HENRY RICH KEENE

KEENE, Henry Rich Age 96, passed away peacefully on a bright sunny morning on Sunday, July 11, 2021 with family by his side. He was born at home, in Dedham, MA, and lived his life there except for his service in the Pacific during World War II. He loved everything about Dedham and served as a town meeting member for several years. Henry lived a full and interesting life, with many adventures (and some misadventures), almost all related to his love of the sea and boats. He was very fortunate to combine his love of boats with his work. He owned Edson International, a manufacturer of marine hardware and equipment, for many years, subsequently, selling it to his sons, Henry, Jr. and William. Edson, whose world headquarters is located in New Bedford, MA, was owned by the Keene family for 65 of its current 163 years. It is one of the oldest manufacturing companies in the US. In his retirement, Henry returned to his love of ship model building, Lionel trains, cruising on his boat and friends' boats to Europe, NW United States, the Caribbean, Canada, Cape Cod and most of all his treasured coast of Maine, where he spent a month every summer. Henry and his beloved wife, Jane Alles Keene, traveled extensively together, on land and sea. Henry was a member of the Buzzards Yacht Club, the Camden Yacht Club, the Cruising Club of America, the Constitution Ship Model Guild, DREGS, and Beefers. Henry also served on the board of the Maine Maritime Museum and the Dedham Historical Society. He was predeceased by his wife Jane and his grandson W. Tucker Keene. His survivors include, his daughter, Susan K Malcom (David), Henry, Jr. (Andrea), and William (Frances). He is "Gogo" to his grandchildren, Diana Malcom, Alexander Malcom, and Alida (Malcom) Fitzpatrick, Lindsey K. Schieffelin, Abigail K Magni, Spencer Keene, and nine great-grandchildren with one on the way. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Bourne Conservation Trust, PO Box 203, Cataumet, MA 02534 would be greatly appreciated. A Memorial service will be held in the fall. In the meantime, as Henry would say, "keep on pedaling!" For online guestbook, visit www.chapmanfuneral.com. Chapman Funerals & Cremations, 508-540-4172