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Joanne Kelley Obituary

46, a long time resident of Pepperell and formerly of Chelmsford died unexpectedly on Friday, November 2, 2007. She was the wife of Walter J. Kelley. She was born in Lowell on September 5, 1961 the daughter of the late Anna (Molino) DeDominicis and Joseph D. DeDominicis who survives her and resides in Chelmsford. Besides her husband and her father she is survived by her children; Jason W. Kelley of Nashua, NH, Jennifer M. Kelley of Pepperell and Jessica L. Kelley of New Britain, CT and 1 grandchild; John Kelley, a brother; Christopher DeDominicis of Chelmsford and a friend; Nina Sobecki of Nashua, NH. She also leaves aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD on Monday evening from 4-8. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at St. Mary's Church, Chelmsford at 11 o'clock. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joanne's name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL, 60622. Arrangements by Blake Funeral Home, CHELMSFORD. www.blakefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2007.

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Tara O'Brien

November 23, 2007

Jessie and family,
I am truely devastated to hear of your loss. Your mom was the cutest sweetest woman ever. I could never forget her smiling face. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Caitrin Cavanaugh

November 11, 2007

Dear Kelley's,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my heart.

Caitrin

The Campbell's

November 8, 2007

Dear Kelley's,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Joanne was an amazing and sweet person, always a pleasure to be around. We cannot express enough our heart felt grievances for your loss.
Love,
The Campbell's

Linda Gagne

November 7, 2007

Dear Kelley Family
Our families shared much time and enjoyment through our girls' soccer experiences. We knew Joanne to be such an enthusiastic, involved and devoted mom. Although that was many years ago, it seems like only yesterday. Paul, Pam and I send our deepest sympathy and are so saddened by your loss.

Janet (Gamble) Penney

November 7, 2007

The Kelley family,
Joanne will be so missed, we were all blessed to have her touch our lives.

Roger & Patty Roy

November 7, 2007

Walter and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Joanne will be missed by many...

Ellen P. Mutnansky

November 6, 2007

Walter, Jason, Jenn and Jess:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Joanne was such a ray of sunshine, she will be truly missed.
Daniel, Ellen, Michael and Matthew Mutnansky

Catherine Derderian

November 6, 2007

Walter, Jason, Jess and Jenn we are so saddened for the loss of Joanne, our prayers are with you all. For almost 20 years now my family has had the pleasure to know Joanne. We all remember the day the Kelley family moved to Nova Drive. Her constant smile, how she was always so glad to see everyone, her spirit and outlook was truly amazing. She is with the angels now.
Love Mike, Cathy, Julie and Mikey Derderian

Maureen & Tom Pelusi

November 5, 2007

Wally and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. She was a beautiful and couragious woman.
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of her life, we will never forget her smile and wonderful personality.

Ed DeJesus

November 5, 2007

Walter,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Joanne worked for us at MSL Design Westford. I knew her as a wonderful caring person. She always had the biggest smile and genuinely warm greetings whenever we met. You can see by the turn out at Blake's that she will be missed by all those lives she touched. God bless.

Al (UA) & Keri Verity

November 5, 2007

Wally,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joanne will be sadly missed.

Jack Considine

November 5, 2007

Walter and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God watch over Joanne and watch over all of you. God Bless. Jack and Tammy Considine

Lindsey Jolley

November 5, 2007

Dear Walter, Jason, Jen and Jess.
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will always remember her beautiful smile, loving ways and her strength and courage. You all have a special place in our thoughts and prayers.
Love always, Lindsey and Bill Jolley

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Walter, Jason, Jennifer and Jessica, It is with a very heavy heart that we say we are truly very sorry for your loss. Joanne will always be a wonderful memory for us. You truly had a special wife, mother and friend in her. She will be missed very much. Love, Andy & Sherry

Bob and Jen Brown

November 5, 2007

Walter and Family,
Joanne was such a thoughtful, enthusiastic person. She only worked at Waveguide for a short time, however, she left a lasting impression. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Will & Karen Utterback

November 5, 2007

Wally & Family

We are sorry for your loss. Jo's beautiful smile and warm greetings will surely be missed. Her strength will live on within all of us. I will miss Jo's emails, as well as, our bike runs. We certainly have lost a very special "Lovely Lady" May God watch over each of you in your time of sorrow.

Phil and Flo Giacoppo

November 5, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob, Marie, Alicia, Brittany & Bobby Larsen

November 5, 2007

We were deeply saddened to learn of Joanne's passing. As your neighbors, we have been truly blessed to have known her. We will carry with us memories of Joanne's gentle spirit, kindness and warm smiles. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Carla Bartelson

November 5, 2007

Walter,Jason,Jessica,Jennifer & family
I am truly, sorry for your loss. I will miss Jo so much. She put a bounce in your step after a visit with her. I feel greatful to have been one of her friends. Joanne will be greatly missed by so many. I love you all and will be here for you, if you need anything.
All my best.

Elona Gohsler

November 5, 2007

Dear Jess,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I felt like I knew her even though we never met, through your stories and our chats through you. love, E

Spig & Marta

November 5, 2007

Walter and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Joanne. She was such a nice person. We will never forget that warm smile and greeting.

Norman Fine

November 5, 2007

Our prayers and sympathies are with the entire family.

Kelly & Mark (Rainman) TOGNARELLI

November 5, 2007

Wally our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Joanne always had a smile on her face. We will miss our friend.

Rick Plzak

November 5, 2007

Joe,

There are no words adequate for this tragic loss of your beloved daughter. My sympathy to you and all the members of your family.

Catherine Gallagher

November 5, 2007

Walter, Jason, Jennifer, Jessica, Joe and Chris:
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. As an ol' friend of Anna's from the 'card group', I had the privilege of attending the wedding of Walter & Joanne so many years ago! My memories of Joanne were her constant smile, positive outlook and generous spirit.
May she rest in peace. May God, family and friends comfort you in these sad times.
With love and sympathy,
Cathy (White) & Bob Gallagher
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Christine Goucher

November 4, 2007

Joanne we will miss you so very much - your smile is the first thing I of when I think of you - always so upbeat - remembering all the good times on the bikes,block parties, cookouts the limo rides and motorcycle rides to and from concerts So many good times with you and Wally. To Wally,Jason,Jennifer,Jessica,Baby John she Loved being your Wife/Mom/New Grandmother - She will always be watching over all of you. Take care of each other and feel her love in your hearts. She was a special lady and I am grateful for having been in parts of her life. Love Chrissy Goucher,Michael Roberts, Frankie,Jason,Jennifer Goucher

Miss your smile

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Walter, Jason, Jess and Jen, Our hearts are aching at the loss of such a beautiful person. I'm sure you know how loved and respected your Mom was. She will always be in our hearts. John, Debbie Sean and Julianne Walsh

tatam mini-hudson

November 4, 2007

Walter, i just wanted to express my sympathies to you during this difficult time. joanne was a wonderful woman as you know and always very sweet. i am deeply sorry for your loss. you are all in my thoughts and prayers. with love, tatam mini-hudson (diane gaetas niece)

tatam mini-hudson

November 4, 2007

jason, jennifer and jessica, i extend to you my deepest sympathies in the loss of your mother. i am so deeply sorry. your mom was one of the nicest people i know and i will always remember how sweet she was to me. i am truly sorry. with love, tatam mini-hudson (diane gaetas niece)

Denise Thomas

November 4, 2007

Kelley family,
We are both shocked and deeply saddened by your news. We have only wonderful memories of your mom and wife. Joanne was the bundle of life at all our soccer games. She was too nervous to sit and watch and walked and fidgeted the entire game :) We love her and will have always have a special place in our hearts for your entire family.
Walt and Denise Thomas

Nellie & John (Kicka) Maticic

November 4, 2007

Joanne, you will be missed dearly. You were a wonderful women with a heart of gold! You'll always be in our prayers.

Kathy Maki

November 4, 2007

Dear Walter and family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. My sister, Dianne Schultz, was a long time friend of Joanne's and I have always heard from her what a sweet, brave woman she was. Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Sincerely, Kathy Maki

Cathy & Donny Lavoie

November 4, 2007

Our prayers go out to the Kelley family. Joanne touched so many hearts and we were blessed to have known her. We will deeply miss our friend.

Dee Merrill

November 4, 2007

Joanne you were a strong and and wonderful person. I'll always remember us passing each other going in and out of Donlans. both of us huffing and puffing, but our oxygen in the car.You will always be in my prayers and memories. My sampathy and condolences are given to the family. Jason, Jen and jess, You're mom was a wonderful person,always had a smile on her face, and rushing somewhere. My love goes out to you all, Dee

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Jimmy & Sharon Hennessy

November 4, 2007

Our hearts are saddened; Joanne was a wonderful person who would light up a room with her smile. She will be missed dearly.

Debbie Kelley

November 4, 2007

Joanne, We will all miss your wonder hugs and bright smile, you truly lit up a room when you walked in. Its hard to say goodbye without tears in our eyes, but we know that you are in Eternal life and home with God. May you be at peace and always watch over your children and Walter. WE LOVE YOU and miss you always,XOXO Love Debbie, Jimmy, Christine & Jamie Kelley

Sue Curnias

November 4, 2007

Dear Jess,
I never knew your Mom but I know that she was the best by all the wonderful stories you shared. Words cannot express my sympathy I extend to you and your family and know that I am there for you.
with love, Sue

Cathy Lavoie

November 4, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Kelley family. Donny and I will remember Joanne as a kind, thoughtful and loving lady with a beautiful smile. We will miss you friend.

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