Passed away in his home at the Exeter Villa on Sunday, April 14, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Keith had a natural aptitude for all things mechanical and worked in a variety of settings, including McLean & Foster Construction and Exeter Furniture, putting those and other skills to use. He especially liked steam powered equipment and enjoyed trips to the Blyth Steam Festival. A favourite animal friend, he often offered a forever home to a needy cat. Keith and his bike with the big box were a presence in Exeter for many years as he shopped, ran his errands, visited and generally was out and about.
Survived by his sisters, Donna Van Arenthals of Lucan and Doris Richardson of St. Marys, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Clarence/Duff and Grace (Youngson) Mills, and brothers-in-law Martin Van Arenthals and Dennis Richardson.
Cremation will be followed by a private burial at Kirkton Union Cemetery. In Keith’s memory, an expression of sympathy may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Trevor and Sherry Barth
Doris,Tammy and Mike Our sincere condolences to your family. The loss of a brother and uncle is heart wrenching , rest in peace Keith
Trev and Sherry
Ken and Shirley (Heywood) Simpson
Doris,Donna and Families
So sorry on the loss of your brother Keith. Sending our deepest condolences to all.
Judy Hayward
Dear Doris and family, so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Such a friendly fellow; he will be missed. Most Sincerely, Judy (Jory)Hayward
Ray Horne
Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Doug Coward
My condolences to Keith’s family. We always had fun on our road trips and lots of laughs during our garage visits. Rest easy, bud.
Donna Regier
My condolences to Doris & Donna on the passing of your dear brother Keith
Hugs Donna💐
Larry and Sharon Lynn
Doris, Donna and families:
We extend our sincere sympathy on the loss of Keith. Our thoughts are with you all as you grieve your loss.
Jeff & Margaret Bryan
Donna, Doris, and families
Our condolences to you on the loss of your brother Keith. He is at peace now after his battle.
Carole Damen
Doris and Donna and families
Sending sympathy on the loss of Keith. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
James Weston
Doris and family – Sincere sympathy in the loss of your brother.
Helen and Jim Weston
Rosemary and Bill Schaefer
Dear Doris and Donna, Sending sincere sympathy to your families.
Anne levy
Doris and family’s my deepest sympathy
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to Donna,Doris and families on the loss of a dear brother and uncle. May your memories be a comfort to you.
Bonnie Swarthout
Doris and family
I am so sorry to hear that your brother has passed..please know that I am thinking about each of you in this time of grief….
Bonnie Swarthout
Marion McCarter
Donna, Doris and families:
Sorry for the loss of your brother Keith. All of the memories he has left you with will
now become treasures you will hold in your hearts forever.
Marion (Thomson) McCarter
Gary and Kathy simpson
Doris and family.
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing, always that smile when we would meet in the halls at the villa. Our sympathy to the family.
Keith and Joyce Thomson
Dear Doris and Donna and families. So sorry for the loss of your brother Keith. It has been many years since I have run into him but I remember him well.Treasure those fond memories of him. Our prayers are with you at this time of sadness.
Connie Lesperance
Donna, Doris and Families.
I am so sorry for your loss. Keith was always friendly when you saw him riding his bike. My condolences to all. May he rest in the sweetest peace.
Marie Nethercott
Doris
Thinking of you at this time. Enjoyed chatting with Keith in Exeter while he was out doing his shopping.
Marie (Langford) Ed Nethercott
Lawrence Lockhart
To Keith’s family –
We are so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Keith was a resident in the Exeter Villa with me. I will miss his visits. Cherish your memories.
Linda & Lawrence Lockhart, Bayfield
David and Cathy Sambrook
Dear Donna and Doris, we are deeply sorry for the loss of your brother. No matter the age, the loss of a brother is profound. Keith was lucky to have such loving sisters who looked out for him no matter how hard or thankless it was at times.
After such a prolonged, and painful illness, may you find comfort that Keith is finally at peace.
You’re in our thoughts. Please remember to take care of yourselves after your exhausting journey with him these last few years.
Margaret Watt
Donna and Family I’m sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories. Thinking of you
Margaret Watt
Joan Francis
Donna Doris and family
My deepest sympathy to the Mills family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Wendi Sxhwindt
I worked with Keith at ARC Industries in Dashwood in the woodworking shop…a harder worker could not be found. After retirement he would stop in to say hello to me at the bank. Always enjoyed those chats…
Earl ,Laura Thomson
Doris, Donna and families sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Al Harvey
I only knew Keith for a short time at the villa. I enjoyed sharing stories with him.
Joe/Dinette Stephens
Sorry to hear of the passing of Keith He was always well recognized in town with his unusual bike
Paul and Sue Robinson
Our sincerest condolences to Doris, Tammy, Mike and Families.
Prayers from Paul and Sue Robinson
Linda Mills
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to Doris and family at this sad time. Cherish the many memories made over the years. Thinking of you. Linda
John and Sandy Ulch
We send our sincere sympathy to Donna, Doris and your families with your loss of Keith.
Susan Jaques
Doris and Donna, so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. I remember being at the Esso gas station in Exeter and Keith was there. I asked him if he remembered me, as I hadn’t seen him in years and he called me by my name. He was getting milk in a jug, he said it was the only way he bought milk, lasted longer. Harry always enjoyed his visits to the Villa and he made sure to stop in and see Keith, sometimes the visits lasted a few hours. I will be thinking of you in the next few days as you say goodbye to a dear brother.
Ross and Marilyn Robinson
Our deepest sympathy
Terry Lang
Doris and Family;
Sorry for your loss! Sympathies at this difficult time.
Terry and Colleen Lang
Tina Riley-Ankers
Doris
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family and sending prayers
Grant Thomson
My thoughts are with you at this time
The Benner's
Dear Doris, Donna and Families….Sending sympathy on the loss of your brother. Thinking of you as your travel this journey of grief .. Don and Heather Benner