Harold Keys

Harold Keys, age 81, passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida on August 3, 2024 after a sudden decline in health. 

He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 8, 1943 to parents Harold and Florence Keys. Most of his childhood was spent in Maine, where he graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1961. Harold married his high school sweetheart, Beverley Roberts in 1964 and had two daughters, Michele and Tina who were his pride and joy.

 Harold had a successful career as a printing specialist, working for several printing companies throughout his career including Gilbert Color and Ultra Scan. He was loved by his co-workers in the industry where he demonstrated a high level of talent, creativity and skill. After retiring from his career in printing, Harold worked for the TSA in Manchester, NH, where he was then transferred to the Tampa Airport, while he resided in Clearwater, where he spent his last several years. He enjoyed the warm weather, the laidback lifestyle and met many new friends.

 He fed his adventurous side while driving sporty cars as well as experiencing the rush of being on the open road on his motorcycle. Harold thoroughly enjoyed spending time on the water as well and shared this pastime with his children, nieces, nephews and friends, taking them waterskiing while spending time at his in-laws in Bedford, NH. To help him through the winter months he spent in New England he explored his surroundings while riding snow mobiles and all-terrain vehicles.

 Harold’s kindness, positivity and loving heart will always be remembered.

 Harold was predeceased by his sister, Beverley Musselman as well as his parents and step-father, Rudy Koops. He is survived by his previous wives, Beverley Cote and Charlotte Boylan, whom he continued to maintain strong friendships with. He is also survived by his sister, Sherry Putnam; his daughters, Michele Harisiades and her husband, Artie, and Tina Keys, all from from Hooksett, NH. Harold was the proud grandfather of his five grandchildren, Melissa Duclos and her husband, Darren, Zachary Harisiades, Kasey Groves and her husband, Drew, Lyndsey Vallee and her husband, Alex, and Nathan Cote and many nieces and nephews. Harold was also blessed with four great grandchildren, Noah, Mason, Mia and Benny.

 SERVICES: Calling hours are on Friday (11/8) from 4 to 6 p.m. followed immediately at 6 p.m. by a funeral ceremony, all at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester, NH.