Esther M. Keenan

Worcester-Esther M. (Mahoney) Keenan, 90, of Worcester died Sunday, June 28 in Holy Trinity Nursing Center.

Her loving husband of 51 years, Arthur L. Keenan, Sr. died in 1997. She leaves two sons, Richard Keenan and his wife, Judy of Worcester and Lee Keenan, Jr. and his wife Beth of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Barbara Keenan-Asiaf of West Roxbury and Kathleen Keenan of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude Benoit of Worcester and Patricia Mahoney of South Attleboro; and a sister-in-law and devoted friend, Betty Mahoney. She was born in North Brookfield, daughter of William and Frances (Howe) Mahoney. She graduated from Ayer High School in 1942 and then moved to Worcester.

Esther worked for many years at Vernon Drugstore and then at the Westboro District Court, before retiring. She was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church.

The last 20 years of her life was centered around her children and grandchildren. Her great-grandchildren brought a "special joy" to her remaining days.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Joanne Lee, who took wonderful care of our dear mother for many years. Also we are deeply grateful to Holy Trinity Nursing Center and their hospice program for the kindness and loving care that was extended to our mother.

The Funeral will be held Wednesday, July 1 from CALLAHAN~FAY~CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street with a Mass at 10 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting Hours are Tuesday, June 30 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Hospice, 1183 Main Street, Worcester, 01603.