In Loving Memory of Erin McManus-Keyes
Lambertville, New Jersey
Devoted Professional, Beloved Friend, and Community Pillar
Passed April 2025
With profound sadness, the community of Lambertville, along with the greater Hunterdon County region, mourns the loss of Erin McManus-Keyes, who passed away after a brave and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Erin was more than a real estate professional — she was a beacon of strength, resilience, and compassion whose life left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A vibrant and deeply respected member of the community, Erin brought integrity, heart, and a tireless work ethic to everything she did. In her career as a real estate agent, she wasn’t just helping people buy or sell homes — she was helping them find their place, their sanctuary, and their future. Her clients became friends, and many friends became like family. She led with honesty and empathy, always listening with care and advocating with fierce dedication.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Erin was a devoted community leader whose love for Lambertville was evident in every action she took. Whether organizing local events, supporting small businesses, mentoring younger professionals, or contributing to local causes, Erin showed up — not for accolades, but because she truly believed in building a better community. She was a champion for connection, collaboration, and kindness.
Erin’s passion for service extended into her personal life, where her roles as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend were grounded in love, loyalty, and boundless generosity. Family was at the heart of everything she did. She adored them with all her soul, and her strength in the face of illness was matched only by her unwavering desire to be present, to give joy, and to inspire hope.
Even in the most difficult days of her illness, Erin met life with grace and grit. She chose joy, shared laughter, and continued to uplift those around her. She was a guiding light to many — someone who offered support, advice, and unconditional love without ever asking for anything in return.
To those who knew her, Erin was a quiet force of nature. She made you feel like you mattered, no matter how chaotic life became. Her hugs could heal, her wisdom grounded you, and her presence made the world feel just a little safer. Her selflessness and courage will forever be an example of how to live a meaningful life — not measured in years, but in impact.
Erin leaves behind not just memories, but a living legacy. In the homes she helped build, in the projects she championed, and in the hearts of her family, friends, and community, her influence will be felt for generations to come.
A Celebration of Erin’s Life will be held on May 6, 2025, in a spirit of joy and remembrance — a gathering that reflects the way she lived: filled with light, laughter, and love. Friends, family, colleagues, and community members are invited to come together to honor her memory and celebrate the profound beauty she brought into the world.
During this time of grief and remembrance, we ask that you keep Erin’s family in your hearts. May we continue to lift one another up, just as she did so selflessly, and may we each strive to live with the same generosity, strength, and compassion that Erin embodied every day.
Rest peacefully, Erin. Your legacy lives on in every life you touched. You will always be loved, remembered, and deeply missed.
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