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Dorothy Kelley Obituary

Boynton Beach, Florida Dorothy A. (Callahan) Kelley, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Braintree and Meredith, NH, August 21, 2008, beloved wife for 60 years of John A. Kelley. Loving mother of John Kelley and his wife Patricia of N. Falmouth, William Kelley of Plymouth, Teresa Kelley of Dania, FL and Marie Leuchte and her husband Paul of Mansfield. Devoted sister of John Callahan of Braintree, Mary E. Smith of Needham, William Callahan of Quincy and the late Robert Callahan. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Reposing at the Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home, 845 Washington St., Braintree until 8:15 a.m. on Monday, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday, 4-8 p.m. Burial in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. For additional information or to leave a sympathy message, visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 23, 2008.

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Amy Cook

August 30, 2008

There is no question that moving forward without you here will be the hardest challenge I have faced. Now who will ask me the question, "Are you sure that's the best decision?" three months after it's too late to change my mind?!Without even trying, over the years you taught me to value family and each opportunity I have to share time with the ones I love. In life and in death, you taught me that nothing lasts forever, so you have to enjoy and be grateful for the opportunities you have when they occur. You did this in your lifetime--every time we visted as children or adults you welcomed us, sat with us, listened to us, talked with us, laughed with us, loved us and enjoyed our company. You never had something more important to do than to simply be with us when you had the opportunity. In moving forward, I know that you will continue to be with me always and I hope that I will continue to live my life and love my children in ways that honor your memory. I love you. Your Amy

Karen Wilson

August 26, 2008

So many memories of our family, I will miss you Aunt Dottie.

Love
Karen (Smith) Wilson

Lyana Joan Baro Ruta

August 25, 2008

thank you for giving us the pleasure and honor to have known you..you have a wonderfull and loving legacy by the loving family you have here and in eternity God Keep You...Lyana Baro and Joan Ruta

August 24, 2008

You showed me all my life what it means to be the best Mom. I learned it from watching you and can only hope that I will be the same kind of Mom to Brad and Erika. This is the greatest gift I could have asked for. I will be sad forever and miss you soooo much. I can't imagine not having you in my life. I will see you in heaven. Love, Marie xxxxoooo

Erika Leuchte

August 23, 2008

You're a great grandmother and I'll miss you. I love you Nana!xxoo
Hugs and Kisses Erika

Love, Terry

August 23, 2008

You are the BEST Mom. I am going to miss you soooo much.
XXXOOO.

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