Sydney
John “Redmond” O’Keefe, 78 of Sydney, passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. He was the son of the late J.J. and Tilly (Burgey) O’Keefe.
Redmond was a dedicated member of his community and church. Having traveled abroad he remained proud of Cape Breton history and his Irish heritage. He enjoyed welcoming cruise ship passengers during his North end walking tours and volunteering at St. Patrick’s Museum and the Jost House. Redmond taught at Sydney Academy for 30 years where he served as head of the Social Studies Department and was Vice Principal at Holy Angels High School for one year. Former students have often commented that they enjoyed him as a teacher because he had a great sense of humour. He was President and life time member of the Social Studies Teachers Association of Nova Scotia, President of the Industrial Cape Breton Council of Churches, President of the Cape Breton Branch of the Canadian Bible Society, President of the Old Sydney Society and Board Member of the Cape Breton Labourers’ Development Company Ltd.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Jessie (Morrison), daughter Susan and son-in-law, Robert Muise of Elmsdale, son John and daughter-in-law Cindy of Lakeview, son Stephen and daughter-in-law Elma Santos of Calgary and son Kevin of Toronto; grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Jonathan, Erin, Maya and Lilly. Also surviving are sisters Ollie MacPhee (Jos) and Sister Maria Lawrence (CSM), Sydney Mines, brother Greg(Mary), Sydney River and sister-in-law Rita O’Keefe, Margaree Forks.
He was predeceased by his brother, Larry O’Keefe.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, July 22 at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George Street, Sydney. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will be held at St. Theresa’s Church on Monday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Rev. Tom MacNeil and Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. A reception to follow in St. Theresa’s Church .
Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Northwood Foundation.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com.
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