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Diane Kelley Obituary

Of Medford, formerly of Wilmington, December 5th. Devoted mother of Danny Kelley and his wife Beth of NC, Timothy Kelley of Medford, Karen Famolare and her husband Steve of Tewksbury. Loving grandmother of Leia, Genna and James Famolare. Sister of Carol Panetta and Pam Fleming both of Medford, Denise Knowles of Stoneham, Robert Downs of FL and the late Cynthia Westphal. Former wife of Robert A. Kelley of Winthrop. Funeral from the Dello Russo - Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 374 Main St., WILMINGTON, Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington at 10 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VNA of Middlesex - East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Ave, Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880. Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 978-658-4476 Wilmington, Woburn, Medford

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2007.

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Denise Knowles

September 5, 2008

Hi Di-Just thought i would drop in to let you know how much I miss you. I think about you all the time and wish you were still here.I want you to know you gave a good fight but the angels wanted you as you are now one yourself the sure as hell got a sweet lady...Tim Tim is doing well he has a roommate now you remember steve??Karen is just great the girls are stil the two divas and James is walking and looking more and more like bobby whic isnt a bad thing,Danny is still Danny,they miss you so much not to make you feel bad.Carol is still scratching not many winners,she thinks about you often and her kids keep her busy..well I havent spoken to you since I went to the grave 1 month ago so I thought iI would fill you in.Well I think Ill go as this breaks myheart to write I miss You so much but I can often feel your presence....LOVE YOU

Shari Webb

December 7, 2007

Denise, Carol, Pam and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all. With deepest sympathy,
Shari Cutler Webb

The Micciche Family

December 7, 2007

Karen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.

Sonia Wylie

December 7, 2007

May you find comfort in the all the precious memories you have.

Terry Macken Sellenger

December 7, 2007

Denise, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister Diane. God Bless you and your whole family.

Anne Marie Rheault

December 7, 2007

Denise & Family ,
I am so sorry to hear of your sisters passing ,My sympathy to you all at this time.
Good Bless.
AnneMarie , Jillian & RyanElizabeth

Bill & Patti Cavanaugh

December 7, 2007

We wish to express our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Christine Conforti

December 6, 2007

To Carol, Pam and Denise,

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. My prayers are with all of you during this time.

Denise Knowles

December 6, 2007

Danny,Karen And Timmy,
I hope you find strength and courage to help you through this sad time..Mom is with the angels now and at peace.My love and prayers will continue for all of you..

Love Forever,
Aunt Denise

eleanor noble

December 6, 2007

To The Family


I am so sorry for your loss.

Paula Callanan

December 6, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

June Brown

December 6, 2007

Karen and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Eric and June Brown and Family

Carla Famolare

December 6, 2007

Dear Karen and Timmy; We will miss your Mom on the 4th of July. We were classmates at WHS and seeing her again after all those years has been great. You are in our thoughts and prayers as we know how hard it is. Love, Carla & Mike Famolare and Angela, Craig, Josh and Nicole Rourke

Ivy & Tom Petrillo

December 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family during this difficult time. Diane will be missed dearly and remembered often by all who knew and loved her.

Peggy & Bob Power

December 6, 2007

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Diane. Good mother, neighbor and friend.
We are left with memories of raising our children together and happy neighborhood times. You will always be in our prayers, Diane.
We love you and will miss you...

Peggy and Happy Power
Wilmington

Gloria Velozo

December 6, 2007

Danny,Karen,&Timmy,
So sorry about your loss.Iwill never forget the fun things your Mom & i had together.
love Gloria Velozo.

Kim, Marc & Sydney Moll

December 6, 2007

We'll miss Auntie Diane so much... things won't be the same without her. We're just happy that she's finally resting peacefully.

With Love,

Kurt & Rosemary Lauritzen

December 6, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Jake Bowditch

December 6, 2007

Please accept my deepest condolences, remember Diane when we were little kids living in Winthrop a million years ago. May god bless her. Bobby (Jake) Bowditch.

Chris and Eileen Westphal

December 6, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Know that she will stay with you all in your hearts forever

FRANKIE DOWNS

December 6, 2007

we give our most deepest thoughts/prayers
to the entire family
love.
frankie downs.
brenda downs.
chrisropher robert downs.
dylan frankie downs.
jade ilona cynthia downs.


LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU AUNTIE LOVE FRANKIE..

Chrissy Libby

December 6, 2007

My sincere condolences to the family. I have so many fun memories of growing up with my cousins, Danny, Timmy & Karen. Auntie Diane will always have a special place in my heart.
Love you all,
Chrissy (Kelley) Libby

Jack Kelley

December 6, 2007

Danny, Timmy and Karen, I am so sorry about your loss. Take comfort in knowing that she is at peace and no longer suffering. Love Uncle Jackie

chris westphal

December 6, 2007

sorry for your loss.dont tell denise,pam,& carol.but she was my favorite aunt. ernie

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