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Gert Kelly Obituary
Her husband Francis J. Kelly died in 1994.
She leaves two sons, Stephen B. Kelly of Phoenix and Michael J. Kelly of Worcester; three daughters, Barbara A. Widen of Rutland, Patricia E., wife of Joseph Valliere of Douglas and Christine F. Kelly of Phoenix; she also leaves 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and her two sistersin-law, Ellen Shea of Worcester and Roberta Kelly of Hyannis. Three sons, Paul F., Joseph L. and James M. Kelly predeceased her, as did two grandchildren, Ryan and Bryant, and her sister, Mary E. Keenan.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Joseph F. and Florence G. (Crowley) Hennigan; and attended Worcester Public Schools. Mrs. Kelly was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, its parish council and had been a CCD teacher at the church. She once served as president for Compassionate Friends and was a victim advocate for MADD.
A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, October 9th at 10:00 AM in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant Street. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements.
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BILLY,Flo,Helen,Beth,Carole Bagley/Deneault Family
October 15, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Sue Jackson
October 7, 2008
Stephen, Michael, Chrissy,Patty, Barbara
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to your families.
Sheryl LaMonda (Jackson)
October 7, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
RONDA LANGEVIN
October 7, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your lose I will keep you all in my heart like i have for all the years we have know each other.I wish you all well
Linda/Robert Garabedian
October 7, 2008
To the Kelly Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss. She was a wonderful person, she will be deeply missed by all.
Kathy (Bachant) MacIntyre
October 7, 2008
Barbara, Patty, Steve, Mike & Chrissy,
There are no words to express my heartfelt sympathy. I only know that your Mom was one-of-a kind!!! She has been thru so much in her lifetime and yet, was a teacher & mentor to all. Gert was such a "wonderful" woman. I love her dearly. I know how difficult it is to lose a Mom and my heart is broken for you all. We just have to know that she is once again happy in her new life with Frank and her 3 boys. We have to believe that we will all once again be together. I remember so many good times on Riedle Place, especially those "dedications" to "Gert & Frank" on WORC and "waving" to cars traveling Pleasant St late at night!!! Remember Barb? Gert would get so mad at us but couldn't help but laugh too!!! I loved going to your house because there was "never" a dull moment in the "Kelly" household. I LOVED every minute of it!! Keep all of your memories close and talk of them often. Gert will certainly live on every day in our lives.
God Bless you all and know you are in my thoughts & prayers. With Love and deepest sympathy,
Maryrose
October 7, 2008
Dear Barbara, Patty,Stephen, Mike and Chrissy,
My sincere sympathy on your mother's recent death. She was a wonderful woman and so willing to help anyone she could when the need would arise. We will all certainly miss her!
Love,
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