Lisa P. (Kelly) Merriam

Ms. Lisa P. (Kelly) Merriam, 48, of Middleton, formerly of Woburn, died Tuesday night, June 19, 2012, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by her dear friends. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Neal F. and Mary Virginia (Warren) Kelly of Woburn. She was raised and educated in Woburn and was a graduate of Woburn High School. She continued her education at Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and Northeastern University. A long time well known resident of the Town of Middleton, Lisa was recently employed as a school nurse at Howe-Manning and Fuller Meadow Schools in Middleton. She had previously been a pediatric nurse and was also associated with the Town of Boxford School systems. A dedicated member of the St. Agnes Church Family in Middleton, Lisa taught C.C.D. classes and participated in the metastatic group, as she courageously battled breast cancer for six years. Throughout her illness, she always thought of others first, and especially loved to help young children. She was also a member of the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation of Woburn, which consists of breast cancer survivors who help other young women affected with the disease. Lisa will be fondly remembered for her energetic personality, strong will and her devotion to others. A loving mother, daughter, sister and friend she will be deeply missed by all her family, friends and students she helped along the way. In addition to her beloved parents, Lisa is survived by her son, Christopher J. Merriam and his father John Merriam of Middleton, her sister, Suzanne M. Kelly of Burlington, her brother, Neal W. Kelly and his wife Melanie of Norwell, and Mark S. Kelly of Woburn. She was a loving aunt to Ariana Lopes and Tess and Brady Kelly. She is also survived by her childhood friend Jean O'Conner and many other dear and close friends throughout Middleton, Woburn and the North Shore. ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral will be held from the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (Rte 62) Danvers, Wednesday at 10:15 A.M. followed by her funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church, 22 Boston St.(Rte 62), Middleton, at 11 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Oakdale Cemetery, Middleton. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Lisa's memory to the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation, 8 Skyview Rd., Woburn, MA 01801. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuenralservice.com