John Keating Obituary

John H. 'Jack' Keating of Chelmsford

John H. "Jack" Keating, 83, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, formerly of Lynn, MA, August 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan H. (Julien) Keating. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 11:00 am at St. Mary's Church, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford, MA. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the Keating Family at the Radisson Hotel, 10 Independence Dr., Chelmsford, immediately following the Funeral Mass. Jack's family would love everyone to come. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jack's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St. Second Floor, Framingham, MA 01701. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Blake Funeral Home, Chelmsford. For online condolences, please visit www.blakefuneralhome.com and visit us on Facebook.

Published by Lowell Sun on Sep. 1, 2015.
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My most sincere condolences to the whole family. Jack was a good friend and mentor to me and to many at MITRE.

Tom Everett

September 8, 2015

John & Denise, Our sincerest condolences to your entire family ....
Tammy and Ken Gately

September 1, 2015

Sweetheart, my love for you will never ever end!!!!! We lived life to the absolute fullest with our family and I thank you so so much for that!!!!! I love this photo of you with your infectious smile. You brightened everyone's day with just your presences....especially mine and our wonderful family...so until we meet again see if you can find a hockey team to coach to keep yourself occupied!!!!!! Love, Joanie xxxooo

September 1, 2015

Thank you for your service Rest in peace

August 31, 2015

Paula and Family-

So sorry to hear about your Dad. I so remember him years ago teaching us how to play hockey. He was a great coach.

Sorry for your lose.

Lynn Gervais Smith

August 31, 2015

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10 Independence Dr, Chelmsford, MA

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11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

25 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA

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Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home

24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824

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