Keith Malcolm Eddy

EDDY, Keith Malcolm - WO (RET.) CD 76, Halifax. It is with profound sorrow the family of Keith Malcolm Eddy announce his passing on May 11, 2011 in the Palliative Care Unit, VG Site, Halifax. Keith was a son of the late Albert and Myrtle (Spinney) Eddy. Keith served in the Canadian Forces for almost 31 years retiring in 1983. Keith’s first 14 years were in the Navy (Naval Air) aboard HMCS Magnificent, Bonaventure and Cape Scott, 17 years served in the Air Force in various leadership capacities. His innovative ways lead to the creation of a world class Survival Training School at HMCS Shearwater. Keith was instrumental in bringing the Aurora aircraft to Canada. Following his military career he was Chief Inspector with Canadian Helicopters for eight years, retiring to spend his winters in Florida with his wife Eleanore. Keith loved landscaping, a passion which he passed on to his family. He enjoyed the ocean, whether it was fishing with his family or simply just being out on the water with his loved ones.

Keith is survived by his darling wife and best friend of 33 yrs, Eleanore (Randall). His brother Lawrence, Windsor; sister, Lillian Spares, Hantsport; sons, Russel (Darlene), Leonard (Dawn) Ontario; daughter, Sandra Eddy (husband Barry Brown) Wolfville. Grandchildren, Ashley, Katelynn, Jacob, Krystain, Christopher (Kelly), Amy, Allison; great-grandchildren; Luca and Connor, nieces and nephews. His parents, brothers, Stewart and Kenneth, predeceased him. Visitation will be held Monday, May 16 6-8pm at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr. Halifax (902) 455-0531. Memorial service will be held in the Funeral Home chapel, Tuesday, May 17 at 1pm. Interment will be at Pinehill Baptist Cemetery, Chester, 3pm.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, V.G. Site, Halifax, N.S. The family wish to thank Dr. Charles Anderson for his care over the years; Dr. Paul McIntyre and the “angels” on the Palliative Care Unit. You are very special people to us. To send an on-line message of condolence, please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.