Mary M. Kelly

Mary M. (Maffei) Kelly, 92, of Manchester, NH, formerly of Waltham, MA, passed away on May 6, 2019 with her loving family by her side.
Born in Winchester, MA on March 27, 1927, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary C. (Tofuri) Maffei. Sister of Antoinette Aufieri, Nunzio Maffei, Augustine Maffei and Virginia Frazer.
Mary was a devout Catholic which was evident in the way she lived her life. She was proud of her Italian-American heritage, demonstrated through her authentic cooking and gardening. Mary will be remembered for her love, devotion and sacrificial dedication to her family.
She was married to Paul J. Kelly, Sr, for 66 years. She is survived by her children: Paul J. Kelly Jr. and wife Joan; Mark A. Kelly; Andrea M. Kelly and companion Charles Chagnon; Charles E. Kelly; Carla J. Kurzhals and husband Steven; James M. Kelly; Mary E. Kelly; Jennifer A. Choi and husband Edmond and Paula J. Kelly (preceded in death); 10 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; along with several other relatives.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Elm St, Manchester. Burial followed in St. Augustin Cemetery, Manchester.
Donations may be made in her memory to Families in Transition, 122 Market St, Manchester, NH 03101 or to the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry, 14 So Elm St, Manchester, NH 03103.
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Manchester, NH, assisted with arrangements.
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