John Edward Keyes ’42

John died Mar. 30, 2001, at his home in Shelburne, Vt. A talented musician, he devoted his business career to accounting, but derived great pleasure and satisfaction from playing viola on a regular basis with the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra.

Preparing for Princeton at Exeter, John majored in music and was a member of Tower Club. Because his 4F classification prevented military service he went on to graduate school, receiving an MBA from Columbia in 1948. He worked as an accountant in two public accounting firms and a manufacturing company in the NYC area. He also became a CPA in New Jersey. He then moved to Montpelier, Vt., becoming a partner in the accounting firm Briggs, Keyes & Co. He later formed his own firm, which he operated until he retired in 1982. In addition to his participation with the Vermont Philharmonic he was active in the Green Mountain Club and the National Assn. of Accountants.

Predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth, John is survived by his sons, Lawrence and Philip, and two grandchildren, to all of whom the class extends its most sincere condolences.

The Class of 1942