Gilbert Keirstead

 

Gilbert Ellery Keirstead passed away at this residence in Riverview, N.B. on December 4th, 2014 at the age of 91.

Born in Collina, Kings County, N.B. on March 5th, 1923 he was the eldest son of the late Oliver and Margaret (Chamberlain) Keirstead. 

Gilbert was a life member of the Collina Baptist Church and a World War II Veteran serving in the Air Force overseas followed by a career as an Air Traffic Controller until his retirement.  His hobbies were many including fishing on the Miramichi, golfing, ham radio, and driving his motorcycle, just to mention a few.  He was a life member in the Shriners, Masons, Legion and various lodges.  The happiest memories for his family was the camp at Brown’s Yard where summers were filled with family and friends boating,  swimming and having a great time together.  It was Freda’s favorite place. 

He is survived by his son’s Darryl (Joanne), Larry (Lynda) Dale, Ron; daughters Wendy Langille (Stephen), Marsha Keirstead (Bill Gillcash), Pam Krueger (Danny); brother Herb (Velma); sister-in-law Doris Keirstead Thorne; second wife Hildegard Russell;  grandchildren Trevor, Christa, Ben, Michael, Christopher, Willow, Samantha,Dustin;  great-grandchildren Dillon, Zach, Oliver, Julia, Addison, Phinley and Piper.  Besides his parents Gil was predeceased by his first wife of 50 years Freda (Read) Keirstead, brother Ronald Keirstead, sister Betty Keirstead and brother-in-law Harold Crealock. 

We will be forever grateful for the kindness, friendship and caring people at Canterbury Hall where Dad always was loved and cared for.

In honoring Gilbert’s request there will be no funeral service or visitation.  A spring graveside service for family and friends will be held at the beautiful Riverbank Cemetery, Riverbank, N.B.

If desired, donations to the Riverbank Cemetery or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Salisbury Funeral Home & Crematorium (372-4800).

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