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Gloria Keller Obituary

WINTHROP -- Gloria M. Keller, 31, of Summer Street, Winthrop, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at her home from natural causes.

She was born in Inglewood, Calif., on Dec. 1, 1977, a daughter of Roger and Karen (Gronlund) Cote.

She graduated from Jay High School, class of 1995.

Gloria worked at Mr. Market as the assistant manager in the bakery.

She enjoyed camping, music and dancing, but most of all her greatest joy in life was her daughter Autumn. She treasured every moment with her, whether they were watching a movie or snuggling together. Autumn remembers her mom as being a very fun and outgoing person. She will be truly missed by everyone.

She leaves her daughter Autumn of Winthrop; her husband Robert Keller Jr. of Winthrop; her mother Karen Cote-Charest and husband Lucien of Jay; brother Wayne Cote and his fiance Daniele Bucar of Auburn; sister Darlene Cote and nephew Lucas Cote of Auburn; two step-children Rachel Keller and Robert Keller III, both of Winthrop; her aunt Gail Gronlund of Danvers, Mass.; and other aunts, uncles and many cousins.

She was predeceased by her father Roger P. Cote in 1997.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Amy Rourke and Dan Plourde for all the help they have given to Gloria and her family.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at The Fortin Group Funeral Home, 217 Turner St., Auburn, with a memorial service at 7:30 p.m.

Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to a trust fund for her daughter at TD Bank North, Attn: Autumn B. Keller, 600 Center St., Auburn, ME 04210.

A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn; 783-8545; www.thefortingroup.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kennebec Journal on Mar. 1, 2009.

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Pat Ladd

March 1, 2009

Autum, Samantha and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always was quick to smile and tell about what the two of you had just been doing. She loved you so very much! Our hearts are with you. Take good care. Love Sam and Pat Ladd

joyce Turcotte

March 1, 2009

I will miss you and all your talks we had. Love Joyce T

leroy jenkins

March 1, 2009

u were so younge... you will be missed

better days

debra stratton

March 1, 2009

thank you for all the times we shared

Debra stratton

March 1, 2009

gloria will never know how much she touch our hearts, she was a remarkable person, and a dear dear friend, she helped me so much in my darkest times and will be so so missed, autumn im so sorry...im here for you if you need to talk..

melissa williams

March 1, 2009

gloria you will be truely missed. I will miss talking to you at the market and at the beach this summer.

JEANNE YORK

March 1, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Glorida was a wonderful person.

nikki chase

March 1, 2009

you will be greatly missed at the market and in our hearts

Wendy Dostie

March 1, 2009

Autum, we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.

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