After a brief illness with cancer, in the arms of his children, Keith passed away on September 27, 2011 at 63 years of age. He was the loving and devoted father of Kellie St. Denis and Kevin Beard (Melessa Winkfield). He was also the cherished Papa of Joshua and Kirstyn St. Denis and Cianna Winkfield. Beloved son of Mabel Beard. Loving brother to the late Harold "Blake" Beard (2008) survived by his wife Nancy and Janis & husband Marty Komsa. Will be sadly missed by Catherine Kominek. Dear uncle to Aaron Beard and Matthew, Christian & Nathan Komsa. Family and friends will always remember him as having a big heart and helping everyone in need. Special thanks to the staff at Hotel Dieu and Windsor Regional Hospitals. If desired, donations to the Hospice of Windsor or the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated. Cremation services were held. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 10 am until time of Memorial Service at 1:30 pm at Families First 3260 Dougall Avenue, South Windsor, 519-969-5841.