ORILLIA CHAPEL
Tribute Wall
Monday
6
February
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday, February 6, 2023
Simcoe Funeral Home
38 James Street East
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Cremation
Riverside Crematorium-Lindsay
347 Lindsay Street S
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Memorial Donations
Mariposa House Hospice
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Sherry Stahle posted a condolence
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Keatsy...
It is so hard to acknowledge that you have passed on... You became friends to our family when you moved in next door with Charlene and Kyle and Todd and of course Darrin when he come over from Nan and Pops house. The times and fun we had especially during the summer with playing ball/catch, road hockey, water fights, omg the water fights were unreal and so much fun! Our whole street corner would join in and blast each and everyone with a water hose, a water bomb, balloons filled with water, buckets filled. Whatever anyone could get a hold of. You all became like family to us... Sharing meals and whatever else was on the go. Things slowed down when you moved down the road, but the family connection never failed. Whenever talk of old times would come those stories always were included. So many memories were made and will be forever remembered....and now the Poker games on now with Mom and Dad!!
Till we meet again.
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Samantha Biro lit a candle
Monday, February 6, 2023
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My condolences to the family.
He will be greatly missed by many.
May he rest in peace
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Tim Vaughan uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 6, 2023
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Love ya uncle Don till we meet again
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Kody irvine lit a candle
Monday, February 6, 2023
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Rip dad I'm going to miss you
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Cassie Boudreau uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, February 5, 2023
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Derek posted a condolence
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Poppa,
Thank you for the gift of laughter and light. We who knew you were fortunate to have had you in our lives. Knowing I won't see you again isn't easy and I'm sad it had been so long since I saw you last. You're in great company now though, so please look out for us with the family you're now with. We will meet again one day.
Rest in paradise,
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Ron Keats lit a candle
Sunday, February 5, 2023
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I will always love and miss you dad rest in peace, may we meet again
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Karen Sheriff posted a condolence
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Todd Lyle Darrin and family im so sorry for the loss of your father. Its not easy I know from experience but you hold on to all the good memories and keep him in your heart always and he will always be there with you. I'll always remember how welcoming and funny he was. Rest in peace Don you were loved so much by so many. I'm happy I had the opportunity to know you. Love Karen
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Isobel Mickiewicz posted a condolence
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Dear Todd & Family, please accept our deepest condolences, on the passing of your Dad, it is very hard when you lose a parent ! We never met him but know you were very close. May he RIP cherish your memories. Isobel & Ed
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Kelli Conn lit a candle
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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Saying goodbye to you is so hard. I couldn’t have asked for a better father-in-law. You accepted me into the family from day 1. I have so many amazing memories. Our time spent with you was always full of love, laughs and of course our “debates”. But the best time was when we drove to NFLD. I learned so much from you and realized how smart and knowledgeable you were. You had so many amazing qualities that I will miss. I am so glad you are no longer in pain but selfishly I wish you were still here. I will love you always and forever. Kelli xoxo
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Loretta Irvine uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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R.I.P TO MY CHILDREN’S FATHER (KORINA AND KODY)
YOU WERE A GREAT MAN WITH A AWESOME SOLE YOUR ONE OF A KIND DONNY KEATS
YOU WILL BE MISSED
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Loretta Irvine lit a candle
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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Korina Irvine uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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I wanna thank you for creating me and all the amazing times we shared all the hours at the park the picnics all the laughs and fun event you took us to like fishing, going for a drive just to look for animals, going on drive to look at Christmas lights, all the farm trips, barrie winter fest, barrie Beaches (I remember when they put a new park at the beach we were go happy), wasaga Beach, drive ins, go Karting. Water wild kingdom, tobogganing, tubing, skipping rocks and so many more thank you for always being there for me even when we didn't see eye to eye. Thanks for coming to pick us up every 2nd weekend. I also wanna thank you for finding me the BEST step mom ever Debbie Ross
And with her came my step siblings that became family( the whole Ross family became family) you were a Father, Step father, Uncle, Papa and great papa and you rocked those rolls . you have so many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that you loved equally. You always talked about back home (newfoundland) and all you brothers and sisters YOU HAD THE BESTEST HEART EVER. You were one OF A KIND. you where one loved man dad Till we meet again love your baby girl cheers
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Korina Irvine lit a candle
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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My Dad you where such an amazing man caring, loving, overprotective, funny, man oh man where you ever funny full of jokes and could always make you smile even if you didnt want to,.when he loved he loved hard he loved ALL OF his children, grandchildren family and friends. He was ONE OF A KIND, he was one you wanted on your team by your side in anything, he was beyond loyal, and ofcourse was the life of the party couldn't dance but did a real good one two step lol he was the most stubborn, hard headed person with a bad a** temper (that's where I get it from lol) were alot alike in alot of ways , we had a rough few year but always know u loved me and I could always call u, I'm happu I got to see you still in good spirits last Sunday you where talking and I even fed you asked me.about the kids and how they where even asked about my friend and how they are doing were all gonna miss you so much but we're all happy your not suffering anymore till we meet again fly high dad R.I.P I LOVE YOU
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Bob Holloway posted a condolence
Friday, February 3, 2023
Darren Lyle Todd and extended family I am so sorry for your loss, I know how you feel I lost my dad a few years ago As well , no amount of tears can wash away the pain you feel right now,,,lThe brightest sunshine can’t warm your heart today but ,This is no time for tears ,no time for morning, Today is the time to reflect and remember the good times ,The memories ,,that he left You and the knowledge ,The wisdom and the courage that he gave you preparing you for this day . No matter what Avenue you pursue no matter what road you take he will always be there to guide you until once again you are strong enough to walk on your own.
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Tina Cook lit a candle
Friday, February 3, 2023
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R.I.P. Poppa Keats you were one of the best thanks for always making me laugh I’ll never forget how much you were there for me at Aunt Ters funeral you really put a smile on my face when I needed it the most I hadn’t smiled in days the day she passed or the days after until I seen you give her a hug for me you will sure will be missed by so many
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Tricia Conn uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 3, 2023
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My sweet honey baybah. My papa. Im so glad we got to spend sometime together before you left us. I will cherish every moment and every conversation with you. You are truthly one of a kind and the best papa anyone could ask for. I love you with everything. I miss you so much already xoxox
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Paige Kane lit a candle
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Amanda Pollard lit a candle
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Papa, the world seems a little less brighter without you in it. As much as I am glad that you're now at peace and no longer suffering, my heart is heavy with sadness that you're no longer here with us. I'll miss your sense of humor and kindness, but most of all your hugs. Love always, your honey girl. Rest is Peace ❤️
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Ashley Marshall lit a candle
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Sending my condolences to family and friends. I had the pleasure of getting to know Donny when I was a little girl growing up, as he was with my aunt at the time. Every summer he would pick up my family and bring us up to Barrie. He drove us all over checking out all the different beaches or anywhere we wanted to go. He had a great sense of humor, he was kind, caring and generous. Thankyou Donny for introducing my mom to the love of her life, you will be missed and I hope you and Dwyane have the tunes cranked and are sipping on a cold one. ❤️ Rest in Paridise
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Rose Middles uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Rose Middles posted a condolence
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Donald Keats was 1 of the best/ real men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing & honor to be part of his life for 48yrs
Going to miss you "ugly"
Rebecca Middlestadt
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Kamrie uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Papa, I never wanted to know a world without you in it.. since I was born I’ve had you by my side every minute. You taught me how to ride a bike, took me to school everyday, every appointment, whenever I needed you you were just a call away and you always took my side no matter what. I could literally do no wrong in your eyes. I’m going to miss having your love and support, you were the most important person to me & I know I was the same to you and I’m so thankful I’ve had someone like you in my life. Now that I have to start this chapter without you it’s going to be the hardest thing but you made me so strong & I know you’re looking down on me calling me inflossnostical lol I’m going to miss your funny little songs we use to sing, going to the grocery store and eating salmon straight out the can, watching Monday night raw and all our little things we use to do! ❤️ forever papas honey girl, I love you always.
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Cassie Boudreau posted a condolence
Thursday, February 2, 2023
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on in our memories, I remember Jan. 7 1981 when Left home for the first time and uncle Don came to the airport, got me and brought me to his place for a night made sure I got on the plane safely as I headed to Churchill Manitoba to be with my boyfriend at that time we had such a blast that night.love you uncle Don. My deepest condolence.
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Jo-Ann posted a condolence
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Goodbye uncle Don. I remember I was always so excited when I knew you were coming home for a visit. You were so much fun and always so kind. Dad would love it when you got together, he would say “Don’s coming home, got to get him down fishing on the salmon river”. Some of his best memories were times spent with you. You will be greatly missed by everyone that has the pleasure of being in your company and you certainly will be missed by us! Love you forever and always ♥️. Jo-Ann and Ron
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Todd a keats lit a candle
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Dad you were my best friend. You did so much for me growing up. When I was younger for birthdays and Christmas you always got me what ever I wanted. When I got in trouble you were always there to bail me out. I looked up to you and I always loved the crazy stories you told me about your past. You took lyle and I back home to Newfoundland and always showed us a good time. I had the time of my life with you and loved going fishing with you. You were always there for lyle and I growing up. You made me into a better man that I am today. It breaks my heart that you're gone. I know you're in a better place now. I will always charish the times we had together. I Love you and I'll never ever forget you. Rest in piece dad. I'll come visit you when ever I'm in Orillia.
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Darrin Conn posted a condolence
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Donny Keats ( DAD )
I can't believe that we are doing this right now buddy.
I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for me and my family. You came into your my life when I was a very young boy with no dad and what a dad you have been to me. You have been the best poppa Keats in the whole world to my kids and grandkids. I have so many memories that will be with me forever. I love you and will miss you forever DAD
Love always Darrin and family
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zack lit a candle
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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love u papa keets,I regret not seeing u before u passed and im going to miss you
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Ashley conn uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Papa.. I have no words. I love you in life and death. I will never forget you and all our memories. You are one of a kind. A smart man with more knowledge than anyone I know. I will remember our last conversation forever and ur big blue eyes saying " love you honey baby" I love you forever Papa. Until we meet again Ashley, Eric , Zackary and Brianna
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Larry Taylor lit a candle
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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My condolences to your family I remember lots of good old days with Donny and my late brother in law Dwane RIP brother don you will be missed by everyone
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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