Keith Wales
February 9, 2013
At Victoria Hospital, with his wife by his side, on Saturday, February 9th, 2013, Keith Wales, of Komoka, at the age of 62. Beloved husband for 36 years of Pam. Loving father of Matthew (Jennifer Myny) and Dana (Billy) Haklander. Cherished Grandpa of Ethan and Liam. Loved brother-in-law of Janis Wales. Dear uncle of Scott, Natalee (Stephan) and Megan (Marco), and great-uncle of Noelle, Luca and Nico. Keith will be sadly missed by many brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harvey and Emily Wales, and by his brother Clare Wales. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. A private family service will be conducted at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Keith are asked to consider Camp Kee-Mo-Kee.
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Dear Pam, Dana and Matthew. I am so sorry for your deep loss. Keith was a very kind and gentle soul. He always had such a warm way with people. I remember so many fun adventures he provided to Robyn, Jason and Brandon on the farm and heard about so many more in future years. I will always remember his generous ways of finding time for family fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad time....Janice
Dear Pam, Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Pam: We were so saddened to hear of Keith’s passing. The all-to brief times we had together last August were so pleasant -- he was such a warm person. It only makes us wish that we had got in touch with you sooner. Dad and Harvey were such good friends. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Pam and Family, it is with our deepest sorrow that we are saying goodbye to a good friend. we both new Keith as a kind and generous Man who over the years allowed us to come and enjoy the Horse Trails at your farm. We are sure going to miss him. God Bless you ard your Family in these Difficult times. Our Prayers are with you.
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Dear Pam and family. Fran joins me in sending our deepest sympathies for your loss. Kieth's passing came as a great shock. He will be missed by so many. My memories and gratitude goes back a long way. When I worked at KeeMoKee in the mid 60's, Keith and I became friends. Our paths crossed many times in the intervening years - the last time as he gave so generously to the work in supporting the development of the Wellness Centre for the community that he so loved. Our thougts and prayers will be with you. John and Fran Eberhard
Dear Pam and family: Know that you are in our prayers. Both Helen and I will miss Keith with his open and happy personality. It was such a pleasure to know him. The board of Keemokee will miss him and you Pam need to know that everyone of the board send their condolances along with our personal condolances. Blessings to the Wales family.
Dear Pam and family, Please accept my warmest sympathy. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers these past few days. His journey on earth is completed, may he now rest in God's Kingdom. A loved one is a treasure of the heart, And to lose a loved one is like losing a piece of yourself. But the love that this person brought you did not leave, For the essence of the soul lingers. It cannot escape your heart, For it has been there forever. Cling to the memories and let them find their way to heal you. The love and laughter, The joy in the togetherness you shared, Will make you strong. You’ll come to realize that your time together, No matter how long, Was meant to be, And that you were blessed to have such a precious gift of love in your life. Keep your heart beating with the loving memories, And trust in your faith to guide you through. Know that though life moves on, The beauty of love stays behind to surround and embrace you. Your loved one has left you that - - - To hold in your heart forever. Gods bless and keep you all, Doris Barrett
Pam and Family Anne and I are so sorry to hear the news of Keith's passing . Keith was a great guy, always happy, thinking of his family and helping the community. He carried on what his mother and dad had started years ago. We had many laughs at our morning coffees and it was a pleasure to work with him at the camp. You are in our prayers and we will see you on return from florida in the spring Doug and Anne Kinchen
Ken and I are heart broken with the news of losing my "favourite cousin". Aunt Emily, Uncle Harvey, Clare and Keith gave me the fondest memories of my childhood. So very often I will reflect on the fun we had together and some of the .antics we pulled. Keith's passion for being a farmer, his love of the land, and people were remarkable traits,-- true gifts. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Though we are filled with sadness, there is an incredible joy in knowing Keith was a part of our lives. He will not be forgotten. God Bless
Pam & family: We send you our deepest sympathies. Keith was always a smiling face to meet and talk to. When we talked before Christmas ...he was lovingly bragging about his family and laughing about the fun he and Pam were having. He and his family were a steady force in the community and he will be missed. Be still and know that he is the hands of God and that although he is gone from here, the rest of his family is happily saying "here he comes" God Bless you all in this time of grief.
Pam and family: On behalf of the Thames River Anglers Association we extend our condolences. Kelth allowed our group to take stewardship of Komoka Creek and operate a trout hatchery year round on the property. He always took the time to stop to chat and held the environment in high regard. He will be missed by us all.
Dear Pam and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Keith’s life was cut far too short. It is hard to believe that he will no longer be with us. His quiet strength, gentle humour and devotion to his family and community causes will be greatly missed. When I was a student at SDCI, a few years after Keith graduated, it was always a huge compliment to me when I was asked if he was my brother, rather than a cousin. He was a star athlete [I remember seeing his record for pole-vaulting], student politician, and all-round nice guy. Living on a farm two mailboxes away, as my sisters and I described it, we thought of Keith and Clare more as brothers rather than cousins. After Keith met Pam, he never looked back. Together, they built a wonderful life together, with their children Matthew and Dana. Although he didn’t seek the spotlight, he worked tirelessly for his family and for his community. He will be missed. In deepest sympathy, Shirley Wales & Rick Fine
Dear Pam - We are still in shock and can't believe that Keith is gone. He was such a good man and so well liked by so many. He will be missed. We can't even imagine what you are going through right now but if we can be of assistance in any way at all please do not hesitate to get in touch. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Pam - Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Wales family has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. I was younger, but Keith always had a kind word and was there if/when Mom needed him and for that I am forever thankful. May your troubles be lightened in this time of grief knowing Keith is with all the rest of the farmers talking tobacco again!
Dear Pam & family, the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. i humbly convey my sincere sympathy Pam in the loss of your precious Keith, a true gentleman through and through. Peace be with you. in sympathy, loris humber
Dear Pam and family,our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We were deeply saddened by Keith's passing. Wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Dear Pam and family I was at my desk in Ottawa this morning when I learned that Kieth had passed away . Pam- Barb and I pass on our sincere condolences to you and your family at the loss of a wonderful husband,family man ,community builder and friend May God give you strength in this difficult time Bev and Barb Shipley
Our deepest sympathies to Pam and family. Our hearts are broken. Keith was a dear friend and well respected in our community. Keith will be missed so much. Please know we hold you deep in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. With their arms wrapped around him, Keith was welcomed to heaven by his parents and brother. United in love again.
To the Wales Family, we are deeply sorrowed to hear of the passing of Keith. We hope the good memories of him will ease your pain and sorrow, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Memory eternal. Janice and Gary Inkratas. Kincardine, Ont.
Dear Pam and Family. We were shocked and saddened to hear the news of Keith's passing. We hope you will be able to find comfort in knowing that someone as special as Keith will always be remembered. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. With much love, Sandy and Bruce and Family
Dear Pam and Family I wish I could be there to say a final goodbye tomorrow to Keith in person, but, I'll have to hope he can hear me the many times I have looked to the sky to tell him he will be missed dearly. I can't imagine what You's are going through at this time. I hope you find comfort in all your wonderful memories and knowing you are surrounded with many deeply caring friends. I have felt a part of your Family ever since my first babysitting night so many years ago. I always enjoy every moment spent with you and Keith and your kids, you's are an inspiration to all. My thoughts and prayers are filled with you, Love Corry.
Pam,and family. We were shocked to hear of your loss of Keith who was a pillar of our community. Always a smile and kind word and we so admired how happy you And Keith were together. Your hearts must be breaking so try to find strength in the many memories you have of happier days. You are in our thoughts.
Pam and Family; I am so sorry to hear of Keith's passing,,my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you hold his memory in your hearts forever.
Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad, and difficult time. I pray the memories you all hold dear will sustain, and ease some of your sorrow. God Bless. Victoria Stirling
Dear Pam, Matthew, Dana and Family: John and I are away for the winter and friends have made us aware of Keith's death. We are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your soulmate. A difficult time for family and all of us who mourn for Keith. Even though he has left his loved one's behind I truly believe he continues on in a new and greater journey. Know are hearts go out to you and your family.
Dear Pam, Matthew, Dana and Family: John and I are away for the winter and friends have made us aware of Keith's death. We are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your soulmate. A difficult time for family and all of us who mourn for Keith. Even though he has left his loved one's behind I truly believe he continues on in a new and greater journey. Know are hearts go out to you and your family.
No words can express the sympathy we feel all together, but especially for the Wales family. We can only hope that in knowing our constant thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you through this time, you will feel even a littel comfort. May the Lord guide you and in time, give you peace. God bless you all.
Pam and Family Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow .
Dear Pam and Family, Please accept our deepest condolences. This must be very difficult for you; there are no words sufficient when you to loose a loved one. To say that his time was far too short is an understatement. All who knew and loved him will sorely miss Keith. He was a such a kind soul, he always had a warm greeting and a few words for people around him. It is difficult to imagine Komoka, and particularly the Beaver, without his presence. He shall be missed. It is wonderful to see the outpouring of sympathy from so many. Hopefully, these words from neighbours and friends will serve to remind you of how much he was loved and liked. In sympathy, The Searle Family
Dear Pam and Family, My sincere condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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