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Eileen A. Keating
1938 - 2010
Eileen A. Keating
1938 - 2010
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Eileen Keating Obituary
Born in Brockton, MA, Eileen was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Doyle) O'Heir. She was a graduate of Brockton High School.
Eileen was an accomplished swimmer, was involved in many charitable endeavors, and was a long-standing board member and past president of the Touisset Point Community Club.
A devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother, Eileen was happiest when surrounded by her boisterous family at her home in Touisset Point. The Keating family extends their sincere appreciation for the wonderful care given to Eileen by the Cedar Winds Unit of Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence, RI.
Surviving besides her husband Brian, are a daughter, Virginia of Swansea, MA, and five sons and daughters- in- law, Philip and Nicole of Manchester by the Sea, MA, J. Daniel and Barbara of Rehoboth, MA, Sean and Mary Beth of Naples, FL, Christopher and Sharon of Tiverton, RI, and Andrew and Patrice of Bristol RI, eighteen grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Flaherty of Roslindale, and Sheila Coelho and her husband Ron of Middleboro, Ma, her brother-in-law Geoffrey Keating and his wife Jean of Towson, MD and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by, along with many beloved family members, her daughter Jane Keating and her brother Thomas O'Heir.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 9:00 AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT BIRCHCREST, 189 Gardners Neck Rd. Swansea followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Gardners Neck Rd. Swansea. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Burial private.
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January 21, 2011
Dear Brian, Ginny, Dan, Phil, Sean, Andrew and Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your wife and mother was a special lady, she is part of many vivid and wonderful memories from early childhood, before many of you were born! She always called me the girl with the golden hair. Being around your Mom made you feel special. It was always a treat to hear we were going to visit with Cousin Ginny and to see Aunt Eileen. I couldn't get the car fast enough ! God bless you all, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Mary Joan Roach
December 31, 2010
Dear, Brian, Dan and Andrew, Our sympathys are with you during this time of sorrow. Jim and Annmarie Maciel, Largo,Fl
Mary Sheridan-Clough
December 30, 2010
Dear Brian, Ginny, Phil, Dan, Sean, and Andrew, and all the grandchildren...I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts everyday since hearing the news. My memories are so cherished of your mom. I remember when you lived in your first house on Brownell St. thinking that Eileen was the most magical mother. She used to bring out PB and J's and oreo cookies to Ginny and me while we played house in the tool shed. I will always remember her. Love, Mary
December 29, 2010
Dear Dan & Family,
The smiles will never be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Joe Santucci
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Bob&Lisa Clark
December 29, 2010
Eileen thanks for being my second mom and everyone elses Dispite how busy you were you always had time for me and others.You made me see that all things are possible.
December 29, 2010
Chris and Sharon, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time in your life. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories you have all shared. The staff at Sakonnet Early Learning Center
December 28, 2010
Dear Dan
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. I hope you will find comfort knowing that others care and are near in thought. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Phyllis Freedman
Sonja Hassan
December 28, 2010
Dear Aunt Sheila & family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister Eileen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love, Sonja & James
Judith Lonergan
December 28, 2010
Sean, Marybeth and all of the Keatings,
We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful mother, grandmother,wife, friend. They say, picture say a thousand words and those pictures speak volumes.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Love you all so much
Cousin Judy, Paul and Family (Lonergan)
Kathy Quirk
December 28, 2010
Dear Sean, MaryBeth, and the Keating children, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Love, Kathy, Ray, Caitlyn and Kerry Quirk
December 28, 2010
Dear Sean and family, Just finished reading all of the tributes for your mom & looking at the picture gallery-what a wonderful woman! I felt like I knew her even though I only met her at your wedding. Knowing & loving you the way we do I am sure you are bring the same qualtiesyour mom brought to her family to your own children. So glad your were able to be with her. God bless you all, Love Aunt Joan & Uncle Lou
Jane Karpacz
December 28, 2010
Sean and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Your Mom Eileen left a legacy of loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren which is the best tribute of all....Our prayers are with you all. Jane,Matt, Greg and Elizabeth
The Newmans
December 27, 2010
Dear Sheila and family,
Your sister,Eileen, touched me but a moment with her ready smile and friendliness. I felt as though I had known her for a long time. You have that same magic, Sheila, and now you will "double up" on your wit and welcoming ways for her. I know I no longer mind my birthdays because I try to live a little for my dear sister. God bless you and her dear family.
Love, Don and Chris
Patti Sullivan
December 27, 2010
What a wonderful lady who always had a smile and a great hug for everyone. May Aunt Eileen rest in peace and may your happy memories of her bring you some comfort during this sad time.
Love,The Roach Family
December 27, 2010
I will always hold Eileen in my heart and a huge part of the great memories of growing up with the keating family ,I will miss her laugh and chocolate chip cookies .
A big hug to all of you especially Ginny .
love
Karen Sheridan St.Augustine fl
Sheila McLeod
December 26, 2010
Dear Keating Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your mother's loving spirit is one of my fondest memories from childhood.
Chris Beck
December 26, 2010
Sean and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom. Although we did not know her well, it seems very evident that she was present in all of you. She instilled the importance of family which will help you all get through this difficult time. Please know that we will keep you all in our prayers and will be with you in spirit later this week.
Chris, Lynn and the kids
Martha Sheridan-Potvin
December 26, 2010
Brian, Ginny, Phil, Dan, Sean, Chris, Andrew and family,
I just heard the sad news this morning. I am so deeply sorry for your loss, especially at the holidays. I will never forget Eileen's big bear hugs, hearty laugh and amazing sense of humor. She will always have a very special place in my heart and I will never forget all the wonderful memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Kirk Felici
December 26, 2010
Dear Keating family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. She definitely left a lasting legacy through all her children and grandchildren!
Jackie (Jones) Boyson
December 26, 2010
Great Aunt Eileen,
I will never forget your loud, infectious laugh or lasting smile. I'm comforted in knowing you will never be alone in heaven, and that Uncle Bri, Auntie Gin, Sean, Andrew, Chris, Dan, Phil, your grandchildren and great grandkids will never truly be without you here. Your spirit will live on in them. Please hug my Mom tight for me tonight.
Love and sympathy to our Keating Family from the entire Conley Family at this very difficult time.
John Sheridan
December 26, 2010
Brian, Ginny, Phil, Dan, Sean, Chris and Andrew...My deepest sympathies to you and your families. I will always miss my "other mother".
Mary-Ellen Koutsainis
December 25, 2010
Ginny and Family, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your Mom rest in peace. With Sympathy, Mary-Ellen Koutsainis
ANNE CARROLL
December 24, 2010
My very deepest sympathy especially to my dear Ginny..love,Anne BFHS
Michelle Miller
December 24, 2010
Thinking of you Ginny and Family...
David Ross
December 24, 2010
MA Keating is in our heart forever! God bless her.
Michael Flaherty
December 24, 2010
Our deepest condolences are sent to Ginny and her five brothers and their families on the loss of Mrs. Keating. She raised a beautiful family and we wish them all the strength to deal with their loss and to celebrate her life.
Susan McKay McConville
December 24, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lisa Correia Renovato
December 24, 2010
Mr. Keating and the entire family, please accept our families condolences during this time.
The Renovato Family
Lani Maynard
December 24, 2010
Suffering is gone and her soul and spirit are in a peaceful place.
Larry Sharpe
December 24, 2010
Very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Gigliotti
December 24, 2010
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Keating. Our thoughts, and prayers go out to the family at this time. May they take comfort in the wonderful memories they have of her.
Virginia Keating
December 24, 2010
Dear Mom, I miss you already....The way you wanted the tinsel on the tree just right, the way you'd hum while stirring gravy on the stove, how you'd sing "Pass Me By" by Peggy Lee and kick like a Rockette....And the way you loved Halloween and how kind you were to people who were just plain miserable....the way you made even Grinches smile....I see you in my children, I feel you when I'm afraid, and I hope the sound of your laughter never leaves my side. For all you did, for all you tried, for all you are, thanks for being my mom. Love you always and forever, The Only Girl
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