McParland, Keith Gerard: After a brave battle fought with cancer our dear Keith suddenly passed on Thursday, October 20th, 2016 in his 62nd year in the Perth hospital. He was the loved husband of Ann Derbyshire for 41 years. Cherished father of Kim (Jay) Morrison, Sarah McParland (Cory Johnston) and the late Cory McParland and dear proud Papa of Brett Morrison and Kale MacDonald. Keith was the son of Ted McParland and the late Ella and son in law of Lois and the late Harold Derbyshire and dear brother to Geraldine McParland, Barry McParland, Earl (Joan McParland), Kathleen (Ken) Hutchings, Brian (Kathy) McParland, Jeannette McParland, Donna (Norman) Hermer, Karen (Dave) Rogers, Joan (Rob) Christopher, Chris (Susan) McParland, Dorothy (Rick) Stewart, Mary (Don) McDougall, and Lyle (Carrie) McParland. He was dear brother-in-law to Allan (Angela) Derbyshire, Joan (Bob) Thompson and Joyce (Ed) Serson. Keith will be sadly missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, the farm and hunting camp, his precise carpentry skills and his love of euchre.Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Sunday October 23rd, 2016 from 12 noon to 4:00 P.M. Following the visitation on Sunday, all are invited to join the family at their home to share memories in celebration of his life. Keith's family wishes to express their thanks to the doctors and staff at the Perth Hospital and the Kingston Cancer Clinic for their care, kindness and compassion shown during his illness. In remembrance, contributions to the Lanark County Cancer "Wheels of Hope" program or the Great War Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.