Passed away suddenly at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the age of 66. Knut Keire, beloved husband of Elaine Keire (nee Savoie). Dear father of Michael (Ana), Victoria, Andre, Jacqueline and Vanessa. Sadly missed by his former spouse Gabrielle Keire. He is survived by his sisters Katharina Korzack (Neil) and Andrea Williams (Hugh), mother-in-law Irma Savoie (late Marcel), brothers-in-law Luc Savoie (Jo-Anne) and Mitch Savoie (Jennifer), grandson Brandon, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and pets Pookie and Oliver. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Inger. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated by the family.