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Muriel Keegan Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Wheaton and Marion (Stewart) Arnold, she lived in Providence most of her life.
Mrs. Keegan was an assembler for the R.N. Koch Jewelry Company for twenty-five years, retiring in 1991. Muriel was a daily communicant of Saint Anthony Church, Providence, for many years.
She leaves two daughters, Kathleen A. Santagata, and her husband David, of North Providence, Anne Marie Parrillo, with whom she lived, of Providence; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a sister of the late Wheaton Arnold and Rachael Ricci.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, at 9:00 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Anthony Church, Plainfield Street, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Anthony Church, 549 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI 02909 in her memory will be appreciated. www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Muriel Keegan
Robert Beirne
December 10, 2008
Dear Anne Marie, Kathy and Families,
A few lines from Chile.
I had been trying since I heard of Muriel's death to get some lines off to you. I could never find the way to do it. Yesterday, I even went "downtown" to buy writing paper and envelopes. Imagine. But today as I began the letter, I did one more computer search. And I found the information.
Early or late, I want to add my expression of sympathy to all those who have told you so many beautiful things about your Mom. You always knew it, or knew most of them, but it was good to hear them, certainly.
She was a good friend to me. Open and frank and honest. A "what you see is what you get" kind of a person. She never stopped reminding us that "I couldn't have gotten through it if it were not for my faith".
Like all of you, I will miss her. I hope that I live as openly, and smiling-ly thankful for every day as she did. A beautiful lady in so, so many ways.
You're all in my thoughts and in my prayers. (Did Michael play?)
Peace,
Father Bob
Antonia Thomas and Family
November 25, 2008
Dear Ann Marie and Family, I feel great sadness at the passing of your mom and grandmother. She was always there when we got together as a group and she will be dearly missed
Deborah Paquette
November 25, 2008
I would like to take a minute to express my sympathy to the family and friends of Muriel. I came to know Muriel through my friendship with her daughter Kathy and her husband David. As a friend of the family , and godmother to Heather, one of Muriel's grandchildren; I had the pleasure of having many a conversation at family gatherings with Muriel. She was one of the nicest women I have ever met. She was a very devoted grandmother to all of her grandchildren. I remember how worried she was when Christopher went into the military, and was being sent to Iraq. She was very protective of him and you knew how much she loved him and all of her grandchildren. I will miss her at family gatherings, but her memory will live on for eternitiy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy, David,Christopher, Heather and all of Muriel's family and friends.
Michael & Jacqueline Venticinque
November 25, 2008
Anne Marie, Christina, Michael, and The Entire Keegan Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the recent passing of your Mother, and Grandmother. You can be assured of our thoughts, and prayers, for all of you in the days ahead, may you find peace and comfort in remembering a live well lived.
With Sympathy
Eleanor Spivey
November 25, 2008
Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss,I know the pain and sorrow you feel. But I promise you that it will get better and you will have happy memorize to comfort you.Know that mom is watching over you all and she is at peace.May God Bless You and comfort you now and always.
Love
your sister elle.
Carol & Louie Jutras
November 24, 2008
Dear AnnMarie and family,
We wish to express our heart felt sympathy at the passing of Muriel. When we think of St. Anthony's we remember her and all the work she did throughout the years. All the way back to the Fatima Society and all the fun we had with the parties, fund raisers and don't forget the budget ladies.
May she rest in piece
Domenic Cotoia
November 24, 2008
May God Bless Muriel & her entire family through this very sad time. She will always be remembered as a very kind & devoted person, not only to her family, but to her Church as well. I thank God to have known her for many years.
May she Rest in Peace!
Jacqueline Santos...., kevin and kids
November 24, 2008
Rest in Peace Mrs. Keegan....she was such a wonderful person, she was there my whole life ...it won't be the same , she'll never be forgotten!!
Rev. Joseph Protano
November 24, 2008
Dear Friends: God bless Muriel, an elegant and exceptional womn in all facets of her life. May she rest in peace and may all of you receive the gift of peace that Muriel is praying that you have. Fr. Joe Protano
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