Mary Frances (Dolaher) Kelley, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Mary was born in Melrose on February 24, 1932 to the late Joseph & Helena (O'Connell) Dolaher and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar School and St. Mary's High School. In 1956, Mary married William J. Kelley, also of Melrose. They recently celebrated sixty-one years of marriage. Mary was a true child of God. She took great delight volunteering her time for the children of St. Mary's Grammar School. She also spent many years volunteering at Malden Catholic High School. Mary was the beloved wife of 61 years to William J. Kelley. Devoted mother of David Kelley & his wife Lee Ann of Hampton, NH, Richard Kelley of Rochester, NH, Jane Korontjis of Melrose, William Kelley & his wife Lori and Thomas Kelley & his wife Jacqueline all of Glen Allen, VA. Very proud grandmother of Colin, Robert, Griffin, Quinn, Brandon, Elizabeth, Megan, Spencer, Victoria Kelley and Tyler Korontjis. Loving sister of Susan Dawley & husband Jack, David Dolaher & his wife Judy, Eileen Cook & her late husband Gerald and Joseph Dolaher & his wife Joyce. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 4:00-8:00PM. Funeral procession from the Gately Funeral Home on Thursday morning at 9:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St. Melrose at 10:00AM. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend.