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Elizabeth O'Leary Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" O'Leary QUINCY Elizabeth "Betty" A. O'Leary of Quincy, October 3, 2008. Beloved wife of Robert J. Keough of Quincy. Daughter of the late Frank J. O'Leary. Devoted step-mother of Denise Maloney of Newbury. Loving sister of Arthur O'Leary and his wife Maureen of Cohasset and the late Marjorie Joyce. Loving aunt of Thomas Joyce, Timothy Joyce, Stephanie Whouley, Brian O'Leary, Paul O'Leary, Anne Burke, Maureen O'Campos, Liz Milner and Terry O'Leary. Cousin of Donald O'Leary. Cherished step-grandmother of Robert West of South Boston and Kimberley Maloney of Newbury. Betty was a 1953 graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Boston. She was a 1958 graduate of Massachusetts General School of Nursing and graduated from Boston University with a bachelors degree in nursing. She was employed at the Veterans Hospital in Jamaica Plain for many years before retiring in 2001. After retiring Betty worked at The Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica Plain. In her earlier years she worked as a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardinal Cushing/Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton and spent 3 years working at the Queens Medical Center in Honolulu Hawaii. She loved to travel and enjoyed going to the beach. She served a a Major in the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church at 11:00 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4- 8 PM. Burial in Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Betty may be made to Caritas Home Care 3 Edgewater Drive Norwood, MA 02062. Call 1-800-Keohane or see for directions & online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, 2008.

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Nancy Dubin

September 28, 2021

Remembering our fabulous trip together in Italy. The group of us drove all over the area around Pisa. What fun and laughs we had at the villa. Still miss that smile and 'good to go' spirit.

Donna DeMartino

October 28, 2008

So sorry I could not attend services & mass for Betty but she knew I was thinking of her. What a wonderful person & collegue to have had in my life these last 26 years. I only hope to be as caring & full of life as she always was.
Bob, what a treasure you were to her, to have found love & complete each other is a blessing. Know that she will always be watching over you.

Sandy Starczewski

October 11, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I saw her almost every evening I worked. She always had a smile and a friendly hello. She also checked in on the patients every evening. I have missed working with her and I will always remember her warmth and her energetic spirit.

edward kremer

October 10, 2008

Mr. Keough,
My sympathy on the loss of your lovely wife, Betty. She radiated warmth and generosity, and as my supervisor at the VA in Jamaica Plain always let me know that we were in good hands when Betty was on the job. What a lovely person she was. I miss her and think of her often.

Janet Pfeiffer

October 9, 2008

Bob,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. That the two of you found each other and renewed your friendship into something better was a gift in your lives. I will continue to think of you and keep you in my prayers.

Paul and Barbara Russell

October 8, 2008

To Arthur, Maureen, Paul and all the members of the O'Leary Family:

My wife, Barbara, and I were deeply saddened to hear of Betty's death. This is undoubtedly one of the most difficult things anyone has to do which is to say goodbye to one you love so much. But having learned so much about Betty during this past week, and regretting we could not be at her wake, we just know, as it was said at her funeral mass, that when you get to Heaven you will not have to look far to find Betty. We agree with that and feel that God has a very special place reserved for her in Heaven. We also pray that God has already greeted her at the Gates of Paradise, and as only an all-loving and all forgiving Father can do, He has put His arm around Betty's shoulders, given her a gentle hug and said, "Enter into your Father's Kingdom. Well done, My good and faithful servant." We now pray for those Betty left behind and that they have the strength to endure this terrible burden which now confronts them. All our love,

Mary Santuliani-Schwartz

October 7, 2008

Betty, was a shinning star in our class at Mass General, beautiful inside and out. She inspired us all.Deepest sympathy to all her family.

Marion Bowers

October 7, 2008

Betty was a classmate at MGH and I always looked forward to seeing her at our reunions. She also working at Cardinal Cushing Hospital while I worked with a group of Drs nearby so we had frequent contact. Such a positive and joyful person.

Helen Sullivan

October 7, 2008

Betty was a sterling nursing mentor to me at Cardinal Cushing and remained a dear friend.Though our lives took different paths she will always remain dear to me. My sincere sypmpathy to those she has left--she is close in your heart and has achieved her peace

Barbara Canavan

October 7, 2008

What a loss to the world. Betty was a great person so kind and generous.

Sincerely, Barbara and Stephen Canavan, Weymouth

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October 7, 2008

Barbara Behrens

October 6, 2008

I'll treasure my memories of laugh-filled times from New York to Hawaii.
Mahalo nui loa, and Aloha

Peggy and Frank Walker

October 6, 2008

We'll miss you, Betty - your smile, your positive cheerfulness, and your deck parties. You have been a wonderful friend and neighbor for many years.
Peggy and Frank

Nancy Dubin

October 5, 2008

Betty had such a wonderful spirit and vitality, she will be missed. She celebrated life to the fullest. We had such fun in Italy together. My prayers are with all her loved ones.

Anne Rheault

October 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joan Rainville

October 4, 2008

Truly a beautiful loving person. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I know Betty shares a special place with uncle Frank now and is smiling down upon you. Joan (O'Leary) Rainville

Steven & Linda Miles

October 4, 2008

We so enjoyed having Betty as part of the Miles extended family. She was a great person and friend to Steven's Mom and Dad!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate her life and say goodbye.

Truly yours,

Steven & Linda Miles

Gormet Dinner in Tuscany

October 4, 2008

Tuscany is lovely

Anne Ackerman

October 4, 2008

With Love from Anne Ackerman-what a gift she was to us in our travels--one of a kind---full of LIFE--and may it continue

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