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Marilyn Kelley Obituary

Marilyn A. Kelley enjoyed bingo, shopping, time with family; 81 Wilmington Mrs. Marilyn A. (Reynolds) Kelley, age 81, of Wilmington, died Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Winchester Hospital surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on January 23, 1927, in Billerica, MA, she was the daughter of the late James J. & Alta (Morris) Reynolds. Marilyn grew up in Winthrop and Allston, she graduated from Brighton High School. Marilyn married Charles M. Kelley in 1948 and they celebrated 42 years of marriage before his passing in 1990. They moved to Wilmington 53 years ago to raise their family. Prior to retirement, she worked for the Compugraphic Company in Wilmington for many years. In her spare time Marilyn enjoyed going to bingo, shopping, her family, and spending time with her sister Barbara "Sis". Marilyn was the beloved wife of the late Charles M. Kelley, devoted mother of Nancy A. Little and her husband Norman of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Carole J. McNutt & her husband Robert of Litchfield, NH, William M. Kelley & his companion Iris Villegas of Wilmington, Barbara L. Christopher & her husband Stephen of Chelmsford, and the late Richard Kelley, loving grandmother of Shawn, Richard, & Kelley Barden, Ryan Little, Jaclyn Macomber, Kristen Kelley, Ami Geneaue, Tyler & Brook Bearse, Ryan & Katlyn Christopher, and great grandchildren Kyle Barden, and Jacob & Nick Geneaue, dear sister of Ruth Toomey of West Palm Beach, FL, Barbara J. O'Regan of Billerica, and the late Beatryce Oikle, and Frances Faulkner, Marilyn is also survived by many nieces & nephews. She is also survived by her beloved cat "Skippy". Kelley Marilyn A. (Reynolds), 81, of Wilmington, June 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Kelley. Her funeral will be held from the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Tuesday, June 24th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Dorothy's Church, Main St., Wilmington at 10:00 a.m. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Visiting hours, Monday, June 23rdth from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Marilyn's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Published by Lowell Sun on Jun. 22, 2008.

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Nancy Little

July 1, 2008

Mom,

You will be in my heart forever. Even though it is broken now.

I loved you very much and will for ever and ever and ever.

Rest in Peace Mom.

Love, XOXOXO
Nan

Jennifer Yandell

June 25, 2008

We are very sorry about your loss.
we will treasure our memories forever.

Francis Holmes

June 23, 2008

Nancy, Carol, Bill
Even though it has been years the memories are still strong! Sorry for your loss.

Frankie Holmes

Joan Stecker & Walter Munsterman

June 23, 2008

Your sorrow has, deeply, touched our hearts. May happy, loving memories help comfort you, in your grief.

Connie Hoyt

June 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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