Obituary: Miriam Ulbrick Bradstreet Keller, Palermo resident who served her community

Miriam Althea Keller, 79, of Palermo, died Dec. 21, 2025, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta; a celebration of her life is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2026 at Palermo Christian Church.

Miriam Althea Keller, 79, of Palermo, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Dec. 21, 2025 and passed peacefully at the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta with her husband, Dennis, at her side. She was born in Vassalboro on Jan. 21, 1946 and was raised in Palermo. Miriam attended Erskine Academy and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in Animal Husbandry and a minor in Sociology. She worked as an Adoption Social Worker in Nebraska and Maine and was active in many Palermo organizations, including Palermo Days and the Palermo Historical Society. Key details: - Date of death: Dec. 21, 2025, at Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta; husband Dennis was present. - Education and work: University of Maine at Orono graduate; served as an Adoption Social Worker in Nebraska and Maine. - Community involvement: active in Palermo Days, Palermo Historical Society (donated the Worthing House), and served as a Deaconess of Palermo Christian Church. - Recognition: received the Spirit of America Award in 1987 for volunteer service. - Family: survived by husband Dennis Keller, son Matthew Keller and his fiancée Susan Jackson, daughter Misty Keller, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several siblings and extended family. - Arrangements: a celebration of life will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Palermo Christian Church, 322 Branch Mills Rd, Palermo. Summary: Miriam Keller is remembered for decades of professional and volunteer service in her community and for her love of family and animals. The family has acknowledged the care she received at the Maine Veterans' Home, and a celebration of her life is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2026.