Allan Douglas KEITH

KEITH, Allan Douglas. Al died unexpectedly as the result of a head injury in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, on Sunday, July 27, 2008, with his wife and partner of thirty-one years, Mary Lou, by his side. Al was gregarious, always with a big smile and a hearty laugh. He loved people and people loved him. Al had many careers during his full life: university athlete, high school teacher, national championship university football coach, restaurateur, house restorer, innkeeper, wholesale craft manufacturer, local politician and realtor. History, gardening, crosswords, golf, reading and cooking were some of his hobbies. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Lou; stepchildren, Kristin (Doug) Sinclair, Halifax, and Charlie Singer, Texas; grandchildren Torsten, Annika and Linnea Sinclair; sister, Heather, Sherbrooke, Que. brother David; nephews and nieces Tom, Colin, Kevin, Michaela, and Shannon Ryan, and their families; and a slew of friends far and wide. Donations may be made to Saint Mary's University, the QEII Foundation, or a charity of your choice. A memorial service/celebration of Al's life will be held September 6 at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church, Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 8/2/2008