Obituary of William Keddy

William Edward Keddy, age 87, of Berwick passed away February 17, 2014, at Grand View Manor in Berwick. Born November 14, 1926 in Berwick, he was the son of the late Harlan Fulton Keddy and Mary Catherine (Brokenshire) Keddy. He graduated from Horton Academy and started out working in the used furniture business. He owned and operated the South Berwick General Store until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to spend time in the woods hunting and fishing. He had a passion for cars and guns and was a member of the Annapolis Valley Sport Club and the Greenwood Gun Club. He was a skilled marksman for which he won many awards. He had a great fondness for dogs and cats and sheltered many at his home. He enjoyed playing forty-fives and crib and was a member of the Morristown Seniors' Club. He was a member of the Anglican United Church in Berwick. He was predeceased by his wife Marguerite (Palmer) Keddy and one brother in infancy. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, but is survived by cousins. He will be sadly missed by his long time friend Helen Wilson and her family. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, February 22 at Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick with Rev. Chad Clements officiating. Interment immediately following the service in Morristown Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Morristown Baptist Church. Helen Wilson and family would like to extend their most sincere thanks to Peggy and Eric Silver and the Grand View Manor for their kindness and gracious care. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca