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Edith McKeighan Obituary
Mrs. McKeighan was born May 3, 1934, in Underhill, the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Lyons) Alger. She moved with her family to Brandon in 1941 and graduated from Brandon High School in 1952.
She and George W. McKeighan were married in Brandon on August 1, 1952.
Mrs. McKeighan was a life-long homemaker who was devoted to her family.
She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and crossword puzzles.
She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 55, American Legion in Brandon.
She is survived by her children: Dennis McKeighan and his wife, Sarah, Leicester; Barry McKeighan and his wife, Nancy, Brandon; Paul McKeighan and his wife, Ildiko, Brandon; Wanda Perron and her husband, Kevin, Brandon; and Cathy Rawson and her husband, Michael, Brandon; a sister, Elaine Bissette, Brandon; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and her beloved cats, Phoebe and Lizzy. Mrs. McKeighan was predeceased by her husband on April 25, 2009; her parents and a brother, Wendell Alger.
The funeral will be conducted Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the Brandon First Congregational Church. A graveside service and burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon.
A time of fellowship, remembrance and a luncheon will be held afterwards in the Brandon Congregational Church Fellowship Hall.
Friends may call at the Miller and Ketcham Funeral Home, 26 Franklin Street in Brandon, on Friday, June 7, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Brandon Rescue Squad, PO Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733; or the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Edith McKeighan
Christian Houle
June 10, 2013
Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.
Matt Gould
June 8, 2013
Wanda, Paul and Family, So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie pellerin
June 8, 2013
so sorry to hear of Ediths passing she was a great neighbor when we lived in Brandon our thoughts and prayers go out to her family
Katelynn Razanouski
June 7, 2013
Travis and Jared,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Bob & Jan Marsette
June 7, 2013
Our good neighbors and friends are suffering a sadness and we wish we could be there for you. As you seek comfort in the promise of HIS word, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time, the memories of your Mom will live on forever in your hearts. Bimi & Cyd
Eleanore Lefrancois
June 7, 2013
Cathy & Wanda:
Sorry for the loss of you Mom.
LUCIE HOULE
June 6, 2013
sincere condolences to the family, of Mrs Edith Mckeighan.
June 6, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Susan Winston
Amy & Amber Smith
June 6, 2013
Sending love & prayers to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Infante Family
June 6, 2013
Our sincere condolences to Mrs McKeighan's family. We're so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time (2 Cor 1:3).
William Theriault
June 5, 2013
Wanda and family I am sorry for your loss and will be keeping you in my thoughts.
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