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Dorothy Kelley Obituary

Duxbury Dorothy E. Kelley, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 22nd at Marina Bay in Quincy. Devoted wife of the late Robert J. Kelley. Beloved mother of Elaine of Naples, Florida, Robert (deceased), and Paul (wife Beth) of Wakefield. Loving Mother-In-Law to Terry Still (husband Bruce) of Lakeville. Dearest Nana to Kathleen and John Kennedy, Jeanne Dolan, Patrice and Carter Morse, Kerry and Bill Tranter, Therese and Stephen Tramontozzi, and Heather Kelley. Cherished 'Nanny' to Shannon, James, John, Molly, Alexandra, Sophia, Nick, and Luke. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will always be remembered for her keen mind, her talent for cooking, her skill in knitting, and her devotion and love for her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's honor to Marina Bay Nursing Home and Rehab.,c/o Lorraine at Cityside, 2 Seaport Avenue, North Quincy, MA. 02171. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 27th at the Chapel of The Holy Family Church in Duxbury at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mayflower Cemetery Services provided by Dolan Funeral Home, Milton, MA.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on May 27, 2008.

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Jerry Duffy

May 28, 2008

'hi Elaine. Sorry to hear of your loss,of Dear aunt dot. I remembr fondly our days visiting you and what a great cook your mom was!

Karen Mollung

May 27, 2008

Dear Elaine and Family;

We are deeply saddened by Dot's passing. We will fondly remember that our Allyson and your mother shared the same birthday and Dot never forgot to send a card. With love,

Karen

David & Carolyn Duffy

May 25, 2008

To Elaine and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time.

David & Carolyn Duffy

May 25, 2008

To Elaine and family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time.

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