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Kelly Kern Obituary
Kelly Ann Kern, age 52, of Milford passed away in Connecticut Hospice on January 5, 2016 after a two-year battle with multiple myeloma. A lifelong Milford resident, she was born on March 19, 1963 to the late Richard and Patricia O'Neill Kern. Kelly graduated from Sacred Heart University with a degree in finance. Before retiring, she was a stockbroker for People Securities. An active member of the community, she was a member of the "Harmony on the Sound" which sang in Radio City Music Hall. Family and friends will remember her for her gentle soul, selflessness and kindness. She loved travelling, making cards and scrapbooking. Kelly is survived by her siblings Richard L. Kern and his wife Pam of West Haven, Michael Kern and Barbara J. Averna and her husband Andrew all of Milford, nieces and nephews Zachary, Camille, Alicia, Jani and Stephanie, many cousins, her extended family and her beloved cat Cinco. Calling hours are Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 N Broad St., Milford. A prayer service will be held at 7:00pm during the calling hours. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor Norwalk, CT 06851 in her name. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit our website @ www.georgejsmithandson.com
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Mary Louise Vitelli
March 12, 2016
Kelly's brilliant smile and interesting conversation are missed; she was a special spirit in our lives; I always enjoyed catching up with her around town and will miss that, love to you all, Mary Louise
January 8, 2016
Kelly was a wonderful person and friend I will miss her and her beautiful smile. joann pekar
Patricia Nicosia
January 7, 2016
Kelly will always be my dear "Lilo". I miss her so much but still feel her calming, happy spirit close by encouraging me. Thank you, Kell, for listening and just being you.
Aloha,
Stitch
Russ Averna
January 7, 2016
Kelly was a wonderful person with blue eyes that reflected a matching spirit that lite up a room. We are all so sorry for your loss.
Connie H. RN
January 7, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Michael and the rest of the Kern family.I am so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. Kelly was such a loving, kind woman. I am blessed to have known her. She will be greatly missed.
January 6, 2016
To Kelly's family, I know that she was very special to you all and the loss can not be measured. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I Worked with Kelly at People's Securities for many years and I considered myself very lucky to have her as a fellow employee and a friend. Her smile was infectious and her gentle way made your worst day a lot less important, because she always saw the good side of things..
The Angel's are singing because they now have another member for their choir; the heavens are a lot brighter because she is now a shining star. I will miss you Kelly.
Linda Nagy
January 6, 2016
To the Kern family. I knew Kelly from People's United Bank. I am sending you
my sincere condolences and prayers. Kelly's picture is so striking. The bright blue eyes and big smile are the
Kelly I will always remember. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand.
Sincerely, Sheila Brown
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