Jim Keatley's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2025 in River John, Nova Scotia

Jim Keatley

January 26, 1939 - January 31, 2025 (86 years old)

River John, Nova Scotia

Jim Keatley's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2025 in River John, Nova Scotia

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Jim Keatley

January 26, 1939 - January 31, 2025 (86 years old)

River John, Nova Scotia

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Jim Keatley Obituary

We bid farewell to Jim Keatley of River John, Nova Scotia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 31, 2025 at the age of 86. Jim touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Phoebe Keatley (McQuat); his siblings, Harold Keatley and Doris Galley; his nephew Dean Galley; his niece Joanne Keatley; and his parents-in-law, Mifflin and Dora MacKay.

He is survived by: his wife Florence (MacKay); his son Richard of Welsford; his grandchildren, Derek Keatley (Megan), River John, April Keatley (Joshua), Tyler Swan (Katie), Sierra (Christian), Earltown and Parker (Gabryelle); his nephew Danny Galley Kingston (Lyla); his nieces, Terry Galley and Sue Galley; his great-nephews, Brian Galley (Kylie) and Frank Galley; his great-niece Erin Keatley-Lowles (Andrew); his niece Lynda Keatley-Garey (Mike); his great-niece Tracy Garey (Michael); his great-nephew Danny Garey (Brownsburg); and his sister-in-law Beulah (Borge Jensen). He is also survived by great-grandchildren, brother.

Visitation was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Salem United Church. A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia, Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital or the IWK.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
MacDiarmid Funeral Homes



Sat

Feb 08

Visitation

Salem United Church

Sat

Feb 08

Funeral service

Salem United Church

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