Obituary of Gaye Keeney

Gaye (Paul) Keeney, 83, of Hebron formerly of Glastonbury, wife of the late Herbert F. Keeney, died Sunday June 26, 2011 at Hartford Hospital. Born January 29, 1928 in Hartford, daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Easton) Paul she had lived in Glastonbury many years moving to Hebron 10 years ago. Prior to her retirement she was Office Manager for Christie Rigging and Trucking in Glastonbury for 30 years. She was a graduate East Hartford High School, a member of the Gilead Congregational Church, the Eastern Star and was a volunteer at the Bushnell. She enjoyed playing pool at the senior center and playing Pinochle and other card games. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Linda and Franklin Frucce of Hebron, David and Dawn Keeney of Glastonbury, Kimberly and Gordon Rice of Glastonbury, a sister Michelle Backus of Stafford, 9 grandchildren Meghan Frucce, Jonathan Frucce, Nicole Keeney, David T. Keeney, Mason Keeney, Brooke Keeney, Ashlyn Rice, Lindsey Rice, Nicholas Rice and 2 great grandchildren Oliver Frucce and Peyton Frucce. Funeral service will be Thursday June 30 at 10am in the Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead St.( RT 85) Hebron. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Glastonbury. At Gaye's request please wear bright colors. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Wednesday June 29 from 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead St., Hebron, CT. 06248. To share a memory please visit www.mulryanfh.com.