Jeremy Thomas Keefe
February 20, 1982 to August 5, 2021
Obituary
At the age of 39, while visiting St. John’s, the perfect storm of so many minute things came together in the accident which took Jeremy from his family.
He was a firm believer that your family are the people who come into your life and touch your heart. This is true for the many people who met Jeremy! Love him or hate him – his bold personality, sense of humor, and his ability to love and forgive will leave long lasting impressions on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Predeceased by his father Bruce Keefe.
Leaving to mourn with many fond memories, his mother Elizabeth Keefe; spouse Angela Moyles and their children Landon (10), Oliver (7), and Olivia (7); as well as many siblings both blood and not.
Like many protectors, Jeremy gave to those who needed it most. He has given the most precious gifts to other families through the Organ Procurement and Exchange of Newfoundland and Labrador (OPEN) program.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Carnell’s Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life will be held by invitation only on Wednesday, August 11th beginning at 2:00 PM at St. Matthew’s United Church in Lewisporte with internment to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in trust for Landon, Oliver, and Olivia’s future education and needs through forthekids@bestkind.ca
So very sorry for your loss. Jeremy was an amazing man. Always enjoyed his visits to Fogo Island Central Academy. He always had a story to tell and kept us well entertained. I will forever cherish the time he spent here, and the many laughs we shared . Forever grateful for his extensive tech knowkedge and for tbe great work he did at FICA.. He will forever be missed and remembered here….
Lori
Secretary-FICA
So very sorry to hear of Jeremy’s passing. Thinking of his family at this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to all Jeremy’s family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.
Dear Liz, and the Keefe family. I am both shocked and saddened to hear of Jeremy’s sudden passing. He was a student who was hard to forget, with his jokes and laughter. He was so proud to be a father and loved his family deeply. I was honoured that he chose to keep in touch with me over the years.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela and family: so sorry to hear of Jeremy’s passing. May your memories of him be a comfort and blessing during this difficult time.
Dale and Winnie
Liz ;
So sorry to hear of Jeremey’s passing; my deepest condolences to you and your family
I am at a loss to find the words to ease your deep sorrow; cherish your memories and hold your grandchildren close
God Bless
Mrs Keefe, Angela, Landon, Oliver, Olivia, family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss and I hope that your memories will help you through the days ahead. I was so shocked to hear of Jeremy’s passing. We only knew each other for a short time but I am so grateful the time we did share. Jeremy had such a larger than life personality and I will certainly miss that.
Jeremy was a large person with a large personality. It was hard to miss him when he was in a room. It will be hard not to miss him now that he won’t be in the room. But all memories of him are good memories. During the countless hours we chatted about basically every topic under the sun (he didn’t mind talking, y’know), there was always a recurring topic. Angela and the kids. They were a huge part of his life and made him happy. You could tell because sometimes the conversation was directly about family, but many times there were just indirect comments constantly included in whatever we were talking about that showed how large a part of his life they were. He will be missed, but also remembered with a laugh and a smile.
“Language, Jeremy!”
To Jeremy’s family and friends
Words can not expression the deep sadness I felt upon hearing of Jeremy’s sudden passing. I worked with Jeremy for years and he was certainly someone you would never forget….heart of gold with a crazy sense of humour!!! Rest In Peace buddy!!
We were deeply distressed when we heard of this this AM!We have been away but we wanted you to know how deeply we feel for you!In my own minor I called him “the Friendly Giant” ! Angela we are here for you if we an be of any assistance!God Bless
Angela and family – I was shocked and saddened to learn of Jeremy’s passing. Sending you my deepest condolences and the biggest of hugs during this incredibly difficult time. Hold your beautiful memories close. Sending extra special hugs for the children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the days, weeks and months to come.
To Jeremy’s family,
For the past few years I’ve had the pleasure of sharing hobbies with Jeremy as he made the trip out to Gander every other week to spend time with a group of friends. The last words I said to him on his most recent trip were the usual ‘See you next time’, which just underlines how unexpected and stunning this tragedy is.
Jeremy often spoke of his family with a love and pride in his own unique way. I admire that he always wore his heart on his sleeve, that he wasn’t someone you had to wonder what he was thinking. So I know he meant every word.
We haven’t yet met, but Angela and his children are in my thoughts. Jeremy will be sorely missed.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on Jeremy’s passing. Jeremy was a kind hearted friendly man. I (Allan) really enjoyed the chats we would have and will certainly miss them.
Angela, Landon, Oliver, and Olivia.
My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your partner and father, Jeremy. Many memories of working with him. Such a giant of a man but a kind heart and a devoted dad to his three children. Can remember the look on his face the day he found out about expecting twins. He will be missed for sure. God bless you all.
Karen
Liz so sorry for your loss praying for you at this sad time if you need anything Larry and I are here for you my friend hold on to the memories they will get you though in the coming days ahead hugs God Bless
Liz so sorry for your loss thinking about you and prayers coming your way I’m here for you if you need any thing love Betty and Larry hold on to the memories they will get you though in the coming days hugs
Dear Angela,
I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I can not imagine anything more unfair. I can only imagine how overwhelmed, angry, sad, fearful or lonely you may be feeling right now.
Something someone told me when a loved one died was “Whatever you’re feeling, it’s the right thing” and somehow that comforted me, so I thought I would share that. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do. I’m so very deeply sorry this happened to Jeremy, and to you and your children. I’m lifting him and your family up in prayer. Sharon
My dear Angela, Landon, Oliver and Olivia, Mrs. Keefe and Jeremys extended family: David and I and our family were shocked and saddened to hear of Jeremys accident and Passing….many tears have flowed as Jeremy was “like family” to us. He came into” our lives and our business “and was always upbeat, lively and suggestive…always willing to help no matter what. His determination to make a good life for you Angela and your three beautiful children was his mission in life and we truly knew this. We had many fine chats about “life” that were often entertaining and we thoroughly enjoyed all of them. He always had you and the children and his mom foremost in his thoughts and expressed it. His computer skills were admirable and he surely helped us out many times after hours and continued to do so right up to the day he left for town and he could surely give a big hug…I will always treasure his last one…and the conversation we had. He showed respect always and his determination to further himself in life was most admirable in a young man. There are many good stories to share with your children in the days to come. We pray that you will find the strength to go forward in life as Jeremy would want you to do. Please take good care of yourself and please know you and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, DAVID and ELIZABETH ROBERTS.
To Liz, Angela & Family… my heartfelt sympathy to you all in the loss of your loved one… cherish his precious memories and keep them close to your hearts forever…. Thinking of you all… God Bless!!
So very sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for you. Jeremy was one in a million and I loved him like a pesky little brother. He will be missed. You’re all in my thoughts and my heart
Liz so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and the family. From Edwina & Eugene Wheaton and Gwen Blackwood.
Angela & family: so sorry to hear of Jeremy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Condolences and thoughts and prayers just seem so not fitting for such a huge personality as Jeremy. I first met Jeremy when he was 19 years old on a job interview, 6-foot-6 with a mohawk! I think it may have been blue and/or green. That interview led to a 20-year friendship. We didn’t always see eye to eye, very few of us do, but I quickly learned to like, respect and cherish Jeremy’s unique take on technical and troubleshooting problems. With his flamboyant nature I watched him evolve from a ‘big boy’ to a man and saw the changes in him as he and Angela started their family. The look on his face when he was telling me they were expecting twins was absolutely priceless. He was terrified but thrilled at the same time. Jeremy my friend, you will always be in my stories. Thank you for blessing me with your friendship. May you rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to the family. I knew Jeremy when he was a boy and friend of my own son. He was a joy to be around.
To the Keefe Family: Our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband,father and son. This was such a terrible tragedy and every mother’s nightmare. Words can’t express how sorry we are that this happened. May your memories of Jeremy and the love of your family surround you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead. Guy & Dora Durnford
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to his family and friends. God Bless.
Angela,
To say we are still in shock would be a understatement.
It is so hard to believe Jeremy is no longer with all of us.
I will miss his visits to the store for a good chat and we all know how much he loved to talk.
He loved you all so much and was very proud to be the father of three amazing children.
Please know we are here for you and the children.
I pray God will give you the strength to face the days ahead and to heal your broken heart.
Morley and Tammy Hart
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
I always referred to him at school, as the gentle giant.
“Though dead divides fond memories cling. “
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Liz my deepest sympathy to you and the family my thoughts and prayers are with you alll
I wish I were closer and could be of more help to you right now. I am so sorry to hear this news. My love to you, Angela, and the kids.
Wow! So sad to hear of Jeremy’s sudden passing. My thoughts are with Angela, the kids and the rest of his family as they travel through this season of mourning. Sure did enjoy the lively discussions in the car-pool, Jeremy, my son. The world was better because you were in it, just as my life was. Rest easy, buddy. Love ya!
Angela and family – sending you my deepest condolences and the biggest of hugs during this most difficult time of grief and loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days, weeks and months ahead.
I have had you all and will continue to keep you all in my prayers. My most sincere condolences to the family. My heart aches for you all. God Bless
Cannot express to you enough my deepest condolences. We carpooled Together for almost two years and you Angie and your children were always the centre of his conversations. All four of you were his world. Please know that you will remain in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
My sincere thoughts have been with the family since I heard the news. His kindess, generosity, and love for his family and friends will sorely be missed.
To Angela, his three kids, and the rest of Jeremy’s family, I offer my deepest sympathies at this tragic and hard time. Jeremy was a heck of a guy that was fun loving and truly cared about his family. I loved bowling with him, chatting when we ran into each other, and even the occasional wave when I’d be arriving or leaving work and he was outside the house. He always managed to make me laugh or smile. The world is not quite as bright with him gone. You are all my my prayers and thoughts.
My condolence to his family and friends Lord rap your loving around his family and friends
My condolences to the family. Jeremy had a big personality and an even bigger heart. He will be missed.
Angela and family: our sincere condolences on the passing of Jeremy. Cherish the wonderful memories that you and your family have.
Sending healing thoughts and hugs your way. So sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to you & your family. Such a very sad, horrible tragedy. My thoughts are with you.