Geraldine H. Keyes

Geraldine “Gerry” H. (Grigor) Keyes, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her husband, David T. Keyes, Sr., predeceased her in August 1983.

Gerry is survived by her loving family, including a daughter, Pamela H. Kurko and her husband Samuel Kurko, Jr., of North Providence and their daughter Emalie E. Kurko; her eldest son David T. Keyes, Jr. of Worcester, and her youngest son Paul A. Keyes and his wife Joan M. Keyes of Holden and their four children Ciara A. Keyes, Nicholas A. Keyes, Isabella J. Keyes, and Evan J. Keyes. Gerry also leaves behind her brother, Richard Grigor; and her sister, Dianne Slovick, both of Worcester; her only surviving sister-in-law Kathleen Braney. Gerry also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins. Gerry was predeceased by her brother, Jack Grigor. Gerry was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Alexander and Helene (Wilkinson) Grigor. Gerry was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She graduated from North High School in Worcester and later attended school to become an airline attendant.

Geraldine worked in the advertising department at The Worcester Telegram and Gazette, before meeting her husband and raising her family. She later worked at Jordan Marsh and London Fog in the Worcester Galleria, finally working at White’s Cleaners before she retired.

Gerry cherished her family deeply and made it a priority to stay connected with her grandchildren who knew her as their “Bubbles”. She would frequently call them to chat and ensure everything was going well in their lives.

She was artistic and enjoyed musicals and theatre and was a season subscription holder with the Hanover Theater in Worcester. Gerry was an avid reader, and enjoyed watching PBS, Family Feud and she was a frequent viewer/shopper of QVC. Gerry was always willing to help someone in need and lent a helping hand to many people that are known only to her, for her generosity was genuine and humble. 

Calling Hours will be on Thursday, January 30, from 5 pm to 8 pm, and again on Friday, January 31, from 9 am until her Funeral Service begins at 10 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Interment beside her husband at Worcester County Memorial Park will be held privately at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Meals on Wheels Program, 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester, MA 01606.