Mona (Symonds) Keedy, 80, of Amherst, died peacefully, at home on February 24, 2016.   In the weeks leading up to her death she was surrounded by her loving family and many dear friends. 

Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Stephen E. Keedy and Mildred B. Keedy. She attended the Springfield public schools and graduated from Commerce High School in 1954.   Mona worked as a bookkeeper for many years, and later as an independent insurance agent, eventually owning a successful insurance agency for 22 years. 

She and her late husband, Daniel A. Keedy spent the majority of their 49 years of marriage living in their Amherst home where they raised their family.  Mona is survived by her daughter, Diane K. Cody and her husband David W. Cody, of Belchertown; her son, Sanford Keedy, and his wife Andrea M. Keedy, of Amherst; her son, Philip D. Keedy and his wife Misty J. Keedy, of Sturbridge; her son, Glenn A. Keedy and his wife Deborah Grisaru-Keedy of East Longmeadow; her daughter, Beth K. Takamori and her husband Kevin H.  Takamori of Honolulu, Hawaii; her 10 grandchildren, Leah M. Phillips, Alex Grisaru, Carolyn Ben Slama, Brian Grisaru, Anna L. Cody, Dylan H.Takamori, Jonathan T. Cody, Amanda K. Keedy, Vanessa E. Beauregard,  Hayden W. Keedy; and her 4 great grandchildren, Joshua D. Phillips, Jack H. Phillips, Lenda Ben Slama and Mia Grisaru.  She also leaves her brother Robert Symonds of Ormond Beach, Florida, her brother Thomas Symonds of Ormond Beach, Florida and her sister Karen Harris of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.  

Mona was a blessing to all who knew her.  She will be remembered as a beloved wife, loving mother, caring sister, adoring Oma, and a good friend.  Her family was her pride and joy. The legacy of Mona’s kind spirit, passion for traveling, love of dancing, competitive nature for a good card game, and zest for life will live on through all the lives she touched. 

A celebration of her life is planned for June 4, 2016 at 10 am at the South Congregational Church, 1066 South East Street, Amherst, Massachusetts, open to all who wish to attend.  

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice-Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060.