Deborah J. Keller

Deborah J. Keller

Deborah Jane Keller, 73, lifelong resident of Merrimack, died Wednesday May 30, 2018, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a long illness.

She was born in Nashua on Jan. 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Evelyn D. (Tobin) Longa.

Debbie’s biggest joys were celebrating holidays and birthdays, her grandchildren and spending time at Moody Beach, Maine. She was a teacher in Nashua for 34 years.

In addition to her parents, she is pre-deceased by a brother, A. Toby Longa.

Members of her family include her husband of 47 years, George “Chip” Keller of Merrimack, a daughter, Kristie Jones, her husband Russ, and their children Camden and Bridey of West Newbury, Maine; a son Toby Keller, his wife Karen, and their children Riley and Hadley of Kenmore, Washington, a sister Robin Galleher and her husband Jerry of Brunswick, Maine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, June 3, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 4, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack with burial to follow at Last Rest Cemetery also in Merrimack.