Caul’s Funeral House, 84 LeMarchant rd. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 1:00 to three:00 pm. Please be a part of us afterwards within the Chapel whereas we reminisce about Brian’s life.
