Obituary of Mary Clemente Keyes

Mary Clemente Keyes, 94, of Troy, died peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, with her family by her side. 

Born in Troy on March 1, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Christian and Catherine O'Brien Gerard.
 
Mary attended Catholic Central High School, Class of 1940, was employed at Denby’s Department Store as Credit Manager. Mary also worked in Medical Offices until her retirement. She was the former wife of Nicholas J. Clemente, deceased,

Survivors include her beloved husband, Emmott Keyes of Troy, daughter Sandra J. Clemente of Troy, son Philip Clemente, USN Lieutenant Commander, Retired of Florida, one brother, Alfred (late, Mary) Christian of Florida, grandchildren; Colleen M. Driscoll of Troy, John P. Driscoll, Jr. of Troy, great grandchildren; David Sandberg (Jaclyn Frechette) of Freehold, Kaitlyn Sandberg (Stephen Dobert) of Troy also survived by five great-great grandchildren and three stepchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters, Elizabeth Peterson, Jane Purcell and Theresa Walker.

In keeping with Mary's wishes, a private funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Victory Church in Troy as well as a private burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204 or to a NO KILL HUMANE SOCIETY of your choice, in memory of Mary Clemente Keyes.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick St., Troy, NY 12180. Phone (518) 272-3930

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