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Judith Keenan Obituary

KEENAN, JUDITH A. (KORN) 63, of Portsmouth died Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Newport Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born July 2, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA, she is the daughter of the late John and Mary (Taylor) Korn. She was the former wife of John Keenan, Jr. She retired from West Warwick High School after 28 years as an art teacher. At the time of her death, she was employed as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Studies and Economics at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI, where she instructed for the past 14 years. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer K. Bonoff and her husband Doug of Portsmouth, RI; her sister Linda Mackenstein of Ellwood City, PA; two brothers: Jack Korn of Wexford, PA, and Chris Korn of State College, PA; as well as two grandchildren, Sierra Bonoff and Braden Bonoff both of Portsmouth, RI. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a service beginning at 6 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home at 375 Broadway in Newport, RI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society of Rhode Island, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886. For condolences and additional information, visit www.memorialfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 26, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Judith Keenan

29 Entries

March 3, 2013

I WAS VERY SORRY TO READ OF JUDITH'S PASSING. SHE AND I HAD MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER AT WEST WARWICK. JUDY WAS A VERY GOOD TEACHER WHO HELPED MANY STUDENTS TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND TO GUIDE THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.
I SHARE YOUR LOSS BUT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER AS A GOOD TEACHER AND MOTHER. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
LIONEL "DOC" ARCHAMBAULT

Courtney Hunter

March 2, 2013

Judy touched my heart with her warmth and compassion. I had the great opportunity to meet her over the last several years. My thoughts are with your family and all those Judy touched throughout her remarkable life.

Melissa

March 1, 2013

My deepest sympathy, I had Judith as a teacher at Salve Regina, she was a wonderful teacher and person.

March 1, 2013

John, Jennifer, and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences upon the passing of a great person. She will be missed.
Jack McCarthy, West Warwick

Lisa Boynton Mathews

March 1, 2013

I was so surpised and saddened to hear of Mrs. Keenans' passing. My memories of her are of kind woman who usually had that smile on her face! Please have some peace knowing her life affected many! She will be missed.

Carol Onysko

February 28, 2013

Our prayers and heartfelt condolences to Jenn and her family. Bob and Carol Onysko

Chris Matthews

February 28, 2013

Jenn,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts. With deepest sympathy.

Theresa Colardo

February 27, 2013

My sincest sympathy on the loss of your mom, she was a lovely person.

Amanda Chauncy

February 27, 2013

I am so sad to hear about Mrs. Keenan's passing. She constantly had my best interests in mind, and always opened new opportunities for me. You never forget people who touched your life in some way. She was not only a professor, but also a friend and mentor. Her inspiration to life and career made me proud to be a student at Salve. I will miss her dearly.

February 27, 2013

Dear Jennifer,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear sweet loveable mother and my son's greatest teacher. We will keep her in our prayers.
Love to you and your family,
Frank,Rose and Frankie Pari

Jean Selwyn-Costa

February 27, 2013

My sincere sympathy to her family and her dearest friends.. She was a bright light in many lives.. Thank you for being a part of West Warwick High School. She will be missed.

Kristen Kostyla-Benedetti

February 27, 2013

I would often think of Mrs Keenan and the influence she had on me througout Junior and Senior High. I always had a love and appreciation for Art and I feel it was because of her. Thoughts go out to her family.

Sheri Rossi

February 27, 2013

My jr high and high school art teacher. Huge life influence for me. Haven't seen her in 26 years but never forgotten. Thanks for everything Mrs Keenan

Cathy Ardito

February 26, 2013

Jenn and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. We had many conversations when I was the Secretary in the Business Studies/Economics Dept. at SRU. Judy was very dedicated to her family, job and students. And very proud of you and her grandchildren. She loved you all dearly. She will be missed by all that knew her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jason Onysko

February 26, 2013

Jenn & Family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stain Glass Mirror inspired by Mrs. Keenan

Brenda Coutu

February 26, 2013

REST IN PEACE Mrs. Keenan!! You were funny, sweet and inspirational with your artistic guidance and educational support. This is a project I created in her class back in 9/10th grade. I love this piece, it's one of my favorites and every time I look at it, it brings me right back to her classroom, like it was yesterday. A woman with a big heart, and who wore her heart on her sleeve. She def. made a great impression during her time here on earth. Her inspiration continues to inspire me everyday, as I continue to create & draw using the skills, knowledge and guidance she so gratefully provided to me in high school. I thought about her often. She may be gone but never, ever forgotten!! Until we meet again!! Thoughts and heartfelt prayers to her family & friends during this most difficult time.

Michael Woolfall

February 26, 2013

Dear Jenn & family -
Your Mom was a very special woman who always loved life and especially her grandchildren. I will miss her as well as our conversations we had at Bonnet Shores when we caught up on all the time that had passed by.

Kim Ward

February 26, 2013

May you rest in peace "Judy".

February 26, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Keenan. She was the best art teacher, and always so kind. She made me see potential in myself that I never thought I had in the subject of art. I was so sad to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with all of you.
Michele Reuter (St.Onge)

Sharon Donahue (Bean)

February 26, 2013

Mrs. Keenan was one of my favorite teachers. She inspired and nurtured the talent that She saw in Her students. She was a truly beautiful person who will forever be in my thoughts.

Shelly Tremblay(Jordan)

February 26, 2013

To the family of Mrs. Keenan (Judy), my favorite teacher, the one who inspired me to become an art teacher. I'll always remember the good old days at WWSH in the art rooms. She was such a great teacher, friend and mentor. I'll always have her in my heart for all she did. My prayers are with you at this time and my wish is that she is in a better place filled with peace.

February 26, 2013

Dear Jenn and Family,

You may not know who I am, but I certainly remember your mom very well. She was not only a wonderful teacher, but what is more important a beautiful person. I am deeply saddened by her passing. May you find comfort in the Lord and His mercy.

Paul Faella and family

Barbara Nelson

February 26, 2013

Every student needs a teacher who believes in them and pushes them to reach their potential. Judy Keenan was that teacher. Heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.

February 26, 2013

Dearest Jenn,
Trent and I were so saddened to hear of Judy's passing. We both had the pleasure and honor to work with her for many years. She was a terrific teacher...so talented and professional. Your mom was such a good friend to us both. She was so very proud of you and your accomplishments. Our very deepest and most sincere sympathy to you and your family. May she rest in peace. Barbara and Trent Danella

SUE MCCARTHY

February 26, 2013

I'm so very sorry to hear of Judy's passing. We had many conversations at Bonnet Shores Beach Club, many of them being how proud we both were of our children. Judy was a dedicated and talented art teacher. Jen, I send my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.

Erica Hart Bryson

February 26, 2013

Jenn and Family,

I was so saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Donna Centracchio

February 26, 2013

My sincere sympathy.
I enjoyed the time spent working with Judy at the theatre. She was kind, funny and smart!

Sonia Tonning

February 26, 2013

RIP

Thomas Iannitti

February 26, 2013

I had the pleasure to know Judy when she taught at West Warwick. She always polite, kind and professional. Linda and I offer our deepest sympathy. She has found peace.

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