Dr. William V. Kehoe

Dr. William V. Kehoe obituary

Dr. William V. Kehoe

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Dec

22

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11:00 a.m.

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William Kehoe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. - Pike Creek on Dec. 8, 2025.
Dr. William V. Kehoe, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington. A dedicated educator throughout his life, Dr. Kehoe taught high school and later served as a college professor, sharing his passion for learning with generations of students.

An avid board and card game competitor, Dr. Kehoe embraced friendly rivalry with enthusiasm and humor. He was a devoted lover of classical music and an enthusiastic collector of books, especially dictionaries, which he treasured for their richness and precision.

Dr. Kehoe was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marylou (Brand) Kehoe. He is survived by his son, Andrew Kehoe (Amanda); his daughter, Melanie Buchanan (Rob); and his cherished grandson, Seth Buchanan.

Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808. Interment will follow at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville, DE 19807.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Dr. Kehoe's name to the Food Bank of Delaware, 222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702, https://www.fbd.org/.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek

3200 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

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