Andrew moved to Manitouwadge in 1979 to work in the local mine, this is where he found the love of his life Catherine Pelletier. Catherine and Andrew were married in 1986.

Andrew is survived by his wife, Catherine and three sons, Bronson, Jordan and Nathan along with all seven of his brothers and sisters, Kenny (Janet), Fred (Cheryl), Danny, Richard, Shirley (Reg) Samson, Gloria (Paul) Norman and Catherina. Andrew was loved dearly by all of Catherine’s brothers and sisters, Janet (Bob) Booren, Emily Pittfield, Brian (Elise), Nancy Esarte, Diane (Ron) Ford, Robert (Ronnie) and Andrea (Bruce) Fraser. He is survived by all his nephews and nieces on both sides of the family.

Andrew was predeceased by his parents, Daniel Maurice Keough and Edith Marie Hawco, stepfather, Wilfred Hawco; brothers-in-law, Gordon Dalton and Eusebio Esarte, and nephew, Stephen Keough.
Andrew ‘Andy’ was a devoted family man with a heart of gold. His favourite hobbies were golfing, fishing, hockey, coaching, baseball, and being around his family and friends.
Over the years Andrew has made many friends and colleagues while working in the mining industry. His illustrious career spans over 30 years where he worked at Geco Noranda Mines, Newmont Golden Giant Mine, Barrick Williams and David Bell Mines, Manroc Developments Inc, Fortis Mining & Engineering, and most recently at the Barrick Williams Mine where he was the mine superintendent. Andrew was well respected by all that knew him.

Friends called for visitation at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Manitouwadge, Ont., on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, from 7-9 p.m. A Resurrection Mass will be on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, beginning at 11 a.m. also at Our Lady of Lourdes with Cremation to follow. Arrangements are entrusted to the King Funeral Home Ltd. of Schreiber.

As expressions of sympathy and in memory of Andrew, donations can be made to the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.