Carol A. Kelly

Carol A. Kelly obituary, Londonderry, NH

Carol A. Kelly

Carol Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Derry on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Carol A. Kelly, 62, of Londonderry, NH, passed away Wednesday October 8, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 12, 1963, in Chelsea, MA, daughter of Michael Ducrow and the late Carol (Donohue) Ducrow.
Carol was a passionate and artistic free spirit. She dedicated her life to her love of music, lending her soulful voice to numerous bands over the years. She was happiest rocking out with her cherished bandmates. She poured her creativity into exquisite floral designs that were enjoyed by everyone. She loved her family and friends fiercely and was endlessly proud of her sons and grandchildren. Her most beautiful moments were spent by the ocean with the love of her life, at their favorite place on Ogunquit Beach. Carol's presence in our lives was immense, our love for her is immeasurable and she will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her two sons, James M. Kelly III and his wife Jenna of Allenstown, NH and Daniel F. Kelly and his wife Jade of Nashua, NH, two grandchildren, Jace D. Kelly and Quinn L. Kelly; two sisters, Michele L. Double and her husband Kenneth of Sandown, NH and Julie L. Whelan and her husband Mark of Alton, NH; brother-in-law, Jeffrey Kelly and his wife Abby; half siblings Michael Ducrow and his wife Eugenia, and Erica Fodera and her husband Frank; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, James M. Kelly II in 2022 and her sister Vicki Marie Ducrow.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Alzheimer's Association
225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601 https://www.alz.org/
Autism Speaks
1060 State Rd. 2nd Floor
Princeton, NJ 08540 https://www.autismspeaks.org/
Save The Music Foundation https://www.savethemusic.org/
Peabody Funeral Homes
Londonderry and
Derry, NH 03038 603-432-2801

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