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Carol Keller Obituary
Northampton, MA - Carol F. (Hirst) Keller passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born October 31, 1934, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Carleton and Helen (Carroll) Hirst. She was raised in the New Bedford and Fairhaven area and attended local schools. She furthered her education at the University of Massachusetts, earning a degree in liberal arts in 1956. Carol married Francis W. Keller, Jr, a Northampton native, and they settled in Northampton to raise their family. Carol worked as a home health aide at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in Leeds for many years. Carol was a devoted communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Northampton. She was an avid bridge player. Besides her parents, Carol was sadly predeceased by her loving husband Francis W. Keller, Jr in 2017, her granddaughter Erin Elizabeth Keller, and her brother David M. Hirst. She is survived by her six devoted children: William F. Keller of Pittsfield, Stephen F. Keller of Wasilla, Alaska, John M. Keller of Royersford, Pennsylvania, David P. Keller and his wife Dianne of Wasilla, Alaska, Robert W. Keller of Northampton, and Ellen L. Keller of Northampton, her former daughter-in-law, Wendy A. Keller of Raleigh, North Carolina, a grandson Seth D. Keller of Wasilla, Alaska, and several nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY GATHER DIRECTLY AT ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, CHURCH, 99 KING ST., NORTHAMPTON ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. TO CELEBRATE THE LITURGY OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL FOR CAROL. The Rites of Catholic Committal will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Northampton.
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Tracy Hirst
May 14, 2024
Sending you my heartfelt condolences, so very sorry for the loss of Auntie Carol. Prayers for all of you, love Tracy
michael cochran
May 13, 2024
Ellen my thoughts are with you, I know how much your mom meant to you.
J. Lincoln Hirst II
May 13, 2024
Cousin Carol was my family's first baby sitter. My father, Paul Hirst and mother Gertrude were very close to his brother, Carl and wife Helen. We had family gatherings with them at their home in Mattapoisett. Carol and her brother David would set up treasure hunts for my brother, Paul sister, Harriet and me at tin can island in Mattapoisett. I was able to re-connect with Carol several times in the past at her cousin's (David and wife Sally Ahern) home in Greenfield. Carol was loving and loved, and she will be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Mike and Marie Mew
May 11, 2024
Dear Ellen, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Mike and Marie Mew
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