Catherine (Arlene) Keegan

Catherine "Arlene" Rouen. Keegan, age 85, of Fairfield, CT, beloved wife of 60 years of Thomas J. Keegan, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of the late Walter Joseph Rouen and Clara Veronica O'Connell Rouen, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1956. She was a graduate of the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN where she received a Bachelors Degree. Her career started as a kindergarten teacher in Minneapolis where the children adored her, but she soon wanted to explore more of the world, eventually deciding to leave teaching to join the newly budding airline industry as an airline hostess. It was during these travels that she met her husband, Tom. She continued teaching in various capacities in schools throughout the area, and then devoted her life to raising their seven children. Mrs. Keegan was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Patterson Club. She was an accomplished, competitive Bridge player. Music played an important part of her life and she was a master pianist. She was a member of the Fairfield Welcome Wagon for many years. She and her husband were ardent supporters of the Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport, where she volunteered teaching and was instrumental in many fundraising activities. Survivors in addition to her loving husband, Thomas, include seven beloved children: Anne-Marie Keegan Reinhart and her husband Gregg of Newtown, Thomas J. Keegan, Jr. and his wife Patti of Fairfield, Terrence W. Keegan and his wife Gail of Fairfield, Maureen Keegan Ahlberg and her husband Jeff of Southbury, Peggy C. Keegan and her wife Karen of Boston, MA, Patrick G. Keegan and his wife Sara of Atlanta, GA and Colleen M. Keegan de la Peña and her husband Victor Hugo of Fairfield; 19 cherished grandchildren: Brian, Daniel and Erin Boyd; Thomas (Shea), Christopher, Courtney and Brendan Keegan; Terrence (Hannah), Jeffery and Catie Keegan; Bradley and Spencer Keegan; Victor, Mary-Margaret and Patrick de la Peña; and Michael and David Ahlberg; a dear sister, Bernadette Knaeble of Chicago, IL and sister-in-law, Darlene Keegan of Oahu, HI; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters Lorraine Willette and Helen Claire "Cal" Gelling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 6th at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT at 1:00 PM, to be immediately followed by entombment at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield, CT. Following the cemetery, there will be a reception to celebrate Mrs. Keegan's life for all those who would like to join. Prior calling hours have been omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine's University, 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. For information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com.