BALDWIN, John Keith

We, the family, regret to announce the passing of John Keith Baldwin on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney on March 30, 1957, Keith was the son of the late John David and Eileen (Mizzi) Baldwin.

Keith was a gifted tattoo artist and painter. His murals are well known in the Pier. In his early years Keith worked on the boats and at the steel plant. He will be remembered by family and friends for being very kind but tough. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Keith is survived by his brothers, David, Dwight and Glen; sister, Faith (Mike) Currie; niece, Melissa (Joey) Diflavio; nephews, Daniel (Cella) Baldwin and Michael (Tracey) Currie; grand-nieces, Mila and Edie; grand-nephews, Brendon and Declan; special friend, Avern Brown and several cousins.

Visitation for the late Keith Baldwin will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 2-4 and 7–9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the Mass, refreshments will be served in the funeral home reception area. Interment will take place at a later date.

Donations in memory of the late Keith Baldwin may be made to the Holy Redeemer Building Fund or the Whitney Pier Boys and Girls Club.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.