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Ruth Kelley Obituary
former hostess and waitress
at Rocco's in Wilmington; 68
TEWKSBURY - Mrs. Ruth Frances (Nardone) Kelley, age 68, died Tuesday, December 4, at her Tewksbury home, in the loving care of her family and hospice, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Ret. M.Sgt. Michael Lee Kelley, U.S. Army, with whom she had celebrated a forty-eight wedding anniversary this past September 19th.
She was born in Cambridge in September 1950, one of four daughters of the late Frank and Mary (Lima) Nardone, and raised in Somerville. She graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1968. After her marriage to Mike, she lived in Somerville and Wilmington before moving to Tewksbury in 2002, where she was a communicant of St. William's Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two children, Michael Lee Kelley Jr. and his wife Kerry (Mitchell) of Tewksbury; and Genifa A. Kelley of Tewksbury; three grandchildren, Lily Kelley and twins Richard and Wyatt Kelley; two sisters, Beverly Botelho and her husband Thomas of Dracut, and Dolores Anselmo of Tewksbury; a brother-in-law, Ben Cubbage of FL who was husband of her sister,
the late Cheryl Cubbage; many nieces, nephews and devoted friends; her beloved dog, Peaches; and was predeceased by her son, Richard J. Kelley in 2002.
KELLEY - of Tewksbury, Dec. 4, Ruth F. (Nardone), age 68. Visiting hours Thursday, Dec. 6, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the Tewksbury Funeral Home, corner of 1 Dewey and 975 Main Sts., (Rte. 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, Ph. (800 in MA or 978) 851 2950. Her funeral will begin Friday, Dec. 7, at 9:30 from the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in St. William's Church, 1351 Main St., (Rte. 38) Tewksbury. Burial will follow at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association 260 Cochituate Rd., Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01701, or diabetes.org will be appreciated. visit tewksburyfuneralhome.com.
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Genifa Kelley
December 19, 2018
Mom,
You are with Richard now. In that I take great comfort. I miss you every day. I will remember all the trips to the store, driving past the same guy 3 times lost. Lol I will miss having you to talk to about any and every thing. Your my best friend. You took a piece of me to heaven, but I know the smiles you had in your last hours was the happiness in knowing you would be at peace and that Rich was near. I will make you proud as I wrap up school. As I always tell Rich and Dave save a place for me. I love you to the moon and back mom. Xoxo
Trifone Family
December 10, 2018
Dolores, and family,
So sorry to read of your dear sister's death. You are such a close family, so we know how much she meant to you. We send our deepest sympathy to you and her family and will pray for eternal rest for her. much love to you.
December 9, 2018
Hi Mike & Gen
I am SO devastated for you guys and your dad. My heart and bobs hearts are broken! Can't stop crying for you guys
I met your mom in 1968 when I was 8 and your dad and mom were engaged. Then getting to be in the wedding in 1970.I have so many good memories I can think about all the time. Can i have any email addresses or phone #'s for u guys? My email is marypelletier6410@gmail and my # is 603 717 4224
I luv u guys so much!! Luv from cuz mary, bob, little bob and Cammie (my granddaughter)
Joanne Botelho-Grillo
December 8, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ruthie will always be remembered as a kind and caring person, She will be missed by many,
The Botelho Family
Amanda Gagnon
December 6, 2018
Will miss you every day.
Robert & Jerri Ryan
December 4, 2018
Our prayers and condolences for the Kelley and Nardone families. Ruth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a wonderful and gracious person. She will be missed dearly by her family and by so many others that were fortunate enough to know her. May she find peace in the presence of God.
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