Obituary of Margaret Mary Keating

It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Margaret Keating (Margie) announce her passing on May 5th, 2026, at the Labrador West Health Center at the age of 77. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her loving husband of 53 years, Alex Keating; children Tracey (Sean) Simmons, Juanita Keating, Alana (Duane) Newhook; grandchildren Kyle Clements (Sarah Cornick), Cole Clements, Alexa Pynn; sisters Anne Harrigan (Alfie Power); sisters-in-law Doris Butler, Mauren Keating, Sharon Keating (Noel), Marian Page (Ken), Judy Ellis (Perry), Margie Lundrigan, Ann Marie Lundrigan, Alice Lundrigan, Robert Keating (Juanita), Winnie Farrell and Bob Dowden; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Margie was predeceased by her parents Woodley & Bridget Lundrigan; parents-in-law Thomas & Edith Keating; sisters Kathleen O’Brien, Beatrice Dowden; brothers Joe, Vince, James, Paddy, Wally, Mikey, Morgan & Larry Lundrigan; sisters-in-law Rhoda, Regina, Jeanette, Anita, and Janet Lundrigan, Donna Keating, Barbara Carey; brothers-in-law Michael Harrigan, Mike Butler, Norm Page, Paul Carey, Ken White, Deacon Des Keating, Tommy Keating; nephew Adam Lundrigan; niece Gail O’Brien; special friend Edith Freake. Margie moved to Wabush 53 years ago, where her and Alex settled to raise their family. Her door was always open for everyone to pop in. She will be forever remembered for her love of her family, especially her grandchildren. She was fondly known as “Nan” not only to her grandchildren but also “Nan” to their friends. Margie loved the outdoors, especially her time spent at her cabin at Duley Lake. She will be forever missed by her family, friends and grand puppies, whom she adored. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Friday, May 8th, 2026, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Wabush. Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday May 9th, 2026 with Father Varghese Maden. The funeral service will be live streamed from Temple’s Funeral Home Facebook page. There will be a reception following the service at the Knights of Columbus in Wabush after the service and all are welcome. The family would like to thank the staff of the Labrador West Health Center and St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital, and Dr. Duah for the exceptional care and compassion they provided to our mom. As an expression of sympathy, a donation can be made to Mission Kitty in her memory. (missionkitty@hotmail.com)