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Constance C. Keyes

07/24/1925 - 01/13/2018

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Obituary For Constance C. Keyes

Constance Collins (O'Connor) Keyes, of Rockland, died at her home on Saturday, January 13, 2018 as she had wanted. She was born on July 24, 1925 in Boston to the late William and Emily (Collins) O'Connor. Constance was raised and educated in Brookline. She attended and graduated from St. Aidans School. She also attended Regis College. Constance was the loving wife of the late, Elmer W. Keyes.

She was a volunteer of the Rockland Food Pantry, the Rockland Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, Museum of Fine Arts and FISH community food bank. Constance was a dedicated homemaker who loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. She was a very intelligent person who enjoyed cooking, reading and her Wednesday Poker, Hearts, and Michigan Rummy nights.

Constance was the loving mother to William and Madeline Keyes of Weymouth, Paul and Leslie Keyes of Millis, David Keyes of FL, Emily (Keyes) and Kenneth Dunn of WA, Nancy (Keyes) and Gene Matterazzo of Framingham and Sara (Keyes) and Peter Hologitas of Rockland. She was the sister to the late Collins O'Connor and Conrad O'Connor. Constance will be dearly missed by her twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving her are her nieces and nephews Collins and Kim O'Connor, Charles and Jeanette O'Connor, Matthew O'Connor, Christine (O'Connor late) and Richard Tartaglia and William O'Connor.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Constance's life on Thursday January 18, 2018 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland, MA. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday January 19, 2018 at Holy Family Church. For more information please visit www.magounbiggins.com

Services

18 Jan

Visitation

16:00 PM - 19:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
19 Jan

Funeral Mass

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 01/17/2026

    Nancy Matterazzo

    Thinking of you,

  • 04/07/2025

    Nancy Matterazzo

    Thinking about you today, memories of the ocean. Always in my heart Love you Mama This year would have been 100!!! Celebrating in heaven

  • 05/26/2021

    Sara Hologitas

    Mom it has never been easy. But your wishes have all been met. Rest now and spread your wings. You shall be missed by many. Love you always and I did get my card.

  • 05/26/2021

    Nancy Matterazzo

    My loving mother you will forever be in my heart. I love you

  • 05/26/2021

    Linda Braccia

    My dear dear friend, I will miss our time together... our talks, with laughter and tears. You welcomed me with opened arms and I will be eternally grateful. I love you!! Rest now!

  • 05/26/2021

    Christopher Burnieika

    Sara and Kelly

    I am sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grand Mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time.

  • 05/26/2021

    Georgia Packard

    Oh constance collins you. Taught me many things to do the best i can and never look back. To love with all my heart and that chocolates and fudge come before anything. Sweetest of dreams like the notes i would leave on your pillow your now in paradise love you georgia ox

  • 05/26/2021

    Adrienne Donovan

    To Sara and Kelly: I was so sad to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. I'm thinking of you both at this sad time. She sounds like she was a very special lady.

  • 05/26/2021

    Michelle Sheehan

    Thankyou Connie for the cheery demeanor always! Your friend Michelle. RIP

  • 05/26/2021

    Kathy Cota

    Connie always greeted me with"Hello beautiful lady"( that always made me feel like a beautiful lady!)
    Connie, you are the beautiful lady...keep smiling that wonderful smile...fly with the angels.
    Kathy(retired Douglas Jewelers)

  • 05/26/2021

    Evelyn Meehan

    I'm so sorry for your loss.
    I remember her as "Mrs. Keyes"
    I have alot of great memories of her bringing me and Sara to DQ in the international as kids!
    She always walked so straight and tall (due to her having to walk down stairs with a book on her head by her sisters)!
    She was so kind and loving.
    She was thought of often and now I will keep her in my heart. ❤

  • 05/26/2021

    Sara Hologitas

    07/24/2018 Wishing you a Happy Birthday. Worlds apart yet always connected. Love Sara

  • 05/26/2021

    Nancy Matterazzo

    Happy belated, missing you more than I realized. I miss your calls so much. Love you mama

  • 05/26/2021

    Sara Hologitas

    On Dad's 12 year your spirit comes through also. Keeping your memory strong. I hope you found a hat that fits just right. Miss you. Love you.

  • 05/26/2021

    Sara Hologitas

    Mother's Day was not as bright without you. Keeping you in prayers. Happy Mother's Day you will never be forgotten.

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