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Mary Keegan Obituary

Mary Ellen Keegan June 6, 1923 - August 17, 2010 Resident of Castro Valley Born to Mary Ann Gallagher and Harry Harrison. She was the second of four children, Harry, Edward and John are deceased. She was born and raised in Oakland, California, attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and Holy Names High School, class of 1941. Mary Ellen met and married James Joseph Keegan in 1944. They had three children, Denise Lyons (Gary), John M. Keegan and Patricia Carroll both deceased. Mary Ellen and James had 59 wonderful years together before his demise in 2003. She is survived by 6 grandchildren, James R. Schock, Sean C. Lyons, Timothy M. Schock, Kelly Carroll, Sheila Carroll Legg, and James K. Carroll. Also survived by 2 great-grandchildren, Taudra and Troyton Schock. Mary Ellen desired no formal services, but she did wish to have a "Celebration of Life", which will be held on Friday, September 17th and noon at Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville, CA with relatives, family members, and close friends. Jess C. Spencer Mortuary & Crematory (510) 581-9133

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Sep. 12, 2010.

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maura dolan

September 15, 2010

Denise and family,
Your mother had so much joy and humor. She suffered the loss of her husband and children and still remained upbeat and vigorous. She was a beautiful, intelligent woman, and I know how much you will miss her. I had meant to visit her after my father's funeral and never got around to it. Please know my negligence was not from lack of regard. I will miss seeing her at all the Irish family events.
Maura Dolan

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September 13, 2010

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