Joan B. Kelley

1941 - 2017

Joan B. Kelley obituary, 1941-2017, Brockport, NY

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Merrill Grinnell Funeral Homes

39 Geddes St

Holley, New York

Joan Kelley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 4, 2017.

11/27/1941 – 4/2/2017
Went into rest on April 2, 2017. Daughter of the late Francis and Madelyn Couture. Beloved mother of Joseph C. Kelley Jr. (Celeste) and Lori A. Thorne (Glenn) and the late Raymond Kelley. Sister of Elaine Godin (Dan), Karen Lane, Colette Bentley, Lynn Bellard (Robert), the late Diane Koutouzis, Melvin Couture, and John Couture. Grandmother of Maya Thorne and Cody Thorne. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. to receive friends, at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home (HOLLEY) 39 Geddes St., Holley NY 14470 where a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Please share condolences www.merrillgrinnel.com

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April 7, 2017

Betty Jordan

Sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She and I taught at OCS together. I appreciated her friendship and work ethic. Condolences to you all.

April 6, 2017

Russell Dawson

Joe & Kelly, may your loving Mother now take her place amongst the Stars! My condolences to you and all family members. I have fond memories of your Mom in my early days . She was a wonderful woman !

April 6, 2017

David ODonnell

Joe, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for your Mom. I am so sorry for your loss

April 6, 2017

Tina Giroux

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time. Fly hight Joan hope your dancing in heaven

April 5, 2017

Pat C

So very, very sorry about your loss. She was a good friend and will be missed. Pat c.

April 5, 2017

Darlene VonDell

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

April 4, 2017

joe & laurie & family it it is with the most sorrow that at this time i pray for all of you. manny a fond memories i have shared with you joan & family forever your sister elaine

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