NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Darrell W. Keaten, 72, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Me- morial Hospital.

He was born in Bridgton, on February 3, 1950, the son of Wallace and Myrna (McAllister) Keaten. Darrell attended Fryeburg Academy graduating with the class of 1968. He worked as logger both for himself and with his brother Dennis, and as a machinist for Mold-Flair in Fryeburg. Darrell Married Nancy Gray on ............

Darrel enjoyed fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors. He was known as a mentor, willing to help anyone who needed it, and for always tinkering and puttering. He loved to spend time with family and friends and his garage crew.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Keaten, his children Donette Olive and her husband Marcus, Ericka Gearing and her husband Jeffrey, Ryan Keaten and his wife Tammy, Daniel Keaten and his wife Jennifer, and Derrick Keaten, his grandchildren Seth, Olive, and Emma and Conner Keaten, Brother Dennis Keaten, and sister Darilyn Davis.

He was predeceased by his parents Wallace and Myrna Keaten and brother Dyle Keaten.

A celebration of life was held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday January 13, 2023, at the Lovell VFW, on Smarts Hill Road, in Lovell.

To share online memories and condolences with the family please go to www.woodfuneralhome.org. Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg.