Norma B. KEENEY

KEENEY, Norma B.

Norma B. Keeney of Somers, beloved widow of Ralph "Bud" D. Keeney Jr. who died in 1952, passed away peacefully at Arden Courts, Avon with her family by her side. Norma was born July 23, 1919 in Longmeadow, MA daughter of the late Edgar and May (Fiske) Beatty. She was raised in Longmeadow and was a graduate of Classical High School and Mt. Holyoke College, Class of 1940 where she also was May Queen. Norma married Ralph "Bud" D. Keeney Jr. a Vice President of the former Somersville Mfg. Co. and enjoyed eight wonderful years of marriage until his death from complications of diabetes. She became a single parent and raised her children in a house filled with love. Norma was an accomplished song writer and musician, playing the organ and accordion. With Bud's passing, she learned to use power tools, making furniture and toys for her family. Her talents were passed down to her children and grandchildren who were the beneficiaries of her handiwork. She attended the Somers Congregational Church and supported many community activities during her lifetime including the Somers Senior Citizens. Norma is survived by her loving children, Normand A. Keeney II and his wife Jane of Avon, Diane K. Andrus and her husband Herbert E. Andrus Jr. of Granby, her five cherished grandchildren, Erin A. Kuzmeskus (Adam), Jennifer Keeney-Bleeg (James), Kelly A Poskus (Joel), Jeffrey A. Keeney and Jason T. Andrus (Katelyn); her six adoring great grandchildren, Bruin, Bella, Zinnia, Grace, Elliott and Julian as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband Bud, she was predeceased by her infant son, Douglas Keeney and her siblings, Lois Bull, Barbara Costales and Ruth Schwenger.
A memorial service in celebration of Norma's life will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 at 12 noon at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main Street, Somers. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon at the funeral home. Norma will be interred in West Cemetery next to Bud at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Norma memory may be made to The Keeney Foundation, P.O. Box 167, Somersville, CT 06072, (which benefits local charities) of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF, P.O. Box 97151, Washington, DC 20090-7151. For information and expressions of sympathy please visit www.somersfuneralhome.com.