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James R. Keough

04/22/1943 - 11/17/2019

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Obituary For James R. Keough

James R. Keough, Jr, 76, of Hanover. died on November 17, 2019 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on April 22, 1943, in Raymond, New Hampshire to the late James R. Keough, Sr. and Eleanor May (Spring) Keough. Jim was educated in Massachusetts and graduated from Hanover High School as a member of The Class of 1962.

Jim worked with the Sprinkler Fitters Union 550 before opening his own company, Safeguard Sprinklers Inc. Jim installed fire protection systems in businesses throughout the South Shore and Boston for 36 years. Jim was a member of the Grand Lodge of Phoenix Masons of Hanover, Massachusetts. In his younger years, Jim had a special love for Mustang cars and his motorcycle.

Jim enjoyed long weekends in New Hampshire, deep sea fishing, spending time in his woodworking workshop, and watching the Red Sox. Jim volunteered with First Baptist Church of Hanover and would often visit ill church members. Jim especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Karen (Crowell) Keough, and children, Kevin Keough of Florida, Amy (Crowell) Morse of Abington, Paul Keough of Hull, Michael Keough of Sandwich, Peter Keough of Weymouth, Melinda (Keough) Milton of Pembroke. Loving brother of Marilyn (Keough) Greenwood of Rhode Island, Richard Keough of Braintree, and David Keough of New Hampshire. Jim was a devoted grandfather to Tina Marie Keough of Hanover. Papa will be dearly missed by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland, MA. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019, 10:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hanover Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Jim's memory to Norwell Visiting Nurse and Hospice Association, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061, www.nvna.org.

Services

24 Nov

Visitation

13:00 PM - 15:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
25 Nov

Funeral Service

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
25 Nov

Interment

Hanover Center Cemetery 1727 Silver Street Hanover, MA 02339 Get Directions »
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  • 05/26/2021

    Jimmie, I can only imagine what life is for you now. It's been 1 year since you left here to go live in Paradise with our Heavenly Father. I miss our phone calls to each other but, one day we will start over again where we left off.

  • 05/26/2021

    Keough family, I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. He was a great guy and I have many fond memories of him and his family growing up in Hanover. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Bill Spooner & Family

  • 05/26/2021

    Rest In Peace Jim

  • 05/26/2021

    Sorry for your loss. We the Frattalone family knew James and his family well. My mother Gladys Elwell loved him .carolyn andRobert FRATTALONE

  • 05/26/2021

  • 05/26/2021

    MY Thought and Prayers are with Tina and her Family at this Time I am sorry for your loss .

  • 05/26/2021

    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  • 05/26/2021

    Fond memories working and dating together as teens. A wonderful guy.

  • 05/26/2021

    A kind gentlemen. RIP Jim.

  • 05/26/2021

    Dear Dad , as the years went by all I had were memories of you. I spent so much time with you when I was young. Weekends in Hanover and trips to N.H., then I had my own kids and you always invited us for birthday parties and New Years Day. You were always so kind and loving to my family and I.I have missed you and now you are gone. I am so sad. I will always remember you as you were when I was young. Good bye Dad, Love, Paul

  • 05/26/2021

    So sorry for all of you. RIP Jim. Many your memories of him help y'all thru the next few days and then months. I so appreciated him and Karen on my trip to get my mom.

  • 05/26/2021

    Thoughts and prayers to the family. What a wonderful man, and will surely be missed by all.

  • 05/26/2021

    rest in peace my friend -

  • 05/26/2021

    Jimmie is what I always called you from the time I can remember. You were always so much fun to spend time with. I will never forget the time you took me to a dance when I was in high school. Everyone there wanted to know where I found the good looking guy in the mustang. We never did tell anyone we were cousins. lol You had a close relationship with your Heavenly Father and now you will be with him for eternal life. I have yet another treasure in heaven waiting for me. Rest In Peace. Will always love you and miss you.

  • 05/26/2021

    Uncle Jim - What deep, philosophical conversations we had over the years, especially when I was a young idealist in my 20s! Our talks were awesome and had such an impact on who I am today. So many moments and events over my lifetime shared with you; these memories are treasures stored in my heart. You were one of the kindest, loving souls on this earth, and I am already missing you so much! I love you, and know that there will be a day when we will see each other again. Rest in peace, Uncle Jim. Love, Tammy

  • 05/26/2021

    Dear Karen,
    It has been so many years, yet I have never forgotten you and JIm. I am sad that this is how we re-connect but I could not read this sad news of Jim's passing without expressing my condolences. It is always sad to know of a student s passing and this is one more of these times. I am so sorry for the sadness you are experiencing at this time. Just know that after fifty five plus years I still think of you as my student and grieve with you at this time. May you find comfort in years of memories and peace in the love of God, the King of all peace!

  • 05/26/2021

    Uncle Jim, You were always such a kind, thoughtful man with a big heart and big sense of humor. Thank you for all the great memories. You will be missed by many. Love, Tim.

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