It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Wilson Junior Keeping announces his passing on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Center in Port aux Basques, at 71 years of age, with his loving family by his side. Born in Burnt Islands he was the son of the late Wilson Sr and Corella (Fudge) Keeping.  Wilson leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife of 47 years, Sheila Keeping (nee Fudge), children, Scott (Paula) Keeping, Jamie Keeping, Nicole (Christopher) Francis, Swansetta (Cordelle) Brown, Jonathan (Summer) Keeping, grandchildren, Scotty, Ryan, Victoria, Jesse, Jared, Ryleigh, great grandchildren, Gracie & David, sister, Betty (Gordon) Lillington, brothers, George (Jacqueline) Keeping, Roland (Dora) Keeping, Dana Keeping, Jerome (Theresa Mae) Keeping, and Gordon (Charlene) Keeping,  and sisters-in-law, Louise Keeping, brother-in-law, Gerald Munden, and a large circle of extended family, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by brothers, Terrance and Kent, and sister, Loraine. The family will be receiving family and friends on Wednesday, May 1st from 2-4 pm  at Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street, Port aux Basques. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, May 1st from 7 -9 p.m. and Thursday, May 2nd from 3-4 & 7-9 p.m. at St. Georges Anglican Church from where the funeral service will be held on Friday, May 3rd  at 2:00 pm with Rev.Canon Dawn Barrett officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Haven Cemetery.  Flowers are graciously accepted or donations made be made to the family. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca