Mary Kelley passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 24, 2023.

She was born to the late John and Mary (Murray) Kelley in Boston on December 19,1934.

Mary Kelley was a lifelong Dorchester girl. Mary grew up on Temple Street and had several close friends, especially her neighbor and beloved friend Gina. Mary lived in the same house until 2019 when she moved into Standish Village. Mary would always talk about her mother and father and how wonderful they were. Mary was very close to her Aunt "Bridie" Bridget Murray and her cousins Mary (Neville), Margaret ( Judy Collins), and Henry Hunter, all born and raised in Dorchester.

Mary has been a devoted member of Saint Gregory's Parish her entire life and attended Saint Gregory's School. Mary and her friends, including her close friend Mary Keegan, would go out to breakfast after Sunday Mass. They were fondly referred to as "The Church Ladies". Mary was devoted to her faith and enjoyed spending time with the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Mary enjoyed her career at the Carney Hospital, working in the Admitting Office. Mary was the first smiling face every new patient at the Carney would see. Mary was often called "The Queen of the Carney".

Later in life, while at Standish Village, Mary was always a reliable source of humor and became known as Mary Kelley from Temple Street who loved ice cream and sweets! Mary was thankful for the wonderful staff that became her "Standish Family" who took care of her until her final day. She is survived by several cousins and close friends.

Visitation at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Thursday, November 2nd from 9:00 - 9:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue at 10:00 AM. Interment at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, MA. Relatives and friends invited.