<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ralph Keeping announces his sudden passing on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Port-aux-Basques he was the son of the late Edward and Alice (Lomond) Keeping. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his daughters, Bonita & Joe Strickland and Cynthia & Garry Childs, granddaughters, Melissa & Rocky Muise, Mandy & Myles McNeil, grandson, Dekota Childs, great grandchildren, Carly & Logan, special friend and companion Theresa Francis, sisters, Hilda Anderson and Mary & Frank Carew, sister & brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews & a large circle of friends. Ralph was predeceased by his wife, Catherine (Cornish) Keeping, sister, Julie Willis, brothers, Isreal Keeping, Wilson Keeping, and Stewart Keeping.  Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, PAB on Monday, August 31 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 2 at 2:00 p.m. at St.James Anglican Church, officiated by Rev.Clayton Billard, interment to follow at St. James Anglican Church, Barachois Hill.  Flowers graciously accepted or a donations to charity of one’s choice.  Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting ww.fillatre.ca.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>