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Tommy Keenan Obituary
Tommy (Thomas) Brian Keenan,
known to many as broadcaster Stephen Rhodes, 66, of Eaton Bray, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and four children on
Monday 20th February 2017.
Born in Dublin, son of Kevin and Hilda (Moylan) Keenan.
Tommy was many things to many people.
To his family, he was a kind, caring and energetic husband, father, grandpa, uncle, brother and son.
To the wider community, he was a fierce campaigner, empathetic consumer champion, entertaining presenter and wildly brave journalist.....fighting for people who were unable to fight for themselves throughout his long and successful career in broadcast journalism.
Tommy leaves behind his beloved wife Greggy; his sons Nicholas (Nick), Sam and Jack, daughter Rebecca (Beck), son-in-law Mark and grandsons Ethan and Theo. He also leaves his brothers Alan, Peter and Paul, sisters Mary, Pam, June and Catherine, mother and
father in law Melda and Nelson Lluz and much loved dog Toast and cat Jeremy.
He is also survived by his brothers and sisters in-law, many nieces and nephews and close friends.
A funeral service will be held at 12.15pm on Tuesday 14th March 2017 at the Church of St. Mary's Eaton Bray, followed by a private cremation.
Memorial donations may be made to Rennie Grove Hospice Care, via www.justgiving.com/TommyKeenan who provided Tommy and his family truly outstanding support, kindness and care during his final days.
For further details contact
Benedict Funeral Directors on
01582 249268
www.benedictfuneral.co.uk
8 Entries
Just me at 64
Patricia Veling
September 28, 2017
Dear Tommy,
Such great memories of our youth! You called me the "duchess of Glenageary" and dropped little notes through my letter box! I was smitten no doubt about it at a very tender age! Our recent correspondence through linkedin (my doing) when you told me how happy you were with your wife and children and I was able to tell you about my life, my children and grandchildren! May you Rest In Peace Tommy.
I found out about your passing at a school reunion at Glasthule this summer! It totally shocked me! Can we really be this old? Rest my friend. You will always have part of my heart!
Patricia x
Emma
March 14, 2017
Rest in peace Tommy Keenan, sending lots of love and strength for your family
Megan Keenan
March 8, 2017
Sending all my love to Tommys amazing family at this very hard time. He will be missed but not forgotten. ❤
Ernie & Jess
March 8, 2017
A great broadcaster, wonderful man and a good friend. Condolences to Greggy and the whole family. RIP Tommy.
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Lorna Copeman
March 8, 2017
Beloved greggy,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving nemories to forever hold in your heart..
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Mader lorna
Reg Challinor
March 8, 2017
Stephen was a great person to be with and fun to work with. I had the great honour of teaching Stephen to dance for BBC 3cr Dancers in Need raising money for Children in Need. Although I had seen Stephen on the television and was a fan this was the first time I met Him in real life. He was just so easy to work with.
I admired Stephen bravery in facing head on his illness and the tremendous work he did for motor neurone disease. I will miss him and he will miss by many but never forgotten. Rest in peace. My condolences to all his family at this time.
Horace Levy
March 2, 2017
One I do know, Stephen Rhodes has a great sense of humour. When Steve ball was ommited from the euros, Stephen, porkie and the most intelligent man to come out of Yorkshire, Phil Dixon aka the prof. Porkie had his hair died and Stephen was talking to the barber plus ripping a new one to a fake Brian robson but it was funny and very the listeners loved. One of a kind guy, he will be sadly missed and heaven has gained a legend behind the mic. Rip
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