Francis Murray KEIVER

Francis Murray Keiver 1924-2007 Francis (Frank) Murray Keiver formerly of Stoney Creek, recently of Lakeview Manor, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on September 9, 2007. Born in Moncton, he was the only son of Weldon Murray Keiver and Mary Louise (Leblanc) Keiver. Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Marie Elizabeth (Murphy) Keiver in 2003; and a son, Donald in 1954. He was the loving father of Anne Marie Keiver and Michael Frederick Keiver. Frank is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was educated at St. Bernard's School where he met his future wife in grade one. Following graduation from Moncton High School, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1942. He underwent his RCAF training at Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick. Subsequently, he volunteered for overseas duties with the Royal Air Force (RAF). He was assigned to Coastal Command and served with RAF Squadron 209 in Egypt, East and South Africa. He flew missions over the Indian Ocean in Catalina and Sunderland seaplanes. He was awarded the Burma and Africa Stars for his military service. Following his war service, he returned to Moncton where he began a lifelong career in advertising commencing with the Moncton Times and Transcript. Subsequently, he worked for B.E. Smith Furniture Company, J.D. Creaghan Co., and Co-op Atlantic. He culminated his career as an advertising manager with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation where he was involved in print, radio and television advertising production. Frank was a charter member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He was also past president of the Maritime Provinces Jaycees. He was a member of veterans' organizations including the Moncton Chapter of the United Military Services Institute, Riverview Veterans' Association, and the Canadian Legion. He was also a keen student of history and was a member of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, as well as the past president of the Albert County Historical Society. Visiting hours will be held at Cadman Bowness Funeral Home (857-1110), 114 Alma Street, Moncton on Wednesday, September 12th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. With Parish Prayers at 8:30 pm in the funeral home. The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Botsford Street at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2007. Following the service a reception will be held in the parish hall. The interment will take place at the Old Shediac Road Cemetery. No flowers by request of the family. If desired, expressions of sympathy in Frank's memory may be made to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation or the memorial of the donor's choice. www.cadmanbownessfh.com September 11, 2007