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Ruth Keegan Obituary

Harwich Ruth P. (MacDonald) Keegan, in Harwich, August 24, 2008, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Quincy. Former wife of Russell Keegan, Sr. Loving mother of Nancy Evans of FL, Russell Keegan, Jr. of Quincy, Richard Keegan of Randolph, Dawn Marie Bowman of Ohio, Diane Krula of Bellingham and the late Kevin Keegan. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at St. Gregory Church, Dorchester, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., Dorchester Lower Mills, on Wednesday 4-7 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. For directions and guest book, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2008.

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Jeanne K. Keegan

October 11, 2008

My condolences to the children of Ruth Keegan.

Sarah Rivers

August 27, 2008

My prayers and sympathies to all of Ruth's family. I worked with Ruth for a number of years in Chatham and we had a lot of good laughs. She was a dear person and will be missed.

Frank and Louise Kelley

August 26, 2008

To our friend, Richie Keegan and all his family. We want to express our deepest sympathy. We know that a Mother's love is the heart and core of a family. Our prayer is that good memories of her will bring you even closer together as a family as you celebrate her life and what she meant to each of you. Fondly,

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