BRUNSWICK — Brendan John Keating, born Jan. 29, 1991, of Brunswick, ME, passed away on Dec. 16, 2013, after a fierce and courageous battle with the intractable disease of addiction.

He is deeply mourned and dearly missed by his father, Dr. Thomas J. Keating, mother Dr. P. Lynn Ouellette, of Brunswick; sister Katie Keating, and twin brother Ryan Keating. He is also survived by his grandmothers, Helen Keating of South Portland and Jackie Ouellette of Biddeford and many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him.

Brendan is remembered for his love of sports, athleticism, large enthusiasm in the world, sensitive heart and skill at working with his hands. He graduated from Brunswick High School and from the Maine School of Masonry. He was proud to be a mason and had hoped to study more about masonry design.

Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Pleasant Street, Brunswick.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brunswick Area Student Aid Fund (for students pursuing a trade in masonry at Maine School of Masonry, Avon, ME) P.O. Box 867, Brunswick, Maine 04011.

For those unable to attend, condolences to the family may be expressed and a tribute of his life can be viewed at www.brackettfuneralhome.com.


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