Pierce Keough

Sydney

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Pierce A. Keough, 94. Pierce passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 17th, 2013. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Heaney) Keough.

Pierce grew up in Whitney Pier but later moved to Ashby to raise a family of his own. He spent many dedicated years working for the Sydney Whitney Pier Bus Company. He was a faithful member of St. Theresa's Parish in Sydney. Pierce loved spending his summers out on the Mira with his family, took great joy in making people laugh, and loved being around children, especially his grandchildren and great-grandson.

Pierce is survived by and will be sadly missed by his children Sandra MacLennan (Malcie), Elizabeth Morrison (Dave), both of Sydney, and Mark Keough (Tanya), St. Catharines Ontario; his grand-children Katrina Meikle (Alistair), Ottawa, Malcolm MacLennan (Tanya), Reserve, Michelle Morrison (fiancé, Brent Wadden) , Dawnielle, and Stephen Morrison, all of Sydney, Brent Keough (Julie Hughes), Halifax, Josh and Ellysa Keough, St. Catharines Ontario; and his special great-grandson, Logan Meikle, Ottawa. He is also survived and missed by sisters, Madeline Fitzgerald, Whitney Pier, Anna Letourneau, Toronto, Ontario and by brother, Jimmy, Whitney Pier, as well as his daughter-in-law, Pat Foley. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Genevieve (Campbell) Keough and his son Paul Keough, as well as sister Mary "Mamie" Keough, and brothers Joseph "Joe" Keough, Ronald "Ron" Keough, and Gerald "Jerry" Keough.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19th, at T.W Curry Parkview Chapel from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 20th, at 10:00am at St.Theresa's Church, Sydney, Nova Scotia with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating, burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County. Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com.