Keith Raftery Obituary
The passing of Keith Raftery of Stockbridge, Massachusetts occurred on August 29, 2026. Keith, born on April 22, 1939, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo M. Raftery and Phyllis C. Raftery; his stepfather Frederick A. Judd of Lee, MA; and his cousins, Tom Kelly of Lee, MA and Lynn Kelly Ryan of Great Barrington, MA..
He is survived by: his wife Marie Palmer of Becket, MA; his daughter Kim Raftery (Michael Prelli); his granddaughter Amanda of Becket, MA; and his children, Kathy Paredes (Rafael Paredes), Zachary, Alexander of Burke, VA, Kevin Raftery (Chhorvy Ou), Tayla and Tyger of North Attleboro, MA..
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Kelly Funeral Home (3 Main St, Lee, MA 01238). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 9:30 AM at the First Congregational Church of Stockbridge (4 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262). The military honors was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at the Stockbridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Keith's memory to the Stockbridge Police Department, the Stockbridge Fire Department, or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in care of the funeral home.
