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KAINE (HANLEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 5 March 2003]- of Naples, Florida; formerly of Wrentham, in Walpole March 2, 2003, Patricia Ann (Hanley) Kaine, 75 years of age. Beloved widow of Basil W. Kaine. Loving mother of Terence "Terry" Kaine of Wrentham, Marilyn K. Kaine of California, Kathryn A. Kaine of Natick, Barbara C. Hatch of Walpole, and Shiela J. Kaine of Naples, FL. Dear sister of Terence W. Hanley and Mary Gexler, both of Greenfield. Devoted grandmother of five grandchildren. A private service celebrating her life will be held Friday at a time convenient to the family at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal Street, Greenfield. Arrangements are in the care of The R.J. Ross Funeral Home, Wrentham Centre.

KAIRNES (KILEY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 Jan 2005] Kairnes, Emily V. (Kiley), 89, died Sunday at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. Wife of the late Austin M. Kairnes, Sr. (Det., PPD, Ret.). Beloved mother of Austin M. Jr., Gerald F. and Robert J. Kairnes, Meredith Mollo, and the late Arlene Charlberg and Helen L. Marshall. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday at 10 a.m. in The James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., Providence. Visitation: one hour prior to service.

KAISER (HARRINGTON) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, May 2007] Orange Park, Fla. - Anne Harrington Kaiser, 70, formerly of Newport, RI, died in Orange Park, Florida on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Anna L. Young Harrington and the wife of the late Joseph G. Kaiser, Jr. Mrs. Kaiser was born and raised in Newport, RI. She graduated from the former St. Catherine’s Academy and attended Bryant College. In 1974, Mrs. Kaiser and her family moved to Orange Park, Florida, where she worked as a legal bookkeeper before retiring in 1993. After retiring, she became an accomplished researcher of genealogy, and volunteered teaching genealogy for 20 years. Mrs. Kaiser was also a passionate follower of the New York Giants. Her children, SGM Joseph G. Kaiser, III, U.S. Army and his wife Rachel of Halifax, CT, Frank T. Kaiser and his wife Karen of Jacksonville, FL, Anne K. Napier and her husband John of Middleburg, FL, survive her. Also her grandchildren; Katie Marsh, Sara Marsh, Johnny Napier, Ryan, Emilee and Jennifer Kaiser, and her great-grandson Christian Taylor. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, May 18, 2007, at St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street, Newport, at 9 a.m. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown, RI. Visiting hours Thursday, May 17, 2007, 4-7 p.m., at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, R.I.

KALHORI (KENAHAN) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 21 Jan 2008] Kalhori, Theresa R. (Kenahan), age 52, of Weymouth, MA passed away peacefully at her sisters home in Allston, MA on January 17th. She was the beloved wife of Bijhan Kalhori. Born in Providence, a daughter of Janet (Sylvia) Kenahan-Hanrahan of Riverside RI, and the late James J. Kenahan. Mrs Kalhori was a Graduate of Mt. Pleasant HS, RI College and Cambridge College with a Masters of Education, She was a Special Needs and a Kindergarten Teacher for over 20 years at Glenwood School and Beebe School in Malden, MA. She was a party girl around the globe. Besides her loving husband of over 20 years, and her mother, she leaves a brother, Michael P. Kenahan of Riverside IL, her sisters, Nancy Napolitano of Providence, Patsy Kenahan of Allston MA. She was the sister-in-law of Neda Boyd, daughter-in-law of of Noushin Kalhori, God mother of Felicia Enos. Sister of the late Sylvia Boisvert, step daughter of the late David R. Hanrahan. Beloved Aunt of nine neices and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Interment will follow in Highland Memorial Park in Johnston, RI. Visiting Hours are Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. in The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Rt 117) Warwick. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Theresa's memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 would be deeply appreciated. 

KANAKRY (DUFFY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 19 Feb 2008] Kanakry, Gloria M., 78, of Duchess Road, passed away Sunday February 17, 2008, at home. She was the wife of the late Samuel J. Kanakry. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Degnan) Duffy. Mrs. Kanakry worked at A.T Cross for 30 years and was a charter member of the Sacred Heart Guild. She is survived by two sisters June Hone, of Pawcatuck, Conn., Bernadette Sobolewski, of Rehobeth, MA, two brothers Kenneth Duffy, of Woonsocket, and Harold Duffy, of Lincoln, and several nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be held Thursday at 9am from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 38 Park Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 38 Park Street, Pawtucket 02860 and Saint Basil's Building Fund, 15 Skyview Drive, Lincoln 02865. 

KANE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 12 Dec 2003] Lincoln - William F. Kane, 46, of Great Road, a mason, died yesterday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of William. D. Kane of Lincoln, and the late Ann A. (Dolan) Kane. He had worked as a mason at the J.W. Brown Masonry Co. for many years. Besides his father, he leaves a daughter, Jessica Kane, and a son, David Kane, both of West Palm Beach, Fla.; four sisters, Anne Marie DeConti and Pat LaChapelle, both of Lincoln, Barbara Kane-Lavallee of Providence and Ellen Kane of Wickford; and a brother, Frank Kane of Irvine, Calif. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 281 Hawkins St., Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KANE (McKENNA) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 14 Nov 2004] East Providence - Helen V. Kane, 84, of Rich Street, Rumford, a retired secretary, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Kane. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Murphy) McKenna, she had lived in Rumford for over 30 years. Mrs. Kane had been a secretary at the former General Insulated Wire Co., Providence, for over 17 years before retiring. She was a communicant of St. Margaret Church, and a past president of the parish leisure group. She was a member of the St. Raymond Senior Citizens. She leaves a sister, Kathleen M. Mullan, and a niece, Patricia Mullan, both of Albany, Calif. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford. Burial will be in the family lot in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KANE (CROWLEY) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, July 2005; Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 26 July 2005] Newport - Lillian Veronica Crowley Kane, 88, formerly of 2 Congdon Avenue, Newport, died peacefully in her sleep, Friday, July 22, 2005. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Kane.  Born on December 12, 1916 in Newport, she was the daughter of Michael F. and Margaret Harrington Crowley. A graduate of St. Joseph's High School, Mrs. Kane went on to become a professional cook. She worked for many years at Salve Regina College's "The Haven", Vernon Court Junior College's "Serendipity" and at the La Forge Casino Restaurant. She was known and loved for her gift of creating great sandwiches. Mrs. Kane was a life long parishioner of St. Joseph Church where she attended Mass everyday. Known to everyone as Meme, she was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. As her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grew older she loved spending time with them especially attending their sporting events, recitals and any other activities they were involved with. She is survived by four daughters Anne Roberts of Newport, Kathleen Lynch of Portsmouth, Merelyn Venancio of Middletown, and Margaret Loeffler of Cocoa, FL; one son Michael Kane of Middletown; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Ryan Patrick Roberts, and sister of the late John J. Crowley and Michael F. Crowley. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today, July 27, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenues, Newport, followed by burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown. Visiting hours were in the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI on Tuesday, July 26, 2005, from 5 - 7 p.m. Donations may be made in Mrs. Kane's memory to the St. Joseph Church Building Fund, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.

KANE [Newport RI Daily News, online obituaries Mar 2005] Portsmouth - John Francis Kane, 83, of Belmont Drive passed away peacefully at home with his family after a long illness on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth (Caplan), his son, William and daughter-in-law Pamela Kane of Portsmouth and his daughter, Sandra and son-in-law William B. Rouse of Dunwoody, GA. He has four grandchildren, Jason and Lauren Kane of Portsmouth and Rebecca and Will Rouse of Dunwoody, GA. Services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Co's, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI 02840.  

KANE [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 18 Mar 2006] Kane -- Marion C. age 97, of Fall River, sister of Mary A. Harrington and John F. Kane former Mayor of Fall River, and the late James H. and Kathryn A. Kane, Margaret M. Reilly and Anna K. McDowell Funeral Monday, March 20, 2006 at 8:30AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River (at Locust, Cherry and High Sts.) followed by a funeral Mass at 10AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St, Fall River. Relatives & friends invited. Her family will receive friends Monday from 8:30AM-9:30AM prior to her Mass. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Fall River. 

KANE (HANLY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 29 Mar 2006] Kane, Ann T. (Hanly), 75, of Pendleton Place, died Monday at Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Patrick J. Kane for 52 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Nora Hanly of Roscommon, Ireland. Mrs. Kane was the devoted mother of Patrick J. Kane, Jr., Nora C. Kane, Kathleen A. Martyniak, Maureen Manuel, Christine K. Haskins and Josephine Maguire; sister of James Hanly and the late John Hanly; loving grandmother of Carley, Brooke, Caroline, Conor and Kelsey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 864 Pt. Judith Rd., Narragansett. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Donations in her memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879. Arrangements by Avery-Storti Funeral Home, Wakefield. 

KANE (WILSON) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 May 2006] Kane, Mary Patricia, 71, of Seabreeze Drive, North Kingstown, formerly of Plum Beach, died Thursday, May 25, 2006. She was the wife of the late Willard S. Kane. Born in Hartford, CT, a daughter of the late John A. and Mary M. (Mulcahey) Wilson, she had been a resident of North Kingstown since 1979, formerly residing in Cranston and College Park, MD. Mrs. Kane was a graduate of Cranston East and Lasell College, Newton, MA. She was employed for Narragansett Electric and General Electric in Washington, DC, and at South County Hospital as a secretary in the Emergency Department where she also volunteered for many years. Mrs. Kane and her husband were incorporators of the South County Health Care System and were named Partners in Philanthropy in 1997. She was a communicant of St. Bernard Church and member of the Plum Beach Garden Club and Wickford Yacht Club. She is survived by her daughter, Mary C. Chapman, two granddaughters, Lauren A. and Brooke E. Chapman all of West Greenwich, her niece, Meryl A. Clark, and nephew, John A. Wilson III, both of North Kingstown. She was mother of the late John Patrick Kane and sister of the late John A. Wilson, Jr. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, Tower Hill Road. Burial will be private. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to South County Emergency Room Fund, 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879 will be appreciated. 

KANE [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Dec 2006] Newport - Philip H. Kane, Jr., son of the late Philip and Lucy Kane. Born in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York on January 19, 1926, at the age of 80, passed away on December 3, 2006 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by Edward E. Fougere. Phil attended De La Salle Academy and played football and basketball. He joined the Army during World War II and served in the Pacific and the Tank Corp. He was co-owner of Lincourt’s Auto Body. An avid golfer, he was a lifelong member of Green Valley Country Club, member of the Newport Lodge of Elks, member and past Grand Knight of the Newport Knights of Columbus, Council 256,and the Couples Club. He also taught Auto Body and Painting at Rogers High School in the Adult Program, supporter of the James L. Maher Center fundraising dinner. Besides his wife Mary Fougere Kane, he is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanne (Fougere) Bidlack of Newport and Nanette (Fougere) Stalter of Middlebury, Indiana; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; his brothers Bernard Kane of Newport, Francis “Lefty” Kane of Middletown, Larry Kane of San Diego, CA, Jack Kane of Newport and sister Dorothy Graham of Newport and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport, at 9 a.m. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown, RI. Visiting hours on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phil’s memory to the Soup Kitchen of St. Joseph Church, 2 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Funeral arrangements by the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840. 

KANE [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 25 Feb 2007] John F. Kane, former mayor of Fall River, died Saturday at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham after a brief illness. He was 93 years old. He was the husband of the late Mary M. (Leddy) Kane. Born in Fall River, son of the late James and the late Ann (Mulligan) Kane, he resided in Framingham for the past seven years, previously living in Fall River and Yarmouthport. Mr. Kane served as mayor of Fall River from 1952 to 1958. He is probably best remembered for his first run for the office, which resulted in a one-vote margin of victory for the incumbent, William P. Grant. The original count of votes in November 1951 had Mr. Kane the winner by eight votes, but an extended recount showed Mr. Grant the winner by a single vote. In March 1952, the state Supreme Judicial Court, after eight weeks of deliberations, unanimously declared Mr. Kane the winner by 30 votes. "The Supreme Court has made the decision that I have been expecting," he stated. "There have been times during this long period when it has been discouraging and frustrating. However, in such times we find ourselves saying, 'That's democracy, and that's the way it has to work for the good of all.'" The major issue during the campaign was the development of new industry. "I renew my invitation to you all to join with me in a real effort to make more jobs for Fall River people," he told the citizenry. "With a strong desire to perform well, and with the assistance of God, we can move forward toward a better and more prosperous Fall River." Shortly after taking office, Mr. Kane ordered the acting police chief to rid the city of bookies and gamblers. "If there are bookies here, it is the job of the police chief to drive them out," he said. After his mayoral service, he served as U.S. property and fiscal officer for the commonwealth for 16 years. A World War II Army veteran, Mr. Kane retired as a brigadier general. An inventor, accomplished pianist and songwriter, he also enjoyed golf and was a member of the Artillery Veterans Association. [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 26 Feb 2007] Kane - Brigadier General Ret. USA, John F., of Framingham, formerly of Fall River and Yarmouth Port, Feb. 24, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Mary M. (Leddy) Kane. Devoted father of Marilyn P. Franciose and husband Robert and Barbara Canal and husband Robert all of Framingham. Also survived by a sister, Mary Harrington of Portsmouth, R.I.; 5 grandchildren, Robert Canal of Hopkinton, Stephen Canal of Framingham, David Canal of Boston, Brian Franciose of Lee, N.H., Lynne Swift of Natick; 3 great-grandchildren, Nicolas Canal, Christopher Canal and Bennett Franciosi; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 9:15 a.m. at the Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St., Framingham, with a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. George's Church, 74 School St., Framingham (Saxonville). Committal burial will follow at 1 p.m. in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. 1818, Memphis, TN 38101-9903. US Army Veteran World War II, Mayor of Fall River from 1953 to 1958.

KANE [Newport RI Daily News, Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 15 May 2007] Newport - Francis J. “Lefty” Kane, 80, died Sunday, May 13, 2007, of a long-term illness. He was born in Freeport, Long Island, New York on February 26, 1927. He was a long time Newport Fifth Ward resident, and later spent his years with his spouse of 61 years raising his family in Middletown, RI. He was a son of the late Philip H. and Lucy Veronica (Fatzie) Kane. Lefty served in World War II after being drafted and later returned to his hometown. He retired after working for over 45 years as a Line Foreman at the Newport Electric Corporation in Middletown, RI. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Utility Workers, Local 335. After retiring, he worked for the Newport Prescription Center. He later spent his time traveling with his spouse. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and watched his granddaughter in her younger years and volunteered when the need was there for her and any and all of her events, such as school field trips. Lefty was also a coach for Little League Baseball and in his youth was an amateur boxer. As a parishioner of St. Lucy’s Church, he served as a collector for many years and was a member of the Third Degree, Middletown Knights of Columbus. His spouse Genevieve Veronica Kane and three children, Michael Myles Kane and his wife Shelia, Coleen Ivanoskos and her husband Richards Ivanoskos, and Michele “Mimi” Thurman and her husband Mitchell Thurman survive Lefty. He has four beautiful grandchildren, Michael Kane, Sean Kane, Christopher Kane, and Miss Brittany Amber Thurman. He has two great-granddaughters, Brooke Kane and Brianna Kane. He is also survived by his beloved brothers and sister, Bernard Kane, Larry Kane, Jack Kane and his dear sister Dottie Graham and was the brother of the late Philip H. Kane. He was a loving husband, exceptional father, grandfather, brother and true friend. A person of character, kindness, caring and love not only for his family and friends but all that he touched. He will be forever loved and missed by all that ever had the gift of knowing such an incredible human being. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI. Mr. Kane’s Mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at St. Lucy’s Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown, RI, at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Newport Memorial Park in Middletown, Rhode Island. Donations may be made in Lefty’s memory to Beacon Hospice, Inc., 6946 Post Road, Suite 500, North Kingstown, RI 02852 or to the Grand Islander Activities Fund, 333 Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842. Funeral arrangements by the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840. 

KANUSE (CASEY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 15 Mar 2006] Kanuse -- In Fall River, March 12, 2006. Rita (Casey) Kanuse, 89, of 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, wife of the late George W. Kanuse, daughter of the late Joseph Casey and Mary (Mangan) Casey. Mother of William E. Kanuse and his wife Barbara, Mrs. Donald (Ilene) Chase and Mrs. Joseph (Evelyn) Wieszbicki. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9 am from the Niagara Funeral Home, 954 Plymouth Ave., Fall River, with a funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church in Tiverton, RI at 10am. Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton. Calling hours are Wednesday, 5-8 pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720.

KAPLAN (FOLEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Monday 10 Jan 2005] North Attleboro -- Alyce M. Kaplan, 88, of 68 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, a retired secretary, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, in the Madonna Manor, North Attleboro. She was the wife of Charles "Bob" Kaplan, and the late Francis McIntyre, Sr. Born in Lexington, Mass., on March 3, 1916, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Nelson) Foley. Alyce retired from the Foxboro Company, where she worked as a secretary for many years. She was married to Mr. Kaplan for 34 1/2 years, and was married to the late Mr. McIntyre for 28 years. She enjoyed spending time with, and was very devoted to her family. She is survived by two sons, John McIntyre and Francis McIntyre, both of North Attleboro; a daughter, Patricia Nesbit of Charlotte, N.C.; and a sister, Mildred Hominsky of Milford, Mass. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Bernard Foley, Elizabeth Gorey, Helen Foley, Gertrude Fitzgerald, Mary Knapp, and Winifred Welch. A funeral will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at 9 a.m. from the John J. Diamond Funeral Home, 180 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 105 Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home Tuesday evening, 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to: Madonna Manor, 85 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, North Attleboro.

KAVANAGH [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 18 Apr 2004] Sister Ann Francis Kavanagh, 96, of Blauvelt, N.Y., formerly of Providence, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic for 71 years and a retired teacher, died April 10 in the St. Martin de Porres Infirmary at the St. Dominic Convent. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francis J. and Ann Marie (Corrigan) Kavanagh. Sister Kavanagh entered the Sisters of St. Dominic in 1932 from Immaculate Conception Parish and professed her final vows in 1937. She had taught for many years in New York, and St. Paul's School in Daytona Beach, Fla., before returning to St. Dominic's Convent in 1982. She was the oldest member of the Blauvelt Dominican Community. She leaves many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Grace Coleman, Marie Gauthier, and Daniel, Bernard, Edward and Francis Kavanagh. The funeral services were held in Blauvelt.  

KAVANAGH [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 24 July 2005] Kavanagh, Robert Joseph, 73, of Osterville, MA. Husband of the late Harriet (Neinchel) Kavanagh. Father of Nancy and Rod Mirtle of Durham, NH, Susan Carey and of Osterville, Michael and Ellen Kavanagh of S. Yarmouth, MA, Robert and MaryAnn Kavanagh, Jr. of Shrewsbury. Brother of Evelyn Reilly of Providence, Virginia King of Warwick, Stephen Kavanagh of Edgewood. Mass will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Ave., Osterville, MA on Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. Visiting hours in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd., (Rt. 28) Marstons Mills on Monday 4-7 p.m. Donations may be made to Hospice of Cape Cod, 270 Communications Way, Hyannis, MA 02601.

KAVANAGH (DUGGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 21 Mar 2006] Kavanagh, Mary Thelma, 92, of Tenth Street, Providence, died very peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. Thelma was the beloved wife of the late Edward G. Kavanagh, owner and operator of Kavanagh's Tap. 'U Know Where'. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Ellen (Dawson) Duggan. She was the sister of the late J. A. Earl Duggan. She was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy and Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Years later, when her children were grown, Thelma enrolled at the University of Rhode Island, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree at the age of 63, and a Masters degree in Library Science when she was 65. She continued her work as librarian at the University of Rhode Island Extension until the mandatory retirement age of 70. Prior to her work as a librarian, she had served both in a clerical capacity and as troop leader for the Girl Scouts of Rhode Island. Her early interest in working with young people also involved her as a Cub Scout Den Mother at both Holy Name and St. Raymond Parishes. She was a communicant of St. Raymond Church in Providence where she belonged to the Leisure Club, the 'Needles and Pins' Group and the Divine Mercy Prayer Group. She was also honored recently at Providence College for her 50 years of membership in the Third Order of St. Dominic. For many years, she served as a Eucharistic Minister at Miriam Hospital, Summit Medical Center and Charlesgate Nursing Home. For over seventy years, Thelma was a summer resident of Roy Carpenter's Beach, Matunuck, where she relished the precious beach time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader, loved music, taught piano and organ lessons, excelled as a seamstress and quilter - all in her spare time. Thelma is survived by seven children, Paul E., and Thomas J. Kavanagh of Providence, William G. Kavanagh of Bel Air, MD, James M. Kavanagh of Shrewsbury, MA, Donald J. Kavanagh of Barrington, Kathleen M. Kavanagh (Tremper) of Rehoboth, MA, and Christine Kavanagh, R.S.M. of Providence, as well as 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM from the Lachapelle Funeral Home, 643 Main Street, Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM in St. Raymond's Church, North Main Street, Providence. Visiting hours Wednesday 3 PM to 8 PM. Relatvies and friends are invited. Burial will be in St. Anns' Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Re-Focus Dream Grant Fund, c/o Re-Focus, Inc., 1228 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909. Funeral arrangements by McAloon & Kelly Funeral Home, 401-722-1527. 

KAVANAGH [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 Apr 2008] Kavanagh, Edward M., 82, of North Kingstown, passed away Saturday in Shady Acres Nursing Home, West Kingston. He was the loving husband of Aquinas (Polke) Kavanagh for 59 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edward M. and Mary Ellen (McGinn) Kavanagh, he had lived in North Kingstown for over thirty years. Mr. Kavanagh was a Navy Veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific. He graduated from LaSalle Academy and Suffolk University in Boston. Mr. Kavanagh joined the F.B.I as a Special Agent in 1956. He served in the Charlotte, Miami, St. Louis, Chicago, New York, and Providence Offices, retiring in 1978. He then became the chief investigator with The State of Rhode Island Department of Health Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline for thirteen years. He was a member of St. Bernard Church, North Kingstown where he served as an usher at 5 p.m. Mass and was a member of the American Legion. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Scott M. Kavanagh and his wife Donnelle of Maine, Brian K. Kavanagh and his wife Beth of South Kingstown, and a daughter Kelly A. Kavanagh of North Kingstown; and two adored grandchildren, Tory Kavanagh and Josh Pitzer. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from The Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford, 140 West Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown. Burial with full military honors will follow in The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to The St. Bernard Building Fund, 415 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101, would be appreciated. 

KAVANAUGH [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 17 May 2005] Fairhaven -- Leo F. "Bud" Kavanaugh Jr., 83, of Dartmouth, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at Our Lady's Haven after a brief illness. He was the husband of Therese P. (Cayer) Kavanaugh. They were married in 1948. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Leo F. and Agnes (Hoye) Kavanaugh. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School, attended Colby College in Maine, and was a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He was a World War II Army veteran, stationed at Camp Grant in Illinois, where he practiced optometry throughout his service years. He and his brother James operated the Keystone, a family business, for more than 60 years. Following his retirement from the Keystone, he joined the office of Gardner Realty, where he was a broker for several years. Mr. Kavanaugh was a founding member of the Waterfront Historic Area League, served on the New Bedford Free Public Library Board of Trustees and the New Bedford Child & Family Services Board of Directors. He was a member of the Downtown Merchants Association in New Bedford, and was a Town Meeting member and Library Board member in Dartmouth. Growing up, he spent his summers racing Beetle Cat sailboats on Buzzards Bay and maintained an interest in sailing and boats long into his life. His greatest interests were history and music, particularly jazz. His favorite travel destination was Ireland, where he visited several times. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Lee Kavanaugh Waterman and her husband, Stanley, of Calgary, Alberta, Mimi Kavanaugh Powell and her husband, Samuel, and Susan Kavanaugh White and her husband, Howard, all of Dartmouth; a son, Leo F. Kavanaugh III and his wife, Catherine, of Stockbridge; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late James F. Kavanaugh and Dorothy Kavanaugh McHugh. His memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Church, South Dartmouth. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. 

KAVENY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 July 2006] Kaveny, Robert F., 78, formerly of Rye Street, Seekonk, MA, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (Murtagh) Kaveny. Mr. Kaveny served as the RI Director of School Food Services, retiring in 1996. He was an army veteran of World War II, former Selectman and Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Town of Seekonk, and a proud member of IAOBB. He is survived by three daughters, Carol Ann Blanchette of Richmond, Susan Lynn of Glen Head, NY, and Rosemary Stein of Smithfield, a son, Kevin Kaveny of Seekonk, MA, a brother, Gerald Kaveny of Cumberland, a sister Beth Oldread of Portland, ME, six grandsons, one granddaughter, several nieces and nephews, and his good friend, Ann Cornell of Coventry. He was the father of the late Robert Kaveny, Jr. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Saint Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial with military honors will be in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Raphael Academy Building Fund, 123 Walcott St., Pawtucket, RI 02860, would be appreciated.

KAVENEY (SMITH) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 20 Feb 2008] Kaveney, Anna S. 'Nancy' (Smith), 88, formerly of Rye St., died Monday, Feb. 18. Wife of the late Raymond Kaveney, daughter of the late Edward and Grace (McGrory) Smith and stepmother of J. Raymond Kaveney of FL. She resided in Warwick before moving to Seekonk in 1970. Nancy was a CPA for Ernst & Young, Prov. and later practiced in Seekonk until retiring. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk at 10 a.m. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation and flowers omitted.

KEAN [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 18 Nov 1882] Died... In Providence… 13th, John J., son of John Kean, 25.

KEAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 28 Feb 2007] Kean, Joseph E., 70, of Kossuth Street, Pawtucket died Monday February 26, 2007 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the former husband of Ann (Kean) Stopfel of Barrington and the longtime companion of the late Beverly Provencal. Mr. Kean was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Charles A. and Mary M. (Quinn) Kean. He was a graduate of St. Raphael Academy and the co-captain of the basketball team during his senior year. Mr. Kean was a construction worker, labor foreman, and a member of the Laborers union #271. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and an avid sports fan. He leaves his beloved son, Michael J. Kean of Pawtucket, and his devoted daughter Kathleen A. Schafer and her husband Ted of Suffolk Va. He was the loving grandfather of Owen Kean and Amy Quinn Schafer. Mr. Kean also leaves two brothers Thomas Kean and his wife Pauline and Jack Kean and his wife Helen. He also leaves a niece, Linda Kean. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Saturday at 9:00am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church Walcott St. at 10:00am. Burial will be with full military honors in Mt. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Friday 4-7pm in the funeral home. 

KEANE [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 9 Feb 1933] Miss Ellen Keane, a resident of this city virtually all her life, died last night at her home, 193 John streer. She was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Mernin. Miss Keane had been a communicant of St. Mary's parish for the past 50 years. She was one of the best known residents in the neighborhood in which she had lived for so many years, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of her wide circle of friends, her kindly, neighborly disposition endearing her to all. She leaves one sister, Miss Mary Keane, and a cousin, Mrs. Mary E. Hampston. Her funeral will be held from the Daniel and M.J. Coughlin funeral home, 176 Bedford street, Saturday morning, followed by a high mass of requiem in St. Mary's cathedral at 9.

KEANE [Providence RI Journal, Monday 18 Aug 2003] Westerly - James A. Keane, 80, of 52 Hobart St., a retired Westerly police captain, died Friday at home. He was the husband of the late Maryrita (Phelan) Keane. Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late James A. and Isabelle (Kemp) Keane. Mr. Keane had served as a member of the Westerly Police Department for more than 25 years before retiring as a captain. He was a member of the Westerly Police Association and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a life member of the Westerly Ambulance Corps. A Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, and receiving several medals, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Amancio-Falcone Post 8955, in Westerly. He was a member of the Westerly Senior Citizens. Mr. Keane was a communicant of St. Pius X Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Narragansett Council 21. He leaves two sisters, Priscilla Campbell of Westerly and Clair Spellman of Pawcatuck, Conn.; a stepdaughter, Joanne Savage of Durham, N.H.; his companion, Janet Morgan of Westerly; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St. Burial, with military honors, will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery.

KEANE [Fall River MA, The Daily Globe, Monday evening 17 Feb 1890] Keane - 16th inst., Elizabeth, beloved daughter of Michael and Catherine Keane, aged 23 years and 5 months. Funeral from the residence of her parents, No. 84 Third St., tomorrow, Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. A requiem high mass for the repose of her sould will be said at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

KEANE [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 4 Oct 2006] Attleboro - Gerald J. Keane, 75, of Jessie Avenue, South Attleboro, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was married on March 31, 1951 to his beloved wife of 55 years, Dorothy E. (King) Keane. He was born in Central Falls, R.I. on Jan. 12, 1931, a son of the late John J. and Margaret M. (McKenna) Keane. He moved with his family to Jessie Avenue in South Attleboro in 1942 and he attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Central Falls. He graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 1948, where he was a member of the band, playing the saxophone. He then attended Bryant College, and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Boston with a bachelor's of arts degree in gerontology in 2004. Mr. Keane worked at Cumberland Engineering for 21 years, starting as a draftsman and ending as a vice president of purchasing in 1978. Mr. Keane entered politics in 1962 as a councilman in Attleboro, a position he held for 16 years. In 1978, Mr. Keane became Attleboro's 13th mayor, a position he held until 1984. In 1984, he became president of the Greater Attleboro Chamber of Commerce until his retirement in 1998. During his tenure at the Chamber, he established Attleboro Person of the Year, Teacher of the Year, GATRA, Attleboro Center for Training, Downtown Attleboro Associates, Wednesday Night Family Market and spearheaded the construction of the government center and the Attleboro parking garage. He served on the board of directors for American Red Cross, United Way of Attleboro, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro Area Center for Training, Regional Employment Board, Downtown Attleboro Associates and Southeastern Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership, the Friends of Capron Park, the board of trustees for the Attleboro Public Library, FAIR and Bristol County Bank, to name a few. After retirement, Mr. Keane was an associate funeral director for the Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Homes in Attleboro until the time of his death. He was very active in St. Theresa's Catholic Church, where he taught CCD and was a Cub Scout master, president of the Holy Name Society, president of St. Vincent DePaul Society and one of the first recipients of the Marion Award given by Bishop Connolly. Mr. Keane was a man of upright character whose deep interest in public service has endeared him to all. Besides his wife, he leaves five sons: Gerald J. Keane Jr. of Exeter, R.I., Michael K. Keane of South Attleboro, David H. Keane of Riverside, R.I., James J. Keane of North Attleboro and John F. Keane of Attleboro; two daughters: Tricia A. Keane of Dighton and Kathleen K. Conner of Golden, Colo.; three brothers: John B. Keane, Vincent H. Keane and Francis E. Keane, all of South Attleboro; one sister, Eileen (Keane) Kimbrough of Lititz, Pa.; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary M. (Keane) Holmes, formerly of South Attleboro. His funeral will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8:30 a.m. from the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main St. (Route 152) in Attleboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church, Washington and Baltic streets, South Attleboro. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Newell Burying Ground, West Street, South Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Friday, Oct. 6 from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home. 

KEARNS [ Newport RI Daily News, Friday 13 Feb 1914] Kearns - In Providence , 12th inst., John Kearns.

KEARNS [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 16 July 2006] Kearns- Thursday, July 13, 2006, Thomas F. Kearns, 88, formerly of Lowell St., Fall River; husband of Irene (Dostou) Kearns; son of the late James and Catherine (Mehan) Kearns; father of Barbara A. Moran (husband Douglas) and Jacqueline Rudyk (husband Charles "Chuck"); grandfather of Deborah Harrison, David and Thomas Moran, Army Capt. Bryan Rudyk and Army CWO2 Jeffrey Rudyk; brother of Michael Kearns, Catherine Howard and the late Barbara Deslauriers and James Kearns. His funeral will be held Monday at 8:00 AM from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass in Holy Cross Church of Saints Peter and Paul Parish at 9:00 AM. Visitation, Sunday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southcoast Hospice, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven MA 02719.

KEARNEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 16 Oct 2003] Bristol - Edward W. Kearney, 92, of the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Metacom Avenue, formerly of Carroll Tower, Providence, a retired bartender and Providence municipal employee, died yesterday at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence. Born in Bristol, a son of the late William and Alice (McGeeney) Kearney, he had lived in Providence for 77 years before moving to Bristol two years ago. Mr. Kearney had been a bartender at several restaurants and taverns in the Smith Hill and downtown areas of Providence for 15 years. He later worked in the maintenance division of the Providence Housing Authority for eight years before retiring in 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a recipient of the Bronze Star. A communicant of St. Patrick Church, Providence, he was very active in the CYO and sponsored many events and activities for the parish's underprivileged children. He had been a member of the Carroll Tower Tenants Association, Roger Williams American Legion Post 35, and the Sons of St. Patrick of Capitol Hill. A lifelong sports fan, he enjoyed the Boston Red Sox and the Providence Bruins. He leaves a nephew, Edward J. Kearney of Coventry; a niece, Ann Craig of Warwick; nine great-nieces and great-nephews, and many great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph H. and James F. Kearney, and Elizabeth Murphy. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Patrick Church, Smith Street, Providence. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KEARNEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 12 Feb 2004] Fort Myers, Fla. -- William A. Kearney Jr., 48, of Fort Myers died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, of cardiac trauma. Born in New Bedford, Mass., the son of the late William A. and Mildred F. (Ward) Kearney, he lived in New Bedford most of his life; he resided in Florida since 1997. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church, New Bedford. Mr. Kearney graduated from Holy Family Grammar School, Bishop Connolly High School and Southeastern Massachusetts University. Survivors include three sisters, Anne Marie Johnson and her husband, David A., of Grapevine, Texas, Patricia M. Kearney of Arlington, Va., and Maureen A. Kearney of Rockville, Md.; two aunts, Betty Letoile of Providence and Dorothy Kearney of New Bedford; and numerous cousins. His funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. 

KEARNEY (McDONNELL) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 Oct 2004] Narragansett - Sarah A. Kearney, 92, formerly of Kingstown Road, a retired state worker, died Monday at the Riverview Healthcare Community, in Coventry. She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Kearney. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward J. and Mary A. (Porter) McDonnell, she had lived in Providence before moving to Narragansett 45 years ago. Mrs. Kearney had worked for the state Department of Human Services, in the housekeeping department at the former Dr. Joseph H. Ladd School, in Exeter, for 15 years before she retired in 1979. She was the vice president of the Narragansett Chapter of the International Sunshine Society. Mrs. Kearney was a communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, and a member of its Ladies Guild. She was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella at Blessed Sacrament Church, Providence. She leaves a son, Edward J. Kearney of Coventry; two grandchildren, Steven Kearney of Hope and Patricia Hoffman of Mobile, Ala.; and five great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Arlene C. White, and the sister of the late Martin J., Edward, William and Gertrude McDonnell and Mary LeCuyer. The funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Route 117), Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Point Judith Road (Route 108), Narragansett. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich.

KEARNEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 27 Sep 2005] Kearney, James D. Jr., 84, of Sweet Meadows Ct., died Sunday at South County Hospital. He was the loving husband of Catherine U. (Stolle) Kearney, for fifty-three years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James D. and Elizabeth (Gilbane) Kearney. Mr. Kearney was an air traffic controller at Logan , Quonset and Hillsgrove Airports for thirty-three years before retiring. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of W.W. II and was a communicant of St. Thomas More Church , a member of Boy Scout Troop 82, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, a volunteer at South County Hospital and was recognized as an outstanding Narragansett citizen volunteer by the Knights of the Rockingham Arch committee. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Andrew Kearney of Bristol; a daughter, Joan Mielke in MI; a brother, William Kearney of Warwick; a sister, Martha Sullivan of Rumford; and two grandchildren. He was brother of the late Elizabeth Sargus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 AM in St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St., Narragansett. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours will be Wednesday 4-7 PM in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. 

KEARNEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 10 Nov 2005] Kearney, William F., Sr., 80, of Cedar Pond Dr., Vice President for the Gilbane Building Company for 40 years, retiring in 1991, died Tuesday at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Alice M. (Sweeney) Kearney. Born in Providence a son of the late James D. Kearney, Sr. and Elizabeth V. (Gilbane) Kearney, he was a Cranston resident for 30 years moving to Warwick in 2001. He was a communicant and eucharistic minister at St. Gregory the Great Church in Warwick and a former communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston, where he served as a lector and was a member of their St. Joseph's Men's Guild. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a former referee and head coach of the Pawtucket Youth Hockey League and a Navy veteran of WWII serving on the AGC Flagship, USS Teton. He was a volunteer for the Assumption Parish in Providence, the RI Special Olympics, the Carl G. Lauro School, CVS Charity Classic and the McAuley Ministries. Besides his wife he leaves, a son William F. Kearney, Jr., and his wife Fredda; six daughters, Betty Ann Kearney, Alice M. Sasso, and her husband Joseph, Kathleen M. Kearney, Patricia M. Peacock, and her husband David, Paula J. Regan, and Marianne Kearney; and grandchildren, Michael, Karen, Caitlin, Laura, Rebecca, Christina, Nicole, Matthew, Joseph and Marissa; and a sister Martha Sullivan. He was the brother of the late James D. Kearney, Jr. and Anne Elizabeth Sargus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesset Rd., Warwick. Calling hours Friday from 4-8 p.m. in the Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence. Burial with military honors will be in St Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Donations in his memory may be made to the Down Syndrome Society of RI, 99 Bald Hill Rd., Cranston 02920 or to the Assumption Parish, Potters Ave., Providence. 

KEARNS [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 May 2003] William J. Kearns Jr., 87, of 10A Meeting House Lane, Hanson, Mass., a retired maintenance worker and longtime hospital volunteer, died Monday at Star of David Nursing Center, Dedham, Mass. Born in South Boston, the son of the late William J. and Anne (Raftuf) Kearns, he had lived in Hanson for many years. Mr. Kearns had been a maintenance employee for many years, with various Boston-area companies, before retiring in 1980. He had been honored with a Voluntary Service Certificate, from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, for his many hours of service at the Brockton/West Roxbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. An Army veteran of World War II, he took part in the Battle of Bougainville, in the Solomon Islands. Mr. Kearns was an active member of the Blessed Lucius Fraternity, a secular Franciscan order. He leaves two nieces, Patricia A. "Pam" Donnelly of Providence and Marilyn C. Hennessey of Concord, N.H.; and a nephew, Michael J. McLaughlin of Ormond Beach, Fla. He was the brother of the late M. Clare McLaughlin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Pius Church, Eaton Street. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Mass.

KEARNS [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 24 May 2003] Fall River - James P. Kearns Jr., 87, of Cambridge Street, a retired diesel mechanic, died Thursday at home. He was the husband of Kamila (Kaminski) Kearns. They had been married for 65 years. Born in Fall River, a son of the late James P. Kearns Sr. and Catherine (Meehan) Kearns, he was a lifelong resident of the city and had summered for many years on Prudence Island. Mr. Kearns had been a diesel mechanic for the Department of the Navy in Newport for 30 years before retiring in 1971. He was a founding owner of the CK Beach Club at Westport Harbor. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Patricia Kearns Connelly of Tiverton and Pamela Kearns Rego of Assonet, Mass.; a son, Michael J. Kearns of Tiverton; two brothers, Thomas Kearns of Fall River and F. Michael Kearns of Annapolis, Md.; a sister, Catherine Howard of Fall River; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Barbara Deslauriers. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Pulaski Street. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

KEARNS [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 2 Aug 2003] Providence - David T. Kearns, 72, of River Avenue, a retired business co-owner and salesman, died Thursday at home. Born in Burlington, Vt., a son of the late Mary A. (Rigby) and David T. Kearns Sr., he had lived in Providence for 61 years. Mr. Kearns had been the co-owner of the former Elmhurst Supply Co. for 15 years before retiring. He previously had been a salesman for the former Barker-Chadsey Co., in Providence and Johnston, for 20 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Kearns was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Pius V Church. He leaves two sisters, Helen S. Kearns of North Kingstown and Mary L. Norcross of Windsor Locks, Conn. He was the brother of the late Anne M. Lally. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Pius V Church, Eaton Street. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KEARNS [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 15 Nov 2003] Kearns - Michael T. "Mickey" Age 83 of Swansea, November 12, 2003. Husband of Eva (Bouchard) Kearns. Father of Nancy M. Phaneuf, Susan A. Costa, Michael K. Kearns & his wife Deborah, & Timothy J. Kearns & his wife Joyce & the late John T. Kearns. Grandfather of Brett, Evan, Timothy, Sonya, John and Polly Kearns & Cheyenne Phaneuf. Father-in law of the late Jeffrey Costa & brother of the late John P. Kearns. Funeral Monday November 17, 2003 at 9:00 AM from the 'Birchcrest' Home Of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll 189 Gardner's Neck Road Swansea. followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel of St. Michael's Parish 532 Gardners Neck Rd. Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Flowers welcome. Visiting Hours Sunday 4-7 PM. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Swansea. [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 15 Nov 2003] Swansea - Michael T. "Mickey" Kearns, 83, of Wilbur Avenue, a retired mailman, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Eva (Bouchard) Kearns. They had been married for 49 years. Born in Fall River, a son of the late John P. and Mary A.M. (Mansfield) Kearns, he had lived in Swansea for 48 years. Mr. Kearns had been a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years in Fall River and Swansea, retiring in 1975. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, receiving the Purple Heart, and a member of American Legion Post 303. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Chapel of St. Michael's Parish, and a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Fall River. In his youth, he played baseball for the CYO at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River, as well as in the Marine Corps. He was a member of the Corky Row Club, Fall River. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Nancy M. Phaneuf and Susan A. Costa, both of Somerset; two sons, Michael K. Kearns of Bristol and Timothy J. Kearns of Swansea; and seven grandchildren. He was the father of the late John T. Kearns, and brother of the late John P. Kearns. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Birchcrest Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 189 Gardner's Neck Rd., with a funeral Mass at 10 in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel of St. Michael's Parish, 532 Gardner's Neck Rd. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

KEARNS [Providence RI Journal, Monday 3 Oct 2005] Kearns Henry Joseph, Jr., 81, of Anthony Avenue , died Saturday at home. Born in Providence , a son of the late Henry J. and Mary E. (Fiske) Kearns . He had been a Pawtucket resident for 30 years. Mr. Kearns was employed at Carole Cable in Pawtucket for many years. A World War II Army veteran, he received a Purple Heart and served in the European, African and Middle Eastern theater. After the war, he served in the Merchant Marines. He was the brother of Margaret M. Simmons of Glocester, Theresa E. Garcia of North Providence, Rita F. Cochran of Providence, George R. Kearns of Florida, the late Richard F. and Edward R. Kearns. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Avenue , (Route 44), Greenville . Burial with full Military Honors in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter . Visiting hours Tuesday 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow Street , Providence , RI 02903 .

KEARY  [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 30 Mar 2004] Natick -- John Edward Keary, 87, of Fairhaven, an attorney and retired FBI agent, died of heart illness Sunday, March 28, 2004, at the home of his son, Timothy J. Keary. He was the widower of Frances M. (Corcoran) Keary. Born in Rockport, the son of the late Thomas Joseph Keary and Nellie (Shea) Keary, he grew up in Norwood; he resided in Fairhaven 50 years. Mr. Keary received a bachelor's degree in 1937 from Boston College, where he was the class salutatorian. He earned a juris doctor degree in 1941 from Boston College Law School. He enlisted in the Navy in November 1942 and received a commission as an officer the following June. He served in the Pacific and received the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. He received an honorable discharge in April 1946 as a lieutenant. During the war, he received further training at Harvard Business School and subsequently received a master's degree in business from New York University. After the war, he married and began a 32-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He worked in Tennessee, Louisiana and New York before coming to New Bedford in 1954, where he was chief of the FBI regional office until he left the bureau in 1978. After retirement from government service, Mr. Keary continued to practice law until last year. He became a prominent advocate for services for senior citizens for many years. He was elected to the Fairhaven Housing Authority and served as vice chairman. He played an important role in the development of affordable housing for the elderly and the disabled. He was president of Coastline Elderly Services Inc., a nonprofit service provider to the elderly of Greater New Bedford. He received the Silver Dove Award from Gov. William F. Weld for outstanding volunteer work with elders. Mr. Keary served with the Boy Scouts of America for more than 40 years, in particular with St. Joseph's Troop 56, Fairhaven. He received many awards for his leadership, including the Silver Beaver Award, the highest Scouting honor conferred upon an adult volunteer. He was a member of the Damien Council Knights of Columbus, a daily communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a recipient of the Marian Medal for service to the Catholic Diocese of Fall River, and the St. George Award for Catholic Scouting. In recent years, he enjoyed extensive travel and other hobbies with his dear friend and companion, Dorothy C. Sibor, who died in 2003. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar, the Federal Bar and the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was an elective member of Fairhaven Town Meeting and the 10th Bristol representative of the Silver-Haired Legislature. He was a member of the Fairhaven Council on Aging; Service Corps of Retired Executives, Chapter 582; the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 297; the Citizens Advisory Council Massachusetts Department of Elderly Affairs; the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph's Church; and was a Eucharistic minister for those confined to their homes. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Marie Toraya of Palm Bay, Fla.; four sons, Thomas J. Keary and his wife, Ann, of Washington, D.C., Michael B. Keary and his wife, Delores Chew, of Seattle, Timothy J. Keary and his wife, Helen, of Natick, and Paul E. Keary and his wife, Jeanne LaPierre, of North Granby, Conn.; five grandchildren, Michael Toraya, Christopher J. Keary, James P. Keary, Elizabeth G. Keary and Kristy Keary; a cousin, Alice Trayers; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father-in-law of the late Richard Toraya. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven, with a Mass at 11 at St. Joseph's Church, Spring Street, Fairhaven. Burial with military honors will be in Veterans National Cemetery, Bourne. 

KEATING [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 29 April 1882] Died… In this city, 25th inst., Timothy, youngest child of Timothy and Johanna Keating, aged 3 years, 3 months and 3 days.

KEATING [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 30 July 2005] Keating, Raymond F., 81, of Campbell Street, a retired educator, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Bannon) Keating for 53 years. Born in West Warwick the son of the late John F. and Helena V. (Quinlan) Keating, he was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. He was a graduate of West Warwick High School class of 1942, Providence College class of 1947 and a veteran of World War II serving in England as a medic aboard a hospital train. Mr. Keating began his teaching career in 1947 at Highland Street School and became Principal of Main Street School in 1948. For many years he was also the summer playground supervisor of Crompton Playground. He was the first Vice Principal and later appointed as Principal of Maisie E. Quinn School, retiring in 1978. Mr. Keating was a former member of the Knights of Columbus-Gibson Council, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, past President of the West Warwick Teacher's Association, the Pawtuxet Valley Old Timers Association and the DAV. He was an active member of St. Mary's Church for 53 years. He served as President of the Holy Name Society and was among the first lectors at St. Mary's Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children; Suzanne Whalen of Warwick, Kathleen Butler of Riverside, Cynthia Wahl of West Warwick, Kevin Keating of North Kingstown, Nancy Casbarro of Cranston, and John Keating of Medway, MA and 15 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late M. Anne Powers. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the Henault - Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, 70 Church Street, West Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visiting hours: Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kent Hospital Foundation, 455 Tollgate Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 in appreciation to the nursing staff for their care and dedication. 

KEAVY [Newport RI Daily News, Tuesday 23 Mar 2004] Keavy  - In Tiverton, RI, March 22, 2004, M. Eileen (Grant) Keavy, wife of the late John H. Keavy Sr. Mother of John H. Keavy Jr., Rita Keavy Lynch and Eileen Keavy. Sister of Rita V. Grant and the late John P. Grant. Grandmother of Katherine Fangman and John H. Keavy III. Great-grandmother of Mary Fangman.  [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 23 Mar 2004] Keavy (Grant) -- In Tiverton, RI March 22, 2004. M. Eileen (Grant) Keavy. Wife of the late John H. Keavy Sr. Mother of John H. Keavy Jr., Rita Keavy Lynch and Eileen Keavy. Sister of Rita V. Grant and the late John P. Grant. Grandmother of Katherine Fangman and John H. Keavy III. Great grandmother of Mary Fangman. Funeral Thurs. March 25, 2004 at 8AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at 'Cherry Place', 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 9AM in Sacred Heart Church Linden St., Fall River. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Wed. 3-7. [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 23 Mar 2004] Portsmouth - M. Eileen (Grant) Keavy, of Narragansett Road, a retired teacher, died yesterday, at Sakonnet Bay Manor, in Tiverton. She was the wife of the late John H. Keavy Sr. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late William P. and Mary C. (Walsh) Grant, she had lived in Fall River until moving to Portsmouth in 1970. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, in Fall River, she received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Bridgewater (Mass.) State College. Mrs. Keavy had taught at in Fall River, at Talbot Middle School and Ralph M. Small Elementary School, for many years before retiring. She previously had worked in Tiverton, where she had been an elementary-school teacher and the principal of the Nonquit School. She was a member of the Massachusetts and Bristol County Retired Teachers Associations, and the Massachusetts Retired Employees Association. Mrs. Keavy was a communicant of St. Anthony Church, in Portsmouth, and a former communicant of Sacred Heart Church, in Fall River. She was a member of the Portsmouth Senior Center and the Portsmouth Library Association. She enjoyed working in her gardens. She leaves a son, John H. Keavy Jr. of Jamestown; two daughters, Rita Keavy Lynch and Eileen Keavy, both of Fall River; a sister, Rita V. Grant of Somerset; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was a sister of the late John P. Grant. The funeral will be held Thursday at 8 a.m. from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in Sacred Heart Church, Linden Street, Fall River. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

KEEFE (GREEN) [New Bedford MA, The Standard Times, 14 Feb 2000] BOSTON -- Helen (Green) Keefe, 79, longtime Newton resident and retired nursing home activities director, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at Brigham & Women's Hospital after suffering several heart attacks. She was the wife of Jack Keefe of Newton; they were married 52 years. Born and raised in Dartmouth, she was the youngest of eight children and the only family member to complete her high school education. After she graduated in 1938, Mrs. Keefe took several jobs as a domestic in the Mattapoisett and Back Bay areas before enlisting in the Coast Guard in 1943. Following her discharge in 1945, she attended Fanny Farmer Cooking School. She then went to work at Braeburn Country Club in Newton, where she met her husband-to-be, Jack Keefe. While she raised her four children, Mrs. Keefe participated in several local bowling leagues and the Newton Recreational Women's Volleyball organization. A veteran of World War II, she was a member of the American Legion Women's Post 410, where she served as post commander. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, in 1982 at the age of 63. Mrs. Keefe was an activities director at local nursing homes, retiring from Weston Manor in 1991. Survivors include her widower; a son, Michael Keefe of Mansfield; three daughters, Susan Messina of Foxboro, Judy Keefe-Freedman of Connecticut and Cathy Pizzuto of Norton; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Her Mass will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Bernard's Church, West Newton. Arrangements are by the Blackington, Conroy and Hayes Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St., West Newton.

KEEFE [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 13 Sep 2003] Keefe -- William A. "Trixie," age 83, Sept. 9, 2003, of Miami, FLA, & Westport, MA, formerly Acushnet. Husband of the late Doris A. (Crombleholme) Keefe, father of Margaret "Maggie" E. Keefe, brother of the late Joseph & John Keefe, brother-in-law of Geraldine Keefe & Teresa Crombleholme, & the late Anne E. Keefe & William Crombleholme. Funeral Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at 8:00 AM from the 'Cherry Place' Home Of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, 945 Main Rd. Westport. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association 36 Cameron Ave. Cambridge, MA 02140-1102. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery Westport. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 13 Sep 2003] Miami -- William A. "Trixie" Keefe, 83, formerly of Hollywood and Westport, Mass., died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, at the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was the widower of Doris A. (Crombleholme) Keefe. Born in Fall River, Mass., the youngest son of the late Joseph G. and Julia (Foley) Keefe, he grew up in a time when local sports were the talk of the town and he was one of those local sports legends. He earned the nickname "Trixie" in the CYO league for his ability to outmaneuver other teams. He played for his parish, the league-winning St. Joseph's teams in football, basketball and baseball. Later, he played in the Corky Row league and was a boxer. He was a 1937 graduate of BMC Durfee High School. He joined the Navy shortly after Pearl Harbor and served on the USS Denver, earning several service medals. After World War II, he returned to Fall River and worked for the telephone company for a short time. He became a boilermaker and worked throughout New England, mostly at power plants and paper mills until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of Boston Local Union No. 29. During the construction of Interstate 195 he worked on the Braga Bridge alongside both of his older brothers. Although he moved his family to Acushnet, Mass., and lived there for 25 years, Mr. Keefe never really left the North End of Fall River, always remaining close to his friends and the neighborhood. He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, Acushnet. For years, he summered in Westport and was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church there. After retiring, he moved to Hollywood to join a Navy buddy and his wife, always remaining close to the people in his past. Ten years later the VA Medical Center became his home due to his advanced stage of Alzheimer's disease. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. Keefe of Boston; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Keefe and Teresa Crombleholme; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph and John Keefe and brother-in-law of the late Anne E. Keefe and William Crombleholme. His funeral will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday from the Cherry Place Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Mass at 9 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, 945 Main Road, Westport. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.  

KEEFE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 June 2004] Cranston - Joseph R. Keefe Jr., 70, of Tacoma Street, former owner of Keefe General Services, died Wednesday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Theresa (Iacavone) Keefe. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Gilda (Campagnone) Keefe, he was a lifelong Cranston resident. Mr. Keefe had formerly been the owner of Keefe General Services for 30 years before retiring. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Belinda Boudreau of Morris, Ill.; three sons, John Keefe of Johnston, Richard Keefe of Silverdale, Wash., and Robert Keefe of Cranston; two sisters, Marie Fiore and Stefanie Wiener, both of Cranston; and six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He was a brother of the late Joanne Taylor, Barbara McMahon and Phyllis Ann Brownlee. The funeral will be private.

KEEFE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 29 Oct 2004] Central Falls - Henry Keefe Jr., 75, of Overhill Road, Warren, formerly of Lonsdale Avenue, the founder of Keefe Funeral Home, and a former councilman, died yesterday at home after a two-year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Rollande C. (Simoneau) Keefe. They had been married for 51 years. Born in Ashton, a son of the late Henry and Irene (Brady) Keefe, he had lived in Central Falls most of his life, and wintered for many years in Venice, Fla. He moved to Warren 10 years ago. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War era, and a member of American Legion Post 14, Cumberland. Mr. Keefe graduated from New England Institute of Embalming, Boston. He founded Keefe Funeral Home in 1956, and though he retired in 1992, he remained active in the business, with his son Thomas. Mr. Keefe was a councilman. A conservationist, he was a past chairman of the Laurel Park Improvement Association, and a founding member of the Kickemuit River Council. He was active in aviation, holding a commercial instruments rated pilot's license for 55 years and a membership in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association since 1951. He had used his aircraft to fly to and from his winter home for many years. An amateur radio enthusiast, he operated as KB1GQC. He also was an antique-car enthusiast, and a member of the Plymouth Owners Association. A bicyclist, he was a former member of the East Bay Bicycle Path and the Coastal Cruiser Bicycle Club, Port Charlotte, Fla. He also was a swimmer. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Debra Keefe Perrone of Warren; four sons, Michael H. Keefe of Sarasota, Fla., Philip H. Keefe of Cumberland, Thomas H. Keefe of Central Falls and Raymond H. Keefe in Vermont; two brothers, Donald Keefe of Pawtucket and William Keefe of Cumberland; two sisters, Dr. Marjorie Keefe of Pawtucket and Elaine Lapre of Cranston; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Paul Charles Keefe. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

KEEFE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 1 Jan 2006] Keefe, Emma F., 88, of Brook Village, died Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Mary A. (Rudolph) Keefe. Ms. Keefe was a bookkeeper and had worked in sales for the Outlet Company, before retiring. She leaves a sister; Mary Bresette; and several nieces; and nephews. She was the sister of the late John Keefe, Christina Bashaw, Loretta Floody and Pauline Stromberg. Visitation Monday 4-7 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Ave., Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Please omit flowers. 

KEEGAN [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 21 Jan 1882] Died… In this city, 16th inst., Mrs. Keegan, mother of Rev. Father Keegan, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, Providence.

KEEGAN [Newport RI Daily News, Saturday 7 Feb 1914] Keegan - In Pascoag, 6th inst., Bridget, wife of James Keegan.

KEEGAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 Feb 2003] Portsmouth - A memorial service will be held Saturday for James L. Keegan, 72, of Indian Avenue and formerly of Middletown, who died Nov. 17. Mr. Keegan was found in his car Nov. 17 off Hanging Rock Road. He was the husband of the late Robin Frances (Romero) Keegan. Born in Greenfield, Mass., March 13, 1930, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Wadleigh) Keegan. Mr. Keegan was an English teacher at St. George's School in Middletown for 25 years before retiring in 1996. He was a longtime resident of Middletown and moved to Portsmouth about two years ago. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. at St. George's School Chapel, Purgatory Road, Middletown. 

KEEGAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 21 Aug 2003] Providence - Mary R. Keegan, 99, formerly of Carroll Tower, 243 Smith St., died Tuesday in Westview Health Care Center, West Warwick. Born in Bristol, a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Margaret (McGrath) Keegan, she had lived in Providence for 90 years. She was a member of the Third Order of Francis Secular, the Legion of Mary, and the Carroll Tower Tenants Association. She leaves three nieces, Mary G. Kretzer of Greenville, Elizabeth P. Robenhymer of Smithfield and Ann M. Ross of Johnston, and a nephew, Frederick Gilfillan of Okeechobee, Fla. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8 a.m. from J.F. Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Patrick Church, Smith Street. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Bristol.  

KEEGAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 3 May 2004] Warwick - Joseph P. Keegan, 69, of Weetamoe Drive, a retired employee of Armour Handcrafts, died yesterday at home. Born in Providence, a son of the late Patrick J. and B. Agnes (Gaffney) Keegan, he had lived in Providence and Cranston before moving to Warwick in 1983. Mr. Keegan had been employed at Armour Handcrafts for 13 years before retiring. He served in the Army Reserve as a second lieutenant and taught map reading at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina. Mr. Keegan was a 1952 graduate of La Salle Academy, Providence, and a 1956 graduate of Providence College, where he was a member of ROTC. He was an avid reader. He leaves two brothers, Vincent J. Keegan of Warwick and Thomas C. Keegan of Milford, Mass.; a sister, Anna M. Asprinio of Warwick; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Bernard F. Keegan. The funeral service will be held Wednesday from James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., Providence, at a time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KEEGAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 Nov 2007] Keegan Fr. Fintan, SSC. Father Fintan Keegan of the Columban Fathers died November 5, at Silver Creek Nursing home in Bristol. He had resided for the past 15 years at the Columban Retirement house in Bristol. He was 98 and the longest-living member of the Columban Mission Society. Born in Ireland in February 1909, he joined the Columban Fathers in 1927 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1933. After ordination he was assigned to the U.S. where he held many responsible posts for almost 60 years in seminary training and administration. Fr. Keegan was predeceased by his two sisters, Winifred Hegarty and Christine Doyle who lived in the Boston Area. He is survived by ten nephews and nieces, numerous grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, most of whom live in the Boston and Eastern MA area. Viewing will be Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 4-7 PM in St Columban's Chapel, Ferry Rd. Bristol. Funeral Mass on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 11 AM in the St. Columban's Chapel, Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol. 

KEEGAN (LOWNEY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 25 May 2008] Keegan, Eleanor E. (Lowney), 86, a resident of The Seasons, 5 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, and formerly of Tennessee Avenue, Warwick, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Edmund J. Keegan, U.S. Army. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Daniel J. and Mary F. (Crowley) Lowney, she lived in Warwick from 1952 to 2006. A 1939 graduate of St. Xavier Academy, and class valedictorian, she was a member of its alumnae association. Mrs. Keegan was a customer service associate at Ann & Hope in Warwick for 25 years. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Warwick, and a member of The Ladies of St. Anne. She was a past vice-president of the Residents Council at The Seasons, and a member of the Warwick Chapter AARP. She is survived by two sons, Edward J. Keegan of North Kingstown and Kevin J. Keegan of South Kingstown; two daughters, Kathleen M. Keefe of North Kingstown and Maryellen Levine of Tucson, AZ; a sister, Mary T. Manchester of Warwick; twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, four nieces, and two nephews. She was the foster-mother of the late Kenneth F. Tritendi, and the sister of the late George F. Sullivan. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Francis School, 610 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886, or The Seasons Activities Fund, 5 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818. 

KEELEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Mon 27 Feb 1933] Mrs. Maria Keeley, wife of James F. Keeley, and a resident of the East End since childhood, died yesterday at her home, 41 Mason street. She had been in failing health for some time. Mrs. Keeley was the daughter of Patrick and Ann Herbert, who made her home in the eastern section when it was but sparsely settled. She was the oldest member of the Immaculate Conception parish, and was a member also of the Rosary confraternity of that parish. She was well-known in the community in which she had spent nearly all her life, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of her wide circle of friends. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Francis J. Keeley; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Lundy and Mrs. Polycarpe L. Courchaine; six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Cummings. Her funeral will be held from her late home tomorrow morning, followed by services in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9. The members of the Rosary confraternity will meet for prayer tonight at the home of their late associate. (Contact Sue sneirish@comcast.net)

KEELEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Mon  25 Feb 1935] James F. Keeley, veteran city employee, and one of the oldest residents of the East End, died this morning at his home, 41 Mason street. Mr. Keeley for 10 years before his last illness served as elevator operator in City Hall Annex, and previously had been employed in the Highway department for 45 years. He was born in County Cork, Ireland, the son of the late James F. and Mary A. (Sullivan) Keeley, but had lived in this city nearly all of his life, his family being among the early Irish settlers in the eastern section. Mr. Keeley was the oldest member of the Immaculate Conception parish and helped to build the old Church of the Immaculate Conception. He was widely known throughout the community and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his host of friends. His wife, Maria A. (Herbert) Keeley died two years ago, and the members of his family who survive him are a son Francis J. Keeley, first vice commander of Frank Allen Wilcox Post, American Legion; two daughters, Mrs. Polycarpe L. Courchaine and Mrs. Daniel Lundy, and six grandchildren.

KEELEY (O'CONNOR) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 31 Dec 2004] Middletown - Ellen N. (O'Connor) Keeley, 83, of 329 Green End Ave., a former medical center employee and volunteer, died Tuesday at home. She was the wife of Joseph T. Keeley. They had been married for 65 years. Born in Newport on Sept. 4, 1921, she was the daughter of Michael D. and Nora (Bradley) O'Connor. She formerly worked at Newport Hospital and the Bristol Medical Center. She was an officer of the Medical Technologies Association. She was a volunteer at the Newport Hospital gift and coffee shop, and was active in the former De LaSalle Academy Mothers Club. She attended St. Joseph Grammar School, Rogers High School, Rhode Island State College and Salve Regina University, where she received a degree in medical technology. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed knitting and sewing. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Michael J. Keeley of Edenton, N.C., and Patrick J. Keeley of Middletown; a brother, Brother Antony O'Connor of Ocean Tides School, Narragansett; and four granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be private. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

KEELEY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 18 Nov 2005] Keeley, Rita, 88, died Wednesday at the RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Turner) Keeley and the sister of the late Agnes T. Keeley. Rita has resided in Central Falls most of her life. She was a teacher at the Broad Street School, Central Falls for 37 years until retiring in 1976. Rita was a member of the Central Falls Teachers Association, National Education Association and the Parent Teachers Association. Funeral from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Monday at 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, 1030 Dexter St., Central Falls at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the family lot at St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visitation and flowers omitted.

KEEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 19 Dec 2003] William Keen Jr., 74, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Providence, a retired construction foreman, died Monday at Retreat Hospital, Richmond. Born in Providence, a son of the late William and Elsie M. (Griffiths) Keen, he had lived in Virginia since 1964. Mr. Keen had been a construction foreman for Centry Construction, Richmond, before retiring. He was a graduate of Brown University. He was an Army veteran. He leaves two sons, William Keen III and Frederic Keen, both of Chesterfield County, Va.

KEENAN [Pawtucket RI Times, 16 August 1896] DEATHS AND FUNERALS: The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Keenan, mother of Bernard Keenan, took place this morning from St. Joseph's Church and there was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Kinnerney, who spoke very feelingly of the life and character of the deceased. After the services the remains were taken to St. Mary's Cemetery, where they were laid at rest. The bearers were James P. McDuff, James McDuff, Myrtle street, James McDuff, Pond street, and Patrick Murphy. Mrs. Keenan was one of the oldest residents of the city, being 92 years of age. She was well preserved for a person of that age and death was due to a general wearing out of the system.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 July 2003] James M. Keenan, 45, of West Pacific Avenue, Montrose, Calif., formerly of Pawtucket, a retired manager and bartender, died Tuesday at San Juan Living Center, Montrose. He was the companion of Betsy Gregory of Montrose. Born in Providence, a son of Annette N. (Dery) Keenan of Pawtucket, and the late Paul J. Keenan, he had lived in Pawtucket before moving to Montrose 25 years ago. Mr. Keenan had been a manager and bartender at the Elk's Club in Montrose for 20 years before retiring in May because of illness. Besides his mother and companion, he leaves two brothers, Paul M. and John C. Keenan, both of Pawtucket; two sisters, Patricia Ann Keenan of Pawtucket and Nancy Ann Keenan in North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from McAloon-Kelly Funeral Home, 213 Garden St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Pine Street. Burial will be private.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 9 July 2003] Lincoln - Robert D. Keenan, 54, of Angell Road, a retired auto mechanic, died yesterday at home. He was the husband of Christine (Jamro) Keenan. Born in Pawtucket, a son of Francis J. Keenan of Pawtucket and the late Irene R. (Gagnon) Keenan, he had lived in Central Falls before moving to Lincoln 15 years ago. Mr. Keenan had been an auto mechanic in the Blackstone Valley area for many years before retiring because of illness. A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Redmond Chapter 3. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Dustin M. Keenan of Lincoln; two sisters, Christine A. Adam of North Providence and Paula M. Braga of Pawtucket; a brother, Bruce F. Keenan of Garden Grove, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home, 342 High St., Central Falls, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Sacred Heart Church, Park Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 10 Aug 2003] Providence - William M. Keenan, 79, of Academy Avenue, a retired inspector and Air Force sergeant who was a veteran of three wars, died Wednesday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Keiko (Tsurumi) Keenan. They had been married for 46 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Robert F. and Arline (Myrtle) Keenan, he had lived most of his life in Providence. Mr. Keenan was an Air Force veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He had served for 26 years before retiring as a senior master sergeant in 1971. He later worked as a quality-control inspector for North Safety, formerly Norton Corp., for 16 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the American Legion, Wanskuck Post 56, Providence. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, William M. Keenan Jr. of Providence; two daughters, Rita K. Arndt of Wilmington, N.C., and Kathy K. Duvall of Kansas City, Mo.; and five grandchildren. The funeral and burial will be private.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 1 Dec 2003] Coventry - Bruce W. Keenan, 50, of Hopkins Hill Road, an account executive, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the former husband of Kathy H. (Penney) Keenan of Franklin, Mass. Born in Warwick, a son of Evelyn (Whitney) Keenan-Capwell of Coventry, and the late Robert F. Keenan, he had lived in Franklin, Mass., for several years before moving to Coventry two years ago. He had been an account executive for Verizon in Massachusetts for 20 years. He was a 1976 graduate of the University of Rhode Island. He was an enthusiastic golfer, and a member of the New Song Christian Fellowship, in West Warwick. Besides his mother and former wife, he leaves three daughters, Kelly L. Keenan, Courtney A. Keenan and Katie W. Keenan, all of Franklin; a brother, Andrew C. Keenan, and a sister, Sandra K. Denman, both of Coventry; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Ricky A. Keenan. A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. A graveside committal service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown.

KEENAN (CAWLEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Sunday 18 Jan 2004] Rehoboth -- Mary T. Keenan, 86, of Pine Street, formerly of West Avenue, Pawtucket, died Friday at the Evergreen House, East Providence. She was the widow of Joseph L. Keenan. Mrs. Keenan was a teacher in Pawtucket for 28 years, retiring in 1978. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late John and Ellen (Collins) Cawley. She lived in Pawtucket for 85 years, moving to Rehoboth last year. She was a member of the Blackstone Valley Retired Teachers Association, the Rhode Island Retired Teachers Association, the Pawtucket Teachers Alliance and the Pawtucket Firefighters Wives Association. She leaves a daughter, Patricia Swisher of Rehoboth; two granddaughters and two great-great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday from the McAloon-Kelly Funeral Home, 213 Garden St., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Pine Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 18 Jan 2004] Rehoboth - Mary T. Keenan, 86, of Pine Street, formerly of West Avenue, Pawtucket, a retired teacher, died Friday at Evergreen House, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph L. Keenan. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late John L. and Ellen (Collins) Cawley, she had lived in Pawtucket for 85 years before moving to Rehoboth last year. Mrs. Keenan had been a teacher in Pawtucket schools, primarily at Baldwin Elementary School, for 28 years before retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Blackstone Valley Retired Teachers Association, the Rhode Island Retired Teachers Assocation, the Pawtucket Teachers Alliance, and the Pawtucket Firefighters Wives Association. She has attended Pawtucket East High School, now Tolman High School, and the former Rhode Island College of Education. She leaves a daughter, Patricia A. Swisher of Rehoboth; two granddaughters, Laurie A. Casler of West Warwick and Kelly A. Colson of Pawtucket; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from McAloon-Kelly Funeral Home, 213 Garden St., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Pine Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 June 2004] West Warwick - George H. Keenan, 73, of Mary Avenue, a floor-care worker and former chemical mixer, died Saturday at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of June (McNamee) Keenan. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Barbara (Moffitt) Keenan. Mr. Keenan had been a floor-care worker for Shaw's supermarkets for three years, and previously had been a chemical mixer for the former Ciba Geigy, in Cranston. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Kevin Keenan of North Kingstown; three daughters, Karen Calcagni of Coventry, Kathryn Connelly of West Warwick and Kerri Erban of Attleboro; two brothers, Francis Keenan of Denver, Colo., and Bradley Keenan of West Greenwich; a sister, Evelyn Thurston of West Warwick; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a brother of the late Edward Keenan Jr., William Keenan, Edna Remington and Laura Lavoie. The committal service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, South County Trail (Route 2), Exeter.  

KEENAN (McCAFFREY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 11 Sep 2004] East Providence - Mary Keenan, 96, of Rumford Towers, Newman Avenue, formerly of Roger Williams Avenue, Rumford, died yesterday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the wife of the late Francis N. Keenan. Born in Scotland, a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Meehan) McCaffrey, she had lived most of her life in Rumford. Mrs. Keenan had been a communicant of St. Margaret Church for many years. She leaves three sons, Matthew J., John F. "Rocky" and Richard B. Keenan, all of Seekonk; a daughter, Anne M. Tighe of Jamestown; two brothers, John McCaffrey of East Providence and Francis McCaffrey of San Antonio, Texas; and 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Catherine Louth, Ann Morrissey, Bernard and Joseph McCaffrey, and Thomas Rafferty. The funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

KEENAN [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Death Notices, April 2005] Newport - Edward R. Keenan, 82 of 20 Fenner Avenue, Newport, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at his home.  Born in Hartford, CT on July 14, 1922, he was the youngest son of William and Clara (Dougherty) Keenan. He attended Bulkeley High School in Hartford, CT and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a World War II veteran and served as a B-17 gunner in the Army Air Corps. He relocated to Newport in 1951 where he was employed at the Naval Underwater Systems Center (now known as Naval Undersea Warfare Center) until his retirement in 1980. Formerly, he was an active member of the Newport Ski Club, the Newport Yacht Club, and the choir at St. Mary's Church. He enjoyed all kinds of music, especially jazz, and he had a passion for the waterfront. He is survived by his sons David Keenan and his wife Karen of Sykesville, MD, Paul Keenan and his wife Barbara of Harrisville, RI, Michael Keenan and his wife Claire of Madison, CT; his daughters Susan Keenan of New York, NY, Christine Phillips and her husband Gary of Slingerlands, NY; a former wife Mildred Keenan of Newport, RI; a brother, William Keenan of Wethersfield, CT; 10 grandchildren Patrick Keenan, Daniel Keenan, Joseph Keenan, Peter Keenan, Mark Keenan, Kevin Keenan, Michelle Keenan, Sarah Keenan, Caitlin Keenan, and Julie Keenan and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late John "Jack" Keenan of Oxford, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 Jan 2006] Keenan, John J., Sr., 82, of New London Ave. died Friday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Cecilia B. (Magiera) Keenan. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Kenneth and Catherine (O'Brien) Keenan. Mr. Keenan was employed as a housing manager at Quonset Point Naval Air Station for 30 years before retiring. He was a WW II Marine Corps Veteran. Mr. Keenan was a life member of the Pope Leo XIII Council #71 Knights of Columbus, past State and District Deputy of the RI State Council K of C and past Faithful Navigator of the Fr. Wallace Assembly 4th degree. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, John J. Keenan, Jr. and Stephen J. Keenan and his wife Barbara both of West Warwick; a niece, Gail Antonaccio of Coventry; four granddaughters, and a great granddaughter. His funeral will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. from the Henault Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church, 445 Washington St., Coventry at 10 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. Visiting hours: Sunday 3-7 p.m. Please omit flowers. 

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 26 Feb 2006] Keenan, Michael Joseph, 88, of Lincoln, RI, died Thursday, February 23, 2006 in North Ft. Myers, FL. A native of Troy, NY, he was a retired auto salesman and a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees. He was preceded in death by his wife Clara (Verdon) Keenan, and is survived by one daughter, Susan W. Fratiello of Coventry, RI; his companion Madeleine Tuffy of Lincoln, RI and 2 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Affordable Cremations, A Dignified Alternative is in charge of arrangements.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 13 Mar 2006] Keenan, James M., 61, of Chandler Drive, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of Patricia J. (DiFranco) Keenan. Born in Providence a son of Edna (Blade) Keenan of West Warwick, and the late Edward Keenan. Mr. Keenan worked for his family owned Keenan Oil Service of West Warwick for 41 years, serving as Vice President and Manager. After the sale of his business in 1999, he worked for ProvEnergy Oil for 2 years. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, West Warwick. He was an avid reader and Notre Dame Football fan. He was also a member of the 89th Paratroopers Airborne Division. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his loving step-children Eric R. Doucette of West Warwick and Rebecca J. Doucette of North Providence; a brother, John Keenan of North Kingstown; two sisters, June Capece of North Kingstown, and Marjorie Cottrell of West Warwick. He was the loving son-in-law of William and Theresa (Belanger) DiFranco of Dade City, FL. He was the brother of the late Nancy Lussier, Maureen Monti, Edward J. Keenan, III, and Kathleen Keenan. He is also survived by his loyal dog, Keesha. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from The Prata-Murphy Funeral Home, 78 Providence St., West Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, West Warwick at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, West Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers gifts in his memory to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 July 2006] Keenan, Scott D., 34, of Johnston, died June 27, 2006, he was the father of Dylan J. and Samantha L. Keenan of Johnston. Mr. Keenan is survived by his mother Jane B. (Bentley) Keenan, of Johnston and son of Robert F. Keenan of North Kingstown, two sisters Melissa J. Casey of West Warwick and Brenda J. Dias of Pawtucket. A Mass of Christian Burial was in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Johnston July 6.

KEENAN (SWEENEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 7 Dec 2006] Keenan, Mary Ruth, 93, formerly of Russell Avenue, a homemaker, died December 4, 2006 peacefully at Waterview Villa Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Gilbert L. Keenan. Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, a daughter of the late Charles T. and Mary E. (Meuse) Sweeney, she lived in East Providence for 60 years. Mrs. Keenan is survived by her son; Rev. Thomas L. Keenan, Pastor Emeritus of St. Margaret Church, Rumford, her daughter; Kathleen M. Monahan of Cranston, and her grandchildren; Marc Monahan and Erin Hayes and her husband Charles. She was the grandmother of the late David M. Monahan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford on Saturday December 9, 2006 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Mrs. Keenan's memory to St. Margaret School, 42 Bishop Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02916 would be deeply appreciated. Arrangements are by the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home.

KEENAN [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Mar 2007] Plainville, Conn. — Thomas Edward Keenan, 82, of Plainville, CT passed away on Friday, March 02, 2007. He was born on September 24, 1924 in Newport, RI. He attended La Salle Academy and at 18, volunteered for the U.S. Army. Trained to be a gunner, he was then promoted as a Staff Sergeant for the Indian Head 9th Infantry Second Division in WWII, from 1943, being honorably discharged in 1945. He was grateful to Senator Chris Dodd for his efforts in obtaining and rightfully achieving the Bronze Star. He graduated from the Univ. of Rhode Island in 1950, and attended UCONN School of Law in Hartford, CT. He was employed by Pratt and Whitney, Elmwood, CT for 6 years, and resigned for a civil service career with the U.S. Postal Service, Hartford, CT from 1956 to 1986. In addition to his postal career, he was a part-time pro caddy at the Hartford Golf Club for 30 years. He was a parishioner at St. Matthew’s Church in Forestville, CT. He was a Grand Marshal of the V.F.W., Post 574, of Plainville, CT, and of the Luna Club in Hartford. He was predeceased by his daughter, Ann Marie, and wife, Mary Joan (Hopkins). He joins their long awaited hands and spirits. He leaves his dancing partner; his most devoted, loyal, and loving caretaker and companion, Rose Coppe of Plainville, CT. He is survived by four daughters and son-in-laws, Kathleen and James Marsilio of Waterbury, CT, Carol and Edward Nixon of East Hampton, CT, Christine and Wilbur O’Dell of Bristol, CT, and Theresa and Daniel Lee of Berlin, CT, and 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Amanda Lee. Special thanks to all staff and nurses at the Plainville Health Care Facility and Floor N-5 at the Hospital of Central CT at New Britain for their unconditional kindness and support. Goodbye to friends, especially the Larrivee Family of Bristol. Funeral services will be held on Monday March 5, 2007 at 9 a.m. from Bailey Funeral Home 48 Broad St. Plainville for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Church of Saint Matthew, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Family and friends may gather on Sunday March 4, 2007 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Thomas’ name may be made to the Connecticut Department of VFW, PO Box 429, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or to the Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 14 Dec 2007] Keenan, Edwin M., age 72, of Cranston, died Wednesday at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre, Cranston surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Parrillo) Keenan. Born in Providence a son of the late George and Inez (Miller) Keenan. He served in the Air Force and was the owner of Keenan Electric and a retired member of IBEW Local #99. Mr. Keenan was a member of St. John's Lodge #1, Harmony Lodge #9 serving as Master in 1993, Overseas Lodge #40 serving as Master 98-99 and was a Grand Master of Ceremonies for the Grand Lodge of RI since 2001. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Providence a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award and chairman of the Cathedral Inc., a member of Harmony RAC, Doric Council, St. John's Commandery, R.I. Shrine and the Legion of Honor and was a sponsor of Habitat for Humanities. Besides his wife he is survived by a son Matthew G. Keenan of Cranston, three daughters, Lisa M. Kitson of Chepachet, Tina M. Thompson of West Warwick, Gina M. DePasquale of Foster, a sister Leslie Masters of Concord, NH and 7 grandchildren. He was the brother of th late Frederick A. Keenan. Friends may call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Monday 4-8 p.m., with a Masonic memorial service at 7 p.m. Funeral cortege will form at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9am with a service with military honors at 10 am at the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shrine Charities of RI, 1 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905. 

KEENE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 July 2005] Keene, Frederick W., 63, of Abbey Ave. died July 25, 2005 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Wittum) Keene. Born in Providence, a son of Beatrice L. (Buckley) Keene of Providence and the late Albert F. Keene, he had been a Warwick resident since 1968. Mr. Keene was employed as a purchasing agent for Yushin America, Inc. for 3 years before retiring in 2004 due to illness. He formerly was employed for the former Hoffacker, Inc. and E.G. & G. Sealol Corp. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and was active in the Boy Scouts of America where he was an Eagle Scout and served in various leadership roles for Troop 49 and Troop 117. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed biking, hiking, camping, canoeing, water gardening and traveling. Mr. Keene was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, where he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two children, David F. Keene of Rehoboth, MA and Susan B. Capasso of Scituate, one brother, Mark B. Keene of Lincoln and his four grandchildren, Allison A. and James F. Keene, Sara B. and Sophia B. Capasso. Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral service Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Asbury United Methodist Church, Ann Mary Brown Drive at Fair Street. Burial with Military Honors will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903 or the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 175 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903 will be appreciated. 

KEENEY [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, July 2006] Portsmouth - Edward Joseph Keeney, 74, of 5 Debra Drive, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of 79 Prospect Avenue, Middletown, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Agnes (Gagliardi) Keeney. Born in New Haven, CT, on April 27, 1932, he was the son of the late Edward P. and Marian (Heery) Keeney. Mr. Keeney was a 1950 graduate of West Haven High School in Connecticut. After high school Mr. Keeney served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He attended New Haven State Teachers College (now Southern CT State) from 1955-1959. He earned his Masters degree from RIC and also attended Salve Regina for graduate studies. Mr. Keeney began teaching at Aquidneck School in Middletown in 1959, then went on to Berkeley-Peckham then at Joseph H. Gaudet School, eventually becoming assistant principal, until his retirement in 1988 as principal. He was a member of the Middletown Teachers Association, the Middletown Administrators Association, the Rhode Island Teachers Association, the Rhode Island Association of School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Education Association. Mr. Keeney was also a past member o