MAURICE KEOGH

Dear Barry, Una and Family,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad. May he Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory❤️🕊️

Our sincerest condolences to the entire Keogh family. Maurice leaves an amazing legacy that will be evident for many generations to come.

Sincere condolences Barry, Una and the rest of Keogh family.
It sounds like your father had a long and happy life, Barry.

I want to extend my deepest condolences to the Keogh family. Through our long association with COMCO and Dykstra Fuels Limited, we were fortunate to share not only a strong professional relationship, but a truly special personal one. My father (Leo) and I deeply valued the friendship we shared with Maurice. Being only days apart in age, our fathers bond was filled with fun, laughter, and mutual respect, creating many wonderful memories over the years, and amazing quick birthday “celebrations” at our gas station. An annual event. LOL

As the” junior partner” in Dykstra Fuels, I had the honour of inheriting that relationship. It was a rare and special thing — respect and fun! Who else builds gas stations and fuel depots on a handshake? That trust and camaraderie meant a great deal to my father, and it continues to mean a great deal to me. Maurice will always be remembered fondly and will be deeply missed. R.I.P.

I only met him once but he was a delightful man and it was a great pleasure.

May he rest in peace and may his memory bring peace.

I knew Maurice Keogh as a businessman and as a client. Part of his legacy, I am sure, will be the standards that he set in his business. He was honest, forthright and a true “man of his word”.

Dear Keogh Family

I am remembering a wonderful man and his wonderful family. We shared many great times together over the years that I won’t forget. You will be in heaven with your beloved Theresa, may you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers with you all.

Warm Hugs
Susan (Koopy xo)

To the keogh family:

The Forget family send our prayers and thoughts to all family members. Your dad and mom raised a beautiful family of caring and faith- filled sons and daughters who have lived your life as Mom and Dad before you. My husband and I knew your mom and dad when they lived on the corner of Yonge St. and Big Bay Point Road. I have had the privilege of teaching Jacquie and of working under Barry’s leadership at St. Monica’s. Maurice will be missed but he lives on in his sons and daughters. Jamie ans Sherry send their prayers from Nicaragua. Maurice rest in peace with the love of your life, Theresa.
Carol Forget

Sor ry for your loss I played a lot of golf with Moe and enjoyed every round with him he lived a great life. I always told him he was related to every one in Simco county He would just laugh

My condolencesto the Keogh family. I had the pleasure of knowing Maurice while on the Kempenfest committee and also the pleasure of teaching his lovely daughter Kelly.
A true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss. Played a lot of golf with MO and enjoyed every round.

My deepest condolences Jacqui and Kate and the whole family. I’ve heard such wonderful stories of this man over the years. May he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him.

Love, Family, Faith may best describe Maurice’s and Theresa’s journey together.
Forever remembered in our hearts,
Cindy & Evan

Dear Keogh Family…our sincere condolences on the loss of a legend. It is hard to imagine that God could create a better man than your Dad. Our family was the benefactors of unlimited Keogh generosity. As young kids, we learned from Mo how to treat friends, cherish family, blanket all of it with faith and use those pillars to enjoy a long, fun and happy life. We are forever grateful and will cherish Mo’s memory forever! Rest in Peace!

Dear Barry & Kelly, I am saddened to hear of the passing of your father.

Somehow I feel cheated for not getting to know him.

It’s great to see that a man’s life meant something to so many people.

It’s the prayer of Wendy Laurier & my self that peace finds you through this season in your life.

✌️❤️🎶

I am Saddened to hear about the passing of Maurice, I remember so well the first Keogh 500 on his farm, such a great tradition, I think I have missed only one since than. He was a kind and gentle man who always had time for you no matter who you where. Our family prayers with you and yours. Blessings

Hi everyone. I will be talking to the Keogh family over the next few days, but, for the moment, I just want to say that the occurrence of this sad event in December 2025 winter conditions with snow on the ground reminds me of how grateful I was, as a young man, for the many Thanksgiving and Christmas-time dinners he hosted and in which he and Theresa always included me (also my sister Anne and our mother Henrietta), and to remark that he (and the rest of the Keogh family too) were always supportive and positive. Looking back, I think that Uncle Maurice was a reflection of the warmth and good sense of Canadian Irish-Roman-Catholic families at their best (of which we have many examples in our extended family). RIP Uncle Maurice.
Charles Burton
Ottawa
[also Maureen – Christiane (Evanston, Illinois) and Michaela (Ottawa)]

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of the legendary Maurice Keogh. His legacy will live on for years to come as the Father of the Keogh 500!
What a great gift from God he was.

Very sorry to hear about Maurice. I spent many happy hours with him while hunting at the Pine Ridge Hunt Camp, as well as the euchre games.

To the Keogh family,
Gord and I were very sorry to hear about Uncle Maurice’s passing.
I reflect on a story when I was learning to drive and Uncle Maurice volunteered to give me some pointers.
I drove for a short distance and he said that he thought that I could use a suggestion on how to stay in the middle of my lane.
There was a hood ornament on Dad’s car and Uncle Maurice suggested that I keep my eyes on that ornament and it might help me stay in the centre of the lane. So I locked my eyes on the hood ornament. We drove along a little further and Uncle Maurice had me pull over. He said, “OK, new idea. No more looking at the ornament because it is causing you not to focus on the road.” He reminded me to look at the road up ahead, making sure that I was not too close to the white lines on the left and to the shoulder on the right. With that correction there was a big difference.I was not oversteering.
Uncle Maurice was calm, supportive and positive. He even told me that he thought that I would be a good driver in the future.
When I drive now, almost 60 years later, I still recall Uncle Maurice’s words of advice.
Uncle Maurice will be greatly missed.

Condolences and much love to all of you in Maurice’s family. What a delight it has been to have known him back to the 1950’s, and then to have participated in his legacy event, the Keogh 500. Forgive me for not braving the weather on the 401 from Kingston. We will be with you through livestream. Rest in peace, Maurice. Enjoy the great season of Christmas with all those Keoghs and others who have been waiting for you.

Dear Barry, Una, Ronan, Noah and your enormous family, such a loss, but know that he led a life well lived and well loved. May he rest in peace. Our sincere condolences, Marian, Tyler and Tara

When I was just a 12 year old kid. A Yankee nephew, living 2000 miles away, uncle Maurice and aunt Theresa welcomed me into their family. I lived there for a year surrounded by love and care. Lots of fun and laughter. I am forever grateful and forever changed by his kindness and his powerful spirit. Rest in Peace Uncle Maurice.

Uncle Maurice was an absolute legend and will be forever in our hearts. We are sending you all our love.
Love from:
Jodie Williams (along with Kevin, Avery, Avalonn, Annika, Anaya, Ayris & Aurora) and Susan Heslop

Dear Barry, Una. Noah and Ronan and your extended family, My sincere condolences to all of you. He certainly had a life well lived. Your own beautiful family is a reflection of his love. I love the way you said that he will be greeted with, “well done good and faithful servant.” How beautiful.

We will miss you Uncle Maurice! Such a light and wonderful person. So much spirit and heart always. We are so grateful for everything you have done for our family and the legacy you have given us.
Our most heartfelt condolences to family, friends, and all whose lives were touched by him. Sending our love. Susan, Jodie, Rex, Angie and families.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Barry, Una, Ronan, Noah and the rest of Maurice’s family at this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. I smile when I remember Maurice and the wisdom and wit he shared. He always had time to visit and ask how our family was doing. A generous man who gave from the heart. His legacy will live on the stories we share and the lessons in life he imparted.
Love and prayers
Pattie, Tim and Family

I have known Jacquie and her fabulous Keogh family since we were children. We attended the same masses, went to the same schools – our parents were friends and 10 children between them. Maurice’s diverse family background also weaved into my bosses friendship and we briefly started a Blueberry Pancake Tuesday tradition here in Thornton reliving all the stories of when my nickname of Fuzzball began in Grade 7 or the lifelong stories of the Keogh 500 came to life. He was a unique storyteller and an involved listener. He was a hard worker and loved a great party. Even the last times I saw him with Jacquie steadfastly attending to him, he was a man of duties and routines. Maurice will always be remembered as a fair, fun and good person. I know Theresa will be waiting for you with a tuna casserole in hand, Mr Keogh. You will be missed, good man.

Heartfelt condolences for my uncle Maurice’s family. I remember Maurice as a gentle and upbeat person, he will be greatly missed.

Dear Jacqui, Barry, Kelly, Natalie, Nolan and families. What a beautiful celebration and farewell we witnessed today for Maurice. Such a fitting tribute to an incredible man. Cheers to a life faithfully and wonderfully lived. Rest in Peace Uncle Maurice. Our sincerest condolences, love Mary Jo and Dave.

My prayers and thoughts go out to Nolan and the whole Keogh family. I attended school with Nolan, from Kindergarten at St. John Vianney to Grade 13, at St. Joseph’s High School. Your Father was a kind and positive soul. I am so sorry to hear about him passing away. He left such a positive mark in our community of Barrie and our faith community. Nolan and his siblings, continue the legacy of their kind, caring father and mother. Your father lives on in all the kind deeds each of your do each day. I can still hear his roaring laugh and see his huge smile each time I met him. Blessings and love to all of you!

Condolences to the family of Mo. I curled with him at the Barrie Curling Club and our team got an 8 ender in Feb/15. The skip was Bob Brown. Vice -Mo, myself 2nd Lee Davis and lead Lyle Paton. I have the picture of the 4 of us with the 8 rocks in the rings on my office wall. An 8 ender is so rare in curling like getting a hole in one on the golf course. I enjoyed playing with him. Lee Davis 21 Dec/25

D my sympathy and condolences to the entire Keogh family. Mau was an unforgettable man. He was kind and fun and brought happiness into so many lives. It was especially touching to watch him in action as Santa at the annual Christmas caroling venture. He made old and young feel so good. Mau always was modest about his ability as Santa saying that he didn’t feel that he looked much like Santa. Mau was a wonderful man and an example of how to live one’s life. It is sad to see that he has passed but we have been so fortunate to have had him with us for so long.

Sending condolences to the Keogh family. Mr. Keogh, as he was known to me, was such a wonderful person. He hired me for a few summers – a girl, to work alongside his crew at COMCO, in the 80s! He always looked my way with what seemed like trust that I could do the work though he must of had his doubts 🙂 I think of him often as a role model for kindness in the world. I am sorry for the Keogh family’s loss. He was exactly the kind of person the world needs more of these days.