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Bruce Keating Obituary
PORTLAND - Bruce W. Keating, Sr., 74, of Portland, passed away at Mercy Hospital on May 13, 2015. He was born on July 20, 1940, in Portland, the son of Miles and Dorothy (Norton) Keating. He grew up in Portland, attending Portland Public Schools.
Bruce enjoyed cars and worked for many years as an auto mechanic for Morong in Falmouth. Bruce loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and spending time at Tapanewkeg in Bethel. He also treasured spending time with his family and his beloved dogs.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife Jean (Menario) Keating; his children Bruce Jr., Chris, Janice, and Brittney; as well as his grandchildren Zachary, Brandon, Dustin, and Benjamin. He is also survived by his twin sister, Barbara Johnson.
Friends and family are invited to visiting hours from 1-3:30 p.m., followed by a celebration of his life at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at A.T. Hutchins Funeral & Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. To share memories and condolences with the family, please go to www.athutchins.com
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Eleanor Watson
May 18, 2015
Barb
The name Keating jumped out at me as I was reading the obits, and I thought of you, read the full obit and learned he was in fact your brother. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
We worked @ MMC Clinic eons ago. I still keep in touch with Mary Portas Brett. Love Eleanor
Roger Pingree
May 16, 2015
I give you my deepest sympathy to you all as I worked with Bruce for many years at Morong both on Forest Ave and in Falmouth.
Eric Syphers
May 16, 2015
Thanks for the hunting/fishing memories Uncle Bruce RIP
Eric
May 16, 2015
Thanx for all the hunting/fishing memories Uncle Bruce RIP
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Jim McBride
May 15, 2015
Bruce was the classiest guy ever to walk on earth. He was untouchable when it came to automotive technical issues. He always shared and he loved nature. My deepest sympathy to his wife Jean, his family and friends. Bruce will sadly be missed by all
Andrea Punsky Garland
May 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to all of you! Bruce was such a nice guy!! Kenilworth St. Was never the same after Chris moved, I missed seeing all of you!!
Lyman Spiller
May 15, 2015
I first met Bruce when I started working in sales at Morong Bros VW on Forest Ave in 1972. We were all part of a big family then and maintained friendships outside of the work environment. My condolences to his wife and family.
Ted Borduas
May 15, 2015
I have known Bruce since birth and always enjoyed his fun loving company. He will be missed.
Ted Borduas, Vienna, Virginia
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