Andrew George Keough

KEOUGH It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew George Keough. Andrew passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the age of 52. Andrew was born on January 3rd, 1961 in Sydney, Nova Scotia to Edith Marie and Daniel Maurice Keough. Andrew moved to Manitouwadge in 1979 to work in the local mine, this is where he found the love of his life Catherine Pelletier. Catherine and Andrew were married in 1986. Andrew is survived by his wife Catherine and three sons Bronson, Jordan, and Nathan along with all 7 of his brothers and sisters; Kenny (Janet), Fred (Cheryl), Danny, Richard, Shirley (Reg) Samson, Gloria (Paul) Norman, and Catherina. Andrew was loved dearly by all of Catherine's brothers and sisters, Janet (Bob) Booren, Emily Pittfield, Brian (Elise), Nancy Esarte, Diane (Ron) Ford, Robert (Ronnie) and Andrea (Bruce) Fraser. He is survived by all his nephews and nieces onboth sides of the family. Andrew is predeceased by his parents Daniel Maurice Keough and Edith Marie Hawco, Step Father Wilfred Hawco, Brother-in-laws Gordon Dalton and Eusebio Esarte, and nephew Stephen Keough. Andrew "Andy" was a devoted family man with a heart of gold. His favorite hobbies were golfing, fishing, hockey, coaching, baseball, and being around his family and friends. Over the years Andrew has made many friends and colleagues while working in the mining industry. His illustrious career spans over 30 years where he worked at Geco Noranda Mines, Newmont Golden Giant Mine, Barrick Williams and David Bell Mines, Manroc Developments Inc, Fortis Mining & Engineering, and most recently at the Barrick Williams Mine where he was the Mine Superintendent. Andrew was well respected by all that knew him. Friends may call for visitation at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Manitouwadge, ON. on Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. A Resurrection Mass will be on Monday, December 16, 2013 beginning at 11:00 am also at Our Lady of Lourdes with Cremation to follow. Arrangements are entrusted to the King Funeral Home Ltd. of Schreiber. As expressions of sympathy and in memory of Andrew, donations can be made to the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. "