EASTHAMPTON - Genevieve Pauline (Lapointe) Keller, 83, of Teaberry Lane, passed away on Jan. 24, 2012, at Overlook at Northampton in Leeds.

She was born in Easthampton, the daughter of the late Archie and Marie (Boulanger) Lapointe.

Genevieve pursued courses at the former Northampton Commercial College and studied voice at the Conservatory of Music in Brussels, Belgium, where she met her future husband, Phil, an American pianist studying at the conservatory.

After serving two years as secretary for the American ambassador in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, she was transferred to Brussels, where she continued at the American embassy using her skills at taking dictation in French.

Genevieve served for 44 years in the district court of Hampshire County in Northampton, culminating her career as clerk of courts and clerk magistrate during her final 10 years of service.

She will be remembered for her kindness, benevolence and unparalleled goodwill of humanity. Genevieve was a beloved wife, mother and advocate of and for the people.

She leaves her husband of 49 years, Philip Keller; two sons, Mark Keller of Dedham and John Keller of South Hadley; two brothers, Archie E. Lapointe of Leesburg, Va., and Robert Lapointe of Medway; and several nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church, 33 Adams St., Easthampton, followed with burial in Main Street Cemetery.

Calling hours are Friday, Feb. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home, 7 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Donations may be made in her memory to the Northampton Survival Center, 265 Prospect St. Northampton, MA 01060.