The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 7, 2014 Keeping, Edward(Ned) It is with heartfelt sorrow the family of Edward (Ned) Keeping, 78, of Garden Lots, announces his passing on Wednesday March 5, 2014, at home. Born in English Harbour East, N.L., he was a son of the late George and Amelia (Baker) Keeping. As a young man, Ned moved to Rose Bay where he resided with his brother Tom and his family. He spent his working life fishing out of Riverport and Lunenburg. He enjoyed spending time with his family, loved children and spent countless hours with his nieces and nephews. Ned was a kind man and only saw the good in people and always had a joke or a laugh to share. In his later years he lived with his nephew Gary. He is survived by his sister; Maude Dominix, English Harbour East, NFLD; niece Marjorie Keeping; Halifax, Sheila Drake; Rose Bay, Daphne Keeping; Conquerall Bank, Nancy Spindler; Bayport and nephew Gary Keeping; Garden Lots. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews in N.L. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers Captain Tom Keeping, George and sister Susie Day. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. As Ned wished a private graveside service will be held on Saturday March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery; Lunenburg. Archdeacon Michael Mitchell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the I.W.K or Children’s Wish Foundation.