Alice McGrath Keefe

Alice Keefe (McGrath) 83 of Moultonborough, NH, died peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on April 23, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. Alice was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Ethel McGrath of Belmont, MA and was also predeceased by her sister Jane E. McGrath and brother Paul H. McGrath and his wife Ann. She was the devoted wife to the late Owen Francis Keefe of Newton, MA for 46 years. Alice was a devoted mother of 6 children raised in Wayland, MA. Anne M. Leahy and her husband Thomas E. of Ipswich, MA, Maureen K. Usifer and her husband Douglas A. of Colchester, VT, Kathleen M. Ennis and her husband John C. of North Hampton, NH, Joanne M. Lau of Moultonborough, NH, Owen F Keefe Jr. and his wife Karen S. of Bradford, MA, and Charles E. Keefe and his wife Elizabeth W. of Wausau, WI. Cherished grandmother "G" of Sean and Kathleen Leahy, Matthew and Joseph Usifer, Kevin Ennis, Christina, Michael and Andrew Lau, Lauren and Cameron Keefe, and Charles and Ryan Keefe. She is also survived by many dear nieces and nephews and was close to her sister in law Anne Canty and husband Edgar. Alice was born on April 18, 1932. Alice loved to compete and captained her basketball team at Belmont High School. She graduated from Framingham State College where she was treasurer of her class, with a degree in education and from Regis College with a Masters degree in Special Education. After dedicating many years to her passion of raising her family Alice was a Special Education teacher in Waltham, MA. Alice enjoyed gardening, bridge and golf with her many friends at Lake Winnipesauke in the summer and Naples Florida in the winter, including her dear friend Jean Melone. Alice most enjoyed time with her family and friends up at the lake filled with games, laughter and the 12 bells of Christmas. Everyone was welcome in her home where she entertained frequently. It has often been said "if you can't feel comfortable in Alice's house, then you can't feel comfortable anywhere." Her love of great food, storytelling and laughter made the dinner table the highlight of the day for everyone. And so often that table was shared with those that exhibited similar qualities, those of friendship, honesty and loyalty. She will always be remembered for her quick wit and that twinkle in her eye. She was also a dedicated member of St. Charles Borromeo and spent many hours volunteering coaching teams, being a troop leader, tutoring and later in life at the local library. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to Camp Jabberwocky, at www.campjabberwocky.org or P.O Box 1357, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 or in the spirit of Alice do a good deed for someone in need.

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Alice McGrath Keefe

April 18, 1932 - April 23, 2015