It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth (Betty) F. Keeping (nee Brown), on the 15th of July 2024, at the age of 81 years in Port aux Basques, NL.

Betty was born in Joe Batts Arm to the Late George and Priscilla Brown (nee Jacobs). She is also predeceased by her husband Reginald; father and mother in-law, George and Elizabeth Keeping; daughter in-law; Jean; brothers, Fred (Ann), Art (Mary), John Brown, and Harold (Doris) Brown; brothers and sisters in-law Jim North, Ralph Billard, Georgie (Boyd) Parsons, and Gerald Tapp.

Betty leaves behind with so many precious and loving memories, her sons; Austin of St. Johns, NL and Derek (Vivien) of Mount Pearl, NL; her grandchildren, Lucas (Jenelle), Jessica, and Julia (Zach). She will also be missed by her sisters and brothers, Verna (Ivan) Jacobs of Joe Batt's Arm, NL, Marie North of St. John's, NL, Ralph (Viola) Brown of Flat Rock, NL, Eric (Susie) Brown of Burnt Islands, NL, Shirley (Dave) Hewitt of Lewisporte, NL; sisters in-law, Pat Brown of Mount Pearl, NL. Kay Billard of St. John's, NL, Viola (Albert) Parsons, Dallas (Art) Hardy, both of Port aux Basques, NL, Dulcie Tapp of Kitchener, ON, Joanne (Bern) Moss of Goulds, NL, and Dennis (Alice) Keeping of Codroy Valley, NL plus a very large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Betty came to Port aux Basques as an educator. She then become a stay at home mom to her two boys and then concluded her career as a home support worker. A very active member of her community. She was involved with the Lioness Club, the Diabetes Association of Canada, and many proud years as an active ACW member. She dearly loved a good game of cards and played regularly with her card club; their original card club was started in 1963. A quiet person with a heart of gold who wore it on her sleeve.

A special thank you to Aunt Vi for not only the care and compassion for staying with mom, but for the special friendship you had with her.

Family and friends are welcomed to visit on Wednesday, July 17th, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Thursday July 18th from 2-3 PM at East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road. The funeral will take place on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at 6 PM, from St. James Anglican Church, Port aux Basques, officiated by Rev. Jane Allen. Internment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill, TCH. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory can be made to Preserve St. James Campaign email stjamespab@nf.aibn.com. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever in Our Hearts