It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late MCpl. Kye Andrew Keeping, CD announces his sudden passing at his residence in Greenwood, NS on Sunday, October 21 ^st , 2018 at the age of 36 years. Born in Burnt Islands, NL, Kye was predeceased by his grandparents Blandford (Sadie) Keeping, Clarence (Bernice) Billlard; grandparents-in-law Gertie (James) Bryan; Phillip (Queenie) Enwood; aunt Verna Parsons and uncle John Bryan.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife Stephanie Bryan, daughters Kylie Keeping, Peyton Keeping all of Greenwood, NS; parents Melvin and Violet Keeping (nee Billard) of Burnt Islands, NL; father and mother-in-law Marty and Lucy Bryan (nee Enwood); brother Conrad (Julia) Keeping of Kingston, Ont; sisters Melinda (Travis) Hardy) of Corner Brook, NL, Melissa (Wade) Mullins of Gillams, NL; brother-in-law Martin Bryan; nieces Maraiaah Keeping, Rebecca Mullins, Alexis Mullins, Autumn Mullins; nephews Langden Hardy, and Wade Mullins, plus a large circle of many cousins, special friends, and co-workers.

Kye was born October 11 ^th , 1982. He was a family man and a lifelong Montreal Canadians fan. His laugh was contagious and mischievous grin always leaving a lasting impression. No matter how long or far he travelled his favourite place was always home in Newfoundland. Not a man for fancy things. Kye always loved skidooing, hunting and a case of Bud Light in the country with his buddies.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, October 27 ^th , 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at St. George's Anglican Church in Burnt Islands, NL. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 28 ^th , 2018 at 2 pm from the Grandy's River Collegiate in Burnt Islands, NL officiated by The Rev. Jeffrey Petten with interment to follow at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road, NL. Flowers are graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL, easthavenfuneralhome@bellaliant.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts