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John Keach Obituary

Of Easton. Husband of Arlene (Albert) Keach of Easton; Father of Andrew A. Keach of Easton, Meredith Keach and her husband Sean P. Hennessy of Mansfield, and the late Edwin Keach; brother of William P. Keach and his wife Sandra of Easton; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Holy Cross Church, 225 Purchase St., Easton. Interment will be private. Visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 p.m. in the Holy Cross Parish Center Great Room, 225 Purchase St., Easton. (For directions visit www.holy crosseaston.org). In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be sent to the Edwin A. Keach Memorial Fund, c/o North Easton Savings Bank, 295 Main St., PO BOX 299, Easton, MA. 02356. Arrangements are by the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington Street (Rte.138) EASTON. 1-508-238-4269. For condolences visit www.kanefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2007.

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Deborah & Philip Graham

July 11, 2007

Dear Arlene, Meredith and Andrew,

We are so very sorry to hear about John's death and feel honored to have known him.

Sandra (Lilja) Anderson

June 26, 2007

To the family of John Keach Jr.
I am in shock as I just heard last evening of John's passing. I want to express my sincere sympathy to his family and friends. John knew my mother, the late Dorothy Lilja and he helped us many times when it came to legal matters. He will be sadly missed.

Sandra Anderson

Stephanie Johnson

June 24, 2007

My heart goes out to you and your family as you endure the difficult loss of your dear husband and father. God Bless all of you.

June 24, 2007

To the Keach family
I was sadden to hear of Johns passing he was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
Debbie Luke

Mari ^ Wendell Bartholomew

June 23, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of John's death from Audrey Davies. I have fond memories of him visiting Audery when we both worked at the Goddard hosp. My thoughts & prayers to the family
Mari Bartholomew

Lorena Manchester

June 22, 2007

Dear Mrs. Keach and Family, I am so sad to hear of John's passing. He was so kind to me after my husband, Jack, died in November. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lorena Manchester

COREY AND KATHRYN GOMES

June 21, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn Lacey

June 21, 2007

To the Keach Family,

I Am so sorry for your loss, Attorney Keach was such a great man. He everything a person could ask for in a friend, husband, son or brother. I will always have great memories of him coming into our office.

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you

Harriet Burak

June 21, 2007

Dear Arlene and Meredith,

Please accept my sincerest condolences to you both as well as the rest of your family. I will remember John for his humor when we sat together at Saphire Manor for the event sponsored by the Mansfield Animal Shelter. We all knew that the entertainment could have been better; but leave it to John to express in words what we were all thinking. His words were to the point; but with a twinkle in his eye. Meredith, you know very well how strong I believe in the Spirit living on and our loved one's continued presence in our lives after their passing. Love Never dies. As unfair as this all seems to us who are left behind, I know that John is with Edwin and that the two of them will continue to be with you in spirit. Meredith and Arlene, may the presence of John, Edwin and John's dad be as strong in spirit as they were in life. G-d Bless you all.

Kathleen Ringland Robbins

June 21, 2007

Dear Arlene,Andrew and Meredith,
It has been many years since I have seen you but was greatly saddened to hear of John's death.I have wonderful memories of fun times in the late 70's and early 80's.John's 40th B-Day and the Toga party,football games,ski trip with all the kids etc.We were so happy to buy 655 Foundry .I appreciated John's help with many legal issues over the years.He was a man of substance but loved a fun time,I wish I could be there but I work and live over 120 miles away in NH,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Kay Ringland Robbins

June 21, 2007

Cynthia Hanley

June 20, 2007

Dear Andy and Family,
My condolences to you and your family. John was a credit to the legal community and a great father.
He will be missed by many.

Emily Perini

June 20, 2007

To the Keach family-
I, as well as my co-workers, were truly heart broken when we heard this terrible news. Attorney Keach was such a kind man with an amazing presence. He made such a great impression on me and I can still remember his endearing laugh and smile. I enjoyed every conversation I had the opportunity of sharing with him. He was a noble man who will be greatly missed.

My deepest and sincerest sympathy to you all.

Susan Osofsky

June 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jen Cohen

June 20, 2007

Dear Andy, Arlene and Meredith,
My heart goes out to all of you during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jen Cohen

June 20, 2007

Dear Andy, Arlene and Meredith,
My heart goes out to all of you during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark Meninno

June 20, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tammie Besse

June 20, 2007

Merideth
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Arnold E. Amirault

June 20, 2007

Dear Mrs. Keach and Family,

We extend our condolences to you on John's passing away.

He was a great asset to the Town of Easton and he also also a highly ethical and competent attorney who provided my family with sage advice, over the years.

May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,


Arnie Amirault
Easton, Mass.

Sharon O'Connor

June 20, 2007

We are all so sad to hear of John's passing but we have such great memories of his contagious laugh, his extensive knowledge of just about everything, his kind ,brilliant ,warm personality not to mention his fascination with butter and swordfish :) All of us will miss you dearly Mr Keach.
Love The Doyle's Girls

Leonard King

June 20, 2007

John made no exceptions between associates, family and friends. His private joys or griefs could not raise a bar between him and the many that were gladdened by his smile....

Erica Horan

June 19, 2007

Mrs. Keach and family,
When I heard this terrible news, I was heart broken. Mr. Keach was a great man, admired by many. It brings me comfort knowing that he is in heaven with Edwin. I hope that your faith in God brings you comfort in this time of great sadness. I will not be able to attend the services, however, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Frank Meninno

June 19, 2007

Dear Arlene, Meredith and Andrew,
I am so, so sorry to hear of John's passing. I grew up in the neighborhood his office is in. He gave me one of my earliest jobs as a kid. We loved to talk about history (he loved to share those old papers he had in his office) and some of the stories in town. He also inspired me to become active in town affairs ( even as a fence viewer, something the both of us enjoyed). He will be remembered! I will remember all of you in my prayers daily. May God be your comforter, and may you feel His presence and peace, especially during this time.
Love and prayers,
Frank T. Meninno

Roger Hill

June 19, 2007

Dear Arlene & Meredith:

John was a great friend of mine and I will always have fond memories of him, especially his great sense of humor. We spent many nights sitting together at Town Meetings and enjoyed each other's company despite some divergence on issues. I shall miss him greatly.

Peter Horan

June 19, 2007

Dear Arlene & Meredith,

My deepest, heartfelt sympathy for you. Mr. Keach was a remarkable man and a huge roll model for honesty, decency and humility.What a giant of a man. A Man that fills a room with wit and good cheer. A man who carried the unspeekable loss of his beloved Edwin with hurculian composure and grace. A Man who forgave. What a great wonderful inspiring man humanity lost. I have always looked up to Mr Keach. His early departure from us is very sad and heart breaking. I am sure Edwin is glad to see him. What a grand reunion that must have been.
God Bless

Lois DiPasqua

June 19, 2007

Dear Arlene and family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's death. I remember him from so very long ago. He was always bigger than life. With a big heart. A great knowledge of Easton, and a bigger smile. He was an asset to this town for his whole life. And his love for his family and his friends was visible and strong.
My sincere sympathy,
Lois DiPasqua

Peggy Morse

June 19, 2007

Dear Arlene and family,
So sorry to here of your loss. Though we don't see each other as often these days, I think of you often, and especially now. My love and prayers are with you.
Peggy Morse

Donna Riley

June 19, 2007

Dear Arlene, Andrew and Meridith,
John will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Always a thoughtful word and smile. He will leave an empty space in all our hearts.
Love and prayers for you all.
Donna Riley

June 18, 2007

Dear Arlene and Meridith
My heartfelt sympathy to you with John's passing. He was a big man, with a big heart who loved Easton and all those he came in contact with.
He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Carla & Rob Goodiwn

Tara Mariani-D'Arpino

June 18, 2007

Meredith
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dick Dailey

June 18, 2007

John will be badly missed. He has served our town for many decades and has been prominent in government as well as charitable circles. His sometimes humorous, sometimes serious and always eloquent presentations will be missed. My condolences and best wishes to the entire Keach family.

Courtney Morgan

June 18, 2007

Arlene,I'm so sorry to hear about your husband.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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