Arthur W. Keegan – Woonsocket
Arthur W. Keegan, 94, of Oakley Road, Woonsocket, died February 17, 2021, in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence.
He was the husband of the late Mary (McLaughlin) Keegan. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late James and Florence (Gaudette) Keegan.
Mr. Keegan worked as a safety and security manager for the former Eastern Utilities Associates, now National Grid.
Mr. Keegan lived a life of service to others. After his father’s death in 1942, he left school at age 16 to support his mother and siblings, often holding three jobs at a time.
Eventually, he secured a job working for the Blackstone Valley Gas and Electric Company as a meter reader. He earned his high school equivalency and enrolled at New England Institute of Technology to study appliance repair. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island, while working full time, volunteering, and raising a family. He also became a certified protection prof