John “Jack” E. Keller, age 88, a lifelong resident of Weymouth passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, December 30, 2016. Jack was born in Boston then his family soon after moved to Weymouth where he has lived ever since. He joined the Army and served during WWII and when he returned he met his wife in Weymouth. They soon got married and settled in John’s hometown to start a family. Jack worked as a truck mechanic for many years for both Brinks and Mass Electric. He was very handy and enjoyed working on his own house and family cars. Jack loved many outdoors activities such as camping, swimming, boating, and most especially summers with his family in Hyannis. He also enjoyed many good times with his friends at the Eagles in Weymouth which he was a member of for many years.
Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife Florence Keller (Taylor). He is the loving father to Shirley Keller Thomas and her husband John of FL, Janice Knowles of Rockland, and Kenneth Keller of Weymouth, cherished grandfather to Jeffrey, Jake, Adam, Timothy, and the late Christopher. Jack was also the devoted brother to five late sisters.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the visiting hours for Jack on Wednesday January 4, 2017 from 4-8PM in the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home located at 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) Weymouth, MA. Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home on Thursday at 10:30AM to settle for a Funeral Service that will take place at 11AM in the funeral home. Burial will take place immediately following the service in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.