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KEATING, James David (59707)

Birth

  • Born on 1929 in Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, NS

Death

  • Died on January 02, 2003 in Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., NS

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  • Obituary: KEATING, James David "Rocky" - 73, Willow Street, Parrsboro and Halifax, passed away January 2, 2003, in South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Louis and Kathleen (Foley) Keating. He was a former Maritime Boxing Champion having held both the Maritime Fly Weight and Bantam Weight titles. He worked at the Nova Scotian Hotel for many years and later retired from the City of Halifax, Parks and Grounds Department. He was a volunteer of Spencer House in Halifax and was an advocate for seniors rights. Known for his smile, Rocky had a soft spot for those less fortunate than himself, especially children. He is survived by his wife, the former Gloria Phinney; daughters, Karen Campbell (Jack); Sharon Gillis (Tony), all of Parrsboro; son, Robert, Halifax; sister, Mary (Thomas), Dartmouth; brother, Phil, Lynn, Mass.; grandchildren, Chris (Shelly), North Bay, Ont.; Kristy Campbell, Kelsea and Luke Gillis, all of Parrsboro; great-grandchildren, Tanner and Brayden. He was predeceased by brother, Walter. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2003 in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Father Gaetan Banyog-enne officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro.
  • Occupation: Employee of Nova Scotian Hotel/ Employee of City of Halifax - Parks & Grounds

Sources

  • Funeral Home: Smith's Funeral Home Parrsboro,NS Obituary January 2003

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