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Keith Cheal Obituary
June 3, 1937- January 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Keith Cheal in Lennoxville, Quebec, at the age of 86.
He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 61 years Joanna (Woodward); his children Veronica (Peter), Gloria, Carleton (Laurie), Lawrence (Julie); his 10 grandchildren Amy (Braden), Jason, and Lisa (Chris); Owen, Joel, Noah and Clara; Natalie, Finley and George; also, his 2 great-grandchildren Cullen and Cassidy.
He was preceded in death by his brothers George and Richard, his sister Mary, his sister-in-law Sylvia and brother-in-law Bill.
He is survived by his older brother Arthur, his sisters-in-law Margaret and Sally and many nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered in the community for his smile, his dancing, and his outgoing nature.
A family graveside burial will be held at a future date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Cheal
47 Entries
MaryAnn Bell
March 16, 2024
Condolences to Keith's family on his passing. A wonderful man who could build anything along with his children, who took the time to get to know my children even after the work was done! He will be missed but remembered with great fondness . . .
Kristen Brazel
March 16, 2024
My deepest condolences to Joanne and the family. I was so sorry to hear of Keith´s passing. I have so many fond memories of him. He was the kind of man who would pack two lunches for work because he would share half his lunch with a little girl who would follow him around. I still remember all the times we went to breakfast and snowmobiling afterwards with the kids. He will be missed.
Francine Hamel
February 7, 2024
My very deepest sympathies to all the family. I was always so happy to see Mr and Mrs Cheal dancing on the floor as Night Train and I played country music at the Hut back several years ago. They just glided around the floor in perfect unison. So sorry to hear this news.
Lise Houle & Rainer Lowry
January 17, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to you all in your loss of Mr Cheal, great memory of you dancing....
Bob Coates, Pat Campbell and family
January 17, 2024
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Cheal family. We met Mr. And Mrs. Cheal at Musicfest many years ago. I will always remember them dancing and smiling as my family played music. As they looked at each other I saw love. Mr. Cheal will be so very missed.
Lisette
January 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that I learn of this. My most sincere sympathies to Joanna and the family. I will always remember his smile and his dancing.
Shirley A Gillam
January 16, 2024
We may have left the Townships years ago but Art and Keith were a part of our lives doing many projects on our home in North Hatley. They were 1st class workers and fine gentlemen. I will never forget Keith's smile, laughter and chuckles. Having lost my Richard last Oct., we have lost another good man... My deepest sympathies to Joanne and family.
Carolyn Bentzen
January 16, 2024
Joanna and all the Cheal family,
I'm sending my deepest sympathy to all of you as you travel through this journey together at this diffucult time and sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carolyn (Cally) Bentzen
Neighbor
Jeff Gill and family
January 15, 2024
To Carleton and family, our heartfelt condolences to all.
Scott Rattray
January 15, 2024
To my Cheal cousins, I was so sad to hear of Keith´s tragic passing. Carleton, its been decades since I saw you but know Im thinking of you.
Linda Worsley
January 13, 2024
Linda Worsley
January 13, 2024
Linda Worsley
January 13, 2024
Today, I learned about a term called a `glimmer´.
Glimmers are those moments in your life that make you feel joy, happiness, peace, or gratitude.
I have a `glimmer´, when I think about my Uncle Keith.
I´m thinking that he is maybe sitting around a table with Aunt Mary , Richard, and my Dad. Oh the stories & laughter they will share.
Marilyn (Robinson, Winget) Blackman.
January 13, 2024
Joanna and family, my deepest sympathy to you all in your loss of Keith.
Ross Little
January 13, 2024
Joanna and Cheal family, we are very sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Sending our condolences and love.
Roberta Little, Grant, Ross and families.
Nathalie Plamondon
January 13, 2024
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille dans ces moments difficiles. Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous
Paul Ladouceur et Nathalie Plamondon
John Vaudry
January 12, 2024
Sincere condolences to all the Cheal family. Keith was a good friend to our parents, much trusted and respected for his excellent workmanship, as well as his personal qualities.
You are in our prayers.
John and Wendy Vaudry
Wayne & Pauline Thorneloe
January 12, 2024
To Joanna and all the Cheal family we send our sincere condolences.
Janet McLellan
January 12, 2024
To all the Cheal family...
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With sincere sympathy,
Janet McLellan
Janice Vaudry
January 12, 2024
To all of the Cheal family, my sincere sympathies at the passing of Keith. I remember him doing carpentry jobs along with Arthur at my parents' house and flower shop. They were both such hard and conscientious workers. Whatever they built was built well.
Natalie Cheal
January 12, 2024
I am so lucky to call myself a Cheal, and part of the reason is due to my grandad. My grandad is such a strong and amazing person, and I greatly admire his work-ethic and kindhearted nature. We actually shared the same birthday, and I will miss calling every year to wish one another a happy birthday. I will miss our conversations and visits, and I wish we could have spent more time together. Thank you for being apart of my life, and I will miss you immensely.
Sheila Andrews
January 12, 2024
Joanna and all of the Cheal family ~
My deepest sympathy to each one of you as you mourn the sudden loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by so many family, friends, neighbours. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Sheila Andrews
Natalie Cheal
January 11, 2024
Natalie Cheal
January 11, 2024
Natalie Cheal
January 11, 2024
Natalie Cheal
January 11, 2024
I am so lucky to call myself a Cheal, and part of the reason is due to my grandad. My grandad is such a strong and amazing person, and I greatly admire his work-ethic and kindhearted nature. We actually shared the same birthday, and I will miss calling every year to wish one another a happy birthday. I will miss our conversations and visits, and I wish we could have spent more time together. Thank you for being apart of my life, and I will miss you immensely.
Robert and Ruth Addis
January 11, 2024
With our sincere condolences. Many memories of sharing the dance floor and getting that wonderful smile and chuckle.
Vania Sorensen Marhue
January 11, 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Cheal´s dancing was always a highlight for me at the Massawippi Strawberry Social. I hope this photo helps you remember your special moments. Sending love to you all at this difficult time.
Patricia and John Robinson
January 11, 2024
Our sincere condolences to you Joanna and to all the family. John and Pat Robinson
Rodney Bray
January 11, 2024
Our sincere condolences to Jo-anne and family, from Rodney and Marilyn Bray.
Carrol Houlzet Haller
January 11, 2024
Sending my deepest condolences to Joanna and the Cheal family at this difficult time. I would like to share with you, a beautiful memory that made Keith laugh out loud. . When our son, Jared was about three, Keith and Arthur were working on the Gillam house next door. Jared would visit them every day and they would give him nails, hammer, etc to keep him busy. Keith and Arthur kept their lunch pails on the front porch. One day, Jared sat down beside Keith's and decided to help himself. When Keith discovered his lunch was mostly eaten, he laughed so hard I am sure they heard him downtown. Needless to say, I made him a replacement the next day. Know that you are all in our prayers and that he was loved and respected in our community.
Kim Passey Winget
January 11, 2024
So sorry to hear this news. Our sincere condolences to all the family during this sad time.
Kim & Arnold Winget
Mandy Mandigo
January 11, 2024
We wish Jo-Anne and family our deepest condolences at this time .Mandy and Lorna Mandigo
Barbara Nutbrown Michaud
January 11, 2024
Always a good time with Keith at Ives hill dancing. Our deepest sympathy to joannn and family
Sandy Croteau
January 11, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Cheal family. Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Mike, Elaine and Tina Beland (Eustis)
January 11, 2024
To the Cheal family.
We send you all, our deepest condolences. M. Cheal was someone special. It's been a pleasure to have know him. We will miss watching him dance. He will be deeply missed.
Muriel Martin
January 10, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I knew Keith from the dances.
Lynn&Dexter Lachapelle
January 10, 2024
Our condolences to all who knew and loved him.Cherish your memories.
Finley Cheal
January 10, 2024
So many memories with grandad... riding on the back of the tractor with him at the old house, painting his toenails red, and watching him dump a generous amount of sugar in his tea. Needless to say he was loved. He was an extraordinary figure in my life and I´m extremely sad to see him go. In my eyes he has established what it means to be a Cheal.
Gail Bowen
January 10, 2024
Mrs. Cheal, Carlton, Gloria, Lawrence and family, so saddened to learn if this news. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. Gail Bowen
Anne Marie Dubeau
January 10, 2024
We are very sorry to hear of his passing. We had just met in Island Brook in December when he came to our Christmas tea. He was a very kind man. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Jackie and Don Loughheed
January 10, 2024
We want to offer our deepest sympathies to Joanna and all the Cheal family on the news of Keith´s passing. We will always remember his joy of music and his love of dancing!
Bill McNab
January 10, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Judy Langevin Dubeau and Ernie Dubeau
January 10, 2024
Our deepest sympathy.
Patrick Clowery
January 10, 2024
To Joanna and family. Joanne and I send our deepest sympathies on the passing of Keith. He was such a jovial and friendly man, and will be missed by many. RIP Keith
Sharrell Matthews-Meigs
January 10, 2024
My most sincere condolences to Joanna and the family at this difficult time.
Murray and Barb Ward
January 10, 2024
Our condolences to the Cheal family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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