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Jeffrey McKeon Obituary

Age 52, of Amesbury, formerly of Malden, WCVB Channel 5 News Editor, died Tuesday evening, February 12, 2008 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. He was the dedicated husband of Deborah (Guthro) McKeon; devoted father of Noelle P. (McKeon) Blomster and husband Jason; Kayleigh R. McKeon and Alexander C. McKeon all of Amesbury; proud grandfather of Jason; dearest brother of Sharon R. Allen and husband Edward A. of Lynn and Robin Sue Clarke of Peabody, and loving son of Marlene L. Pignato of Malden, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends, including Buddy and Kathy DeMontier of Amesbury. Visiting hours at Paul C. Rogers & Sons Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, AMESBURY, will be Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 9:30 A.M. at St. Joseph Church, School Street, Amesbury followed by Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Amesbury. Online condolences may be sent to paulcrogersandsons.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2008.

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josh tremblay

March 13, 2008

i hope you all know that i care about you and i will pray for you


i am bob and diannes grandson

josh tremblay

March 13, 2008

hi debbie this is josh tremblay dianne and bobs grandson sorry to be writing this so late. im am very sorry for your loss i think i met jeff once he was a very nice man he definatly deserved a wife as nice as you im sure i will be able to see you some time

steve sbraccia

February 17, 2008

Debbie and Family,

At work, you no doubt know, Jeff was the ‘go to’ guy that everyone depended on when stuff was happening. But he was more than a colleague. When you spend time working with someone every day for years upon years, they become as much your family as the folks who live in your home. And so it was with Jeff.

On those long rides back from the ends of the earth after the late news---there was always plenty to talk about.. Whether it was woodworking, the job, household repair, the dogs or family— there was something that kept us chatting.

You should know he was enormously proud of Alex, Noelle, and Kayleigh and shared the joys of their accomplishments as they grew. Because Kayleigh was a year older than my first daughter, Jeff was always able to pass on tips to me about what to expect—and how to deal with various phases of childhood---because he was experiencing them first. That was a lot of help to a new—and befuddled dad like me.

Sometimes at night, on those long rides back, we’d listen to Art Bell’s Coast-to-Coast radio program where he’d spend time on the mysteries of the Cosmos. We’d sometimes use that as fodder for our own chats about the mysteries of life. Now, Jeff has left us to find the answers.

Once again Jeff will be experiencing stuff before me. Jeff, I expect a full report from you when it’s my time. Until then, you will be missed every day.

Carolyn Demers

February 17, 2008

Dear Debbie and Family, I did not get the honor of meeting your husband and Dad but I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Tracy/joey smith

February 16, 2008

Debbie, our hearts go out to you and your family. We will keep you all in our prays. me and joey's prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time

Linda Carp

February 16, 2008

Dear McKeon Family and friends,
It is so saddening to hear of Jeff's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Rita Whelan

February 15, 2008

Debbie,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ellen Hayes

February 15, 2008

I worked with Jeff many years ago at Ch 5 and he was one of the best. He will be long remembered and sorely missed.

Richard Suskin

February 15, 2008

With deepest sympathies; Jeff was the best.

Mary Burns

February 14, 2008

Debbie, our hearts go out to you and your family. We will keep you all in our prays.

Mary and Amy Burns

Kayleigh McKeon

February 14, 2008

Dad I miss you & I love you<3
Always in our thoughts.

cindy page

February 14, 2008

dear mckeon family
so sorry to hear of jeff's passing.
our thoughts and prayers are we you
all. deepest sympathies
cindy page
matthew page
matthew smith

Steve Cotrupi

February 14, 2008

Deb & Family,

I am so glad I got to know Jeff and thankful to Erik for introducing me to your family. You are wonderful people and seem like such a strong family, and I am so sorry you are faced with this tragedy. I will pray for you all.

Nina Lee

February 14, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Fran (Ahern) Demenkow

February 14, 2008

Debbie and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Jeff. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Fran

Robert & Dianne Armitage

February 14, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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