Mary Laws Keeley (86) of Chesapeake City, MD passed away on February 5, 2022. Born on May 19, 1935 in Glasgow, DE, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ida Laws and the devoted wife of 67 years to Gene Keeley. Mary was raised and worked on her family’s dairy farm until herContinue Reading
Mary Laws Keeley (86) of Chesapeake City, MD passed away on February 5, 2022. Born on May 19, 1935 in Glasgow, DE, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ida Laws and the devoted wife of 67 years to Gene Keeley.
Mary was raised and worked on her family’s dairy farm until her graduation from Middletown High School in 1953. She was employed by the Chrysler Tank Company, Continental Diamond Fiber Company and then eventually retired from Dupont with 32 years of service. Mary enjoyed traveling and boating. She was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her kindness touched many people around her and she was affectionately known as “Aunt Mary” by many outside the family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Charles and Donald Laws; sister, Helen Potts.
She is survived by her husband, Gene Keeley Sr.; son, Paul (Gene) Keeley Jr. and wife Debi of Elkton, MD; granddaughter, Danielle Burns and husband Mike; grandson, Paul Keeley III; three sisters: Alice McCommons, Betty Reader and Judy Hutchins; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at R. T. Foard Funeral Home – 318 George Street, Chesapeake City, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am at the Funeral Home, with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to the “Alzheimer’s Association” and send in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911. To leave online condolences, please go to www.rtfoard.com.
Ellen Sweetman
left a message on March 9, 2022:
In memory of Mary Laws Keeley, Ellen Sweetman lit a candle
Bill & Sharon Mcculley
left a message on February 20, 2022:
So sorry for you loss.. Many blessings for healing… Mary with her beautiful smile will certainly be missed.. Lovely lady..
Patti Geary
left a message on February 11, 2022:
In memory of Mary Laws Keeley, Patti Geary lit a candle
Sallie Midash
left a message on February 11, 2022:
Gene and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I first met Gene and Mary at Taylor’s Marina some 40 yrs ago. Mary always had a smile and such a sweet disposition. Later in years our paths would cross at Baker’s Restaurant and then in the pass few years we would run into each other in Middletown. By then Mary would smile, but didn’t recognize me. You took great care of her. She was one lucky lady to have found you.
ROSEMARY KELLY
left a message on February 11, 2022:
Mary was a great person and a good friend. She was always HAPPY and lots of fun. Taught me a lot of things from her farm life and cooking experiences .One of the best ice makers and the soup lady of HB. I will miss her. RIP Mary Lizzie
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mike and Pat Ogden
left a message on February 10, 2022:
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Laws Wade
left a message on February 10, 2022:
Uncle Gene and Genie, my thoughts prayers are with you both.
Barbara Steen
left a message on February 10, 2022:
Mary Agnes was always special to us. She was the flower girl in our parents' wedding in December 1941. My parents were Paul and Dorothy Laws Steen. So sorry for your loss.
Linda & Steve Armstrong
left a message on February 9, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Gene and all of the family. Mary will be greatly missed by everyone at Hollywood Beach. Linda & Steve
LuAnn and Mike Bellman
left a message on February 9, 2022:
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a very kind and loving person. You all did a wonderful job taking care of her. Our thoughts are with you.
Susan Talling
left a message on February 9, 2022:
In memory of Mary Laws Keeley, Susan Talling lit a candle
Judy Graff & Michael Ryan
left a message on February 9, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, we will miss Mary's smile at Hollywood Beach.
Patti Geary
left a message on February 9, 2022:
Such a special woman...may we all have learned from, cherish and pass on Mary's joy and kindness. Back in 2012 Mary became such a gem in Mrs. G's circle. She would come each morning and sit with Mrs G. and bring her homemade oatmeal with raisins , ooh and that peach ice-cream that she and you,Gene would make, yum, she was always sure to bring and share that as well. When Jack and Dot moved to PA/ The Masonic Village , I was fortunate enough to take both Mrs. G. and Mary on a road trip for the day to visit them. I will cherish that day forever...such a good day!!! On the way home we stopped at Applebees for dinner and Mary introduced me to a chicken strip and macaroni dish that she enjoyed, likewise I will always think of Mary and you on Friday Mac n cheese nite at Bakers as they introduced that to me as well. Mary touched my heart as she did all that met her, her kindness was so sincere...she will be missed. Gene, you have that Keeley kindness, thanks for being you! May you feel all the heartfelt care , love and peace that I'm sending your way. Thanks for sharing Mary with us ... she will be missed.
liz adams
left a message on February 9, 2022:
We are all going to miss her smiling face as she walks thru the park,goodies in hand, For sure,none of us will ever see a freeze pop without smiling and thinking of Mary
Eric Crossan
left a message on February 9, 2022:
So sorry for your lose, I remember Mrs. Keeley as a soft spoken wonderful lady. When ever visiting Gene on Old Baltimore Pike she always had a wit about her and was pleasant to be around. Eric Crossan
Betty & Mike Merrill
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Mary I us first met right after I graduated from College and took a job with DuPont in downtown Wilmington. Betty and I arrived in June of 1967 and soon after I met Mary in the computer facility at the DuPont Engineering Development Lab. We quickly became very good friends and we spent several trips on their boat making trips to Veazey’s Cove. We even watched young Gene wrestle in High School. Mary and I worked together for a couple years and in 1979 I was transferred to another site. We continued to keep in touch, go out to eat, etc. but we slowly saw less and less of them. We soon bought our own boat and met the Sawdon’s at a party, and obtained a slip next to them in Bohemia Vista. Vaughan said to us one summer evening, “let’s go over to Hollywood Beach and play Bingo”. So while we were walking down Hollywood Beach Rd toward the beach there was Mary and Gene working in Aunt Retta’s yard. Our friendship immediately re-kindled and has never stopped. It broke my heart when Mary began to forget things, but she seemed to remember us a little longer than others. Probably because we had known each other for approximately 54 years. We will miss her terribly as will all of Hollywood Beach! She holds a special place in our hearts! Love You, Mike & Betty
Robert and Isabel swanson
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Rip Mary,you were a shining light in hb ,always happy,always friendly.such a hard worker in the community,you will be greatly missed
Tom & Kathy Kerr
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Gene, both Kathy and I are so sorry for your loss. Mary was such a great person. She will missed by all.
Tom &Kathy Kerr
Tom & Kathy Kerr
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Gene, both Kathy and I are so sorry for your loss. Mary was such a great person. She will missed by all.
Tom &Kathy Kerr
Angela Maxwell
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Mary was such a wonderful lady with the best bubbly personality. She will be greatly missed at Hollywood Beach!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Angela Maxwell
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Mary was such a wonderful lady with the best bubbly personality. She will be greatly missed at Hollywood Beach!
Linda Papili
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Gene and Family: Mary touched many lives and her endearing kindness made Hollywood Beach a much better place to live. She will be missed. Our sincerest condolences.
Linda Papili & Scott Mathis
Scot Seifert
left a message on February 8, 2022:
In memory of Mary Laws Keeley, Scot Seifert lit a candle
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Ellen Sweetman
left a message on March 9, 2022:
In memory of Mary Laws Keeley, Ellen Sweetman lit a candle
Bill & Sharon Mcculley
left a message on February 20, 2022:
So sorry for you loss.. Many blessings for healing… Mary with her beautiful smile will certainly be missed.. Lovely lady..
Patti Geary
left a message on February 11, 2022:
In memory of Mary Laws Keeley, Patti Geary lit a candle
Sallie Midash
left a message on February 11, 2022:
Gene and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I first met Gene and Mary at Taylor’s Marina some 40 yrs ago. Mary always had a smile and such a sweet disposition. Later in years our paths would cross at Baker’s Restaurant and then in the pass few years we would run into each other in Middletown. By then Mary would smile, but didn’t recognize me. You took great care of her. She was one lucky lady to have found you.
ROSEMARY KELLY
left a message on February 11, 2022:
Mary was a great person and a good friend. She was always HAPPY and lots of fun. Taught me a lot of things from her farm life and cooking experiences .One of the best ice makers and the soup lady of HB. I will miss her. RIP Mary Lizzie
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mike and Pat Ogden
left a message on February 10, 2022:
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Laws Wade
left a message on February 10, 2022:
Uncle Gene and Genie, my thoughts prayers are with you both.
Barbara Steen
left a message on February 10, 2022:
Mary Agnes was always special to us. She was the flower girl in our parents' wedding in December 1941. My parents were Paul and Dorothy Laws Steen. So sorry for your loss.
Linda & Steve Armstrong
left a message on February 9, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Gene and all of the family. Mary will be greatly missed by everyone at Hollywood Beach. Linda & Steve
LuAnn and Mike Bellman
left a message on February 9, 2022:
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a very kind and loving person. You all did a wonderful job taking care of her. Our thoughts are with you.
Susan Talling
left a message on February 9, 2022:
In memory of Mary Laws Keeley, Susan Talling lit a candle
Judy Graff & Michael Ryan
left a message on February 9, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, we will miss Mary's smile at Hollywood Beach.
Patti Geary
left a message on February 9, 2022:
Such a special woman...may we all have learned from, cherish and pass on Mary's joy and kindness. Back in 2012 Mary became such a gem in Mrs. G's circle. She would come each morning and sit with Mrs G. and bring her homemade oatmeal with raisins , ooh and that peach ice-cream that she and you,Gene would make, yum, she was always sure to bring and share that as well. When Jack and Dot moved to PA/ The Masonic Village , I was fortunate enough to take both Mrs. G. and Mary on a road trip for the day to visit them. I will cherish that day forever...such a good day!!! On the way home we stopped at Applebees for dinner and Mary introduced me to a chicken strip and macaroni dish that she enjoyed, likewise I will always think of Mary and you on Friday Mac n cheese nite at Bakers as they introduced that to me as well. Mary touched my heart as she did all that met her, her kindness was so sincere...she will be missed. Gene, you have that Keeley kindness, thanks for being you! May you feel all the heartfelt care , love and peace that I'm sending your way. Thanks for sharing Mary with us ... she will be missed.
liz adams
left a message on February 9, 2022:
We are all going to miss her smiling face as she walks thru the park,goodies in hand, For sure,none of us will ever see a freeze pop without smiling and thinking of Mary
Eric Crossan
left a message on February 9, 2022:
So sorry for your lose, I remember Mrs. Keeley as a soft spoken wonderful lady. When ever visiting Gene on Old Baltimore Pike she always had a wit about her and was pleasant to be around. Eric Crossan
Betty & Mike Merrill
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Mary I us first met right after I graduated from College and took a job with DuPont in downtown Wilmington. Betty and I arrived in June of 1967 and soon after I met Mary in the computer facility at the DuPont Engineering Development Lab. We quickly became very good friends and we spent several trips on their boat making trips to Veazey’s Cove. We even watched young Gene wrestle in High School. Mary and I worked together for a couple years and in 1979 I was transferred to another site. We continued to keep in touch, go out to eat, etc. but we slowly saw less and less of them. We soon bought our own boat and met the Sawdon’s at a party, and obtained a slip next to them in Bohemia Vista. Vaughan said to us one summer evening, “let’s go over to Hollywood Beach and play Bingo”. So while we were walking down Hollywood Beach Rd toward the beach there was Mary and Gene working in Aunt Retta’s yard. Our friendship immediately re-kindled and has never stopped. It broke my heart when Mary began to forget things, but she seemed to remember us a little longer than others. Probably because we had known each other for approximately 54 years. We will miss her terribly as will all of Hollywood Beach! She holds a special place in our hearts! Love You, Mike & Betty
Robert and Isabel swanson
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Rip Mary,you were a shining light in hb ,always happy,always friendly.such a hard worker in the community,you will be greatly missed
Tom & Kathy Kerr
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Gene, both Kathy and I are so sorry for your loss. Mary was such a great person. She will missed by all.
Tom &Kathy Kerr
Tom & Kathy Kerr
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Gene, both Kathy and I are so sorry for your loss. Mary was such a great person. She will missed by all.
Tom &Kathy Kerr
Angela Maxwell
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Mary was such a wonderful lady with the best bubbly personality. She will be greatly missed at Hollywood Beach!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Angela Maxwell
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Mary was such a wonderful lady with the best bubbly personality. She will be greatly missed at Hollywood Beach!
Linda Papili
left a message on February 8, 2022:
Gene and Family: Mary touched many lives and her endearing kindness made Hollywood Beach a much better place to live. She will be missed. Our sincerest condolences.
Linda Papili & Scott Mathis
Scot Seifert
left a message on February 8, 2022:
In memory of Mary Laws Keeley, Scot Seifert lit a candle
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.