Albion - Jean E. McKeen, 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 13th, 2025. She was born on May 24th, 1941, the daughter of Philip and Gertrude (Pushard) French. Jean met and married the love of her life, David McKeen, and together they built a beautiful life on their family farm, Silver Maple Farm, first in Harrison, then moved to Albion in 1973. David passed when Jean was 39, but kept the farm going while raising her family, she even went back to night school and received her high school diploma in 1983. She was a devoted church member and Sunday School teacher for many years, continuing until just a year ago. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she touched many hearts through her quiet strength and gentle guidance. In her quiet moments, Jean found joy in knitting, reading and traveling with one of her children or grandchildren. Her warmth, wisdom, and steadfast presence will be dearly missed. Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband David, her parents, her infant son Douglas, and three great-grandchildren. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, David McKeen and his wife Robin, Davene Fitch and her husband Skip, Daniel McKeen and his wife Diana, Darrell McKeen and his wife Sarah, Dennis McKeen and his wife Becky, Dawn Powers and her husband Jason; daughter in law Susan McKeen; her siblings Pearl (French) Strout and Gary French; Brother-in-law Robert McKeen; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all of whom brought her endless pride and joy; and many extended family members and dear friends. A celebration of Jean's life will be held at Faith Church at 250 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901 on Friday September 19th at 2pm. A graveside service will take place on Saturday September 20th at Hillside Cemetery in East Stoneham at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Building Project 15 Thompson Street, Augusta ME 04330. Jean's legacy of love, faith, and family will live on in all who knew her.