Jocelyn Ann Catherine London, 68, returned to her heavenly home on April 6, 2020 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Her life was too short, but those who knew her, understood that the quality of existence, far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.
Jocelyn was born to the late Herbert and Mildred Keller, a contractual lawyer and a homemaker respectively, in Long Island, NY on May 11, 1951. She was immersed in the Catholic community that would be her lifelong support from an early age. In her early years, Jocelyn ran a pet store, Puppy’s Palace. Those animals absolutely adored her. Then, she was a professional clown with her twin sister, until she retired. She was always making people laugh and loved to make people happy. Although, she was sick, she gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life.
Jocelyn was a devout artist at heart. She was always creating little letters, cards or crafts for those she loved. She always had time to tell a joke or say a special prayer for anyone who wanted one. She was a very spiritual woman and was involved in many church activities. Jocelyn would spend hours every night praying for her family and friends. She would make everyone around her feel loved and warm. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate in the fact that she is at peace with her creator and is busy keeping all of the angels laughing with her amazing humor and grace.
Jocelyn is survived by her twin sister, Audrey Keller; her sons Robert and Martin; her daughter Jessica; her grandchildren Kaitlyn, Desiree, Nathan, Janiece, Sabastian, Sterling and Victoria; and her great-grandson Jackson.
Jocelyn was cremated due to the current Covid 19 pandemic. Her family will have a service at a later date. The family gratefully declines flowers and donations, but prayers, condolences and memories are gladly accepted.
A letter to Jocelyn from her sister, Audrey Keller:
My identical twin Jocelyn was like looking in a two way mirror. She was my best friend and confidant. We did so much together. We were so close. The Impregnable God given and God ordained bond which was to be our destiny was so incredibly pure and spontaneously remarkable. Our purposeful connection was to be our guide in our lives with God by our side. Who else but an identical twin would laugh at the same time; talk and say the same thing at the same time. The people around us were mystified that we did so many things alike. Jocelyn & I were amused by this and we told them we were “stereo” different speakers with the same sound reproduction. I was in constant awe from the very beginning when we were sitting on Santa Claus’s lap. Jocelyn on his left leg and I on his right leg at Macy’s department store in New York. She was looking up at Santa in wonder. I was looking across her looking at Santa Claus in awe. That was to be the story of my life pretty much. We knew and called each other which was uncanny when something was wrong. It was like we felt each other’s pain and had a built in radar. We switched classes in school and tried to play a guessing game on who is who with the boys sometimes. We were the perfect combination of everything a guy could ever want, it was confusing yet marvelously attractive and mesmerizing at the same time. Jocelyn had a good sense of humor too, the both of us together was a riot. We could come right in together and finish each other’s sentences with a joke in mind. What a team, we were very comical. One time when we were much younger both of us got this bright idea that she would not speak to the priest in the confessional and I would stand at the front of the door to the confessional and yell, “Bless me father” while doing it. The monsignor came out and told the nuns to take us out of the Christmas pageant. No angels that year. My poor parents. When we would get in trouble at home my mother would ask us who did it. And we would both point to the other one and say she did it. We got punished together until my mom caught on. My mom could not tell us apart if our backs were facing her up until 17 years old. Jocelyn was very meticulous in her work which she was very talented. She made the family these special books with a story as a plot. You could relate, laugh, cry, and get inspired and figure out what she wanted to convey. It also had such cute sayings as well. Jocelyn was very kind, sweet, thoughtful, intelligent, & well mannered. She was the salt, I was the pepper. You need both, Ha-Ha. Jocelyn was her own person & did not change no matter how much pain she went through. She was a power of example, the more she hurt the more prayers she would say & do. Jocelyn was her own unique person. Jocelyn would write to Jesus and the Blessed Virgin love letters and prayers she composed. She took her religion seriously and was traditional too. Jocelyn knew what her purpose was. Jocelyn found God in everything and had such a child-like faith (a gift which would get her into Heaven). The prayers & thoughts were so beautiful it brought tears to your eyes. Jocelyn has three children. A daughter, Jessica, who has three children. Janice, Sebastian, and Sterling. A son who Robert has two children and one grandchild Desiree, and Nathan, and a toddler Jackson. Last but not least Martin who has a daughter named Vicky. She will be deeply missed. Until we meet again my love.