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Robert McKeon Obituary
He was born in Bennington on Nov. 2, 1930, and was the son of the late Robert P. and Josephine (Billick) McKeon. He received his education in Bennington and graduated from Bennington High School, where he had played on the basketball team.
Following high school, he joined the Navy and served during the Korean conflict from 1951 until 1955.
He married the former Marie Gorman in Bennington on Aug. 7, 1954. They had recently celebrated their sixtieth anniversary.
Mr. McKeon had been employed at the Bennington Post Office for 35 years, and had held different positions during his time there including delivery, front window clerk, and had served as assistant postmaster.
In earlier years, he had worked at Grand Union, The A&P, BenMont Paper, Bijur Lubricating, and for 11 years he worked at the Green Mountain Racetrack in Pownal.
Mr. McKeon was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #307 of Bennington for over 50 years, and a life member of the Bennington Elks Club as well. He also belonged to the American Legion Post #13 of Bennington, and the VFW of Bennington.
He loved spending time with his family, taking vacations, playing golf, and being outdoors. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Survivors besides his wife include three daughters, Deborah Pappas of Vail, Colo., Jo-Ann Roberts of Essex Junction, Linda Goodrum of Colchester; his son, Robert John McKeon of Bennington; and several cousins.
A prayer service will be held on Monday, Dec. 22, at 9:30 a.m. at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington, followed by a Mass of Christian Death and Burial at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church in Bennington at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow in Park Lawn Cemetery in Bennington, where military honors will be offered.
Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church or the SVHC Regional Cancer Center through the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
The following groups are asked to meet at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon to conduct services: the Elks at 3 p.m., the American Legion/VFW at 3:15 p.m. and the Knights of Columbus at 3:30 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert McKeon
Beverly & Ron Potts
December 15, 2020
Ron & I took a couple of trips with Aunt Marie & Uncle Bob. Remembering the cruise and a trip to New Jersey's Càsino. Fun wàs had by all. Love to the family
Bruce McCoy
December 29, 2014
Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was always a great role model to us growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce McCoy
December 23, 2014
Dear Marie, Linda, Joan, Debbie and Bob
Will driving back to Colchester from Bennington this morning, after a fine send
off to my favorite father in law, I wish I had said more and should have, for a fine husband and father and father in law. It's kind of hard to do that but I honored to do it. Always remember a man like that is worth
crying over is a good thing.
All the best, Don
kathleen gerity
December 23, 2014
You are all in my prayers, may Mr. McKeon rest in peace.
Gary & Cindy Allen..............([email protected])
December 21, 2014
Aunt Marie,
Cindy and I would like to pass along our deepest sympathies on Uncle Bob's passing and to tell Debbie, Joann, Linda and Robert we are saddened for their untimely and tragic loss. Uncle Bob will be greatly missed but his quick and seemingly ever present smile will not. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rowshan Nemazee
December 20, 2014
Dear Linda,
You are all held close in thought and prayer during this difficult time of loss and remembrances. In deepest sympathy and with love,
Rowshan
Beverly & Ron Potts
December 20, 2014
Aunt Marie
Remembering only the good times-like our cruise and our trip to Atlantic City. Love & Pryers to you & family.
December 20, 2014
Marie & Family,
I am so very sorry that Bob has died. We were good friends way back when and just haven't been in touch for many years. I have lots of good memories of times with Bob as you do. My condolencesto you. I amin Florida, so cannot be there at the wake.
Walt Dunham
Debbie Thebeau
December 20, 2014
Jo-ann and Bill,
So sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers .. Rest in peace Bob.
John and Lynn Hennessey
December 20, 2014
Aunt Marie, and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all with the loss of Uncle Bob. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. God Bless You.
December 20, 2014
Debbie and family: Please accept my condolences at your father's passing. He was a kind man with a ready smile and helping hand. I will miss seeing him at church on Saturdays; will keep your Mom and all of your family in my prayers.
Mary Reczek
December 20, 2014
we will all meet again in heaven , hope its around your pool in your back yard, some fun times were had. love to you all , ann and john herko
Richard Prentiss
December 20, 2014
Marie sorry for your loss tell the family my heart goes out to all of you
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