1927 – 2015

NORWALK, Conn. — Adrienne F. Kelley, 87, beloved wife of 63 years to William F. Kelley of Norwalk, died on Saturday, Jan. 17, at home.

Born in Berlin, N.H., and raised in Jay, she was the daughter of the late Amedee and Leonie (St. Pierre) Maurais.

An active member of St. Matthew Church, she worked as financial secretary for more than 23 years and was also a long-time member of the church choir and of New Horizons. She was a former member of the Columbiettes and especially enjoyed participating in the shows they put on, as well as traveling to Europe and to the Holy Land on church trips.

In addition to her loving husband, William, she is survived by their children, Patrick (Michele) Kelley of Silver Spring, Md., Paul (Becky) Kelley of Buckeye, Ariz., and Maryann (Jennifer) Kelley of Allentown, Pa.; by five cherished grandchildren, John, Maureen, Meredith, Janna and Kirrah; as well as five siblings, Gerard Maurais, Amedee Maurais, Bernard “Joe” Maurais, Aline Bryant and Rachel Ellis.

She was predeceased by four siblings, Germaine Swenson, Jean-Paul Maurais, Henry Maurais and Marcelle Kendall.

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