Barbara A. Kelley

HYANNIS — Barbara A. (Colleton) Kelley, 59, of Hyannis, died peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Nov. 11, 2007.

She was the loving wife of Wellington L. "Sonny" Kelley for 39 years.

Born in Chelsea, Mrs. Kelley was raised in Roxbury and Newton Upper Falls. She moved to South Yarmouth with her family in 1964 and graduated from Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School in 1965.

In her younger years, Mrs. Kelley worked as a waitress at the former Gould's Restaurant and at the former Bass River Seafood Restaurant in South Yarmouth. She then worked at home for many years, raising her three children. From 1986 to 2005, Mrs. Kelley worked in the bakery department at Stop & Shop in Hyannis.

When her health started to decline and after being diagnosed with cancer in 2006, Mrs. Kelley lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed spending time at the beaches with her family and friends, took trips to New Hampshire, and traveled to her favorite spot, Foxwoods.

Mrs. Kelley was well known for her infectious smile, and she had a positive attitude toward life that she shared with everyone that she met. She will be sorely missed by the many relatives and friends she made through her lifetime.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kelley is survived by her three beloved and adored children, Debra (Kelley) Santos and her husband, Donald, of West Yarmouth, Laura Kelley and her companion, Brian Finnegan, of Hyannis, and Brian Kelley and his fiancee, Suzie Daley, of Yarmouthport. She was also the best friend and special sister to Eleanor Gustowski of West Yarmouth, Eileen Fowler and her husband, Jerry, of Hyannis, and Robert Colleton Jr. and his wife, Christine, of Mashpee. She is also the daughter of Eleanor (Mueller) Colleton of West Yarmouth and the late Robert Colleton, Sr., with whom she has gone to be with. Mrs. Kelley is also survived by six grandchildren, Cassandra and Crystal Santos, Ashley Birch, Anthony Daley, Brian Jr. and Mariah Kelley; her special kitty "Baby," whom she saved from the wilderness; several nieces and nephews who will cherish the memories "Auntie Bee" leaves with them; and her lifelong friends, Julie Avery and Sue Perry of Dennis. She will live in our hearts forever.

Funeral services will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m., in St. Pius X Church, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. Interment will follow in Chandler Gray Cemetery, West Yarmouth.

Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Barbara Kelley Medical Fund, c/o Bank of America, 749 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601, www.justbeecause.freewebspace.com.

For more information, go to www.hallettfuneralhome.com.