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Ruth Kelly Obituary

Weymouth Ruth A. (Taylor) Kelly a lifelong resident of Weymouth died on Saturday July 12, 2008 at the Colonial Nursing Home in Weymouth. She was 93 years of age. She was an avid sports fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Kelly (Ret. Weymouth Police Officer). Devoted mother of Joseph Kelly, Barbara Dwyer, Ruth Thiessen and Kathleen Smart all of South Weymouth. Sister of the late William Taylor and Mary Fryer. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Francis Xavier Church, South Weymouth on Wednesday July 16th at 10:00 Oclock. Relatives and friends invited. Interment, Old North Cemetery, North Weymouth. Visiting hours are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruths memory to the Weymouth Junior Police Academy, 140 Winter St., Weymouth, MA. 02188. Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Home, Weymouth. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2008.

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marjorie (hunt) giannone

July 15, 2008

I remember Mrs. Kelly fondly from growing up on Standish St. and taking dance in the cellar from Barbara. She was a very sweet lady. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing.

Susan Smart-Judson

July 14, 2008

Nana, I will always love and miss you. I have very fond memories of growing up with you in my life. Thank you for all the time you spent with us. I will never forget all the times at your house. Now you and Grampy are together again. You will be missed more than you know.

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Susan, Rick, Caileigh, Meaghan, Courtney and Connor

Gunta Korzeniowski

July 14, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Julie Sliver

July 14, 2008

She must have been a happy caring loving/ed person. Rest In Peace

Walter Ryerson

July 14, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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