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Betty Kelley Obituary
She was born in Concord, on June 19, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Cecilia (Tuttle) Evans.
After getting married in 1948 they moved to Merrimack in 1963.
Mrs. Kelley loved to knit and always made mittens, hats and other things for donation. She also enjoyed reading and was active in the Merrimack Public Library.
She is the widow of Robert N. Kelley who died in 2010.
Members of her family include a son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Ann Kelley of Nashua, a daughter and son in-law Marcia and Daniel Kiestlinger of Londonderry, four grandchildren, Diana Pettis and her husband Matthew, Laura Howe and her husband Benjamin, Kory Kelley and Patrick Kelley and his wife Emily; four great-grandchildren, Xavier and Xander Pettis, and Ashley, Owen and Amanda Howe; two cousins, Stanley Richardson of Candia, and Sylvia Dockyx of Florida.
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SERVICES: Calling hours will be held in the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Following cremation, a graveside service will be held in Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield in the spring. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Community Services, Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 910, Merrimack, 03054. For more info or to sign an online memorial book go to rivetfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Kelley
Jackie Price Rzasa
December 14, 2013
Marcia, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
December 13, 2013
On behalf of the entire Kelley Family our deep appreciation for all the expressions of sympathy during this difficult time.
Stephen Kelley Nashua,N.H.
December 11, 2013
I will remember cousin Betty, the way she looks in the present picture. I wish Stephen and Marcia could have come more, to Canada and Denison's Mills.
cousin Willo from Olds, Alberta
Tracey Watkins
December 10, 2013
We always heard about your family news, via my Mom so our thoughts are with all of you now ....
Frances Gruette
December 10, 2013
I met Betty and Bob in the seventies when I was married to their nephew. They were such wonderful people and I stayed in touch with them at Christmas time until Bob passed away in 2010. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Shirley Gordon
December 9, 2013
Dearest Marcia,
So sorry for your loss. You were a very devoted daughter and caregiver. You have my deepest sympathy. My thought's and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shirley Gordon
Margaret Hollett
December 9, 2013
I always looked forward to seeing Betty and Bob when they came up to Denison Mills for the family reunions. Such warm and wonderful people. At the last reunion Mom (Jean Hollett) was sharing her stories of 'growing up' with Betty and John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anne Foley
December 9, 2013
I have fond memories of happy times spent with Betty and Bob when I came over to stay with my Aunt Anne and Uncle Stanley Richardson (nee Evans) for the summer way back in 1966. My thoughts are with all the family-you will miss her.
Kory
December 9, 2013
Love and miss you Grandma. Thank you for the blessing you were and always will be in our lives.
Rachel Feirn (Foley)
December 9, 2013
Sorry to hear that Betty has passed away. Betty & Bob welcomed me to their home when I was visiting Sylvia & Jack Dockx back in 1990. Betty has been a faithful sender of Christmas cards ever since and I think of her especially at this time of year. Sending my thoughts and best wishes to all the family.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
December 9, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Diana Pettis
December 8, 2013
We love and miss you very grandma.
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