Westborough – Ralph R. Keyes, 87, of Westborough, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of late Ferne R. (Robinson) Keyes, who died in 2008.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Clarence H. and Alice M. (Roger) Keyes. He lived in Westborough for 62 years. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in the 175 MP Battalion in Germany during the Korean War.
Mr. Keyes owned and operated the former Keyes and Sons Plumbing of Westborough for many years. He also served as the Plumbing and Gas Inspector for the town of Westborough for 15 years and served many years on the Town Planning Board.
He is survived by two sons, David A. Keyes and his wife Diane of Auburn and Roger P. Keyes and his wife Cheryl of Shrewsbury; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Keyes of Northborough; one sister, Thelma Miller of Florida; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Warren R. Keyes.
His funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m., in the Rand Harper Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. An hour of visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9-10 a.m., prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Westborough Fire Department Ambulance Gift Fund, 42 Milk St., Westborough, MA 01581.
