Dr. Allen H. Keough

Dr. Allen H. Keough, PhD, 79 years old of 3 Elizabeth Ave., Northborough, formerly of Sudbury, died Monday, August 25, 2008 in the Life Care Center in Leominster after an illness. He is survived his son, Allen H. Keough, Jr. of Mansfield, MA; 5 daughters: Cynthia K. Craig and her husband Rev. James O. Craig, III of Leominster, MA, Valerie M. Keough of Phoenix, AZ, Karen G. Keough-Huff and her partner Christine Keough-Huff of Holland, MA, Pamela K. Doucette and her husband Ray Doucette of Maynard, MA and Christine K. Gerhardt and her husband Wayne Gerhardt of Chelmsford, MA; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. His wife,, Helen M. (Thidemann) Keough, died in 2003.

Dr. Keough was born April 24, 1929 in Chelsea, MA, son of Henry and Grace (Perkins) Keough. He graduated from Winthrop High School, received his Bachelor's Degree from University of Mass-Amherst, his Master's Degree from University of New Hampshire and his doctorate from M.I.T. in Boston. He had been a chemist in research and development for many years for Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey, the Norton Co. in Worcester, Dennison in Framingham, Metallized Products Inc. in Winchester, and had served on the board of directors for Vitronics Corp. in New Hampshire. Dr. Keough was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Leominster, was an avid bridge player and had belonged to a bridge club. He also had been the editor of the Birchwood News in Northborough.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 29, at 11 am in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 60 West Street, Leominster. Burial will be private in Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Church Outreach, 60 West Street, Leominster. The Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster is assisting the family with arrangements. www.

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