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Doris Keish Obituary
Doris Walsh Keish of Seacrest in West Haven, formerly of Harbor Village, Branford, CT (and Colony Road), died peacefully at home on July 14, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Keish was born in New Haven on May 1, 1933 to the late Jerome and Grace Walsh. She was married to the late William E. Keish, Jr. for 44 years before his death in 2001. Mrs. Keish is survived by her four children Maureen Aceto (Gary) of West Haven, Grace Nathman (Steven) of North Branford, William J. Keish (Anne-Marie) of Guilford and Jerome Keish (Dawn) of East Haven; two sisters Grace Barrett of Branford and Jane Clark of Cheshire; ten grandchildren Robert, Lauren (Logan) and Nicole Aceto, Jacqueline, Michael (Lindsey) and Andrew Nathman, Amanda and William Keish Jr., Caitlyn and Justin Keish and two great grandchildren Ashlley Nathman and Lennox Aceto-Keith. She was preceded in death by her brother Donald Walsh and in-laws Bud Clark, Mary Joy Walsh and Ned Barrett. Mrs. Keish retired in 1995 as executive secretary at the Department of Communication Disorders at Southern Connecticut state University. She enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Europe and Ireland with her husband, visiting with her large family, cooking, visiting with her friends at Harbor Village, and summertime at Mansfield Grove. She volunteered over the years at St. Brendan's School, Notre Dame High School, Branford Thrift Shop and the Branford Woman's Club. She was a graduate of St. Francis Grammar School, Commercial High School and Larson College. Our extended Seacrest family took tremendous care of Doris over the past seven years. We wish to thank them for their love, kindness and support.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday evening from 4-7 p.m. in the Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. 11 Wooster Pl. New Haven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Church 397 Ferry St. New Haven. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Share a memory and sign Doris' guest book online at
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Ed Gemmell
July 20, 2019
To Maureen, Grace, Bill and Jerry... I am very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have many fond memories of her from our childhood days at Saint Brendan's School and Parish .Always with a smile on her face and always very kind and gracious with her words. You all, and your extended families have my sincere thoughts of condolences.
July 20, 2019
My condolences to the family of Doris. She was actively involved with her friends and neighbors at Harbour Village Condominium in Branford for many years, always gracious and smiling and eager to enhance our lifestyle. She has been missed. Her family has been blessed. Joanne Penta
Jennye Hansen
July 18, 2019
The Keish family were valued friends in our Beaver Hills neighborhood. Doris was always so kind and helpful. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
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Lance MacDonald
July 17, 2019
Doris will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and caring, gentle ways. Take solace that she is at peace now with her beloved Bill. Our prayers are with you,
Lance, Lisa, Lauren, and John MacDonald
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Joan Robinson
July 17, 2019
Dear Grace, Steve and family,
Pat, the girls and I send you our deepest sympathy. We are here to support you in any way.
Sincerely,
Joni
Gary Palladino
July 16, 2019
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mom and dad were always role model parents in so many exceptional ways. For me they represented the best of the best qualities as parents for one of the most talented and respected players I had the honor and pleasure to coach at Notre Dame. There is no doubt they were co-captains like Jerry was in 1987 and named to my first All State parents TEAM. My son Mike Palladino always credited Jerry for our TEAM success. There weren't any distractions that yr. because Mr. and Mrs. Keish set an amazing standard for how to support their son and our BB TEAM. Having survived 45 yrs. coaching the Kiesh FAMILY define LOYALTY to the highest level. God bless Mrs. Keish as I'm sure she as earned heavenly bless with the love of her life. God Bless their memory.
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