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Joyce Kelly Obituary
Joyce was active in the Officer's Wives Club during the twenty-five years her husband, the late Lt, Col. Emmitte W. Kelly, served in the US Air Force retiring to New Castle in 1967. She was employed at the Golden Crown in Market Square for many years.
Joyce was fortunate to have her family close and loved sharing holiday, gatherings and visits with them.
Survivors include her daughters Carolyn Scott and husband Richard of Portsmouth, Kathleen Kulisek and husband Michael of Bradenton, Fla.; grandchildren Jennifer Scott Rice, Jeffrey Scott, Jaclyn Scott Kay; great-grandchildren Verne, Katelyn, Alex and Evan.
She was predeceased by a daughter Glenda, two sisters and a brother.
SERVICES: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 5, at 11 a.m. at Saint Raphael Church, Kittery, Maine. Friends invited. Burial will take place later in Riverside Cemetery in New Castle.
Memorials may be made to Rockingham VNA and Hospice, 137 Epping Rd., Exeter, NH 03833, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, or the Rockingham County Meals on Wheels Program. Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth, N.H. is assisting with arrangements.
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Kat Burnett
November 7, 2018
Loved her very much! She was so spunky and sweet. She will be missed. What an amazing life she must have had.
Mimi Lovin
November 4, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love- Mimi
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