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KEITH JENKINS Obituary
Of North Andover passed away suddenly on September 30, 2012. Keith is survived by his mother Jane Kilgore Jenkins, his father Kenneth Jenkins, three brothers Kenneth Jr., Kevin and Kristofer Jenkins, his grandmother Charlotte Cushman Kilgore and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Keith was pre-deceased by his two grandfathers, Charles M. Kilgore and Frank A. Jenkins as well as his grandmother Laverne Avant Jenkins. Keith is a graduate of North Andover High School class 2007, North Shore Community College, Danvers, and was currently attending UMASS Lowell where he was continuing his studies to become a physical therapist. Keith had worked at the Loft Restaurant in North Andover for the past seven years. Keith loved his family and friends and spent every summer since birth in Ocean Park, Maine where he was happiest. Keith was known to skim board in the ocean for hours at a time. His love of music drew him to numerous concerts with friends and family, which led him to learn to play the guitar. Keith also loved playing basketball recreationally with friends and sometimes just "chillin." Keith's wonderful attitude, persona, smile and whit will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him, most specifically his family. Because of Keith's passionate support of KC's Dream Team, donations may be made in Keith's name and memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.cff.org/GetInvolved/ManyWaysToGive/Donate/. Friends and family may call on Thursday, October 4 from 4pm - 7pm at the Conte Funeral Home located at 17 3rd Street North Andover, MA 01845. There will be a private Funeral service on Friday, October 5 at 10am for Keith's family. Family and friends are invited to attend Keith's graveside service on Friday, October 5, at Lindenwood Cemetery on Montvale Ave. in Stoneham at 11:30am. For directions please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for KEITH JENKINS
Johnny ONeal
September 26, 2022
Keith was an awesome friend and I still frequently remember all the good times we had. Always think of him when I drive by the loft! He is missed.
John W. Leccese
September 26, 2022
Embrace all of the good memories.
John Leccese
September 26, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Jenkins family. It certainly does not get any easier with time. We just do the best that we can to get by, but the heartbreak and pain never subsides. Remember all the good memories. RIP Keith.
October 19, 2012
The Nelson and Cole Families feel horrible about what has happened. Keith was a ray of sunshine at the beach, entertaining us with his amazing skill on the skim board and always speaking to my 87-year-old mother, asking her the temperature of the water and making conversation. He loved Ocean Park and Ocean Park loved him. My heart is breaking. Stephanie Nelson, further up Winona Ave.
Pendriss Family
October 6, 2012
You will be missed more than you could ever imagine, you touched so many people in your brief life. We will always have the memories and will never forget you.
Robin Rainie-Lobacz
October 5, 2012
Ken and Jane,
Kenzie and I are so sorry for your loss. We too lost our 23 year old daughter to an auto mishap, and know the pain and shock you are suffering. Please know that it does become more tolerable as time passes, but you will never be the same. Ocean Park has lost a special guy.
--Robin
Jiffi Rainie
October 5, 2012
Dearest Ken, Jane, Kenny, Kevin and Kris,
My heart is breaking for you all during this terrible time of loss. You are not alone. I know that you are probably all in shock and will be for some time.When we lost my niece Jody 13 years ago, I was in a fog for months and can only explain it as ethereal. Please know that you, as well as the many other friends and family members who are deeply affected by Keith's passing, are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know he was loved by many, and especially his friends from Ocean Park. He was taken far too soon, but I know you are proud of the short life he lived. HUGS xoxoxo
Kristen Felton/CBRE
October 5, 2012
Ken, Mrs. Jenkins and family, Words can not express the deepest sympathy I feel for you during this most difficult time. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers.
john linehan
October 5, 2012
im so sorry for youre loss
Darren & Cooki DiBartolomeo
October 4, 2012
Jane, Ken and boys, May our Heavenly Father give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. May His tender love and mercy fall on you every day. Our hearts are broken for all of you, many prayers surround each of you. With much love, Pastor Darren and Cooki
October 4, 2012
We're so sorry for your loss.
Bruce and Sylvia Lewis
Malcolm Orrall
October 3, 2012
Dear Jane, Ken, Kenny, Kevin and Kristofer, we love you all so much, and we are just heartboken about your dear Keithy. I have such a sweet memory of him at your house last time, his beautiful soul right out front, so generous with his smile, that yes, as someone said, had such a fun and mischievious glow at times, too, when he wanted. I love that he took such joy in sand boarding...:) That smile will glow and comfort me in my heart always. We are sending you all our love and prayers, and hugs, for whatever comfort they may bring. We love you and miss you all...Mal, Deb, and Jesse
Brian Badger
October 3, 2012
may god look over you and keep keith in good hands we the badger famlie are think about you guys and how sad this is please accept our condolences
October 3, 2012
Jane, Ken and family, No words can describe your sorrow and how we feel for you during this terrible time of loss. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Much love Victoria and Michael Fair
October 3, 2012
Jane, Ken, Kenny, Kevin, Kristofer,There is no words to say to any of you at this time.Keith is in our memory for life and his Smile will make all of us smile for the rest of our lifes.Love you all Skip&Leslie and our entire family
Alice and Steven Fraleigh
October 3, 2012
Dear Jane, Ken, and family. Please accept our condolences for your unimaginable loss. There are no words... but you have been and will be in our thoughts and prayers continually.
Leslie Kilgore
October 3, 2012
Jane and Ken may God Bless You and the Boys. Keith will be in our hearts forever and we will miss his mischievous smile. All our love and prayers are with you. Love Leslie and Skip.
Jean Jamieson
October 3, 2012
Jane,Ken & Family
To hear of Keith's passing was such a terrible shock I remember so fondly seeing him and your family for so many summers in Ocean Park. He will be missed by so many. My deepest sympathy to all of you
October 3, 2012
Ken, Jane, Kenny, Kevin and Kris -- this neighborhood is missing its biggest smile and we are so very sorry for your loss. With love, The Mannings
Brittany
October 3, 2012
Keiths memory will always bring a smile to my face. His smile was contagious, just being around him could cheer your worst days up. He will always be in my heart. As is your family. I was lucky to have known keith for the time I did and he will never be forgotten. Please know your family is in my prayers.
Leslie Shortell-Anderson
October 3, 2012
Please accept my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Keith. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. May God hold you all close to his gentle love at this very difficult time. RIP KEITH!
October 3, 2012
Jane and Ken, May God bless you and your family.
Susan and Bobby
Denise & Martin Beecy
October 3, 2012
So sorry to hear about Keith. We cannot express how our hearts go out to you.
God Bless him and watch over you.
October 3, 2012
Ken , ,Jane and Family, our deepest condolences for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time .
All of us at EMC Corporation
Dan Fitzgerald
Johnny O'Neal
October 3, 2012
Jenkins family, I send my condolences to you all in this extremely hard time. Keith was like a big brother to me for the last 6 years and i will miss him every single day. You did a great job at raising such a good person. He will always hold a place in my heart.
Adam Silva
October 3, 2012
Ken, Jane, Kenny, Kevin and Kris,
I am so sorry for your loss and I know I will remember every day that I was blessed to spend time with Keith. Words cant describe what an incredible person he was and I am truly so lucky to have spent time with him every summer. My heart goes out to your whole family.
From all of us Wakefield Cooperative Bank
October 3, 2012
Jane, Ken & family,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Keith's death. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kevin and Susan Gill
October 3, 2012
Ken, Jane and Family Our deepest sympathy in your loss. I cannot even imagine your pain, we are not supposed to outlive our children. I hope you receive some comfort in knowing the love sent to you from many friends and family. We pray for peace in your heart.
Bruce Dean
October 3, 2012
Ken, Jane & Family,
My greatest sympathy to all of you. Please cherish your memories of Keith in the days and years ahead.
October 2, 2012
Ken and Jane, We can't imagine the pain but we well know the love. So sorry, Bobby and Joan Haggerty
john leccese
October 2, 2012
Ken,Jane,and family,
We certainly know the pain of such a great loss.We extend our deepest sympathy.
John & Judy Leccese & family.
Melissa Plesnar
October 2, 2012
Jane, Kenny and family,
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to your entire family. We always enjoyed Keith's visits to the Walker picnic table. Always smiling. When we found out about his passing...my mind immediately thought of him this past summer... skim boarding for what seemed to be at least an hour. He was in his own world, completely at peace. Our hearts ache for your family.
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