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SHARON M. KELLAWAY

SHARON M. KELLAWAY obituary, Norwell, MA

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SHARON KELLAWAY Obituary

KELLAWAY, Sharon M. (Slinger) Of Norwell, passed away on September 23, 2025, after a short illness, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Kendall P. Kellaway, Sr. Loving mother of Kendall P. Kellaway, Jr. and his wife, Susan, Jeannine G. Sigwart and her husband, Mark and the late Roxanne Kellaway. Loving grandmother of Kendall, III, Kaytie, Kristopher, Mark, Conrad, David and Kelsey. Sister of Frederick W. Slinger, Jr. and the late Joan Pettingill Humphreys. Daughter of the late Frederick W. Slinger, Sr. and Grace A. (Torrey). Sherry lived in Rockland for over 20 years, until moving to Norwell in 1969, where she lived for the last 55 years. Sherry was a strong supporter of the South Shore Hospital and was an original member of their Charitable Foundation with her husband. A private Burial in Washington Street Cemetery and a Celebration of Life was held on Friday, September 26, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Shore Health, 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190-2455, or online at www.southshorehealth.org/give Please make your gift to the Cancer Center and reference in memory of Sharon Kellaway. For additional information and online guest book, go to www.downingchapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 30 to Oct. 3, 2025.

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Susan Leigh Anthony

October 1, 2025

I worked for the family for many years as their gardener. Mrs. K. was always so kind, funny, and down to earth- and boy, did she love her family!
Peace to you , Mrs. Kellaway

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