Keeble, Dorothy Edna “Kim” – Age 90, of Dartmouth, and formerly of Upper Rawdon, passed away peacefully at her home on October 27, 2015. Born in Hamilton, Ont., she joined the RCAF where she served as a wireless operator during the Second World War. After her service, she trained as a secretary and worked for many years as office manager in the law offices of Roy Long Associates in Vancouver, B.C. In 1975, she retired, moving to Upper Rawdon with her best friend, Connie Clarke, where they had a mini farm with a large garden, goats, a pig and chickens. She enjoyed this life immensely, especially the chickadees and humming birds. Dorothy was a great champion of the universal language, Esperanto. She gave postal courses, taught it in local schools, and at home. It was an interest that she remained passionate about to the end.
Besides her parents, Roy and Mary Alice Keeble, she was predeceased by her sister, Lois Reynolds. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Barbara Green, Hamilton; brother, Arthur (Barbara), Musquodoboit Harbour; several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Lower Sackville. Reception to follow in Rawdon Hills United Church Hall, Upper Rawdon. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to a charity of choice.
