Marie McDonald Keller, 87, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Masonicare, Wallingford. She was the wife of the late Earl J. Keller. Marie was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1927; daughter of the late William and Celestia Bonner McDonald; had worked as an aide for the former Montowese Convalescent Home for 27 years and later as an inspector at Circuit Wise for six years until her retirement in 1987. Mother of Earl “Rip” (Doris) Keller, Michael W. (Elaine) Keller and Glenn L. (Sharon) Keller. Grandmother of Lisa Keller, Daniel (Jessica) Keller, Christine (Brian) Huggins, Kevin (Mykea) Keller, Scott Keller and Jason (Mariana) Keller. Great-Grandmother of Justin, Emma, Grace, Jacob, Brandon, Bryan and Alexa. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother William G. McDonald, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. There will be no visiting hours. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 450 George St., New Haven, CT 06511.
I lost a truly good friend . I will miss her and think of her often. My heartfelt condolences to the Keller family.
Marie and I were neighbors and discovered we had worked together at Montowese Convalescent Home many years before. We became lose friends and Marie referred herself to me as my "second mom". We were close friends for 15 years during which time we shared our thoughts, feelings,many a soft shell crab , ice cream sundaes, Dunkin Donut coffee, and our rides to the vegetable farm. Rest in peace my friend.
With Mike being one my best friends since the 4th grade…I nearly grew up in the Keller household…it seemed that Marie was always inviting me to stay for dinner. Both she and Earl were two my favorite people and I will always think of her warmly. To my great and lifetime friend Mike (and his whole family)…my sincere condolences and best wishes.