Photo courtesy of O'Neill Funeral Home - Cumberland
Cumberland, Rhode Island
M. Honor Keegan was born on November 16, 1942 in Woonsocket, RI, daughter of Dr. George A. Keegan, and Marie H. (Hixon) Keegan. She lived in Cumberland, RI and attended St. Mary’s Academy continuing her education at the Mass. General School of Nursing. In addition, she received advanced degrees from Boston College and Harvard School of Public Health.
She pursued her career working for MGH, Deaconess School of Nursing, Carney Hospital and returned to MGH. She served in the U.S. Army Reserve and reached the rank of Major. Honor’s interests included piano, photography, weather casting, reading, and volunteering. She was an animal lover – especially dogs.
Honor is survived by her brother G. Anthony Keegan and his wife Marie, her nephew Michael J. Keegan and his wife Jennifer, and their children Hollis and Mia. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends throughout New England, and beyond. She will be sorely missed by all.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, August 16th at 10 AM in Saint Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. Burial at St Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, MA to follow.
Donations in her memory can be made to the MGH Alumnae Association at MGH Institute, Nursing Archives at Nursing Archives, Angel Memorial Hospital at Angell Memorial Hospital, or an animal rescue league of your choice.
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Condolences to the family. Worked with Honor at Carney Hosp. Always full of life. She will be missed
Joan Campetelle
April 12, 2023 | Work
Our family lived for a couple of years in the same building as Honor and she was always such a light and a joy to be around. I was blessed to be part of a book group with her as well, with other ladies in the building and living locally. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and will miss her.
Jessica Bradley
January 25, 2022 | Malden, MA | Friend
She put me and so many others on the right path when we were shaky new grads. One in a million. RIP
Barb Chase
October 20, 2021
I remember Honor as being especially kind and understanding at the time of my father's death. She gave me as small gift as we were leaving the church after the funeral Mass. I could tell it meant a lot to her and meant so much more to me. Fortunately we became good friends as years passed. Honor will always be an inspiration and roll model for me for her kindness and energy.
Donna Keegan
August 13, 2021 | Greenville, RI | Family
