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Ruth Keegan Obituary

Keegan, Ruth ALBANY Ruth Mary Keegan, born August 2, 1917 and entered into eternal life on October 7, 2008. Ruth was the oldest child of William and Catherine St. John. She was born in Albany, N.Y., and raised in her early years in Lake Luzerne, N.Y. until the untimely death of her father, when the family moved to Albany. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names and Mildred Elley Secretarial School. On August 20, 1938, she married the late Thomas F. Keegan. She was a loving mother to Hon. Thomas W. (Veronica) Keegan of Terrell, N.C., the late Robert J. (Barbara) Keegan of Slingerlands, N.Y., Katherine M. McIntyre (John) of Port Washington, N.Y. and Lori M. Keegan-Brady (Thomas) of Glenmont, N.Y. She was the sister to Bill St. John MD and the late Annette Lochner. Ruth is the beloved grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of 11. The grandchildren are Monica Allen, the late Robert M. Keegan, Kristin Keegan, Kevin McIntyre, Michael Keegan, Colleen Lucie, Christine Hogan. Her Catholic faith was a cornerstone of her life and attended daily Mass for many decades. She worked as a bookkeeper for years at Arlene's Artist Materials. After retiring, she devoted herself to volunteer work at Child's Hospital and Eden Park Nursing Home. She amassed more than 20,000 hours of volunteer time and received awards for her time and work. Ruth loved to sew and lived a life of service to others. She was an outstanding role model for her family and to those friends who knew her. She will be deeply missed by all. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St. Theresa's of Avila Church, 435 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Friends may visit the family at the church from 9:30 am to 10:30. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Glenmont. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or Good Samaritan Lutheran HCC, 125 Rockefeller Rd., Delmar, NY 10254. She received excellent, loving care from the staff.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2008.

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Michele Rooney

October 15, 2008

Dear Lori and Family,
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. My Father died in June so I know the void you are feeling now in your life. Peace be with you.
Michele

Debra Peete

October 14, 2008

My condolences on the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debra Peete

Edward J. Bradley, Sr.

October 12, 2008

Tom and the Keegan Family:

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother, grand-mother and great grand-mother.

A life well lived. Marked by solemn Godly devotion, happiness and success. As a devout Catholic woman, wife and mother.

Your feelings of sadness and sorrow must be immense.

May your period/s of bereavement and grief be, mercifully, short.

God bless you all.

Kathy Cronin

October 11, 2008

Lori,
My mom called me to tell me that your very special Mom had passed.

My memories are deep of the many days you and I played at your house... dolls, dress up, peanut butter and banana sandwiches...we had the same doll in 4th grade, and I always envied your beautiful blond curly hair. I remember when your handsome brother passed so long ago, and I still remember the wedding pictures of the older brothers and sister on your wall.

I am so sorry for your loss.

My parents still live on Fordham Ct. When your grief has passed a bit, please let them know where I can reach you to say hello again and share some old memories.

Fondly,
Kathy Cronin

DEVON CLARKE

October 10, 2008

Lori,
May you and your family find peace in this time of hurt. My prayers are with you.

DEVON CLARKE (EAP BROOKWOOD)

Shelley Murphy

October 10, 2008

Lori and Family
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
Shelley Murphy

Edgar J Robinson

October 10, 2008

Lori,
Please know that we have you and your family in our prayers during this time of great loss.

Edgar & Adele

Debbie Britt

October 9, 2008

Dear Tom, Kathy and Lori,
No matter where I lived, with each child I had and adopted, your mother sent her love, joy and prayers. Your family was part of mine, a driveway away. I feel as if I have lost another mother.
My love and prayers,
Debbie Britt, Albany

Joe and Darleen Koreman

October 9, 2008

Judge Keegan, Joe and I were sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a lovely lady. We will keep her in our prayers.

Althea Keegan

October 9, 2008

Tom, Kathy, & Lori,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during these days. Aunt Ruth was blessed with a long and prayerful life. She gave of herself to bring happiness to others for so many, many years. No doubt she was welcomed with open arms in her eternal home to enjoy eternal life with Uncle Tom, her family, and friends.
Althea

Maureen Haggerty

October 9, 2008

Tom, Kathy & Lori,

We were sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed by all.

Maureen & Mike

Mary Bouschor

October 8, 2008

Lori and family,
So sorry to hear about you Mom. She was a great lady and great friend to my Mom. Together they will buddies again.
Bless you all.

George & Charlene Stackman

October 8, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Relyea

October 8, 2008

Judge Keegan, Ruth was the very best volunteer I have EVER had in my career as a Director of Volunteer Services. God has a loving and kind new angel in Heaven. We will all miss her.

William S Vojnar (Farm)Family Vojnar

October 8, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Katy Vojnar(watford)

October 8, 2008

Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. think of you and often.
anything I can do please call or email me..(843-651-9839)
Kathy Vojnar-Watford

Richard Keegan

October 8, 2008

Tom,
My deepest condolences to all the members of the Keegan Family on your loss. Your mother will be in my prayers, i remember your mother from Whitehall Rd and she was such a nice person. Ret Det.APD Rich Keegan

Kathy (Koch) Bertram

October 8, 2008

So sorry to hear about Ruth's passing. She was a good friend to my mother years ago. I will never forget the time she helped me out with sewing a dress for my daughter. Ruth was very kind and thoughtful. My thoughts are with the Keegan family at this time.

Patricia Keefe

October 8, 2008

Judge Keegan,
My condolences on the passing of your wonderful mother who truly led a life of service to her fellow man.

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