WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Frederick L. Keyes, 79, son of the late Leonard and Delia Dubois Keyes of North Adams, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

He leaves behind his loving and caring wife, the former Barbara McCarthy; a son, Jeffrey Keyes and his wife, Sara, and their two children, Avery and Seamus, of Braintree; a daughter, Jodi Keyes Windover and her husband, Eric, and their two children, Evan and Nolan, of Millbury. He also leaves his sisters-in-law and their husbands, Maureen and Michael Follett of North Adams and Joanne and Brad Gadebusch of Clarksburg, brothers-in-law James McCarthy of North Adams and Donald McCarthy of Worthington, as well as cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Fred was a retired Army Reserve colonel who served with the National Guard and Army Reserve in both Massachusetts and New York for 29 years and also worked in management for 24 years at the former W.R. Grace in Adams.

Fred was an amazing self-taught carpenter, plumber, and electrician — a real jack of all trades. He built beautiful furniture for his wife, children and grandchildren whom he adored and who adored him. He was an avid sportsman who loved to play golf. He will be terribly missed by his family and friends.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Frederick Keyes will be private per the request of the deceased. Donations in his memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Arrangements under the direction of Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals.