Keith Francis Alfonso Dias, age 85 years, died at Toronto, Ontario, on Friday May 14, 2021.

Born May 25, 1935 in Kingston, Jamaica, he went to live in England, then moved to Canada. He lived in Sudbury, Hamilton, and then finally settled in Toronto, Ontario.

Keith worked as a Welder, but also had a passion for writing.

Keith shared many wisdoms, but one of his favourite sayings was "Always for the First Time".

He is survived by his loving sisters Vilma Muir and Cynthia Dias-Chambers.

Keith was predeceased by his parents Rhoda Jackson Dias and Jacob Dias, along with two young brothers. More recently he lost his siblings Norma Dias, Denzil George Dias and Lilieth Thompson.

Uncle Keith will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, and other family members in Canada, Jamaica, the United States and the United Kingdom.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in his name.