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Elizabeth N. "Beth" Kelly

1948 - 2025

Elizabeth N. "Beth" Kelly obituary, 1948-2025, Bennington, NH

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Elizabeth Kelly Obituary

Elizabeth "Beth" N. Kelly

Bennington, NH -

Elizabeth N Kelly (Beth)

November 7, 1948 - April 19, 2025

Beth, 76, of Deering, NH, passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Concord MA to Sylvia Little and Malcolm Noyes.

Beth graduated from Kennett High School in North Conway NH and then went on to Hesser College in Manchester NH where she graduated with a business degree.

Beth married Paul M Kelly on April 29, 1967. They went on to own several businesses together including Mike's Meat Market in Nashua NH and PYC Packing in Concord NH. In 1987 they moved to Deering NH where they raised their 4 children. Beth worked at the Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School as the librarian for many years before becoming the bookkeeper for Country 3 Corners in Weare NH.

Beth loved living in Deering and volunteered on many town communities throughout the years. She was a member of the Deering Community Church and loved all her church friends and their time together. In retirement Beth volunteered at The Grapevine's Avenue A Teen Center. Beth took the most pride in being the best Mom and Mimi to her children and grandchildren.

Beth is predeceased by her husband Paul M Kelly and her daughter Katie Kelly Descheneau.

Beth leaves behind her son Craig M Kelly and wife Hannah Kelly, her daughter Paula Coombs and husband Justin Coombs, her son Ryan Kelly and his significant other Bryce Couture and her son in law Jeremy Descheneau. She also leaves behind her 8 grandchildren Paul M Kelly II, Owen Coombs, Zack Coombs, Wyatt Descheneau, Avery Kelly, Gavin Coombs, Ryder Descheneau and Quinn Coombs.

Beth also leaves behind her siblings Jean Garland of Deering NH, Marcia Brothers of Tamworth, Paul Noyes of Deering NH and Ruth Johnson of Norton VT.

Donations can be made to The Grapevine Family and Community Resource

PO Box 637 Antrim NH 0344.

Services will be held at the Deering Community Church on April 26th at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Services are under the care of Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Services. www.holtwoodburyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Monitor on Apr. 24, 2025.

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Kate Harvey

April 25, 2025

Paula and family: I´m so sorry for your loss. Your mom is a core childhood memory for so many of us as a librarian who was so invested in the town and children. Sending so much love to you.

Carol Gundy

April 23, 2025

Beth was a good friend when I needed her most .. no judgement all love .. I am honored to have known her and send love to her family !

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