Olive May Armstrong




Donald Russell Keating Sr. was born January 26, 1935, in Camden, Knox Co., ME, and died January 24, 2005, in Owls Head, Knox Co., ME, at age 69. Buried in Denmark, Oxford Co., ME. He is the son of George Henry Keating of Massachusetts, and Eva Joanna Pierson of St. George, Knox Co., ME.

Olive May Armstrong was born February 28, 1936, in Beloit, Rock Co., WI, and died October 6, 2001, in Owls Head, Knox Co., ME, at  age 65. She is the daughter of Lester A. Armstrong of Delton, Sauk Co., WI, and Delia Mae (Winegarden) Hart of Rome Twp., Adams Co., WI.

Donald Russell Keating and Olive May Armstrong were married August 24, 1957, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

Donald Russell Keating and Olive May (Armstrong) Keating had three children:

  1. Donald Russell Keating Jr.: Born February 25, 1959, at Camden Community Hospital, Camden, Knox Co., ME; Died before 2022 in Maine. Married August 1, 1981, in Maine, to Betsy Jean Bosquette: Born April 16, 1958, in Saint George, Knox Co., ME; Died September 19, 2011, in Belfast, Knox Co., ME (age 53).
  2. Gary Slade Keating: Born September 1, 1965, at Knox County General Hospital, Rockland, Knox Co., ME; Died August 3, 2022, in Rockland, Know Co., ME (age 56). Married (1) December 22, 1985, in Maine, to Candace C. Howell, age 14: Born September 13, 1971, in South Hope, Knox Co., ME. Divorced July, 1988, in Rockland, Knox Co., ME. Candace C. (Howell) Keating received custody of two children. Candace C. (Howell) Keaton then moved to Tallapoosa, Haralson Co., GA, and then to Texas. Married (2) to Karen E. (Demmons) Simmons: Born December 21, 1968, Unknown.
  3. Lawrence Salvatory "Lary" Keating: Born June 24, 1969, in Unknown. Married to Jean M. "Jeannie" Unknown: Born June 23, 1969, in Unknown. Divorced. Married (2) June 7, 2014, in Owls Head, Knox Co., ME, to Nicole Lynn (Stetson) Nichols: Born December 31, 1971, in Unknown. Nicole Lynn Stetson was first Married (1) May 28, 1994, in Maine, to: Scott Rodney Nichols: Born November 3, 1969, in Presque Isle, Aroostook Co., ME; Died August 29, 2015, in Penobscot Co., ME (age 45). Jean M. "Jeannie" (Unknown) Keating then Married (2) to Lary Seekell: Born 1973, in Unknown.



TIMELINE

Donald Russell Keating Sr. was born January 26, 1935, in Camden, Knox Co., ME.

Olive May Armstrong was born February 28, 1936, in Beloit, Rock Co., WI.

Donald Russell Keating Sr. and Olive May Armstrong were married August 24, 1957, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

Donald Russell Keating Jr. was born February 25, 1959, at Camden Community Hospital, Camden, Knox Co., ME.

Gary Slade Keating was born September 1, 1965, at Knox County General Hospital, Rockland, Knox Co., ME.

Lawrence Salvatory "Lary" Keating was born June 24, 1969, in Unknown.

Olive May (Armstrong) Keating died October 6, 2001, in  Owls Head, Knox Co., ME, at age 65.

Donald Russell Keating Sr. died Monday, January 24, 2005, at his residence, Owls Head, Knox Co., ME, at age 69.


Donald Russell Keating Sr.

January 26, 1935 - January 24, 2005

OWLS HEAD – Donald R. Keating, 69, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at his residence following a sudden illness. Born in Camden, January 26, 1935, he was the son of George Henry and Eva Jay Pierson Keating. Following his father’s death at a young age, he was raised by his step-father George Sheldon Gray who died in 1986. Educated in local schools he was a graduate of Camden High School. Following graduation he entered the United States Air Force where he worked as an airplane mechanic. On August 24, 1957, he married Olive M. Armstrong in Las Vegas, Nevada. Returning to Rockland he was an owner of K & K Transmissions where he worked for 35 years. His family states that he “loved to fish, hunt and go bowling”. He especially enjoyed trips to New Hampshire to play bingo, going on vacations and just simply driving around. He was a member of Beaver Lodge in Union and the Rockland Lodge of Elks. Predeceased by his wife in 2001 he is survived by his mother of Rockland; three sons; Larry Keating and his wife Jean of Cushing; Gary Keating and his wife Karen of Owls Head; Donald Keating and his wife Betsy of Owls Head, two brothers; George Keating and his wife Nancy of Rockland and Robert Keating and his wife Lois in Nevada, nine grandchildren; Tabitha Keating, Wesley Keating, Wayne Keating, Adam Keating, Jessica Keating, Jason Keating, Jennifer Keating, Joshua Keating and Jasmine Keating, one great grandchild; Aaron Benner. At the request of the family there will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.


Lester A. Armstrong, 31, Beloit, and Delia Hart, 24, South Beloit, were married about August 29, 1933, in Wisconsin.


Rockford Register-Republic, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Monday, August 28, 1933

LICENSED TO WED

Freeport, Aug. 28 - Lester A. Armstrong, 31, Beloit, and Delia Hart, 24, South Beloit;


Walter A. "Walt" Armstrong was born December 21, 1933, in Beloit, Rock Co., WI.


The Rockford Morning Star, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Wednesday, October 16, 1935

BELOIT MAN HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Ira Armstrong, 69, Taken To Hospital

Beloit, Wis., Oct. 25. - Ira Armstrong, 69, 1877-1/2 5th street, suffered minor cuts about the face when the automobile in which he was riding collided with another machine owned by Clifford Royce, rural route 1, Clinton, in front of 1817 5th street early this evening. Lester Armstrong, Henry avenue and Riverside drive, driver of the machine, was uninjured. The injured man was taken to Municipal hospital by Elmer Wilson, 1817 5th street. Armstrong was driving north on 5th street when the accident occurred, according to a police report. Both machines were damaged considerably.


Olive May Armstrong was born February 28, 1936, in Beloit, Rock Co., WI.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1940, shows Lester Armstrong (age 39) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of High School, is a married Laborer who is renting his home for $15/month and is living at 63 Barrett Place, 10th Ward, City of Beloit, Beloit Twp., Rock Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Delia Armstrong (age 29) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School; and his daughter, Olive May Armstrong (age 4) born in Wisconsin.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows Ira Armstrong (age 73) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Sauk Co., WI, and with 5 years of School, is a Laborer for the City of Beloit, who  rents his home for $20/month and is living at 922 Fourth Street, 11th Ward, City of Beloit, Rock Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Olive Armstrong (age 75) born in New York  and 5 years ago was living in New York, and with 1 year of High School; and his grandson, Walter A. Armstrong (age 6) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Rock Co., WI, and with 1 year of School.


Rockford Morning Star, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Sunday, June 23, 1940

Another accident victim admitted to the hospital this afternoon was Olive Armstrong, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Armstrong, 63 Barrett place. The child fractured her right arm while playing near the Armstrong home.


Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Monday, July 13, 1942

Society

Family Reunion -

A reunion of the Winegarden family took place Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bates, Eighth street south. A picnic dinner was served and the day spent socially. Children and their families gathered there to be with their mother, Mrs. Emma Winegarden, who has somewhat improved from her illness, were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winegarden and daughter of Arpin, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Winegarden of Rudolph, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Winegarden and two daughters of Glenwood, Minn., Mrs. Delia Armstrong of Beloit, Mr. and Mrs. Merton Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Mahon Bates and family and the George Winegarden family, all of Wisconsin Rapids.


Mrs. William Wootton certified on May 29, 1944, in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, that Floyd Isaac had been adopted by her, and her adoptive son's legal name is Floyd Wootton.


Monroe Evening Times, Monroe, WI, Wednesday, September 10, 1947

Juda, By Mrs. F. N. Miller

Ira Armstrong visited his son and family Mr. and Mrs. Lester Armstrong at Beloit, Friday.


Mrs. William Wootton certified on May 29, 1944, in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, that Floyd Isaac had been adopted by her, and her adoptive son's legal name is Floyd Wootton.

Donald Harold Borgwardt and Delores Darlene Larson were married about June 19, 1948, in Rock Co., WI.

The 1948 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Grinke Florence L (wid Carl) fctywkr h524 W Shirland av (SB)

The 1948 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Grinke Norma K opr Tel Co r522 W Shirland av (SB)

The 1948 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Borgwardt Delores D Mrs opr Tel Co h316-1/2 Locust Florence L (wid Carl) fctywkr h524 W Shirland av (SB)

Olive May (Reymour) (Griswold) Armstrong died January, 1949, at 1468 South Float Avenue, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, at age 83.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1950, shows G. Sheldon Gray (age 40) born in Maine, is a married Salesman of Retail Furniture, and is living on Grove Street, Rockland, Knox Co., ME. Living with him are: his wife, Eva J. Gray (age 36) born in Maine to United States-born parents, and having completed 12 Years of School, a Stitcher at a Clothing Manufacturer; his unmarried step-son, George H. Keating (age 17) born in Maine; his unmarried step-son, Robert O. Keating (age 16) born in Maine; his unmarried step-son, Donald R. Keating (age 15) born in Maine.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1950, shows Bernard M. Edwards (age 35) born in Illinois, is a married Farmer of a Farm, and is living in Manchester, Boone Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Mary E. Edwards (age 39) born in Nebraska; his widowed mother, Nellie E. Edwards (age 63) born in Illinois; his unmarried sister, Mary Ellen Edwards (age 21) born in Illinois, who does Office Work at a Shoe Factory; and an unmarried Hired Hand, Walter A. Armstrong (age 16) born in Wisconsin, a Helper on a Farm.

The 1951 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Grinke Florence L (wid Carl W) cementer Freeman Shoe h522 W Shirland av

The 1951 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Grinke Norma K opr Tel Co r522 W Shirland av (SB)

Walter A. "Walt" Armstrong and Norma Katherine Steuck were married before 1954 in Unknown.


Janesville Daily Gazette, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, Tuesday, October 6, 1953

Beloit Youth Draws Term for Assault

A Green Bay reformatory term of 1 to 2 years was imposed in Municipal Court here Tuesday morning by Judge Ralph F. Gunn on Walter A. Armstrong, 19, Beloit, who had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to steal. Armstrong was arrested by Rock County deputies on the complaint of Mrs. Mary Drafahl, 77-year-old Footville farm woman who said one youth manhandled her in her farm home on the morning of Sept. 16 as another searched the kitchen for money. Named as the companion was Alwin P. LaBundy, 18, Beloit, who has denied an assault charge and will appear here for jury trial Nov. 3. Sentence in the Armstrong case was imposed after his record had been investigated by the State Department of Public Welfare.


The 1954 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Borgwardt Donald (Delores) shoe wkr Freeman Shoe r1037 Grant

The 1954 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows ARMSTRONG Walter (Norma K) h717 Vine

The 1954 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows ARMSTRONG Norma K Mrs opr Tel Co h717 Vine

Rosella (Radtke) Borgwardt died Sunday, September 2, 1956, at a Beloit hospital, Beloit, Rock Co., WI, at age 50. Buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock Co., WI.


The Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, Tuesday, September 4, 1956

MRS. ARNOLD BORGWARDT

BELOIT - Mrs. Arnold Borgwardt died Sunday in a Beloit hospital. She was born 50 years ago in Tomah, Wis., and was married to Arnold Borgwardt, Aug. 24, 1923. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Donald and Robert, both of Beloit; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Buchanan and Mrs. Betty Laux; two brothers, including Leo Radtke of Pecatonica; and three sisters. Service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Schoenfeld Funeral Home. The Rev. Trevor Sandness, pastor of Atonement Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery. Friends may call this evening at the funeral home.


The 1958 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Borgwardt Donald (Delores) shoe wkr Freeman Shoe r1037 Grant

The 1958 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Armstrong Walter A (Norma K) h2091 Crane av

The 1959 City Directory for Beloit, Rock Co., WI, shows Armstrong Walter A (Norma K) h758 Elm

Walter A. "Walt" Armstrong and Norma Katherine (Steuck) Armstrong were divorced about 1962 in Rock Co., WI.


Janesville Daily Gazette, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, Tuesday, January 19, 1965

South Beloit Man Gets Three Years

BELOIT - Walter Armstrong, 31, South Beloit, was sentenced to three years in the Wisconsin State Prison Monday in County Court Branch 3 on counts of burglary and theft. Armstrong was among five persons arrested in connection with a burglary at the Bradford School in December with food and equipment being stolen. Judge Edwin C. Dahlberg ordered that the term be served consecutively with the unserved portion of an earlier prison sentence.


Hazel Pearl (Large) (Armstrong) (Isaac) Motl died September 26, 1968, at Beloit Hospital, Beloit, Rock Co., WI, at age 62. Buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock Co., WI.


Rockford Morning Star, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Friday, September 27, 1968

Hazel Motl Dies at 62 In Beloit

Our Area News Service

BELOIT, Wis. - Mrs. Hazel Motl, 62, 1243 Vine St., died Thursday in Beloit Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth, and two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Hass, Beloit, Wis., and Mrs. Irene Shoonover, Garden Grove, Calif. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Rosman-Uehling-Kinzer Central Chapel. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today.


 


Oct. 2, 1975
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Indiana, USA

Nov. 2, 1901
Wisconsin, USA

Lester Armstrong

1901-1975

Services for Lester Armstrong, 73, formerly of 2110 Cheyanne Drive will be at 2 p.m. today in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. He died at 5:10 p.m. yesterday in Parnell Park Nursing Home. Mr. Armstrong, a native of Wisconsin, was a retired construction worker. Surviving are his wife Delia; and a daughter Mrs. Olive Keating of Rockland, Maine. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.


Donald Harold Borgwardt died July 24, 1987, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI, at age 61. Buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock Co., WI.

Olive May (Armstrong) Keating died October 6, 2001, in Owls Head, Knox Co., ME, or in Florida, at age 65.

Donald Russell Keating died Monday, January 24, 2005 at his residence, Owls Head, Knox Co., ME, at age 69.


Donald Russell Keating Sr.

January 26, 1935 ~ January 24, 2005

OWLS HEAD – Donald R. Keating, 69, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at his residence following a sudden illness. Born in Camden, January 26, 1935, he was the son of George Henry and Eva Jay Pierson Keating. Following his father’s death at a young age, he was raised by his step-father George Sheldon Gray who died in 1986. Educated in local schools he was a graduate of Camden High School. Following graduation he entered the United States Air Force where he worked as an airplane mechanic. On August 24, 1957, he married Olive M. Armstrong in Las Vegas, Nevada. Returning to Rockland he was an owner of K & K Transmissions where he worked for 35 years. His family states that he “loved to fish, hunt and go bowling”. He especially enjoyed trips to New Hampshire to play bingo, going on vacations and just simply driving around. He was a member of Beaver Lodge in Union and the Rockland Lodge of Elks. Predeceased by his wife in 2001 he is survived by his mother of Rockland; three sons; Larry Keating and his wife Jean of Cushing; Gary Keating and his wife Karen of Owls Head; Donald Keating and his wife Betsy of Owls Head, two brothers; George Keating and his wife Nancy of Rockland and Robert Keating and his wife Lois in Nevada, nine grandchildren; Tabitha Keating, Wesley Keating, Wayne Keating, Adam Keating, Jessica Keating, Jason Keating, Jennifer Keating, Joshua Keating and Jasmine Keating, one great grandchild; Aaron Benner. At the request of the family there will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.


Betsy Jean (Bosquette) Keating died September 19, 2011, in Belfast, Knox Co., ME, at age 53.


Betsy J. Keating

Betsy J. (Bosquette) Keating, 53, of Owls Head passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Belfast. She was born April 16, 1958, in St. George, the daughter of Ellsworth and Viletta (Chadwick) Bosquette. As a child, Betsy attended Ridge Church in St. George. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading, bowling and beano, and she enjoyed listening to music. Betsy loved cuddling with the pets she had over the years, most recently a special dog named Zander. One of her greatest loves was spending time with her children and family. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Johnny Linscott. Betsy is survived by her spouse of more than 30 years, Donald Keating Jr. of Owls Head; her children, Tabitha Keating and fiancé Amos Benner of St. George and Wesley Keating of Rockland; her siblings, Linda Grard and husband, Gary, and Ronald Linscott and wife, Diane; her grandson, Aaron Benner; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered at directcremationofmaine.com.


Lary Salvatory Keating and Nicole Lynn Stetson Nichols were married June 7, 2014, in Owls Head, Knox Co., ME.


The Bangor Daily News, Bangor, Penobscot Co., ME, September 3, 2015

Nichols — Keating wedding

Nicole Lynn Stetson Nichols and Lary Salvatory Keating were united in marriage June 7, 2014, in Owls Head. Pamela Rengle officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George and Marilyn Stetson of Waldoboro. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Olive Keating. The bride is a 1990 graduate of Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham, and a 1993 graduate of Northern Maine Community College, Presque Isle, and 2006 graduate of University of Maine, Augusta. She is employed as a registered nurse by Veteran’s Affairs, Togus. The groom is a 1988 graduate of Rockland District High School. He is self-employed in the Midcoast fishing industry and owner and operator of Beach Side Grill in Owls Head. The couple plan to build a new home in Owls Head.


Gary Slade Keating died August 3, 2022, at his home, Rockland, Knox Co., ME, at age 56.


The Penobscot Bay Pilot, Camden, Knox Co., ME, Monday, August 15, 2022

Gary Slade Keating

Gary Slade Keating, age 56, died following a brief illness on August 3, 2022 at home with his loving wife and son by his side. Born September 1 of 1965 in Rockland, he was the son of Donald and Olive Keating. Gary is the middle child with his two brothers Donald and Lary. He graduated from Rockland District High School in 1983. Growing up he traveled with his family and loved hunting. When he was young his grandmother Eva introduced him to candlepin bowling and his love for the sport took off! Bowling was his favorite pastime. You would always find him on a league with his bowling brothers: Jason, Eric, Ray and Ron at Oakland Park Lanes in Rockport, Maine. When Gary's children were younger you would always find him on the sideline at any of their sporting games cheering them on. They spent many summers and weekends camping at Micmac Campground or swimming in any one of their favorite local swimming holes. You could also find him riding his bike around Thomaston looking for treasures to collect. Predeceased by his parents, Donald and Olive Keating; his older brother Donald Keating; his father in-law, Donald Demmons; and his beloved pet Jojo. Gary is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Karen Keating, and his 5 children – his sons, Wayne, Adam and Jason; his daughters, Jessica and Jennifer; his sons-in-laws Christopher and Alex; his mother-in-law, Patricia Demmons; his aunts, Nancy and Paula, who was his dear friend; his grandchildren, Kylie, Gwen, Penelope and Gunther; his brother, Lary and his wife; and his many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held with close family and friends at a private service.

Leigh Larson note: Donald Franklin Demmons Sr. (Born May 12, 1940, in  Rockland, Knox Co., ME; Died July 21, 2014, in Portland, ME, at age 74) and Patricia A. (Gray) Upham were married April 1, 1964, in Maine.


 

Scott Rodney Nichols

Obituary

CORINTH - Scott R. Nichols, 45, passed away August 29, 2015 after battling cancer for 11 months. He was born in Presque Isle the son of Suellen (Pelkey) Hill and Peter Nichols on November 3, 1969. He moved to Nobleboro, Maine in 1999 and later resided in Waldoboro, Maine. He lived in Corinth, Maine at the time of his death. Scott was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend to many. He had many passions in his life including his family and friends, horses, race cars and camping with companion Karen and their four children and friends. Scott had a knack for making friends wherever he went. He was a builder by trade and was a master at fixing what was broken. He is survived by his companion, Karen Tunks, who lovingly took excellent care of him until the end. Also, his Mother and Step father, Suellen and David Hill, his father Peter Nichols and companion Claudette, his loving children Paige (Derrick) and Cole and grandson, Parker. Scott is also survived by brother Troy Nichols and sister Beth Wintle (Scott) and their two children Lexi and Lily. He will also be remembered by Karen's daughters, Jessica and Katie along with many wonderful friends. A casual Celebration of Scott's life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 1:00 at 47 Abbott Hill Road in Dexter. The family is asking that you come join them in celebrating Scott's life. He will be missed by all those who loved him.