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M. Keegan Obituary

Keegan, M. Celeste, 64, of Ft. Lauderdale, died September 21, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Newark, NJ, she was a registered nurse in New Jersey and Florida. Celeste devoted countless hours volunteering with the Broward County Navy League and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church. She is survived by her father, Joseph E. Keegan; brother, Joseph (Jocelyn Ann) Keegan, and sister, Denise (Ron) Laratta, all of Florida, and nieces and nephew and their families, all of New Jersey. Visitation will be 10:00AM - Noon, with a Memorial Service at Noon, on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home, 4061 N. Federal Highway., Ft. Lauderdale, Phone 954-565-5591. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2008.

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nancy boyd

November 4, 2008

Dear Keegan Family
The stars are shining brighter, the ocean is calm and the air is pure - our beautiful brave Celeste is with us still.
Flower

Joanne Sarsfield Tibbetts

September 28, 2008

Celeste,
You will be greatly missed. You were truely a wonderful person and great friend. I will never forget all the fun times we had a Holy. Rest in Peace.

Penny Stevens

September 26, 2008

Celeste, You were a wonderful neighbor, and friend. Thank you for making me feel welcome to Ft Lauderdale. I hope you and Tiny Bitter can once again enjoy your afternoon "tea" parties. Warren and I will look after Whiskers.....Be at peace,

Penny Stevens, and Warren Bitter

Barb Markris

September 26, 2008

Celeste, you are now part of the heavenly Navy League and I am sure will keep watch over those who stand watch for our freedoms. Please say hello to my mother if you see her. Thank you for all that you did for so many. Bravo Zulu

Eileen Mell

September 26, 2008

Celeste,
You'll always be my "broom." You were the most wonderful person and friend, and our monthly dinners were the best. I will miss you so much.
Rest in peace,
Eileen Mell

Denyce Bensen

September 25, 2008

Celeste,

You will be missed, you were a true rehab nurse with spirit, strength and character. May peace and love be with you.

Denyce Bensen RN Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Patricia Thomas

September 25, 2008

Celeste: You were a great nurse and a wonderful person who donated a lot of time to community affaris. We know that you are in Heaven enjoying God's blessings.
Pat Thomas, RN

Viki Solomon, RN

September 24, 2008

Celeste,
A wonderful rehabilitation nurse and person..She will always be remembered by her friends in the Broward rehabilitation nursing community.
A sad day with a huge loss...

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