It is with great sadness that that the family of the late Arthur James Keeping announces his passing on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre at the age of 63 years. Born at Rose Blanche, Arthur was the son the of late Garfield and Maryann Keeping. He was predeceased by: his precious grandson Coady Herritt in January 2007; sister Katherine House; brother in law Charles House; sister in law Mary Keeping; nephews: Dennis and David House; father in law Chesley Spencer; and mother in law Ada Spencer. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his devoted wife of 38 years, Peggy. A proud father to Charmaine (Corey) Upwards, Rose Blanche and Arlene (Dominic) Herritt, Rose Blanche. Loving grandfather to Brittney, Chase and Caden. He will remain forever in the hearts of brothers: Wilson (Abagail) Keeping, Edwin Keeping, Lockland (Isabella) Keeping, William Keeping; and sisters: Shirley (Edward) Cokes, and Bessie (Raymond) Gillard. He will be sadly missed by: brothers in law: Wayne (Sharon) Spencer, Sandy (Karen) Spencer; sisters in law Violet Roberts (Wayne Alan); aunt Rosanna Bunter; uncles: Harvey Bunter and James Vallis; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation took place at St. Michaels and All Angels Church, Rose Blanche from where the funeral service was held on Saturday January 19th at 2:00 PM, Rev. Chris Gosse officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port aux Basques.