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William Gerald Keane

Truro, Massachusetts

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TRURO — William Gerald Keane, 71, of Truro, died suddenly of heart failure on Nov. 5, 2008.Bill served in the Marine Corps from 1956 to the early 1960s. He was named Marine of the Year in 1958.Principal of the Truro Central Elementary School from 1971 to 1986, Bill was also an avid fisherman. Due...

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I have so many wonderfull memories from Round Cove in East Harwich to North Beach, to Skate fishing and jumping off the pilings. He showed me more than one true Cape summer. I will never forget comming into round cove very late one night in the dark and Bill and my Dad probably haD ONE TO MANY MILLER LITES AND THE WERE rowing in and the skiff flipped over........ Rest In Peace BIll !!!!

Mr. Keane,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Twenty-five years ago I was honored to have my god-father give the toast at my wedding. After all he was known for his "toasts" full of clever words & wisdom. That was the man I remember growing up, a well-educated, professional man, an author, and in his "off-time" fisherman & Jack of all trades. Even tough I havent been a part of Bill's life for a while I will always have nice memories of him. I was sad to hear of his passing. To my three wonderful cousins, Beth,Kristen & Erin, I love you &...

Dear Cammie. I am so sorry for you , Julia, and Asa. Bill was a warm gentle man. I didn't know him that well, but when I saw you all at the summer concerts.....what a wonderful,energetic family you all were together. Bill was very generous to Dick and me when we were at one time thinking of getting a reverse morgage on Pamet house. His guidance through that process was professional but at the same time warm and neighborly. To short a time to be julia and asa's dad.....to soon for his...

Beth, Kristin and Erin-

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. As kids we had great times. The memories are wonderful, hold on to them.

Love,
Candy Keane

My memories are vivid.....the beach, boats, fishing, working in the yard, and an array of animals (especially my lopped eared rabbit, times two and Cherrystone). Larry's PX on Sunday's and then JuJu Bee's from Northport, that was my time on "dump day." Him helping people in distress on Pleasant Bay and yelling at others for not following the rules. North Beach during the summer with family and friends, my dad driving boat loads of people back and forth sometimes into the night. Going blue...