Obituaries

Memorial Service Monday for Karen Wood Kelly, 41, of Framingham

Karen had a peaceful end to her courageous 6-year battle against breast cancer on Dec. 22, 2014.

Karen Wood Kelly, 41, of Framingham, formerly of Lexington, died on December 22, 2014.

On Monday, Karen had a peaceful end to her courageous 6-year battle against breast cancer.

She leaves her husband of 15 years, Scott E. Kelly and daughter Jessica C. Kelly.

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She was an avid reader, dedicated patriots fan and loved to work out to Kid Rock.

Her dedication to the Jimmy Fund Walk raised over $7,500 over five years.

She enjoyed travelling with friends and family and spending time at the beach. Karen was a devoted wife and mother and gave compassion to everyone she knew.

In celebration of her life, calling hours will be held Sunday Dec. 28 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. in Lexington from 4 to 7 p.m.

A memorial service at Douglass Funeral Home will be held on Monday Dec. 29 at 11 a.m.

Donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Karen Kelly, to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or to Jessica’s education fund at www.gofundme.com/iydbmw.

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