Born in Boston, she was a lifelong Milton resident.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as an administrative assistant at Boston Edison.

Mrs. Kelley was an active parishioner at St. Elizabeth Church, where she served as the chairwoman of the Hospitality Committee.

She is survived by her husband, Paul I. Kelley; her children, Paula, Ted and Harriet; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her brother, Edward Dunford and his wife, Elaine, of Rockland.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas Dunford and Elizabeth (Haley) Dunford, and sister of the late Francis Dunford.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Elizabeth Church on Aug. 3.

Donations may be made to German Shepherd Rescue of N.E. Inc., P.O. Box 299, Wayland, MA 01778 or to the Milton Animal League, Governor Stoughton Lane, Milton, MA 02186.