Rose Kelley Obituary

The passing of Rose Kelley of Lowell, Massachusetts, born in Dracut, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 6, 2025 at the age of 84. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rose Kelley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her husband Paul J. Kelley; her parents, Joseph Rousseau and Fabiola Rousseau (Fissette); and her siblings, Irene April, Ray Rousseau and Theresa Croft.

She is survived by: her children, Paula Kelley-Murphy (Ken) of North Andover, Kevin Kelley of Boca Raton, FL, Diane Kelley (Olaf) of Toccoa, GA, Bruce Kelley of Boca Raton, FL, Donna Holmberg of Lowell, Fred Sheldon of Nashua, NH, Shawn Kelley (Christine) of Manchester, NH, Jason Kelley of Toccoa, GA and Traci Kelley of Fitchburg; her grandchildren, Kristen Murphy, Heather Kelley, Brian Holmberg, Ariel Kelley and Sam Holmberg; and her siblings, Lucien Rousseau, Doris Boisvert and Joseph Rousseau.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Laurin Funeral Home (295 Pawtucket St, Lowell, MA 01854). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, March 12th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Margaret of Scotland Church (374 Stevens St, Lowell, MA 01851).