Obituary of Sr. Irene Kelly

Sister Irene Kelly, 85, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, died on May 23, 2018, at Villa Notre Dame in Wilton.  She was born on October 21, 1932 in Norwood, MA, daughter of the late John and Grace (Welch) Kelly. 

 After pronouncing her vows as a School Sister of Notre Dame in 1956, she began teaching in New York and Massachusetts schools.  Her career continued in Puerto Rico working as an administrator, teacher and grant writer for 30 years. 

 Theresa is survived by her brother-in-law, and three nieces, all of Massachusetts.  She was predeceased by her sister. 

 Friends may call at the Villa Notre Dame, 345 Belden Hill Road, Wilton, on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 3:00 – 7:00pm with a Christian wake service at 6:00pm. 

 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in the Chapel at Villa Notre Dame.  Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Bethel. 

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Atlantic-Midwest Province, c/o Development, 345 Belden hill Road, Wilton, CT. 06897.