KEENAN, D.V. Breen

Breen passed away peacefully at home, on August 19, 2014, surrounded by family.  Breen is survived by the love of his life Judy (nee Sykes) Keenan.  He was a proud father to his three sons, Dr. Scott Keenan and his wife Lisa, Joseph Keenan and his wife Carolina and Theodore Keenan and his wife Christine.  He cherished his grandchildren Katherine, Grace, Michael, Hannah, Joseph, Jacob and Sophie.  Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Anne Keenan, Mary Catherine and Ed O’Hagan, Kerry (predeceased 2012) and Brenda Keenan, Sharon Keenan and Erin Keenan (predeceased 1955).  Breen had a special relationship with his nieces and nephews, many of whom sought his advice and counsel  Fondly remembered by his stepfamily, Peggy Keenan and her children, Michaela, Patrick (predeceased 2014), Kevin, Terry, and Tim and their families.  Breen will be sadly missed by his brother-in-law David Sykes, his wife Denise, and their family.  He enjoyed spending time with special family friend Kevin Despot, who was like a fourth son to him.  Breen was born in Sudbury November 24, 1938 to Dr. Vincent and Viola (nee McKinnon) Keenan.  He attended St. Michael’s College School in Toronto and St. Charles College in Sudbury.  A Bachelor of Commerce graduate of Assumption University of Windsor, he went on to earn his Chartered Accountant of Ontario designation.  He returned to Sudbury in 1967 and began his career here with Sam Speigel, which later became Keenan Bell that, eventually, through a series of mergers was KPMG.  In 1988 he was honoured by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario with a Fellow of the Institute for his community service and contribution to his profession.  A strong advocate of education, he mentored many young students and was always generous with his time and resources.  Involved locally with several service organizations he went on to chair the Sudbury Algoma Hospital Board and later served as a board member of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.  He supported his sons in all their endeavors’ and coached, financed, and directed them in all aspects, from sports to business.  Breen was a movie buff, who enjoyed fine music, golfing, his coffee buddies, but he was always happiest when surrounded by family.    In lieu of flowers donations to the Inner City Home or Charity of your Choice would be appreciated. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. D. Sivers, Dr. Heather Ross (TGH), Dr. Michael McDonald (TGH), Nick Krawczuk, but particularly to Dr. E. MacCallum, who went the extra mile and then some.  A Celebration of Breen’s life will be held at Our Lady of Hope Church, 591 Brennan Road, Sudbury, Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11 A.M. Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home.