Frances A. Keddy, 73, of Templeton

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Templeton – Frances A. (Colella) Keddy, 73, of Templeton, formerly of Hudson, died peacefully in her home Sunday, April 3, 2016, surrounded by her family.

She was born Oct. 18, 1942 to Rose (Massaro) Colella and Frank Colella of Newton.  She was married to Alan Keddy Sr. Jan. 8, 1961. They spent 38 years in Hudson. In 2007 they moved to Templeton.

She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Alan Sr.; sons Paul Keddy, Alan Keddy Jr and his wife Joi; daughter Marcia Keddy Lynch and her husband Brad; three grandchildren, Jessica Keddy, Alan Keddy III, and Kyle Lynch; sister Rosemarie Colella; and many nephews and a niece. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Joanne (Colella) Pelligrino, and brother Francis (Frankie) Colella.

Fran loved cooking, art, and music. She loved following her grandchildren and their sports.

Her funeral will be held Saturday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m., in the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home (www.shortfuneral.com), 95 West Main St., Marlborough. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery in Southborough. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held Saturday morning, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., prior to the service.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation at www.nationalmssociety.org or The Gardner VNA/ Hospice at www.GVNAhealthcare.org/make-a-donation.

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