Keeble, Arthur "Art" was born in Stoney Creek, Ontario and passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 in Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, Musquodoboit Harbour at 90 years of age. Art was predeceased by his first wife, Marie; sisters, Dorothy, Lois and Barbara; stepdaughter, Colleen (Mike) Spicer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, AnnaMarie (Charlie) Blanchard; son, Roy (Edna) Keeble; stepdaughter, Donna (Chris) Purcell; stepson, Randy (Nikki) Imlay; numerous grand and great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn are his non-humans, Luke, Axel and Archie. Art spent 25 years with the RCN, retiring in 1977 as a CPO1. Following this he tried his hand at farming in Upper Rawdon, until he found out it was work. In 1982 he and a partner started CFP, a business where he worked with and taught hydraulics, retiring again 10 years later. Art enjoyed collecting old tools and oddities, and was rarely happier than when he was figuring out what some mysterious old gadget had once been used for, or convincing somebody else of a completely made-up explanation. He loved sharing stories with friends and family and was known for his dry wit, curiosity, ingenuity, and practical jokes delivered so straight-faced that people often didn’t realize that they’d been had. As long time members of the Atlantic Tool Collectors Association, he and Barb wrote the club newsletter for 10 years. Art was also in charge of the “What’s It” table, which was right up his alley! He cherished the friendships he made there. As a dedicated volunteer, Art spent many years as an animator at Memory Lane Heritage Village, a place he truly loved. He also gave his time for eight years to Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital as a greeter/helper. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers in Twin Oaks who cared for Art with kindness and compassion during his final days. A very special thank you must go to his home caregivers; Amber, who became almost like another daughter; Marilyn, who sang to him every morning; and Sue, with whom he shared many interests. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Those wishing to remember Art should get together and “Shoot the Sh**” with a good friend or two, and then go have an ice cream cone. Memorial donations to Souls’ Harbour Rescue Mission, Twin Oaks Health Care Foundation or any Dog Rescue would be appreciated.
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