JAMES “Keith”  MAWHINNEY of Gaspereau Forks, passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on October 22^nd, 2011 at the age of 76.  Born on August 1^st, 1935, son of the late Clarence and Winifred (Teare) Mawhinney.  Keith is survived by his loving wife, Joanne (Stevenson); sons, Neil (Dianne Purdie) of Belleville ON and Alan (Laura) of Burlington, ON; daughter, Kelly Mawhinney (Steven Irwin) of Toronto; brother, Bud (Lydie) Mawhinney of Fredericton, NB; sister, Pat Shewchuk (Rod) of Kenora, ON; step-mother, Joan Mawhinney of Saint John, NB, grandchildren, Liam, Erin and Luke Mawhinney; nieces nephews and cousins. Keith was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Cleveland.

Keith was a teacher, coach and mentor for 38 years to many young people.

Resting at Chipman Funeral Home and Cremation Centre with visitation on Tuesday, October 25^th, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9.   A private funeral service will be held from the  Chipman Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday, October 26^th, 2011 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Dave Egers officiating.

Interment will be private. A trust fund will be set up with the Bank of Nova Scotia in Chipman, NB  for the Chipman youth, sports and activities.  Donations may be placed at Chipman Funeral Home.

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