Grandpa it's July 17th 2023 and I found myself looking back at old pictures of me and you not a day goes by I don't miss you or think about you I used to want to cry every time I thought of you because you aren't here anymore but Now I smile because I know your in a better place I know that your being taken care of and your with nana and papa and I'm sure you watch down over us and protect us sometimes I stand infront of my mirror and say hello Newman just to feel close to you again i love you so much and I'm so happy your in a better place and I hope it's beautiful I hope it's everything you thought it would be and Ik one day way down the road I'll be with you again but until that day I will use praying as my way to communicate with you I love you grandpa

Leeanne & Family, Sending condolences and keeping you in our prayers! With Love, Margo, Tom, Avery & Rachelle

I grew up across from the camp and it is my favorite memory. To this day, any chance I get, I come down to Hanson just to take my dogs for walks. I loved seeing everything and feeling peace. Jack's smiling face and good nature and friendly attitude is always a part of those memories for me. Next time I go for one of my walks, Jack will be ever present, waving hello, saying "good to see ya. How's things been?" Gail, kids, he will be sorely missed but anytime you want to be close, just take a walk and feel him everywhere. Tho Rick and I are able to be there, please know that our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences. God Bless. RIP Jack Rick and Lee (Strait) Bryant

Will always remember your help in little league baseball and friendly smile in passing

Here's to you Uncle Jack, Everytime I drive through Hanson I think of Camp Kiwanee, but there is face that stands out when you think of Camp Kiwanee and that is you Uncle Jack. The family parties throughout the years at Camp Kiwanee brought us all together. Christmas time was always exciting as a kid. You knew Santa Claus was going to show up at the family Christmas party while all the adults played gift swap and got tipsy. Good times we had and you are the face of those good times Uncle Jack. You and I shared many conversations of hunting,current military affairs and sports. You inspired all of us in many ways. Perseverence and the ability to adapt and overcome to lifes greatest challenges is one that sticks out for me. You lived your life to it's fullest and with a smile. It is now up to our families to adapt and overcome to this challenge that has been put before us. We will celebrate your life Uncle Jack and we will do it with a smile. Our family has see some tough times, but we always manage to fall in sh*t and come smelling out like roses. That is what I believe. Take care Uncle Jack we love you and miss you. Say hi Nana, Grampa and the gang. Heres to you Uncle Jack.

Gail, Pat & I were very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I will miss him very very much and miss my many conversations with him on my trips through the camp and will mis his advice and guidance when I worked for him. For many years he was Camp Kiwanee's shinning light. God Bless Jack Keene and his family! Love, Pat & Bill Strait

Our most sincere and heartfelt condolensces to you all. Gail, my first thought when I heard the sad news was a memory of the two of you dancing at our wedding. May your memories bring you all comfort during this time and always.

Dear Gail and family, Jack will be very much missed. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He is a part of some of my fondest memories from my childhood, and always had a cheerful greeting for me at St. Joseph's and the Cove. You, your family, and Jack are in my prayers.

Jack's passion for our Lord Jesus will stay with me always. He gave so much of himself to everyone and we have all been made better by knowing Jack and Gail. He is such an inspiration and he will be missed. Jack, I saw a praying mantis yesterday and I know that he was there to remind me of how you prayed always, setting up altars to God. I will honor you always. Robin Muise

I am so sorry to hear about Jack. My whole family enjoyed seeing him at Camp Kiwanee and the Cove over the years. He was always smiling and seemed to really enjoy his job and his life. He was a true gentleman.

Gail and Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless. With My Deepest Sympathy, Dori Raymond

Dear Gail & Family, I was fortunate to have a chance meeting with Jack recently as he was out for a walk along the Path along the lake. Even though I hadn't seen him in quite awhile, the conversation was vintage Jack, and he talked very upbeat about his health, the camp and his future. I will treasure that last memory of him, as I do all of our experiences at the camp over the years, and Marjie and I offer our heartfelt condolences, and prayers to you during this difficult time period. He is now in God's hands. Sincerely, Bruce & Marjie Young

Dear Gail, I was saddedned to hear of Jack's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dearest Gail, I was so sorry to hear about Jack.I only knew Jack briefly but he seemed like a very nice man.After all you and your family have gone through these past few years,I will pray that the Lord will send you and yours a peace that Jack now understands...Dick C

JACK WAS SUCH A CARING AND COMPASSIONATE MAN. WE HAVE LOST SOMEONE SPECIAL. PLEASE ACCEPT MY MOST SINCERE SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS. I AM VERY THANKFUL TO HAVE KNOWN SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN. THANK YOU JACK.

Gail and Family Our children are better people for knowing Jack. His good influence and strong Catholic Faith was an inspiration to them and all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Bob and Bernadette O'Brien

Gail and family, My heart is heavy with the loss of our friend. I am sure I speak for ALL the cove kids when I say he was like a father to us. The memories I have of Jack and your family are always close to my heart. It will be difficult to drive down that wooded road and not see Jack driving that truck, or Jack coming over to visit us at the cove. If there is anything you need just call on us, Jack and your family was always there for us. God bless and love you all Jodie(Jagiello)hooper and Stephen Hooper

Dearest Gail and family So sorry for your loss after all you went through-I will be with you in spirit and prayer Love to all, Marcia

Dear Gail and Family, With heavy hearts we are saddened to hear about Jack. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Donna Oberle & Family

I am so sorry to here about Jack, he and your family have always been very special to me. I remember babysitting Faith and Kevin. He was such a great friend to all, and my family was lucky to have had him in our lives. When I returned to Hanson as an adult with my own children,he always offered me a smile on my way into Camp Kiwanee, and was always so kind to my children while we were there and they were interested in something he was working on there. God Bless Jack and his family at such a difficult time.

Gail: Please accept our deepest condolences on Jack's passing. The good lord must have needed his help at this time. Jack was one of the people that made the Town of Hanson a great please to raise a family. He was a great ambassador for all things that were good about the town, he will be missed. Jim & Sandra Haggerty

It has been a long time but when Chris and David were little, I use to babysit them.I think when your daughter was born I did it once as well.I saw this name and thought it couldn't be Jack. I am so sorry for your loss. My memories of Jack and you were always pleasant:) I remember too when Chris was young, he use to be Elvis...remember???...In case you don't remember me, I was Betty Marsden, daughter of George and Hazel Marsden in Rockland.Dad is 80 yrs young and doing great. Mom is 72 yrs young and also doing well. I have been married to Mark Henderson(Hanover Family) for thirty years this December. We adopted our son Pablo back in 2000. He was born in Ecuador. My family still goes to the Rockland Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and my family lives in East Bridgewater. I go to Hanson every day because I drive special needs children to school. Big hugs to you all....Betty:)

Growing up seeing my older brother show the greatest respect towards jack made me appreciate and respect them all the more as i grew up

JACKIE YOU WERE A VERY INSPIRATIONAL MAN,YOU AND GAIL MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE.YOU WILL BE LOVED AND MISSED FOREVER!!!!!!

We all miss you Jack!

Gail, My condolences to you and the family on the loss of Jack. Even though a long time has passed since I last saw him the great memories will always be there. When we were kids it was lifting weights, "Blue Angels", and he always liked Roy Orbison back then. He was a great person. My best to you and yours. Dick Joy

Gail, Although it has been many years that i last saw Jack, I'll always consider him a true friend and am saddened to hear of his passing.

I WORK AT THE REHAB AT BROCKTON HOSPITAL,,,AND WE WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM.HIS SMILE AND HAPPY JOY LIGHTENED UP OUR DAY WHEN HE CAME FOR HIS CARDIAC REHAB APPT...WE ALL WISH JOHN'S FAMILY GODS WARM LOVE. LINDA HYMAN

My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a great man. I will never forget how funny he was and how welcomed into his home he made me. He was a wonderful person. His memory will live on in your hearts and will always be one step behind you. God Bless you all. Love you MOM!!! xoxox ~Andie~

"Hell yes he did"~Neal Diamond We love you Jack!

Jack was the constant at the Bay State String Camp held at Camp Kiwanee. Love you and will miss you. ~Jesse - cellist/camper from 1989-2005

RIP grandpa jack love you.

Dear Gail and family: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jack's passing. I feel honored to have been his nurse @ Tufts. I will remember him always.

To my second dad, I will never forget how gracious, kind and compassionate you were towards me and my family during our "tough time" and how much love and fun you showed Aidan whenever he slept over to be with Grandpa. Both Aidan and I will miss calling you in the AM to discuss what Sid was about that day. We will miss our greeting of What's up?? and calling everything unbelievable. Who is going to tell me to behave now? Does that mean I don't have too? Jack, you meant so much to Aidan and I and I will miss you more than words can say...peace, love, and blessings always and forever. We love you.

Dear Gail and Family, We were so saddened by the news of Jack's passing. Hanson is a better place because of him. Your family are in our thoughts. The O'Neills, Claudia, Brian, Rory & Noah

So many things in life are connected. Myself and my twin sister being on the same day and close to the same time as your son. Actually working with him at Litecontrol. My mother passing less than a week before you and having her party at the camp. We go through life with a blind eye, when we should be looking all around to see its wonder. You, Jack, lived with your eyes open. The short time spent with you and learning from you was great. So as I end here good luck over there and we will remember you here. Thank you Jack.

Dear Gail and Family, We were deeply saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We used to run into him every so often while walking our dog at the cranberry bog next to Camp Kiwanee. He was such a great guy and an inspiration to all. God bless you. Our prayers are with you.

Gail and members of your family. My heart goes out to your family at this time of great and sudden loss. You all have been in my deep prayers for consolation at this time. God bless you

Dear Gail and family, Words cannot convey my sadness at learning of Jack's passing. It was a priviledge to care for him while a patient in the CMU. He touched all our hearts, and his memory will forever remain in mine. Claire Goodwin

To the Keene Family: I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and bring you comfort during these difficult days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail, I often read the letter that Jack sent to all who wrote to him after his operation. It was a beautiful testimony to your faith and love and I know that it must have brought you comfort as well. Blessings to your family at this terrible time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Janet