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Gail Keenan Obituary
Wappingers Falls - Gail E. Keenan , 73, passed away July 2, 2017.
Gail was born November 10, 1943 in Beacon, NY. She was the daughter of Helen and John Frederick Branson.
Gail graduated Wappingers Central High School, Class of 1961. She was employed as a Postmaster Relief circulating through several of the US Post Offices in the area. Gail was a member of the Chelsea Fire Department's Women's Auxiliary as well as a long time member and treasurer of the vestry at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Chelsea, New York.
She was preceded by her mother, Helen Hrynack; father, John Frederick Branson; and brother, John Frederick Branson Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Colin E. Keenan of Wappingers Falls; her sister, Jalene (Jimmy) Yeaple, Beacon; her three children, Sabrina (Jerry) Bailie, Poughkeepsie; John (Wendi) Keenan, Waxhaw, North Carolina; and Shawn (Jenn) Keenan, Wappingers; and her grandchildren, Aislinn and Emma (Sabrina and Jerry) Bailie; Abbie, Noelle, and Isabella (John and Wendi) Keenan; and Walt, Sable and Sasha (Shawn and Jenn) Keenan.; as well as many, many nieces and nephews.
Gail enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed baking for birthdays and Christmas, gardening, music, traveling and was an avid Mets fan. She loved all her pets during her lifetime, especially her shitzu-poo Shelby, who survives at home. Gail was especially interested in pop culture and would never miss a red carpet or awards event. We know she thinks QVC + HSN is a match made in heaven.
A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 9 Liberty Street, Chelsea, NY on Saturday, July 8 at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association for COPD research, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls. To send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com
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Vincent Basso
July 10, 2017
So very sorry to read about the passing of your wife. May she be home in the arms of our Heavenly Father in eternal peace. May you be comforted by all your family.
Lilian Givens
July 7, 2017
Sending our sincere condolences to all the family. Norman & Lilian Givens xx
Ron & Theresa Plimley
July 6, 2017
Colin & family: our condolences to all on your sad loss. Remember many fun times with Gail when our sons both played Beacon High baseball.
Kevin, Rene & Emily Belton
July 6, 2017
May God lead you to peace with his guiding light of love and hope.
Peace✝
William and Pam Meybohm
July 6, 2017
One of the best Little League Mom's, ever! We had many a good time while sitting on the bleachers out at Robinson Lane. Gail always had a smile on her face and a laugh in her heart. Heaven has a new angel today.
al baylash
July 5, 2017
you are now in gods hands my friend , gods peace ++++
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