McKEOWN, Carol Ann (Riley)

Of Norwood and Westwood passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis Xavier “Frank” McKeown, and was pre-deceased by her son F. Joseph “Wiff” McKeown. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Maura & Scott Nieuwenhuis of Taunton, Martha McKeown of Needham, Christopher & Lisa McKeown of Westwood, James McKeown of Newton, Donna McKeown of Florida, Timothy McKeown and partner, Justyna Jaskiewicz of Boston, David McKeown and partner, Jamie Allison Brown, and Sean McKeown of Norwood. Proud and adoring “Nanie,” and constant cookie maker, to Kaleigh, Thomas, Daniel, Maddy, Griffin, Matthew, Lindsay, Michael, John, and Victoria. Carol was born in Quincy, on February 1, 1935, to the late Joseph F. and Mary J. (Griffin) Riley. She was the dear sister of Jane Sissons of Abington and the late Donald J. Riley of Quincy; and the dear sister-in-law of Christopher J. Sissons of Abington and Kathleen Riley of Quincy. Carol was a cherished aunt to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She graduated from the Catherine Laboure School of Nursing in 1955. In addition to raising eight children, and acting as a 2nd Mom to many nieces and nephews, Carol had a long career as a Registered Nurse (RN). She was always dedicated to her patients’ well-being at Carney Hospital, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Charlwell House Nursing Home, and the Visiting Nurse Associates of Dedham. She also volunteered as the year-round medical coordinator, and weekend site medical staff, for the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) for several decades. In her retirement years, Carol was active in the Norwood Womens’ Club, Norwood and Westwood Senior Centers, The Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, St. Timothy’s Parish, and Friends of the Norwood Library. Arrangements under the direction of Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Memorial services for Carol will be held in the Spring.

Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062