Tribute & Message From The Family
Tsgt. (Ret.) Francis F. (Fran) O'Keefe passed away at Concord Hospital on Nov. 11, 2020 after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born in Hartford Conn. On June 10, 1942 to Frederick N. O'Keefe and Annette L. Dancuase both deceased.
Fran grew up in the "Bog" area of Penacook with his three sisters and one brother. Fran's Sister's and their Husbands are Anita Serard and her husband Oscar of Concord NH, Roberta Trombly and her husband Paul of Boscawen NH, Patricia Lang and her husband Richard of Nakomis Fl. His Brother John, who was married to Dorothy of Leesburg Fl. passed on Oct. 15, 2019.
Fran graduated from Penacook High School in 1960. He was a three-sport letterman in baseball, basketball, and soccer. He was a member of the 1959 class M baseball State championship team. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force retiring in 1980 after 20 years of service to the country he loved. Fran was also a proud Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was stationed all over the world to include Morocco, France, Japan, Germany, and several locations in the United States.
While home on leave in 1965 he met up with his high school sweetheart Marguerite (Maggie) Jean (Silver) O'Keefe who he later married that same year. They have been happily married celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary in October of 2020. They had two sons, Leonard (Lenny) O'Keefe who is married to Linda (Leclerc) O'Keefe and they reside in Concord NH and Paul O'Keefe who is married to Amanda (Kerr) O'Keefe and they reside in Hopkinton NH.
After his retirement from the US Air Force he worked for the Merrimack Valley School District as the Director of Transportation, then McKerley's/Genesis Nursing Homes as Director of Plant Operations. After retiring a second time Fran worked Part-time at the Penacook Community Center as the "Maintenance man" where he was fondly referred to by many of the students and staff as "Mr. Fran"
Frans greatest joy in life was his family and especially being "Bumpa" to his nine grandkids: Tyler, Lauren, Courtney, Cassie, Savannah, Zander, Ryleigh, Dylan, Brittany, and his four great-grandchildren Gracelynn, Adynn, Reid and Oliver. Fran also enjoyed camping and traveling in his RV seeing the country with his brother and sisters and their spouses, watching his favorite sports team (The Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and the Patriots), and he spent many hundreds of hours researching his Family's genealogy. His family tree has well over 8000 ancestors most lines going back 9 to 10 generations.
Family and friends are invited to gather Monday, November 16th 4:00-7:00pm at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 172 King Street in Boscawen. Funeral Service will be held at 8:45am Tuesday, November 17th in the Funeral Home chapel. Interment with military honors will follow immediately at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Penacook Rescue Squad, 1 Oak Street, Boscawen, NH 03303. To view an online Tribute, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to www.phanuef.net.
Condolence & Memory Journal
Ms. Maggie and family, The Davis family sends their deepest condelences on the passing of Mr. Fran. He was a light in the lives of so many PCC families and will always be remembered fondly by us all. Please find comfort knwing he made this world a better place everywhere he went.
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Tanya Davis - Suncook, NH - Friend November 20, 2020
Many years have gone by, but I still think of old friends of the 50's.
Condolences.
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Hilda Gilbert Pfeil - Friend November 17, 2020
Maggie and Family - so sorry to read of Frannie's passing. Wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. You have many good memories to make you smile through your loss.
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Peg Flint - Friend November 17, 2020
Dear Maggie and the O'Keefe Family, my son Casey and I are very sorry to hear of Frans passing. We had a good time when together and had great conversations and many fun times. Fran had a memorable laugh when joking or making some fun remarks . We will miss him
Thanks for the memories Brian and Casey Leclerc
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brian leclerc - exeter, NH - Family November 16, 2020
Dear Maggie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Regretfully, I am unable to be with you, but my thoughts and prayers are. Sending hugs and love to all my cousins. Fran will be sadly missed.
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Al Robidoux - Peabody, MA - Family November 16, 2020
Maggie and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Fran was such a great man and friend. I always enjoyed talking with Fran, He will be greatly missed!
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Dave Kezar - NH - Friend November 16, 2020
To Maggie and family, So sorry for your loss of Frannie. He was such a great guy and you two always seemed so very happy together, you were blessed with a good life and I know you were great grandparents. I am glad his challenges are over and I know he is now in good hands as are you. Fondly, Donna and John Cassidy
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donna and john cassidy - concord, NH - Friend November 16, 2020
Maggie, we are so sorry for your loss. Fran was such a nice guy and will surely be missed. Our prayers are with your family, especially at this time. With love, Jay and Michelle
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Jay and Michelle Brochu - Friend November 16, 2020
I'm sorry for the loss of Uncle Fran. You will be forever in my prayers and thoughts.
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Mathew Lang - Family November 15, 2020
A good friend and neighbor to my parents. Prayers and condolences to the family. from Herb Jr., Lorrie, and Pat Killam
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Herbert E Killam - Friend November 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts & prayers are with all the family at this most difficult time. Brings back memories of all the fun & laughs we had when our boys played sports together. Fun times!!
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Bob & Betty Davis - Friend November 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Brings back memories of all the fun & laughs we had when our boys played sports together!! Fun times!!
Your friends,
Bob & Betty Davis
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Bob & Betty Davis - Friend November 15, 2020
Our condolences to the O'Keefe family.
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Debbi & Peter Miller November 14, 2020
Sorry for your loss Aunt Maggie. Prayers to you and my cousins, and all the extended family, to be able to deal with the sorrow and remember the happy memories with a smile. Love to you, Jeff O'Keefe
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Jeffrey O'Keefe - Nambe Pueblo, NM - Family November 14, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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David Dandurand - Family November 14, 2020
Prayers and thought goes out to the O'Keefe Family.work with him at Mckerley
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Marlene Sheehan - Acquaintance November 14, 2020
I will miss you My Uncle Franny!!! Love you always..❤❤
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Vicki Young - Boscawem, NH - Family November 14, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the family. We met shortly before he retired at Malmstrom in Montana. He was ending his Air Force career and I was just starting mine. We talked a lot about New Hampshire because I grew up in Epsom.
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Anita Fife Baker - Served in Military together November 14, 2020
We love you Bumpa. I hope your at peace. Until we meet again, I love you Dub.
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Courtney Johnson - Grandchild November 14, 2020
Maggie, Lenny, Paul, & the O'Keefe family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mr O'Keefe was a wonderful Man Husband, Father, Bumpa, Brother & Friend to anyone who knew him. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. May the many wonderful memories, family times and laughs carry you through this difficult time. Love Steven Debbie Jake Alan Meserve ❤
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Debbie Meserve - Center Ossipee, NH - Friend November 13, 2020
I would like to send my condolences to O'Keefe family.
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Bonnie Briggs - Chichester, NH - Acquaintance November 13, 2020
Uncle Fran, I have many memories of camping. I have many memories of seeing you and aunt mag at gram and gramps on the weekend. The thing I love most is you were always genuinely happy to see all of us! You made me laugh and you made me smile every time I would see you. I hope you can breathe easy and be with your family.♥♥ Your a great man and will be dearly missed!!
Shannon Cayes
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Shannon Cayes - Hillsboro, OH November 13, 2020
My Hero! Rest easy Uncle Fran. Aim High...Fly-Fight-Win! Love B
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Brandon Cayes - Clayton, NC - Family November 13, 2020
My condolences go out to the entire family. May God take care of you all in this time of great grief.
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Bonnie Leach - Concord, NH - Friend November 13, 2020
I love you bumpa ❤ Love your grand daughter Savannah
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Savannah Okeefe - Crossville, TN - Family November 13, 2020
