Kelly, Mary B.

July 8, 1922 - July 6, 2011 Mary a long time resident of
San Francisco was born in Los Angeles to John & Mary
Barrett. She is preceded in death by her loving husband
Martin J. Kelly and her sister Sara Shields and brother
John Barrett. She had an ex-tremely close bond with them
and missed them all deeply. Mary is survived by her
daughters Maureen Durkin (Mike) Susan Harty (Desi) and was
the proud and loving grandmother to Megan, Brian and Rory
Harty. They are all thankful she is at peace but, will miss
her daily. Mary is also survived by her sisters in law Mary
Kelly (Tom) Peggy Kelly (Mike) and many nieces and nephews
here and in Ireland. Her cousins of So. California the
McMonagle's and her childhood friend who she has known for
over 77 years, Morella Staggs. Mary will be remembered as a
compassionate and caring woman with a strong faith in God.
She had a passion for reading and saying the rosary at
least twice a day, more if you asked her to pray for
someone. The family would like to say a special thank you
to Bernadette Kennedy and all the staff of West-borough
Royale in So. San Francisco, where mom called home since
1996. Their friendship, compassion and respect were seen on
a daily basis. Viewing will begin at 5:00pm followed by a
rosary at 7:00pm on Sunday July 10, at Duggan's Serra
Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City. A Funeral Mass will
be at St. Dunstan Church, 1133 Broadway, Millbrae Monday at
11:00am. Burial will fol-low at Holy Cross Cemetery in
Colma.


Published in San Francisco Chronicle from July 9 to July
10, 2011