Mr. Charles Sidney Keay

A great man passed away on Friday February 3, 2017 at the age of 75 from heart failure. He is lovingly remembered by his mother Ethel; wife Jane; sons Sid (Leigh), Mike (Michelle), and Charlie (Lauren); brothers Jim (Lynn), Dan; and a large extended family, including five grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Chuck was born and raised in the Vancouver area. He and his first wife Linda were married in 1961 and had two sons, Sidney and Michael. During the 1960’s Chuck was a proud member of the Vancouver Police Department, and the motorcycle drill team.

After working in the transportation industry during the 1970’s, he went on to start his own company, Ocean Trailer, in 1981, and was soon joined by his sons. He and his second wife Jane were married in 1983, and his third son Charlie followed.

Chuck and his family enjoyed summers at their home on Gabriola Island, and later boating in Desolation Sound and the Gulf Islands. He continued to ride his motorcycle and had some memorable trips with his brothers and close friends. Christmas holidays were often spent in Maui, and golfing became a favourite pastime while at the family home in Palm Springs.

Chuck had a larger-than-life persona. He drew us in with his magnetic storytelling and his bold sense of humour left us in stitches. He lived life to the fullest, and did it his way! Losing Chuck leaves us deeply saddened, but we look back lovingly at his immense life, filled with family, friends, and great success in all his endeavours.

We thank the medical staff at Surrey Memorial Hospital for their compassion and caring.

Flowers gratefully declined in favour of donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.