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Philip Marshall Keyes

Acton, Massachusetts

Nov 4, 1958 – Nov 16, 2022

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November 4, 1958
DIED
November 16, 2022
LOCATION
Acton, Massachusetts

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Philip Marshall Keyes, 64, of Acton, MA, formerly of Concord, MA died on November 16th at Boston Medical Center due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Executive Director for the New England Mountain Bike Association for 26 years. Survived by his two children, Natan and Maxine, his...

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Great memories. Phil and I were out in Leominster for a local TV appearance back in the nineties. We brought our bikes for the show. They asked us each how many miles that we ride a year. Me....about 3000.....Phil responded...about 6000. Almost fell out of my chair.

It was my pleasure to work with Philip over the last few years. I was always impressed by his vitality, professionalism, and positive attitude and looked forward to many years of collaboration. This accident was a tragedy for all concerned and I send my condolences to his family and loved ones over the loss of this wonderful man.

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I have so many happy memories of Philip and am ever so grateful to have gotten to know him and to have spent such glorious time together on the waters of Cape Cod and North Hero. Accompanied by his and Gloria´s swimming kitties, we hit the ponds, lakes, and salt marshes on paddleboards, sailboats and kayaks from morning until night, taking breaks for Philip´s delicious chap chae, beef bulgogi and BBQ, and of course the best clams, oysters, and lobsters to be bought or gathered ... and for...

I had the good fortune to meet Philip through my sister in law Gloria. She was sharing about this adventurist man she was dating and eventually fell in love with. Mountain biking, hiking, motorcycling and more was a typical day for Philip. He loved his cats and always spoke lovingly about his son and daughter. Through Philip's generosity and graciousness we were invited to his family's generational property in Northern Vermont over the last 3 years . The property is adjacent to a 9 hole...

I knew Philip for over 55 years, going back to when we were best friends at Fenn, our middle school. I remember sleepovers at his farm in Concord, listening to the rock band Ten Years After, late into the night. I remember riding through the woods of the farm on their little Honda dirt bikes. I remember playing street hockey in his basement. I remember playing real hockey on the Fenn hockey team. I remember making that goofy movie for an 8th grade class project. I remember summers at his...

I have known Philip for years as a boy visiting Macones Sporting Goods where I worked. Up until recently when I waited on him atTwin Seafood where he frequently dined . Where we reunited in friendship . He was a wonderful human being!!! My sincere condolences.

I had the pleasure of riding, working on trails and helping with advocacy for the Middlesex Fells through NEMBA. He had a huge impact on the Mountain Biking community not just in New England, but on a national level. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

I met Phillip in one our hikes. He was a kind man. So soon. R.i.p