Bousfield: Keith Robert,
At Royal Victoria Health Centre, Barrie, on Tuesday October 13th, 2015. Keith Bousfield at the age of 41 years, beloved husband of Michelle (nee: Butler). Loving father of Emma Watson, Samuel and Silas Bousfield. Sadly missed by his granddaughter Isabella. Beloved son of Jean and the late Alan Bousfield and son-in-law of Cheryle and the late Joe Butler. Dear brother of Amanda Bousfield (Bliss McLenaghan) and uncle to Kayla. Forever in the hearts of his extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Keith’s life will be held at the Tottenham Legion (25 Richmond St. E., Tottenham) on Sunday October 18, 2015. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12 noon until speeches at 1pm. A time of fellowship will follow until 4pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Clay Johnson says
I can’t begin to express how much I miss my friend Keith. Our friendship began at the age of 10. We played hockey together. Then High School (when we were there). Lived in B.C. together,and eventually began working together. So many memories in amongst it all. So many extremely funny, and some not so funny. We shared everything, including all of our thoughts and feelings. We didn’t pull any punches with one another…we always spoke our minds. We would always help each other, in any way, to the best of our ability. Even when I took one path, and he took another, we cared about each other a great deal. Keith was very misunderstood. Not many knew him very well at all, unfortunately. He would hardly criticize, nor judge another person. He was intelligent, and clever in so many ways. He had a great sense of humour. Sadly Keith was hurt badly as a child, and as a result punished himself for things that were done to him, things that he did to others, and things he did to himself. He was his own worst enemy. However, he always managed to walk with his head held high. I am grateful to have had him in my life. Your “Midnight Special” finally came bud. May you find freedom and peace. I love you.
To Sam and Silas:
Your Dad loved you very, very, much. He was so proud of the both of you. Please remember that your Dad will forever live inside of you. The two of you are his greatest legacy. Never stray from who you truly are.
Cat, Andrew, David and Travis says
Our sincerest condolences to your family Michelle, Sam and Silas. May fond memories of your time with Keith, bring you comfort and solace at this very difficult time. Sending warm hugs and deepest sympathy, as we cannot attend on Sunday. Take good care of each other. Love Cat
Cat, Andrew, David and Travis Mason says
Our deepest condolences to your family Michelle, Sam and Silas. May fond memories of your years with Keith bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Sending hugs as we cannot be there to celebrate his life. Take good care.
Mike Reaman says
I am going to miss Keith in so many ways, I could always count on him for his help on pretty much anything I needed. Many stories can’t be shared here, but one story I can share is from about 3 or 4 years ago, Keith wanted to go water skiing so I took him, he might have had a drink or two into him and he thought that he was a world champion water skier, well things didn’t go well, he made his cut across the wake going about 40 MPH, and down he went…. full face plant into the lake. He hit so hard that he was actually bleeding from his one eye.. but Keith being Keith shook it off and tried again. I will miss my friend and nephew and the good times we have shared. Rest in Peace Keith.
Steve Kupresak says
Memories of Keith, as with ourselves, are many, both happy and sad but never let it be said that Keith refused to help whenever he was asked. He did so willingly and with a good heart. When called upon, you could always depend on Keith. Blessed with a great sense of humour and exceptional intelligence he was easy to talk to and quick to catch on. These are the memories of Keith I will keep and I will miss him. To Sam and Silas, your road ahead will be tough but you will overcome this and become strong within yourselves. Corinthians 4:16-18 says; “…16. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal…” God Bless you all.
Becky says
My memories of Keith were as kids. He was a year younger then me so I was usually the boss. We got our first family pet Trixie from his dog Dixie. She was a heinz 57 but lived to be 18.
I remember one afternoon Keith and Aunt Jean were at our house. My mom was out but my dad was home. Jean and my Dad gave us both a cigarette and had us smoke it in the backyard. I think their purpose was to deter us from ever taking up the habit. We were only around 8 or 9 years old.
Keith always had all the coolest toys. I loved going to his house to play. We always had a good time.
June Heale says
Many won’t know me, but I know Amanda from FB., and Jean is my cousin Margaret’s daughter(I’m related on the Curtis side of the family). My sincere sympathy goes out to the whole family, I did not get to many of you as I have lived in B.C. Jean I shall never forget how much you helped me in the past when I was so close to dying, if it hadn’t been for you I would not have been alive to finish raising my children. I cannot imagine how terrible it must be to have to say good-bye to one’s son. I know how hard it is to lose a brother Amanda and wish I could give you both a hug right now. I can see a resemblance between Keith and my Uncle Percy another good man. Rest In Peace Keith.
Chantel says
My cousin keith.Words cannot express how much you will be missed. You were a man who loved his family and would do anything for them. I always knew if i needed help in anyway you would be there no question, no jugement. My fondest memories were sleepovers with Emma and going for car rides with the radio blasted to Johnny Cash. Hanging out at the cottage. So many wonderful memories. Always full of life. Your family misses you so much. Goodbye Keith.
Amanda says
I am so going to miss our conversations. You could always make me laugh with your goofiness. You knew how to have fun and were fun to be around. You were my big brother and if anyone was gonna mess with me you would kick there butt for me. Regardless of what was going on in life I coukd always call you and you were there for me. Even if it was just to vent. You generally told me I was being an ass and get over it. But that was ok too cause I needed to hear it. You never minced your words with me. I hate the fact I can’t text you or call you anymore. I will miss you deeply. Please say hi to dad for me and try not to get into a fight with him. He’s probably pissed
off your up there so soon. Please keep a watchful eye over us. I will look after your children and wife and mom. I love you big brother.