Paula Kelleher's Obituary
Paula Kelleher, age 75 peacefully passed away on April 18, 2020 at the Nevins home from a chronic respiratory illness. Paula was born in Lawrence, the second of eight children to Guy F. and Corinne Mary Kelley. She attended Lawrence schools and graduated LHS in 1963.
Paula was married to the late John Kelleher. They had two sons, John Jr married and living in Long Island, NY with his wife Kelly and their daughter Franki; and Mark Kelleher of Lawrence who cared for his mother prior to her receiving nursing care.
For years Paula enjoyed her work as an esthetician in Andover. She enjoyed time with her siblings and shared much in common with her sisters Penelope and LouAnne. Paula enjoyed the large Kelley family gatherings. Paula also enjoyed visits from her granddaughter Franki, also of Long Island, NY.
Paula is survived by siblings Thomas Kelley of Atkinson, NH, and wife Penny, Guy (Terry) and his life partner Kathy DiNicola of Lawrence, Penelope Bardsley of Byfield, LouAnne Griffiths and husband John of Silver Lake, NH, David of Haverhill and wife Diana, and Andrew and wife Teresa of Andover. Fondly remembered are deceased parents Guy and Mary Kelley and a younger brother Mark.
ARRANGEMENTS: All services will be private and under the direction of the Breen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club, 136 Water Street, Lawrence, MA 01841.
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