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William Keith Obituary

William J. Keith, of Quincy, died peacefully Feb 6, 2018. He was head custodian for Marshfield Public Schools for many years. A U.S. Navy Pearl Harbor survivor and was on the vessel USS West Virginia. Loving Husband for 72 years to Barbara (Judkins) of Quincy. Son of the late Guy and Lillian Keith. Cherished father of Steve Keith and his wife Judy of Milton, Claire Gilmore and her husband Brian of Plymouth, Paul Keith of Cape Cod, Gayle Marcella and her husband Bill of Harwich, Jayne Murray and her husband Fred of Marshfield, Peggy Colligan and her husband Bob of Plymouth, Brian Keith and his wife Marie of Kirby, Vt. Brother of Flossie Keith Staples of Marshfield, Robert Keith of New Hampshire and the late John Keith. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service for Mr. Keiths Saturday, Feb. 17, at 12 p.m. in St. Chrysostoms Church, 1 Linden St., Quincy. Visiting hour prior to the service in the Church prior to the funeral service. Burial will be private in the National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Fisher House Boston (West Roxbury VA Hospital), PO Box 230, So. Walpole, MA 02071. For online condolences please visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com.

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Published by The Marshfield Mariner from Feb. 12 to Feb. 21, 2018.

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Mildred Cox

February 13, 2018

My sincere condolences to Barbara and family. Will and I had the good fortune to know this gentle man at Brookdale/Quincy Bay. As fellow veterans, we knew of his sacrifice to his country and honored him for being a Pearl Harbor survivor. Will has gone to his rest already and those two Navy men will have a lot to chat about in their final duty assignment. Barbara's many friends admire her and love her. She and their whole family are in our thoughts and prayers as we lay Bill to rest in peace. Semper Fi, Mil Cox

Vickie Oldham

February 13, 2018

May God's blessings be with you all in your time of sorrow. Love, Vickie Oldham

Patti McEntee

February 12, 2018

Dear Barbara and family,
My deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. I often tell people of my friends Bill and Barbara, and how cherished you are. My thoughts and prayers for your comfort through this time.

With love and sadness for our great loss, and peace knowing that he is in the arms of hour precious Lord.

Patti McEntee

February 12, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.j

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St. Chrysostoms Church

1 Linden St., Quincy, MA

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12:00 p.m.

St. Chrysostoms Church

1 Linden St, Quincy, MA

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