Keith Leroy Shupe

Keith Leroy Shupe, 86, of Halifax, NS passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 27, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his loving and dedicated wife of 53 years Marita (née Marshall); his sons and their wives, Mark (Lana), Gary (Rochelle), Scott (Mae), and Darren; his daughters and their husbands, Linda (Craig) and Ann (Jason). Loved and missed by grandchildren; Kent, Ryan, Kara, Amy, Marshall, Emma, Catalina, Jeff and Logan. He was predeceased by brothers, Gilbert, Fred, Earl and Gerald and parents, Jenny and Enos.

Born in Halifax on November 7, 1927, he spent his early years in Glen Haven and the St Margaret's Bay area, returning to Halifax in 1938. He attended Richmond and Queen Elizabeth High Schools. In 1949, he started his career with the Department of National Defense at Shearwater base. In 1952, he transferred to HMC Dockyard as an Accounts Payable Clerk. In 1972, he transferred to Stadacona where he worked as an invoice clerk until his retirement in 1984.

Keith met his wife Marita at a YMCA dance in 1958. They were married at St Paul's Church on August 6, 1960. Keith was an avid runner completing the New York Marathon in 1985. He supported the Terry Fox Run from 1981-2013. Keith enjoyed hiking, gardening, watching Westerns and spending time with his family. He especially liked leading family "adventures" into Susie's Lake and the woods around the bi-hi. Many exciting stories have come from those treks. He had a wonderful sense of humour, a kind spirit, and a gentle soul. His strength was an inspiration to all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 30 at St James Anglican Church, Armdale Halifax. Rev. Rachael Parker presiding. Burial to follow at St. John's Cemetery, Halifax. A special thanks to the VON, Bayshore HealthCare, and Leona for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers donations to the Terry Fox Foundation can be made in Keith’s memory.