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Doris O'Keefe Obituary
Worcester - Doris M. (Hertz) O'Keefe, 83, of Worcester, died Thursday, September 12th at home, with her family by her side. Her husband, Donald R. O'Keefe died in 2014. She is survived by her son, Ronald O'Keefe; her daughter, Susan M. Crawford and her husband, Walter; a sister, Sandra Gradowski all of Worcester; three grandchildren, Donald R. O'Keefe, III and his wife, Amanda, Shane and Nicky O'Keefe; three great-grandsons, Tyler, Max and Alex O'Keefe; her daughter-in-law, Pam O'Keefe of Auburn and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her son Donald R. O'Keefe in 2017, her brother Herbert Hertz in 2005, and by her son Ronald's fiancé Lisa Gordon in 2018.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Herman and Rita (Brigham) Hertz and been employed as the Activities Director for the Dalton Rest Home until her retirement. Family was everything to Doris, but her greatest joy was time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue assisted the family with arrangements, which were private.
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Deb Frame-Wilson
December 10, 2019
The family is in my prayers. Gods peace be with you.
Deb Wilson
December 9, 2019
Just finding out. Sending prayers and love to Susan and Ronald and all the family Your mom was a wonderful woman. I will miss my Godmother very much. Debbie (Frame) & Ken Wilson
Debbie & Al Fitton
September 22, 2019
Our hearts are heavy for your loss.
She will have a cherished place in our hearts where she will always be remembered. She made us part of your family and the kindness, happiness, warm memories and love she brought will never be forgotten.
No matter the miles between us, you're being thought of everyday for this very difficult time you're going through.
Love, Debbie & Al
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