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Ralph Keith

1937-2016

Ralph  Keith

  Ralph Douglas Keith, 79, of Havelock passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Moncton Hospital.

  Born in Lower Ridge, he was the son of the late Winston and Bernice (Black) Keith.  Ralph was the co-owner of Keith Contractors and was also a lumberman and enjoyed his farm, especially the herefords.  During his 57 year marriage to Mildred he always showed respect, love, compassion and the value of hard-work.  They were rewarded with their family, the chance to travel the world and to appreciate the beauty of simply walking in the woods. He played the fiddle and guitar but he most loved the visits from his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

  He was a member and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 86 and served on the NB Command. Ralph joined the 8th New Brunswick Hussars in the 50s taking his Officer Training in Camp Borden, Ontario with the Regular Force.  He carried on as a Militia Officer with the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) (Militia) Regiment where he rose to the rank of Major and finished his career as Officer Commanding "B" Squadron in Sussex, NB.

  He is survived by his sons Stephen (Donna), Havelock, Vance (Dianne), Apohaqui and Jonathan (Kim), Havelock; grandchildren Natasha, Martin, Adam, Bradley, Hilary, Cole and Josephine; great grandchildren Morgan, Kacey, Cory, Noah, Karley, Gabe, Brynn, Madalyn and Thatcher; daughter-in-law Betty Keith; brothers Malcolm (Shirley), Lower Ridge, Arthur (Elsie), Lower Ridge, Connel, Sussex and Robin (Denise), Amherst; sisters Eileen Nash, Barnsville, Pauline Steeves (Clinton), Havelock and Ann Dunham (Gerald), Havelock and several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his wife Mildred (Coates); son Martin; great grandson Lincoln and brother Reginald and his wife Judy.

  Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Saturday, November 5 from 6 to 9 pm.  Members of the Havelock Legion will conduct a tribute service at 5:45 pm.  The funeral will be held at the Salisbury Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Delbert Bannister officiating.  Interment at the Wesleyan Cemetery, Havelock.

  If desired, memorials to the Lower Ridge Cemetery Fund or the Havelock Legion would be appreciated by the family.

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Service Date
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Service Time
1:30 pm
Service Location
Salisbury Funeral Home Chapel

Visitation
November 5, 2016
Visitation Time
6 - 9 pm
Visitation Location
Salisbury Funeral Home

Burial Date
November 6, 2016
Burial Location
Havelock Wesleyan Cemetery

Requested Charity
Lower Ridge Cemetery Fund or Havelock Legion