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Charles Keenan Obituary

Charles F. Keenan Jr. "Charlie", of Weymouth, died peacefully on September 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Charlie proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe for over 45 years. He was devoted to his family, took an active role in the extracurricular activities of his grandchildren and took meticulous care of his home and yard. Charlie enjoyed monthly outings with childhood friends affectionately known as the Wildcats. He will be deeply missed. Beloved husband of the late Joan M. (Gillis) Keenan. Devoted father of Cheryl Boleza of Abington, Robert J. Keenan and his wife Nancy of Weymouth, Jim Keenan of Onset and Kathleen Spurr and her husband Chuck of Weymouth. Cherished Papa of 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Beverly M. Walsh of Rockland and the late Paul J. Keenan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Charlie also leaves behind the staff and residents of Fairing Way who became a loving second family to him since joining their community. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday 2 - 6 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home,, South Weymouth, at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Monday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 10 a.m. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Charles may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379-1022. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Sep. 20, 2019.
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Dear Beverly so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the Keenan family growing up on Whitten Street. RIP.

September 23, 2019

Bob & family so sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Deb (Baracchini)Smith

Deb Smith

September 20, 2019

Mr. Keenen,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

September 20, 2019

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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23

Memorial Gathering

9:00 a.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Albert the Great Church

Weymouth, MA

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809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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