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In Memory: Feb. 9

From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory

Jeanne Marie Rafferty, 79, Vero Beach

November 17, 1941 – February 07, 2021

Jeanne Marie Rafferty, age 79, passed away February 7, 2021 at Vero Beach, FL.  Jeanne was born in Lynn, Massachusetts and moved from Ghent, NY to Vero Beach, Fl.  She retired from the NYS Comptroller’s Office as Secretary to the Asst. Comptroller in 1995.

Survivors include: her son Robert (Laura) Rafferty, Ghent, NY; proud grandma of:  Robert (Carolyn) Rafferty; Ashlee Madsen; Dustin (Marcella) Olsen; cherished great-grandchildren: Etta, Adalyn and Jameson; loving sister Claire (Wayne) Ledder and many special nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was predeceased by her parents Arnold J and Anna Elizabeth Hebert and the love of her life, her husband, Robert P. Rafferty.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory

Aaron Douglas Keene, 26, Vero Beach

June 24, 1994 – January 12, 2021

Mr. Aaron Douglas Keene, 26, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 in Vero Beach, FL.

He was born in Tampa, Florida and lived in Vero Beach, Florida.

He was a member of King’s Baptist Church, Vero Beach, FL.

He volunteered with King’s Baptist Church completing many domestic and international mission trips. Aaron was a proud member of “The World Changers” and gave his time in the construction missionary helping house the less fortunate.

He was a graduate of Indian River State College and received his degree in Business.

Survivors include his wife Kayla Keene and their daughter, Alaska of Vero Beach; parents, Vernon and Renee Keene of Sebastian, FL; sisters, Ashley Conner, Allison Keene, Ava Keene;  grandparents, Doug and Sharron Keene  of Ocala, FL.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Curtis Armstrong.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation 1000 37th Place, Suite 101, Vero Beach, FL 32960 earmarked for: Scully-Welsh Cancer Society in loving memory of Aaron Douglas Keene.

A Private Graveside Service was held at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Ocala, FL.

Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.

 

 

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