Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Honorable Frank Covello and Bernadine (Neville) Covello.
Carolyn graduated from The Loomis-Chaffee School class of 1947 and later Wellesley College, MA in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree in the Liberal Arts.
Later in life she attended poetry and writing classes at Cape Cod Community College.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Keating was predeceased by her husband, William Francis Keating.
Mrs. Keating is survived by her brother, The Honorable Alfred V. Covello, wife Carol Santry, niece and nephew Timothy Covello (Diane) and Nancy Murray (Hugh).
Mrs. Keating is survived by her children: William P. Munsell (Debra), Thomas N. Munsell (Susan DeGennaro), Catherine E. Richardson (Stephen), Kenneth W. Munsell, Sr. (Debra) and Carolyn M. Murphy (Gary).
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Kelly Lavallee, Cynthia Novak, Stephen Richardson, Jr, Elizabeth Munsell, Katie Munsell, Alyssa Munsell, Kenneth Munsell, Jr., Connor Murphy, Ryan Gravelle, Tori Gravelle; and 6 great grandchildren: Elliot, Levi, Viva Anias, Emma, Sophia, and Isabelle.
Carolyn was an avid poet with a passion for literature, nature, and ornithology. She exemplified courage and sought a world of kindness with a dedication to those in need. She was an animal lover and leaves behind her precious cat Sammi.
Mrs. Keating was an active member of the Federated Church, Hyannis, MA.
She enjoyed gardening and travel abroad, along with being a great supporter of public television, radio, and numerous charities.
For those that had the pleasure knowing Carolyn Keating; she never shied away from speaking of the importance of a simple life with goodwill and honor toward each other.
For all of us that were blessed to have known Carolyn Keating; she will be dearly missed and her light shines down upon us.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Federated Church, 320 Main Street, Hyannis, MA.
Flowers are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marstons Mills Library.
For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealameshyannis.com .
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