Mrs. Beatrice E. (Bramble) Keith, of Raynham, died Monday, July 29 in the Golden Living Center – Oak Hill, Middleboro, following a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Claude O. Keith. She was born 90 years ago in Needham, the daughter of the late Earl W. and Hulda (Bleakney) Bramble. She was educated in Needham and had been a Raynham resident since 1985. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed as a cafeteria worker at Needham High School for 20 years. She was previously employed as a bookkeeper for Kinney’s Drug Store in Needham for a number of years. Beatrice was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Needham Post, Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed camping, sewing, cooking, boating and spending time with her grandchildren. She attended the Agape Chapel in Raynham and was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Needham.
She leaves: 1 son: Bruce E. Keith and his wife Mary of East Taunton; 1 sister: Barbara Cameron of Raynham; 3 grandchildren: Bruce E. Keith, Jr., Carrianne L. Keith and Ryan Keith, all of Salt Lake City, Utah, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Joan Elizabeth Keith.
Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are under the direction of The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton.