Franklin NEVILLS

NEVILLS, Franklin 'Keith' - Peacefully, with Ruth by his side in Halifax, NS on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the age of 87. Keith is survived by his second wife of 12 years Ruth Humphrey Doleman. He is predeceased by his parents Franklin and Mildred Nevills of Dunnville, ON and by his wife of fifty years Anna Lane of Providence, Rhode Island. Keith will will be deeply missed by his sons Daniel (Joanne), and Douglas (Eva) and step-daughter Joyce Carley-Skidd. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Michael (Shelley), Corinne (Douglas McMullen), Vicki (Allan Barran), Barbara and Anna (John Owen); as well as by his great-grandchildren Justin, Joshuah, Alexander, Emma-Lee, Andrew, Nicole, Caitlin, Andrew, Noah, Alyssa, Austin, Conner, and Victoria. In the Second World War, Keith served as a Navigator- Bombardier in the 53 Squadron, R.A.F. and with the 407 Squadron, 'The Demons', R.C.A.F. He flew 87 missions before the end of the war. He graduated from the University of Toronto, Ontario College of Pharmacy and worked as a respected Pharmacist until retirement. Keith will be remembered for his love of aircraft, which he passed on to his sons and to their children as well, and for his devotion to his beloved Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. In his younger years he was an avid duck hunter, an enthusiastic fisherman and skilled woodworker. He held a special appreciation for the art of decoy carving. Cremation has taken place at Keith's request. A family memorial gathering will be held at a later date in Dunnville. 10829005