Obituary of Hugh 'Harry' Keenan

On August 12, Hugh (Harry) Keenan- Passed peacefully away surrounded by those who loved him. He was born in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland on September 28, 1941. After attending techer's college he answered an add looking for a teacher on "Fog" (Fogo) Island, Newfoundland. Thus began his time in this province. In 1969 he met his best friend, soul mate and lifelong partner, Agnes Hogan of Northern Bay. They were married and had five children: Mary Ann (Paul) Hounsell, Hugh (Celine), Robert (Janice), John Paul (Nancy) and Una; his granddaughter: Margaux, filled him with great joy. In his teaching career, Harry taught in Tilting, Joe Batt's Arm, Northwest River, Cape Broyle and Paradise. During this time he touched the lives of many people. Throughout his life, Harry developed many lasting friendships. His life was full of love and laughter. It is with great sadness that we let him go. As he wished, Harry will be waking at his home on 27 Morris Ave. St. John's on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. On Wednesday he will be waking at his summer home in Northern Bay from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 16 at 2:00 p.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Northern Bay, interment will follow in the graveyard at Northern Bay. In lieu of flowers Harry would prefer a donation to be made to the Sr. Mae Kierans African Fund, c/o Sr. Shirley Anderson at St. Joseph Mother House, 2025 Main Street West, North Bay, Ontario, P1B 2X6 or a charity of one's choice.