Keith E. Plum, age 46, of Gardner, died August 17, 2018 at home. Keith was the son of the late Barbara O'Connor and the late John O'Connor. He was the brother of the late Diane Plum and uncle to her children, Tyler, Brody, and Madison.

Keith loved watching NASCAR, especially Kyle Busch. He loved the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots and he enjoyed texting his friends Ed and Dave during the games. Keith also enjoyed travelling and riding roller coasters. Keith was a veteran of the United States Army.

Keith is survived by his aunts Virginia Coburn of Abington; Sandra Gambale and her husband Al of East Boston; and Shelly Sasso of Geogetown; his uncle Carmen Sasso and his wife Meghan of Winthrop; and many cousins. He is also survived by many wonderful friends including his former girlfriend Amy Patterson of Leominster and her family, including her brothers Derek Matthieu and his girlfriend Emily Sumner of Mason, NH; and Scott Mathieu of Leominster; and her family; Daniel and Mary Mathieu of Leominster; Randy and Tracy Comeau of North Port, FL and their children; Phoenix Matthieu of Orlando, FL; Alexina and Madeline Comeau of North Port, FL; his best friend Kevin Reynolds and his wife Jane of Schoharie, NY; and many Parrotheads Phriends across the North East! A graveside service will be held on Friday August 31, at 10:00 AM in The Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.