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MAURA KEENAN Obituary

KEENAN, Maura K. Suddenly, in Charlestown, formerly of Dorchester, March 10th. Beloved mother of David P. O'Donnell and Macen M. McAdams. Loving daughter of Jack and Kathleen (O'Hagan) Keenan of Mattapan. Sister of Michael and his wife Abigail Keenan of Salem. Aunt of Logan Keenan. Niece of Susan Gauthier of Quincy, Florence O'Hagan of Dorchester, and Elizabeth Kelly of Canton. Survived by many cousins and dear friends. Memorial Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Wednesday morning, March 23, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maura's memory may be made to the M.S.P.C.A., 350 South Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For guestbook, www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2016.

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Michael McAdams

April 15, 2016

Stephen & Nancy Scopa

March 16, 2016

Rest in the sweetest peace Maura thinking of you your family and your boys prayers to the family so sorry for your loss.

Nancy Duffy

March 20, 2016

Kathy and Jack and family,
I'm so sorry for your great loss. I remember Maura as such a sweet girl. May her boys hold great memories. My prayers are with you all as you walk into a new chapter one day at a time.
With my prayers and sympathy.
Nancy Duffy

Jean Ballou

March 17, 2016

Prayers and condolences to the Keenan and McAdams family. My thoughts are with all of you. R. I. P. Maura.

Karen Everton

March 17, 2016

Sincerest condolences to the Keenan family, her sons, her husband, her in-laws and her friends. Maura you were loved by many and you had a huge heart. So sorry you left us too soon. You will be sorely missed. Rest in the sweetest peace. I love you.

Mary Bellew

March 16, 2016

Cathy and Jack
My Deepest sympathy over the loss of Maura my thoughts and prayers are with all of you




Mary Bellew

Kay Mullen

March 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My toughest & prayers are with u all at this very difficult time!

I will always remember Maura as the little curly blonde with the rosy cheeks & beautiful smile from Roseclair St.

Abby LeClair

March 20, 2016

So sorry Mike and Abbi, thinking of you and your family. Xoxoxo

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St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish

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