THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

COMRADE EDWARD MORTON KEDDY "ED"

75. It is with sadness the family of Ed announces his passing in the Veterans' Unit of Soldiers' Memorial Hospital , Middleton, on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Born October 2, 1933, in Halifax , he was a son of the late J. Abbie and Pearl (Simpson) Keddy. Ed grew up in Armdale. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Corp of Signals. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict (the forgotten War, where over 500 Canadians were killed and over 3000 Canadians were wounded). He also served in the Middle East, Europe, as well as various places in Canada . After 33 years in the military, Ed retired. He then owned and operated "The Powerhouse" in Wilmot for a number of years. Ed's passions were hunting, fishing and flying small aircraft. He also loved singing with the Annapolis Men's Group. Ed is survived by his wife, the former Shirley Baker; daughters, Donna, Halifax and Cynthia Anne (Joe Sloan), Aylesford Lake; grandchildren, Julie (Peter Marshall), Jenny (Simon Tsang), Joe Sloan Jr. and Joshua Hum; great-grandchildren, Bethany, Madison, Hanna and Summer; brother, Allan (Carol), Brechin, Ont.; sisters, Margaret, Dartmouth and Brenda, Orillia, Ont.; nephew, Paul; nieces, Lynda and Kathy; aunt, Margaret Gammon; god daughter, Cathy and many dear cousins in Nova Scotia and Ontario, as well as many dear friends who are also considered family. He was predeceased by sister, Winnifred and sister-in-law, Marguerite. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for the celebration of Ed's life will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 28, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448, Pastor Herb Townsend officiating. The service will begin with a Legion Tribute conducted by Kingston Branch No. 98, Royal Canadian Legion. Private interment will take place in Tremont Cemetery at a later date. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

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