Keith Richard Bond
April 2, 2013
KEITH RICHARD BOND – age 58, in Woburn, April 2nd. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Freeley) Bond. Loving father of Edward “Teddy” R., and Harrison “Harry” K. Bond of Woburn. Devoted son of Gloria C. Bond and the late Richard K. Bond. Dear brother of Victoria and uncle of Chris. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Friday evening, April 5th from 5-8 p.m. The Funeral will be private. At Keith’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Winchester Hospital Cancer Care, 620 Washington Street, Winchester, MA 01890.
OBITUARY:
Keith Bond passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 2nd, with his wife and sons by his bedside. The beloved husband of Kathleen (Freeley) Bond, he was just fifty-eight years of age.
Born in Everett, he was the dear son of Gloria Bond and the late Richard K. Bond. One of two children born into the Bond family, Keith was raised and educated in Winchester and was a graduate of Winchester High School with the Class of 1972. Following high school, Keith carried on his educational pursuits and was the recipient of a Bachelor’s Degree from Allegheney College in Pennsylvania. While attending college Keith was very polished in fencing and had won several fencing championships.
Keith began working for the Internal Revenue Service shortly after college, which was his career right up until several months ago, when he retired. Actively involved throughout the years as a Revenue Agent, he hosted a myriad of different positions. He had worked in Public Affairs, taught strategies and planning techniques to his colleagues, served as a Field Officer and, over the last several years, he worked in the schematics area of the Internal Revenue Service.
While working at the IRS he was introduced to Kathy Freeley, to whom he has been married for over the last seventeen years. Blessed with two sons, he was actively involved in every part of their lives. His family was his life. Keith’s wife , children, mother, sister and nephew all shared in the wonderful gifts of Keith, a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. The Funeral is private.
At Keith’s request, in lieu of flowers please donate to the Winchester Hospital Cancer Center, 620 Washington Street, Winchester, MA 01890.
Steve Mazzei
I am so sad to hear of Keith’s passing. I got to know him on the 11 t/h floor of the JFK. He was one of the kindest Gentleman I’ve ever known. My prayers are with your family.
From: michele kourtidis
I was saddened to hear of Keith
passing. He was always made the time to say hello and had a pleasant smile, so sorry for your loss,
A beautiful person.
Kathy, Teddy and Harry – I am deeply sorry for your loss, but know that Keith remains with you in spirit forever. We love you Keith.
Jim Accardo
Joe Prisco
Kathy I think I met you a long time ago before you were married at the training center at Copley. I don’t think it exists anymore. I worked with Keith in Stoneham before I Transferred to Laconia NH office. We always stayed in touch we joked around always getting a good laugh we needed that with the jobs we had to do. He always told me about the Kids as they progressed in life doing very well. Oh and his Car problems. When I heard his message at work I knew it was serious but I was hoping for a recovery. I did call him at home and left a message when I got no reply I knew it was not good news. I know his Soul is in a good Place. He will always be with you and the Kids. I will always miss him and hope to meet on the next Plain.
Dear Kathy, Teddy and Harry,
I am so sorry for the loss of your loving husband and father. Meeting Keith was such a blessing, he was kind and thoughtful. I am certain that, although your grief must be profound, you have been endeared with countless treasured memories. I hope that your memories
bring you comfort day by day.
May the Lord comfort your heart as only He can do.
Our thoughts and prayers are and will be with you.
Jennifer and Peter Skrypka
Gary Ross
To the Bond Family
I knew Keith for many years (back in the old Taxpayer Service days). He was always friendly and willing to help with any issue. I learned so much from him. He will be missed.
All of of us who knew Keith are saddened to hear of his passing.
Just remember that he is in a better place now.
To the Bond Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Keith many years ago in taxpayer service. Keith was knowledgeable and always pleasant. I later enjoyed seeing him when he returned to the JFK. He will be missed by many. I hope the family finds comfort in all of the sincere expressions of love and admiration for Keith.
With heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathy,
Muriel Carter
I remember Keith from when we were classmates back in third and fourth grade, at the Centre School in Everett. After fourth grade, Keith had moved to Winchester and we subsequently lost touch. Ironically, I had met Keith again 50 years later at Winchester Hospital where I work. I had transported Keith from his hospital room to various tests on the several occasions he was a patient here at the hospital. However, after he and I had reconnected after the first time I had met him in the hospital, and had kept in touch via email in between his visits here. Needless to say, I am very, very sorry to hear of his passing, and only wished that we could have gotten together outside of the hospital to catch up on the last 50 years of our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with Keith’s family.
Frank
I am saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Keith and always found him to be kind and happy. He talked often about his Family, it was evident that he loved you guys a lot. May God grant him ever lasting peace. God Bless, Noreen Dorsey
From: Tricia Carney Hogan
Dear Kathy ~ there are simply no words to assuage the grief and pain, but know a friend from long ago is thinking of you, and sending warm thoughts and prayers your way….
Stanley Boris
To the Bond family.
Keith was a very special person. He was a great employee at the I.R.S. but an even better person. He had a rare combination of class, dignity and warmth.Somehow, you always felt good after speaking with him. Please accept my condolences.
Kathy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you – Renee
I was saddened to hear about Keith’s passin yesterday. I had the distinct pleasure of working with him at the Taxpayer Service call site in Boston, and later, in the Planning and Special Programs section of the Exam division. He always had a great sense of humor and was extremely proud of his family. He was a crackerjack tax technician who knew his tax law and could explain it very well to colleagues and taxpayers alike. He will be sorely missed.
Dennis Brady, Tax Resolution Rep. IRS Boston.
To the Bond family:
I am truly saddened with Keith’s passing. I worked with Keith in Taxpayer Service, was a Tax Auditor in Boston while Keith worked as a Tax Auditor in Stoneham. And recently, we both worked on the 11th floor in the JFK. Keith loved his family and we would always say that we would be working together for a long time to come. He was one of the few people who would call me “Tommy”. I will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace.
“Tommy” Batch
Kathy, Teddy, and Harry. I am so very sorry that we’ve all lost Keith. He was a fine, fine human being – kind, friendly, an excellent worker, and loving of his family. He was always so proud and fond of his wife and boys. Ken Davis
Sincere Condolences to Kathy and Family. Loved working with Keith at the IRS. One memory I have is when Keith disagreed with a decision I had made. He brought me outside in the courtyard, we sat on a bench, and he very respectfully described why he disagreed with me. Of course, he was right, and I changed my decision, but it was the classy, quiet way he accomplished his goal that I never forgot. That was Keith!
Brian Gingras
I am very sorry for your loss. I am a former IRS employee and worked with Keith when we were both in Taxpayer Service together. Keith had a great disposition and I used to get a laugh out of him, for whenever we crossed paths, I would inevitably address him as “Bond, Agent 007 1/2”. He will be missed by all.
Very sorry for your loss.
Cesar Rondinelli
Ann Eaton IRS
Dear Kathy and boys, I was heartbroken to hear of Keith’s passing. I have worked with Keith for the past 8 years and he was a wonderful man. He made me laugh everyday he will be sorely missed.I know that his family was the most important thing to him. My Sympathies go out to all of you.
Hilda Baskerville
To the Bond Family
God say Keith getting tired, and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around hin and whispered, “Come to me”,
May you find comfort and Peace in the days ahead.
My deepest regrets.
To Kathy, Teddy and Harry,
I worked with Keith and he was always the best when asked to do something. I hope he rests in peace and that you and the boys are able to get through this difficult time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Rose Nonginthirath
IRS Providence Office
Dearest Bond family,
Please know Keith was always a gentleman. He was always a pleasure to work with. He was one who could brighten your day with a simple hello. We were very blessed to know him and work with him.
May you find peace,
Michelle Sosa
Kathy, Teddy and Harry,
I send my sincerest sympathies on the loss of your husband and father. He was such a gentleman and always smiling at work. He always looked at the good side of everything. You all will be in my prayers.
My blessings and prayers go out to you and your family. I will always remember his smiling face and even temper. Always the same Keith.
Valerie Perry
Kathy & boys,
I am very sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. I fondly remember the conversations we would have about the family. He was very proud of his boys & happy that “the boys still wanted to pal around with the old man”
Rest in peace 007 from MB
Susmita Ford
Dear Kathy,
So sorry to hear about Keith. I always enjoyed my conversations with Keith. He was a nice person who was always smiling at work. Please know that I am thinking about you and your boys.
Sutu
Kathy, Teddy and Harry,
I worked with your husband and Dad for many years. I met him in a class I was teaching. My first impression of Keith was what a gentleman for he truly was first class. He always spoke of his family with love and pride and I admired him. My prayers are with you all in this sad time.
Mary Casey
To the Bond Family
We were saddened to hear of Keith’s passing. Keith as a co-worker always made the workplace a more comfortable place to come to. Our sincerest
condolence.
David Kanter
I am very sorry for your loss.Keith was a dedicated employee of IRS and no doubt a dedicated husband and father. My heart goes out to Kathy and Harry and Teddy and anyone else that loved him.I recently lost my mother-in-law and my motherI lost 2 years ago.May his soul rest in peace forever.
I am so sorry to know that Keith Bond passed away. He was a nice and sociable guy. Keith and I always had great conversations. My condolences to all his family.
George Venetsanakos from IRS, Boston, MA.
Kathy, Teddy and Harry,
Please know we are thinking of you all and hope you can find peace during this difficult time.
Let me know if there is anything we can do to help.
Love,
Miah Newman and family