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L. Keaveny Obituary

Of Beverly, MA, July 21, formerly of Medford, MA, 80. Wife of the Thomas Francis Keaveny. Survived by two daughters, Paulette Galvin of Melrose and Michelle Phippen of Beverly, two sons, Thomas of Groton and Patrick Keaveny of Templeton, MA, two sisters, Joanne Harding of Durham, NH and Marlene Crawford of Medford, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and her many friends at Oceanview. Funeral services will be held on Thursday in the Campbell-Lee, Moody Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., BEVERLY (North Beverly location), at 11 A.M. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty's name to the Thelmer Creamer Fund, at Oceanview, 3 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 22, 2008.

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Bonnie Keaveny

July 31, 2008

When a last parent passes over, it just seems like such a profound transition for those left behind. We are the next generation up to bat with only our own wisdom and each other to rely on.

I only knew your Mom for a few years, but from the first day I met her, I felt a connection. She reminded me of my own Mom who passed on 5 years ago. Something about your Mom felt like home to me. I loved her and will miss her dearly.

I feel blessed to be a part of your family and to have been a part of your Mom's life.

With Sadness,
Bonnie

Donna Crawford

July 23, 2008

Dear Auntie Betty,

Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you
You did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide
And although we cannot see you
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.

Rest peacefully Auntie Betty. We will always remember you as the life of the party! We will miss you always.

Paulette, Michelle, Tommy, & Patrick:
Our hearts are with you. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Donna, John, John, Chris & Jaime

Joanne harding

July 22, 2008

We will miss our beloved sister and aunt

janet

July 22, 2008

she was the fun aunt, I will miss her deeply. She will miss Billy's.

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