TOPSHAM — Phyllis Rosemary Keough, 89 of Old Farm Rd., died Sunday October 14, 2012 at Freeport Nursing Home. She was born January 30, 1923 in Bangor, a daughter of Merle N. and Gladys M. Doble Crossman and was educated in the local schools.

Phyllis married James E. Keough Sr. and they made their home in Topsham. She loved writing poetry and short stories, some of which were published. Among her several hobbies were gardening and sewing, making draperies and clothing. Phyllis was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family most of all.

She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, and was an active member of the 55 Plus Center and the Writers Group of Brunswick.

She is predeceased by her husband James who died Sept. 14, 1985; four brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by a daughter, Diane Bowser and her husband Charles of Topsham; a son, James Jr. and his wife Mary of Litchfield; four grandchildren, Casey Bowser of Brunswick, and Kimberly Keough, Kevin Keough and Patrick Keough all of California; three brothers, George, Fred and Edmond Crossman; two sisters, Freda DeFord and Barbara Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 10:00am Friday Oct. 19th at All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Church, Pleasant St., Brunswick. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Arrangements are by Demers-Desmond Funeral Home, 34 Cushing St., Brunswick. To express your thoughts and condolences with the family please visit www.desmondfuneral- homes.com.