Keith Lewis MacLeod, age 73 of Valley Road, Springhill, passed away on January 17, at the Victoria General Hospital in the presence of his family after a brief illness.  Born March 28, 1938, he was the son of Hilson and Hattie (Lewis) MacLeod.

Keith spent a career working for Correctional Services of Canada, retiring in 1991.  Following retirement, Keith kept active golfing, downhill skiing, hunting, fishing, and attending horse races; however, his greatest joy was the time spent with his grandchildren and watching them grow and become productive citizens.

Keith is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irva (Gilliss); sons, Gregory (Suzette), Springhill, Scott, Amherst; a daughter, Heather MacEachern (Michael), Truro; six grandchildren, Colleen and Jeremy MacLeod, Candace and Julie MacLeod, Craig and Haley MacEachern; one great granddaughter, Jemma Kate; two step grandchildren, Sonya and Nick MacDonald; and a former daughter in law and special friend, Mary McDade MacLeod.

Besides his parents, Keith was predeceased by a beloved granddaughter, Katie Elizabeth MacLeod, and a half brother, James Cooper.

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (597-2361).  There will be no visitation or funeral.  A family burial will be held at a later date.  Those wishing to make donations may do so to a charity of one's choice.

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