"I am very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Kelley. I was one of the doctors who took care of her back in August at RIH. I still have a note which she wrote in praise of our medical student that month, which I plan to give to David upon his graduation from Brown Medical School on Sunday. I know he will be saddened at her loss as well. I hope her wonderful family has held up well under such circumstances and I send my best wishes and condolences. Dominick Tammaro"
In loving memory of
Mary Elizabeth Kelley
March 5, 1941 - April 22, 2007
Newport, RI - Mary E. Hicks Kelley, 66, of 6 Gibson Park Place, Newport, RI, died Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late Joseph Edward Hicks and the late William Russell Kelley. Born in Medford, MA on March 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late James Joseph and Margaret Long Deviney.Mrs. Kelley was raised by her aunt and uncle, Eugene and Mary Kelley. She was a graduate of Rogers High School. Mary and her first husband Joseph owned and operated Joes Carriage Tavern until Josephs death in 1979. After his death she went to work for Best Western Mainstay and the Atlantic Beach Hotel. Mary was a member of the Newport Lodge of Elks Emblem Club and the Vasco De Gama organization. She is survived by children Ralph Hicks, Joseph Hicks, Jr., James Hicks, Michael Hicks, Kathleen Shea, Colleen King and Elizabeth Hicks all of Newport, RI, her sister Barbara Bryan of Newport, RI, her cousin Eugene Kelley of Massachusetts, and her grandchildren, Michael King, Jr., David King, Sean King, Timothy Shea, and Kyle Shea all of Newport, RI, Patrick Hicks of Beverly, Ma, Kara Hicks of Newport, RI, Joseph Hicks III of Florida and Ashley Rosa of Newport, RI. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007, at 8:00 am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in Jesus Saviour Church, Broadway and Vernon Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columbas Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2007, from 3-7 in the Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 200, Providence, RI, 02903 or to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI, 02886.
Tributes
"Dear Jimmy & Family, We were very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tim, Christine, Patrick and Ben Wygant"
"Dear Colleen , Jimmy & Family, Patti & I were so sorry to read the news about your Mom. You and your family have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers. Patti & Ray Fullerton"
"Dear Ralph, Joe, Jimmie, Mikey, Kathy, Collen and Libby, We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a great lady. As friends and neighbors for many years on Elm St. as all the kids were growing up, we share many memories and good times. I am sure you will miss her. Our prayers are with you Pat Ruggeri and Joe, Paul, Mary, Pete, Anne, Chris, Louise and Matt"
"Dear Libby, Michael, Jimmy, and family, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Libby, please call me if you need anything, or just to talk. Love Denise"
"DEAR LIBBY, JIMMY AND FAMILY.. I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. I KNOW IT IS A VERY SAD, DIFFICULT TIME FOR YOU ALL. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS."
"Dear Jim, Joe and Families, We were very sorry to hear about your mother and will keep her and your entire family in our prayers. May you find consolation in your fond memories of her."
"Dear Members of Mary's Family; Knew Mary for over 35 years and she was a good person that will be missed by all. Sorry to have been out of town at this time. Dianna and myself extend our sympathy to you all"
"Libby, I have No words to offer that can ease the heartache you are feeling right now. Just take comfort in the great memories you have and the friends that are here for you to lean on. I can truly say I know the saddness you are feeling and I will be here If you need me. All our sympathy. Maria Brett Joshua and Gracie"
"Dear Michael and Family, I was saddened to read of your Mom's death. She was such a nice lady. I enjoyed caring for her eyes and visiting with her. I pray that God comforts all of you during this difficult time. I have great confidence that Mary is in a better place. Sincerely, Charley Collins"
"Dear Colleen, Michael, David, Sean Are thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one."
"My heartfelt condolences to all Mary's children and their families. Though out of touch for years, I have many good memories of Mary's smile and her love of life. Cherish her memory, she'll always be near... God Bless you & know that He holds her close."
"My deepest and most sincerest condolences to all the family of Mary E.Hicks Kelley. A good mother and friend to her children. It is my belief though that because of the love she held deep for her family she will never be far. Not only in their hearts, their memories but in spirit. She will always be near and with Joe by her side now to look down upon them all. God bless and I am truly sorry."
"It's with a very heavy heart that I send my condolences to all of the family. Mary was a dear friend and a very sweet lady. Though she has passed, she will always be in my heart."
"To Mary's family, My prayers are with you and my thoughts are of Mary at this difficult time. Her smile will be sadly missed. She always had a way of making you feel better no matter what the situation. Just remember, there's a special place in heaven just for moms. With heartfelt sympathy, Diane & Normand Nadeau"
"Dear Ralph, Lizzie, Kara and Patrick: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May all of the happy memories you shared help you through this difficult time. Love, Lynnie, Sarah and Kyle III"
"Kathy, John, Kyle and Tim, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Your friends, The Morgera Family"
"Dear Michael ...Joey and family I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing Your beautiful Mom will be greatly missed...I am so sorry that I have lost a great friend also.."