Winnifred Mae (Joyce) Keefe, a longtime Newton resident, passed peacefully at age 96 on Dec. 14 surrounded by family.

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She was the beloved wife of the late Robert L. Keefe and devoted Mother of: Timothy Keefe of Newton, Robert L. Keefe Jr. and his wife Mary of Leominster, Donald Keefe and his wife Sandra of Newton, David Keefe and his wife Geraldine of Weymouth, John J. Keefe of Mansfield and Thomas Keefe and his wife Marta of Framingham.

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Winnie was the last surviving of three siblings, and was predeceased by her brother Francis and sister Margaret. She will be missed by 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

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She was a Crossing Guard for 32 years with the City of Newton and was honored for her many years of service by having a street corner near Cabot Park named after her: "Mrs. Keefe's Corner."

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Her funeral services will take place on Friday, Dec. 20. First will be a wake in the back of Our Lady's Church, 573 Washington St, Newton beginning at 9:30AM. That will be followed by a 10:30AM Funeral Mass. After Mass, she will be buried at Calvary Cemetery, Waltham.