Keith Irving
Suffering from dementia and congestive heart failure was not what Keith pictured for his final years. He succumbed on July 26th with his beloved daughter Niki (Nicolle) by his side, who supported and cared for both her father and his best friend and partner of 35 years, Dawn Carey, over these last few months.
Fascination and Curiosity were attributes that best describe Keith. This was evident in both his professional and personal lives. “I just gots to know” he would say. He had a unique and unfiltered genius. Coupled with his sense of humour, you never knew which direction this would take him, which was part of his genius. He was way ahead of his time in his thinking and couldn’t quite understand why others often had a hard time following him. His ability to tell stories was second to none. He was a magnet for children and took great delight in watching them develop. He was a formidable man with a vast and varied thirst for knowledge that left you wanting more. Some would say, Keith never had a thought he didn’t express. All he asked in return was that you be intellectually honest with yourself.
Keith was just as happy tinkering at the cottage as he was studying the electrophysiology of the brain with his international partners. He loved finding creative solutions to problems, be them scientific or everyday household issues. He was an entrepreneur, inventor, CEO and a cherished father and partner.
Keith is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dawn Carey, who was his rock and best friend in life. He had an unbreakable bond with his son Clark and daughter Nicolle (Dan). He was predeceased by his sister Eleanor (Barry Lamb). He is survived by his in-laws, Shaun Carey (Laura), Joe Carey (Miche) Heather Wood (Scott) and many adored nieces and nephews, and granddaughters Amanda & Julie.
At Keith’s request there will be no funeral. The family’s hope is that a smile comes to your face when you think about him and to take the time to stop and read a book every now and then. Donations can be made to your local Library.
Kathy (Lambe) & Rob Coggins / & family
So sorry to hear of (uncle) Keith’s passing many great memories of him from our childhood especially loved Christmas when the family’s got together and the visits to the cottage Our condolences to Dawn, Clark, Nicolle and all the family and friends for your loss
Dawn Carey
Kathy, I’ve been trying to contact your father but the phone number is out of service. Dawn
Karen Jordan
My condolences to Dawn , Nicolle, and Clark . So sorry for your loss not easy saying goodbye to a father. May you take comfort in all your fond memories. I will always remember laughing until it hurt during childhood Christmas dinners. And the stories shared at the cottage and baseball games.
Sincerely Karen, Neil and family and Barry Lambe would also like to express his sympathy xo
Howi Galin
So sorry to hear about Keith’s passing. I fondly remember all of our interactions over the past many years from the initial times at QSI to more recent conversations and brain-storming over a new great idea he was contemplating. His imagination and thirst to pursue an idea was inspiring. Condolences from Ros & I to Dawn, Clark and Nicolle.
Dawn
Hi Howi,
Keith always spoke of you with such fondness and was always curious as to what you were up to and how you and Ros were doing. The last few years were certainly not his best but he tried hard to keep his sense of humour.
Dawn
Robert
We will miss him and especially his brilliant wit.
He was a joy to be with under all circumstances.
Bob McMurtry