Francis (Frank) John Keefe, 94 died peacefully with family members on July 15 2011 at Catholic Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born in Manchester, NH, on April 13, 1917, to Patrick and Camellia(Sansoucie)Keefe. His wife of 56 years, Rose (Shahbas) Keefe, predeceased him on February 22, 2000.
IN HIS LIFE: Family members includes 4 daughters; Carol Donoghue, Diane (Tara) O’Keefe, Deborah Comire, and her husband Wayne, all of Manchester, Barbara Tousignant, and her husband James, of Goffstown; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grand children; 2 great-great-grandchildren.
For nearly 3 generations dad’s strong work ethic and friendly manner, along with his broad knowledge of juvenile baby furniture, allowed him to “deliver everything but the baby” at Tiny Totland in Manchester. While he was indeed a grown-up, there were times when he didn’t act his age. Like the time in his late seventies when he took off down the street on his grand-daughter’s scooter. What a joy and a blessing it was for his family to witness just how much he enjoyed his work.
His parting words would be, “Do what you do every day with love and commitment.”
A Funeral Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at St. Raphael Church, 103
Walker St.
Encryptment in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum will take place at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations can be made to the St. Raphael food pantry, 103 Walker St., Manchester.