Sydney
December 8, 1937 – February 11, 2024
Our dear Joseph ‘Joe’ was called by the Lord to join his beloved wife of 66 years and best friend, Mary Elizabeth (Wylde).
Born and raised on French Street in Whitney Pier to the late Jenny Keough, Joe leaves behind many who loved him. He leaves behind his three sons, Tim, William ‘Chuck’ and Brian (Liz). Also left to mourn are grandchildren, Chris (Alex) Keough, Ryan (Chelsea) Keough, and Adam Mahar; brother, David Nearing; brother-in-law, Tom (Brenda)Wylde, and daughter-in-law, Emily Keough. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, Pat (Theresa), Ray, Jane and Vincent (Kendra) Kennedy, and Kelly (Miada) Wylde; as well as many great-grandchildren and cousins, who held a special place in his heart.
Besides his beloved wife and mother, Joe was predeceased by his sister, Marie and her husband, Ray Kennedy; niece, Theresa Wells, and nephew, Casey Wylde.
During his lifetime Joe made many friends at his workplaces, including the Royal Bank, Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Kmart, Canadian Tire, Maritime Builders and Sullivans Construction.
Joe was an avid “television” sports fan and played hockey and baseball in his younger years. Several years he and Mary were bowlers and travelled to tournaments with their many friends. Joe was also an avid reader. In later years, Joe and Mary loved long drives, winter vacations in Florida, and visiting family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Glenn Worth and his wife, Shannon; as well as the staff at the Fisherman’s Cove, Harbourstone Enhanced Care for their care and compassion for Joe during his time of need.
Memorial service will be announced at a later date for both Joe and Mary, at which time they will be laid to rest together.
Donations in memory of Joe may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
Travel lightly beautiful soul.
Online Condolences
Brian, Chuck, Tim and all, I am sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a gentleman. God bless.
From: Paul
Tim, Bill, Brian and Families: Sad to read about the passing of your father. We always enjoyed a conversation and a laugh with him. As they always were your Mother and Father are together again. Please accept our condolences.
Michael and Carol AuCoin
From: Michael And Carol AuCoin
Tim, Chris, Ryan and family. So very sorry to see this, sending hugs and heartfelt condolences to you all, Joe and Mary are together again , keep the memories close, God bless
To Joe’s family;
My deepest condolences for the loss of your dad/grandfather , he was a pleasure to be around, I will miss him taking his supervisor role every-night making sure we were doing our work correctly, or strolling up our hall with his “Cadillac” as I jokingly called it, in his black hat (my fav) He truly loved all of you and loved showing me pictures of his family (especially Mary and Gordie howe, as well as his new picture frame). He loved Mary so much and now they can be together again,
All my love,
Ashley W. (harbourstone)
Tim, Billy and Brian and families…. So sorry to hear of Joey’s passing. Our sincere condolences ❤️
Sending our deepest sympathy at this time.
A.F.F.A.
Doddy & Bobby
So very sorry to hear of your Dads passing.Your mom Mary Will once again be reunited with the love of her life.May they fly high with the Angels as they watch over those loved ones they left behind.Deepest sympathy to you all.
We wish to express our sincere sympathy on the passing of both Joe and Mary, I have many fond memories of growing up with Joe in the back yards of French and Gatacre Streets. We played ball in the fields and road hockey in the winter.Joe was a great friend and both he and Mary will be missed.
Tim, Bill, Brian and families: Sorry about the passing of Joe. We always enjoyed our conversations with him. Now he is again with Mary as they always were.
Michael and Carol AuCoin
To Joes family
We wish to extend our condolences and prayers during these troubled times.
Joe may Mary and you enjoy endless strings while bowling together at the lanes in heaven.
It was a please to have known you both.
Michael & Lynn Muise
JOE WAS A CLASSMATE IN THE 50s AT SYDNEY ACADEMY. QUIET MANERED,ACTIVE IN MANY SPORTS JOE WILL BE MISSED BY FAMILY MEMBERS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. LILLIAN (HULFORD)O’FLAHERTY AND TOM(NIPPER)O’FLAHERTY KINGSTON ONT. REST IN PEACE WITH MARY.
My family wish to extend my condolences to the Keough family during this difficult time. May Joe RIP🙏
My family wish to extend our condolences to the Keough family during this difficult time. May Joe RIP🙏