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James Keefe Obituary

James T. Keefe, Jr.

former longtime Lowell resident

In Nashua, NH, Jan. 21, 2016, at Southern NH Med. Ctr., James T. Keefe, Jr., husband of the late Blanche A. (Deveau) (Donovan) Keefe and the late Therese (Bourgeois) Keefe. Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Friday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH (Upper Church) at 12 o'clock noon. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Parkinson's Research Foundation, 5969 Cattleridge Blvd, Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34232. Arrangements by Funeral Directors, James F. O'Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866) 458-8768.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jan. 29, 2016.

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sandra Downing (Caldwell)

February 3, 2016

Ellen it has been years since I've seen you but have many fond memories of time spent at your home. Your parents were always so warm and welcoming. I send my love and prayers to everyone in your family

January 30, 2016

Ellen, sorry to hear of your father's passing. May memories sustain you & your family. Cath & Mark O'Malley

Ed Villaras

January 30, 2016

Ellen and Ray; My thoughts and prayers are to you and your family. Very Sorry for Your Loss!

Linda Wilson

January 29, 2016

Ellen - I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are
With you and your family. Sending hugs - love you friend xoxo

Lori McMahon

January 29, 2016

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Ray.

January 29, 2016

Ellen, Scott,James and all Keefe/Johnston Family,
Please accept our sincere thoughts of sympathy. Never time to say goodbye no matter the age. Hoping memories of love and happy moments will in time take over the sadness and allow you to smile. Surely, it is not goodbye......but until we meet again.
In Friendship,
The Abcunas Family

John & Michelle Ward

January 29, 2016

Ray and Ellen,
Sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Michelle

Mark Garduno

January 29, 2016

I am sorry to see this. You all are in my thoughts and memories.

Ann Rynne Potoczak

January 29, 2016

To the Keefe family....so sorry for your loss.

Tony DeFranzo

January 29, 2016

My deepest condolences to Ray and all the Keefe family.

Beth Donaghey

January 29, 2016

Ellen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father.

January 29, 2016

Ellen, our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Tony and Colleen Wallace

January 29, 2016

My Condolences... David Beati

Maura Quinn

January 28, 2016

Ellen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

RICKY LANGE

January 28, 2016

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY RAY IF YOU HAVE FOLLOWED IN HIS FOOTSTEPS HE MUST HAVE BEEN A GREAT MAN GOD BLESS

charlie Gill

January 28, 2016

To the Keefe family. My sincere condolences

Dan Emerson

January 28, 2016

RIP Jim..a true gentleman and consummate professional..

January 28, 2016

Thank you for your service Rest in peace

Patti Kirwin-Keilty

January 28, 2016

Ellen so sorry to read of your Father's passing. Prayers & condolences to you and your family

Philp & Lynne Scannell

January 28, 2016

One of the Greats with a outstanding wit...always enjoyed being in his company.. Thought with all my friends The Keefe's.. o

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