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Helen Keough Obituary
Born in Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Shannon) Harty. Helen was a home economics teacher in the Seekonk School Department for many years before retiring.
She is survived by her children, Kevin Keough, Patricia Lewis, Ellen Jane Wolter, and Raymond Keough, her sister, Joan Ballard, her 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, August 28th at 11 AM in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk.
Burial will follow in Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, August 27th from 2-5 PM in the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket.
In lieu of flowers, donations, in memory of Helen, to her granddaughter's Special Olympic Team, "Heller's Angels.". Please make checks payable to Massachusetts Special Olympics noting "Heller's Angel" on the memo line or go to the Massachusetts Special Olympic website and make the donation in memory of Helen C. Keough.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Keough
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Cathy Goggin Collins
September 5, 2025
She was one of my home ec. teachers while at Seekonk High . A nice lady indeed and loved to have a conversation . I remember fondly and do believe she enjoyed her work and her students. RIP
Sharon Propatier
December 20, 2024
Seeing this almost 1 1/2 years later but still wanted to offer my sympathy to the family. What a beautiful mom you were blessed to have. She was loved by many at the high school. God bless her soul.
Michele Riley
December 19, 2024
Mrs. Keough, by far the best home economics teacher, she got me making peach cobbler to this day... loved her. Prayers to all her family
Beverly (Goodnow) Tucker
July 28, 2024
Dear Keough Family, she was by far the best teacher I ever had at SHS. Infact she helped me make my wedding gown after I graduated! She taught me so much about cooking, sewing and life, the kids of today don´t get that anymore! You were a lovely friend, teacher and neighbor! RIP Mrs Keough.
Lea Beattie
May 6, 2024
She was the Julia Childs of her time. Home Economics at Seekonk High was special!!
Jane I think of you often.
Ellie Richard Scherr
September 9, 2023
So sorry for your loss. How lucky you all were to have had a Mom who was so loving and caring.
May her memory be of a blessing.
Ellie and Richard Scherr
Karen Dowler-Ponciano
August 26, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She lived a long full life blessed with her large family.
She was one of my teachers, the who allowed us to call her Mom too. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Sending love to you all
Cindy Downes-Senor
August 26, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss dear Keough family! You had a truly great soul for your mother! All my young memories of Mrs. Keough are of a warm and loving smile that set all around her at ease. A woman with great energy that emmanted yo all around her. And At Christmas time we always make Mrs. Keough Chocolate covered Toffee! May the Lord comfort you all during this time and beyond.
Much love, Cindy Downes Senor
James Lewis
August 25, 2023
Love you always
patricia CHICK
August 25, 2023
My dear sweet Helen, who I had the privilege of knowing only the last 8-10 years through the Barrington Women's Club Bridge. It was always calming and peaceful to enjoy time with Helen. To have found her for a friend, now, late in life, was a blessing for me. Her bridge game, her humor, her kindness and her patience were ever present. I loved her. I'm so grateful to have been invited to share her fabulous 95th Birthday. She was absolutely "glowing" with happiness that day! Cheers to a grand lady and to her precious family who sheltered her with such endless and loving care. God Bless.
Karen Sullivan
August 25, 2023
She was a wonderful home economics teacher, learned a lot. She was patient, always had a smile. It was a joy to be in her class. And to boot, her son Ray is married to my cousin Lori. Condolences to the family.
Paul Gendron
August 25, 2023
Our hearts go out to the Keough family. My family and classmates will never forget Mrs Keough as she was the brightest, wisest, kindest and most caring of teachers. I will never forget how she treated us at SHS, with such great consideration and care far more than we boys ever deserved. She brought so much energy and attention to every student in every class. When she taught us how to make strawberry shortcake we learned a bit of chemistry and nutrition, she was a truly rare individual. Hurting deeply for the Keough family at this time. I can only imagine the loss you are feeling.
Betty Francisco
August 25, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful teacher.
Chris (Gouveia) Partington
August 25, 2023
I graduated in 1974. Being a student in Mrs. Keough was one of my favorite teachers. Being in her home ec. class was one of the highlights of my four years at SHS. My best memory was the chicken cacciatore she taught us to make. I didn’t take the recipe home at the time, have tried to replicate it over the years, without success. She was the best. My sincere condolences to her family. May she Rest In Peace.
Mary Xavier
August 25, 2023
Oh my goodness my favorite neighbor my favorite teacher a wonderful friend. I will miss our visits. She was definitely a good listener and always added humor to the conversation.
She absolutely loved her family and was very grateful for them in her life.
I will miss sharing a backyard view with her. She was a beautiful, classy, loving lady!
Joanne Walsh
August 25, 2023
I was a student of Mrs. Keough. She was an extraordinary woman. I have so many fond memories of my time spent with her in Home ec. She gave so much of herself to so many. Her kindness, patience and laughter will always be remembered. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to her family.
david hill
August 25, 2023
so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom she was a wonderful person ,as was your dad loved seeing them on walks and church, mom loved to see my son as alter boy when he was young and always had a smile on her face , she was a touch of class and will be deeply missed ,rip sorry for your loss the Hills
Carolyn (Gravel) Carty
August 25, 2023
I graduated in '75 and I loved being in Mrs Keough's class she was a kind,fun person. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family and friends
Debbie Froment Dutra
August 25, 2023
You were always so sweet, you were the kind of teacher all students should have been Blessed to haveRIP Mrs. Keough.
Pam Jackson Vieira
August 25, 2023
Mrs Keough was the best teacher, she made classes so fun and let us be ourselves. I still remember some of the dishes we made in class and I kept one recipe. She will be missed.
Sandy Emond
August 25, 2023
Mrs. Keough was the best teacher! Great laugh. A kind and thoughtful lady, it was my pleasure knowing you. Rest peacefully.
Judy Blake
August 25, 2023
Mrs. Keough, you were absolutely one of my favorite teachers at SHS. Our Home-Ec classes were so much fun and we were learning so much more than cooking, sewing, etc. We were learning about life. God bless you and keep you in his loving hands.
Lori Keough
August 25, 2023
Love you Nana! You will be missed alot.
Lori Moniz
August 24, 2023
I loved you Helen , I did enjoy the way you could play bridge, and I so admired you for your great spirit, you enjoyed being out and about and getting together with the ladies from the Woman’s club. No matter what came along , you always looked for the best in people, and did I mention how you loved Bridge and played it so well , almost to day you left us . I will miss you very much .
Love Lori
Ps :and when you meet up with some of our “ gang “ including my Bob , I know you all will have a heck of a Game.
Catherine WilD
August 24, 2023
Kevin, Pat, Jane, Ray and Aunt Joan along with extended family, We have known the Keough/Harty family for 50+ years and I have wonderful memories including St Patrick’s Day brunch at Helen and Ray’s.. along with couples golfing league and tournaments at Segregation. Helen would always update us on her family with so much love and pride ! I will always treasure our many years of Book Club with Helen. She was always encouraging, positive and laughed with us about each and every topic..and not always about the Book! . She will be missed and will always be remembered as our loving friend and a true confidant to us over the years. RIP our sweet, dear and classy Helen We love you and you will truly be missed!
Cathi and Dave Wild xoxo
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