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Lillian Kelley Obituary
Lillian (Bengtson) Kelley, 100, of Middletown, wife of the late Thomas F. Kelley, died Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Apple Rehab in Middletown. She was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Oliver and Helen (Herdman) Bengtson. Lillian was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi and was a member the St. Francis Ladies Guild. Lillian is survived by her son, Thomas Kelley and his wife Catherine of Cromwell, daughter Lillian Muzik of Rockfall, seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She was predecease by her husband, Thomas, brothers, Oliver Jr., George and Charles Bengtson, sisters, Dorothea Gengler, Marie McLoughlin, Helen Bengtson and Marjorie Charest, and son-in-law, Joseph Muzik. Her Funeral Liturgy will be held on Monday (Jan. 22nd) at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Elm St., Middletown. Burial will be held at St. John Cemetery, Middletown. Calling hours will be prior to the services on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St. Middletown. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the charity of their choice. To share memories or express condolences online please visit
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Alan Bengtson
February 21, 2019
So sorry to learn of the passing of Lillian Bengtson Kelley. She was my father, Franklin Niles Bengtson's first cousin. I am one of the 3 grandsons of the late Arthur Herman Bengtson of CA, Lillian's uncle. I just learned of her passing from Karen Gould Ward, granddaughter of Clarence Gilbert Bengtson. Karen is my second cousin and, someday, I hope to make it out to Connecticut to meet her and some of my grandfather's relatives. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
January 25, 2018
Hi Lillian,
Just saw that your mother has passed on at 100 years old. She had a good long life. Jim and I sent our sympathy to you and your family. She was such a nice lady.
Ann and Jim Mokoski
Barbara Stone
January 22, 2018
Lillian and family I was so sorry to hear of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother's passing. I missed the notification to see you in person. Mothers are so special and it doesn't matter how old they are when they pass they will be missed.
Barbara Dlugolenski-Santangelo
January 19, 2018
Lillian (Murph) Muzik and family members of Lillian Kelley,
So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. But what a long and happy life she lived.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members.
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Katherine Ryczek
January 19, 2018
I send sympathy and consoling thoughts to the family of my long-time friend and neighbor. Lil was a dear lady and I am saddened by her passing. Katherine Ryczek
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