Winifred C. Kelly

Kelly, Winifred C. “Winnie” (Curtis) of No. Quincy, formerly of So. Boston, died peacefully at the Weymouth Healthcare Center, with her family, November 17, 2005. She was 88. Beloved wife of the late Anthony A., loving mother of Terence P. and his wife Maryann Kelly of Shrewsbury, Virginia M. Kelly of Quincy, Brian D. Kelly of Shrewsbury, Maureen K. and her husband Michael Feely of Hanover and Karen K. and her husband Wayne Henderson of Braintree. Devoted sister of the late Virginia Foley. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, Rachel, Mariah, Scott, Michelle, Katelyn and Colleen and many fond nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kelly was born and raised in So. Boston. She was a loving and devoted mother who dedicated her whole life to raising her family and she cherished every moment. After raising her family Winnie taught Sunday school and was a member of the choir at Sacred Heart Parish. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home 785 Hancock St. , WOLLASTON Monday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, No. Quincy at 10 AM. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7 PM. Burial in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. Donations in memory of Winifred may be made to Alzheimers Association, MA Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Our Mother was a devote Catholic whose life on earth was for serving God and others especially her husband and children. She did this not out of obedience but out of pure love for God and others. She was a lady full of compassion, empathy and selflessness. Her true enjoyment was seeing the joy of others. Her sadness was the heartfelt sadness of others. Although her life was not easy, she always graciously accepted everything life dealt her as “God’s will.” Raising 5 children born within 6 ½ years of each other was no easy task, but she did it with constant gentleness and love. When our Father passed away and our Mother’s work on earth was done, God started to gently call her home. Day by day her amazing memory was being chipped away, making everyday life confusing and beyond her grasp. She never became bitter or angry, but would say “I have led a good life; I am ready.” May we always try to follow the beautiful example she set for us. Thank you God for such an incredible blessing. Thank you dear Mother for your endless love, may you rest in eternal peace and happiness.