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Robert Keane Obituary

KEANE, Robert T. Of Braintree formerly of Newton on Oct. 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Carol (Fullum) Keane. Loving father of Robert T. Jr. of Braintree. Brother of Paula Kelley of Newton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home, 465 Centre St., NEWTON CORNER, on Wed, Oct 29, at 11 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Help of Christians Church at Noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery West Roxbury. Visiting hours Tues 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368 or the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late Korean War U.S. Army veteran. For directions, obit or to send a condolence note www.eatonandmackay.com Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home 617-244-2034

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2008.

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Rick & Ginger Johnson

November 7, 2008

We loved him. He cared for each and every member of our family. There was not a celebration he did not come to or a person he was not kind to. His strength & courage are to be emulated. Our family will miss him very much.

Mike Casey

October 31, 2008

Mr. Keane,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Loretta K. Greene

October 28, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a kind and gentle person who made everybody feel at home in his presence. He will be missed. My love and prayers are with Carol, Rob. Jr. and all family members at this sad and difficult time.

Loretta F.K. Greene

October 28, 2008

I was so saddened to hear of Bob's
passing. He was a kind and gentle
person to everyone. He had a gift of
making each person feel at home in his presence. My thoughts and prayers especially go out to Carol and Rob. Jr. and all their family members at this sad time.

JEAN GIAMMALVO

October 28, 2008

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BOB.S PASSING, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL ESPECIALLY, CAROL,& ROB JR. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN FINAL PEACE

LOVE JEANNE GIAMMALVO

Ruth Mason

October 27, 2008

I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing this morning from my sister Sandra. Just wanted to pass on my deepest sympathy to the Carol, and Bob Jr., and all his loved ones. I'm sure he will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of deep sorrow, but know Bob is in a much better place now with our Heavenly Father and in Peace for ever more. With Love Ruth

Sandra Marinelli

October 27, 2008

My heart and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Sandra Marinelli

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