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for Louise Keefe
Meaghan K.
April 10, 2025
I've just recently found out of her actual passing. I assumed that maybe she had- Im 43, and met her when I was 16. She was very stern, but it was all in a loving way. She was special to everyone in the house. I was there over X-mas, and i still remember the part of the X mass play that was put in on reference to her. Unfortunatley for me, I was not yet through my path. I wish I could've let her know then, that I would remember years, and years later. I will never forget her honestly. Was serious about helping, but knew when to be loving, and caring. Serious, but had a sense of humor, amd could laugh. What the people she helped were dealing with is a serious matter, so i understand why she was serious at times. But she also let us know how caring, and loving someone could be, even after all the people she had met, still manage to see is all as individuals. After I had left E.H., I still called and talked to her every so often. She'd never torn down my call. I only wish that now that I'm over 25, almost 30 years older that I could thank her for her caring nature. I wish I could've saw everything i see now in clarity, but then. I would've made sure to say to her what a good person she was. I'm sure she knew. So really what she did for me specifically. All I know is that she was in the right field. I still know some people from that time. They live her just as much as I do. God bless you Louise. Thank you for making me feel worth something, and special. I know you made a difference in SO MANY LIVES! I know your family is proud. Thank you so muchCondolences to the family that lost this strong, beautiful woman. She lives on with so many people though I know that for a fact
Love you Louise Thank you for all the help you've provided to many.
Lucy C
February 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Louise's family and EH friends. I was shocked and saddened by Louise's passing. Louise was an amazing woman who was able to help me find gratitude when I no longer had any. She talked about the "sweetness" inherent in women in recovery. I will never forget her compassion as well as her frustration and tenacity with me as an extremely challenging client. She was the heart of Emerson House and I am a better person for having known her.
Eileen Ryan O'Doherty
December 24, 2010
My dearest friend, Louise,
Merry Christmas to you, lighting up all the stars in heaven, on this Christmas Eve, with your smile. I miss you so much.
Much love to the Keefe and Bove families, you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky
November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving Auntie. Miss you tons!!!
LYNNE LEARY
November 20, 2010
YOU TAUGHT ME SO MUCH..YOU WERE THE CLASSIEST WOMAN OF DIGNITY THAT i EVER MET...SO GOOD-BYE MY FRIEND TILL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN..LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND A WISH THAT THEY KNOW THE LEGEND YOU LEFT BEHIND AT EH.........
Eileen Lynch Sullivan
November 18, 2010
My condolences to the entire Bove/Keefe family. We all missed Louise at our 50th class reunion, in October. No Mount function was complete without Louise. I will always remember the way a room was always brighter because she was there.
Eileen Lynch Sullivan
Art Beecher
November 16, 2010
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family.
I was friends with Mary Keefe at SHS, and learned of Louise Keefe's recent passing at St. Mary's this weekend.
Based on the kind of young woman Mary was becoming, it seems evident that she had a terrific Mom.
sheila ainsworth
November 15, 2010
To all of Louise,s family please accept my deep sympathy.Your mother and I were best of friends in high school.I left her a few messages this summer to get in touch as we were looking for classmates.She had a great personality and a smile to die for.Her petite size obviously didn,t stop her from having a large impact on so many as I read the other comments.I,ll rember all the good times we shared and am sorry we didn,t connect this summer again. Sheila Ainsworth
Amy Peters
November 15, 2010
Louise- an inspiration to me and many others. You were unwavering and solid as a rock, with a brilliant, loving light inside that you would bestow on others at the most suprising times. May that light consume you now and may you forever be at peace. You did good, lady!
Lynn Shea
November 13, 2010
Louise-YOU SAVED MY LIFE--I will be forever GRATEFUL. I will carry the message you have taught me to others in need.You taught me how to Love myself again. LOUISE - I can still hear you in my head saying, "NO, NO, NO!" You are in my prayers forever, God bless you.--PEACE--
Molly Wolfe
November 13, 2010
To Louise's family and friends, I am truly sorry for your loss. Louise was so loving and inspiring to me during my time at Emerson house. I will never forget her kindness and wisdom. She is in my prayers.
Jennifer Fay
November 12, 2010
To Louise's family,
So very sorry for your loss. Your mom was rare in her love for and dedication to her work. I miss her already, but get comfort in knowing she is out of pain and soaring with the angels.
Kim White
November 11, 2010
Louise you changed my life. I will never forget you. I came to Emerson House broken and you helped start to put me back together. You will be missed by so many. My family and I will never forget what a wonderful, loving and caring person you are. You taught me it is just 1 day at a time and I will forever be indebted to you and the Emerson House. God Bless and rest in Peace.
Elizabeth Rockwell
November 11, 2010
The Rockwell Family extends our deepest sympathies to the family. The Keefe family and our family were neighbors growing up in Scituate and we knew your lovely mother; she was always so sweet.
Bryce Reddy
November 11, 2010
I had the pleasure of being an intern at Emerson House last winter and was sad to hear of Louise's passing. She was such a lovely woman and I find myself thinking of her words of wisdom often. Her support and acceptance for those around her was obvious and I am happy to have had the opportunity to have known her.
For her family... Louise would often share how much she loved her children and grand-children through photos and stories. I am sorry for your loss.
Susan Rockwell
November 11, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Amy Reardon
November 11, 2010
Louise was such a special woman. She and my Grandmother Evelyn were great friends. Evelyn passed away in 1992 and I know how devastated Louise was. I feel peace knowing now that they are together again and am so fortunate to have reconnected with Louise this past year as she gave me advice with my own struggles. God Bless Louise! Amy Reardon (Evelyn Reid's Grandaughter).
Eileen Ryan O'Doherty
November 10, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Louise's family and to her Emerson family. Louise was love. She often spoke of her beautiful family and so loved being "Nana".
She is the heart and soul of Emerson House and that will never change. I was blessed to be both a friend and colleague and felt her love. I miss her so very much but carry her spirit in my heart.
Kristin 'Red dress' Gabriel
November 10, 2010
Louise was an incredible person who helped me in so many ways. During my difficult days at the Emerson house, she was there, guiding me through it. She had faith in me when other people didnt. I will always have a special place in my heart for her. She will be missed but never forgotten.
ps-Louise Im still sober!
Eileen Ryan O'Doherty
November 10, 2010
My deepset sympathies to Louise's family and to her Emerson family. Louise was love. She often spoke of her beautiful family and so loved being "Nana".
She is the heart and soul of Emerson House and that will never change. I was blessed to be both a friend and colleague and felt her love. I miss her so very much but carry her spirit in my heart.
Jennifer Dyer
November 10, 2010
Louise was a very special woman who touched the lives of many. She will always be fondly remembered and will always be at Emerson in spirit.
God Bless
Jennifer Dyer and Family
Plymouth, Mass
November 10, 2010
Kevin and Family,
My thought are with you during this time of loss. My you be comforted by the memories you have of your Mom. Fondly, Chris Dubois
John Ahman
November 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to family.
Susan Carson
November 10, 2010
To Jen and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Keefe is still among each of you in memories, though she has gone home and is in peace. God Bless
sincerely
Su
November 10, 2010
I was so sorry to learn of Louise's passing. She was such a lovely lady and it was a pleasure knowing and working with her these past 10 years. She will be greatly missed by all who were touched by her. My sincere sympathy to all of her loved ones. Vye Larkin, Southport
Sandra Riordan
November 10, 2010
To Louise's family, I are truly sorry for your loss. Louise was such a loving, wonderful and giving person. She will be missed by many....
Cyndi & Dan DiNardo
November 10, 2010
There is a hole in the universe now that we have lost our dear friend Louise. She brought so much love, guidance and strength to so many. We are blessed to be in that circle of love that is her extended family. We shared so many times together, the good and the bad. She will be truly missed in so many ways. What we would give to get "the pinky" one more time.
Leah Rowe
November 9, 2010
To the family, I give you my deepest sympathy. Louise will be truely missed and I will never forget her words of wisdom. I had the pleasure of knowing Louise for a few years that I worked at Emerson House, and even after I moved on she provided me with confidence as I completed my degree and began my career as a counselor. I will never forget her, and may God bless her.
Virginia Jantti
November 9, 2010
Louise you are in my heart and prayers.
My heart was broken when I heard of your passing. The laughs and stories we shared together will never be forgotten. Because of you I am a better person today! My condolences to the family.
Leanne McCarthy
November 9, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Louise's passing. She was an amazing woman. I was lucky enough to intern for her last year and I learned so much. Clearly Louise impacted many lives throughout the years...I feel lucky to have been one of them. She will be missed. Leanne McCarthy
Leanne McCarthy
November 9, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Louise's passing. She was an amazing woman. I was lucky enough to intern for her last year and I learned so much. Clearly Louise impacted many lives throughout the years...I feel lucky to have been one of them. She will be missed.
kelly britton
November 9, 2010
You touched so many lives Louise and I shall never forget you. I love you for your honesty,sense of humor and your compassion. You are a first class lady Louise and it was an honor being your friend. Thanks for being you. You will live forever in my heart. Kelly Britton
Gavin Cherry
November 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Sheila Martines Pina
November 9, 2010
To all of Louise's extended family, We all know what a treasure she was, how her wit and wisdom shaped us all. I hear her voice in my head at the times I need it most and her words are never far from me. Now she is at peace, but knowing Louise, she is dispensing her knowledge at a higher plane. I am truly blessed to have known her. Sheila Martines Pina
Sheri Tinti
November 9, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful, amazing woman. Louise was truly one of a kind-she will be deeply missed. On behalf of me and my boys, our most heartfelt condolences to her family.
Terrie Sousa
November 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Louise. She was an angelin every way. She will be missed.
Terrie Sousa
The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home
November 9, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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