Elizabeth M. McKeon

Elizabeth M. (Treat) McKeon, 79 of West Brookfield died Friday, October 24, 2008 in Quabog on the Common. Her husband of 40 years, Thomas L. McKeon died in 1992. She leaves two sisters, Barbara Bootin of Mesa, AZ., and Patricia Mayer of Glen Falls, NY.; a brother Paul McClusky of Somerst, KY.; three daughters, Kathleen McKeon & Patricia A. Smith, both of West Brookfield, Karen Gustafson & her husband Edward of East Brookfield; five sons, Paul R. & his wife Kathy of Santa Rose, CA., Michael T. & Thomas P., both of Spencer, James J. & his wife Linda of East Brookfield.

She was a grandmother to 28 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, along with extended family and friends. She was predeceased by a son Allan J. McKeon of Worcester.

Elizabeth (Betty) was born in Worcester and was a vocalist on the radio in the 1940's. Later she settled in Rochdale before moving to East Brookfield where she and her late husband raised 9 children. She loved her Sunday get-togethers and assisted her husband in raising St. Bernard dogs. Her love of music was encouraged throughout her entire life.

Friends & relatives are invited to attend calling hours on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Rte 9/Old West Brookfield Rd., Brookfield. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the East Brookfield Baptist Church, Main St., East Brookfield. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Donations may be made to Quaboag on the Common Activities Fund, 47 E. Main St., West Brookfield, MA. 01585.