It is with great sadness from the family of Keith Douglas Dorcas to inform his many friends and acquaintances of his passing on Dec 5, 2022. Keith was born on June 23, 1938 and grew up in Williamsburg.
Keith D. Dorcas is survived by his partner, Cheryl Hennessey; son, Rockland Dorcas (Sheila); daughter, Tanya Kelly (Tim); step-sons, Tyler and Kyle Anderson; grandchildren, Todd, Tabrinna, Kriston, Justin, Tony; great grandchildren, Shalyla, Maxx, Alexis, Kelleigh, Kendrix and bonus great grandchildren, Jo Ann and Joseph Kendall; sister Margery Hay and sister in law Beryl Dorcas and many nieces and nephews.
Beside his parents, Douglas & Blanche, he was predeceased by his siblings, Bill, Ina, Marion, and Gordon.
Keith was raised on the homestead farm of Williamsburg. He took great pride in the work on the farm and even ran home during lunch hour from school to complete his farm chores.
Keith worked at many jobs during this lifetime and the two that stand out the most were his own trucking company named Kitko, which he proudly employed himself and many others from 1987 -1997, and then went to work for West Jet, which became his passion and fulfilled his dream while helping others and creating lifelong friendships and memories, which he spoke of very often.
Keith was outgoing and friendly; he never missed an opportunity to make a new friend. We would like to thank the innumerable people for enriching his life by answering his many questions about where they came from and about their lives. His list of friends is too long to name, but please know how important each of you all were to Keith.
Keith’s hobbies include (and as dad would say “just the fact ma’am”):
- Snow mobiling
- Coaching hockey
- Sunday school teacher
- Christmas tree farming
- Beekeeping
- Chicken farming
- Building and flying model planes (Spitfire being his favorite)
- Building bird houses for the purple martin
- Family genealogy
- Honouring our vets (boys from the Burg)
- Built his dream home (log cabin in the Burg)
- Telling stories, (truth or spinning yarn, as he would say, “That’s the way it was told to me”)
- Teaching life lessons without punishments
- Working on his computer
Funeral Services for family and friends will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 2 pm with Pastor Gordon Mowry presiding, the gathering will be held at Cross Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be announced at a later date.
We, the family, would like to thank all the staff at Hospice House for the excellent and compassionate care during this difficult time. From Keith’s words, they were “Fantastic people”.
In lieu of flowers, donation, to Hospice House in Keith’s name would be greatly appreciated.
Service
Funeral Service
Cross Creek Baptist Church
December 13, 2022
2:00pm
Rick & Jeannie Stewart says
To Keith’s Family and Loved One’s,
Sending our sincere condolences to each one. May you find comfort in the love and outreach towards you at this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
-Rick and Jeannie
Jerusha (Wareham) Roberts says
Cheryl, and Family. May “GOD” Love Surround you, protect you, and give you peace at this most difficult time. love, Aunt Jerusha and Family.
Sheila Hennessey says
My deepest condolences Cheryl to you and your family, I know he will be missed. He seemed like a wonderful, outgoing man, who lived life to the fullest and fought hard. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Hennessey and family
Linda Freeman says
There are no words Chea , I know your heart is broken. Please know my love and prayers are with you and Keith’s family.
I didn’t get to meet Keith but from talking with you, I know he was a wonderful man. May God hold him in His loving arms. ❤️🥲🌹🦋
Dave Dorcas says
Thanks for the information sorry to hear about my cousin we talked on Facebook some and talked on the phone once in a while
Danny Reid says
Our sincere sympathy to all of Keith’s family. He was a great guy. I enjoyed all of our conversations. We had a lot of laughs together.
Unfortunately I will not be able to make it to the funeral.
Cheryl is having surgery in Saint John so I won’t be home.
We both send our condolences.
Danny and Cheryl Reid
Ron Dorcas says
To Rocky, Tanya, Cheryl and all extended family of whom Keith was so proud – Cousin Keith was a “lighthouse” to many of our family with his genuine interest in concern as to how our lives were unfolding and his vast knowledge of family and community history.
From Keith taking care of me during the wedding of Todd & Caroline Dorcas in the 1950’s to the entertaining stories Keith told even after his diagnosis, Keith was always someone I could rely on.
You can be proud of a father and partner who was both a friend and inspiration to many. Lynn & I cherish memories of the family gathering Keith (and you Cheryl) organized at Keith’s post-retirement home in Williamsburg.
Definitely Keith was a beacon of how life should be lived.
— Lynn & Ron Dorcas
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Danny Bartlett says
To Keith’s family. I am very sorry for your loss. Keith was one of dad’s best friends. Dad always looked forward to Keith’s visits.
Brenda Robar says
Rocky, Tanya & Cheryl
Sending Love & Prayers at this most difficult time. Uncle Keith always had a story to tell & shared many jokes with all.
Hugs,
Brenda & Byron
Russ Boghean says
I had the pleasure of working with Keith at WestJet for many years. Keith was a wonderful man that took pride in everything he did. Keith was not only as a fantastic co-worker but more importantly he was my friend.
My condolences go out to the family during this difficult time.
Rest In Peace Keith I will miss you dearly.
Russ & Brenda Boghean