BUCKSPORT – Vicki L. Keene, 54, died Nov. 21, 2007, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Vicki passed away with her family at her side at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. She was employed at Industrial Packing, Bucksport, for many years until her illness prevented her from returning to work. The love of her life was her grandchildren. She loved them “with all her heart.” She was a kind, gentle and giving person. She loved to spoil her grandchildren; it brought great joy to her to see the smile on their faces. She also loved being at her camp on Craig’s Pond and going for sunset boat rides with her husband around the pond and back again. The love that she shared with all of us is immeasurable. She taught her children to be wonderful individuals, to care about other people’s feelings, to be truthful and to always be respectful of others. She was predeceased by her father, Samuel Sheehan; mother, Marion Sheehan; and brothers, Dennis and Timothy Sheehan. She is survived by her husband, David Keene, of Bucksport; son, Jhoseph Keene of Bucksport; daughter, Cor-inne Malenfant and her husband, Michael Malenfant, of Orland; son, Matthew Keene and his girlfriend, Michele Allen, of Bucksport; her grandchildren, Drew and Jordan Malenfant, Glenn Keene, Jaelon Keene and Nathan Gray; her sister, Valerie Hopkins and her husband, Dennis, of Orland; brothers, Stephen Sheehan and his wife, Debbi, of Orland, Michael Sheehan and his wife, Denise, of Bucksport and Scott Sheehan and his wife, Jodi, of Penobscot; her mother-in-law, Carolyn Baker of Bucksport; brother-in-law, Douglas Keene and his wife, Nancy, of Bucksport; brother-in-law, Brent Keene and his wife, Sally, of Alaska; brother-in-law, Gary Keene of New Hampshire. She also leaves many nieces and nephews that were all very special to her. We will hold fond memories of her in our hearts and remember her wonderful sense of humor even up to the end. Her love for all of us was unconditional and non-judgmental. For that we were so lucky. She touched many people’s lives and never really knew how many people loved and admired her for her selfless manner and her endless gift to be so kind to others. She will be sadly missed, but forever alive in our hearts and souls. At times it seemed silly, but at the end of every phone call each night before she went to bed, she always said, “I love you,” now we know why and wish we could hear her say it one last time. Thank you for giving us all a chance to love you and share the years that we had with you. God has taken you too early, but in the words of your grandson, Drew, “God needs you to help him do his work.” We will all see you in heaven one day, in a place where there is no pain or suffering, only eternal love and life. We love you, rest in peace Mumma. God bless you. As per Vicki’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Family and friends are welcome to attend graveside ser-vices 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Riverview Cemetery, River Road, Route 15, Bucksport. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Maine Coast Memorial Hospital’s Family Care, Suite 50, Union Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Arrangements are under the directions of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport.
VICKI L. KEENE
