Patricia Ellen Kelly died Monday, July 13, 2020. Patricia Kelly was a remarkable courageous woman. Pat once remarked on how her upbringing influenced her lifes’ path. “I feel very fortunate we had fabulous parents with good values that taught us to treat people right.” Born April 3,1935 inTrenton, NJ to Edward John Kelly and Mabel Cecilia Kelly, she was the youngest of four children. Pat graduated from Cathedral High School, Trenton, 1953, and earned a BS in Elementary Education at Caldwell College, 1957, and an MA at Trenton State College, 1965. Pat’s teaching career took her to Fonteret, France, and Berlin, West Germany for the Department of Defense. She taught for 35 years in the Trenton Public Schools; almost entirely in second grade.
Pat had a real zest for life and laughter. She loved her homes in Surf City, NJ and Naples, Florida, and had a knack for entertaining her wide circle of close friends. She also had a love of travel, experiencing other cultures, and meeting people around the world. She cared deeply for her dogs, and held an extra special place in her heart for her Bichon, Jean Jacque (JJ).
Pat was raised in a family of faith, and lived her life as a devout Catholic, first practicing at St. Anthony’s, Trenton, St. Francis, Brant Beach and St. Elizabeth Seton, Golden Gate, Florida. She gave wherever she saw a need; especially supportive of local artists and the Democratic Party. She lived her life by the motto “do every day.”
Predeceased by her parents Edward and Mabel, brother, Edward J. Kelly, and sisters Virginia Kelly and MaryAnn Kelly, Patricia is survived by her sister-in-law, Edy of Colorado, her nephews, Shawn (Sandi) of Australia, Dan (Elisa) of Wisconsin, Joe (Trina) of California, her nieces, Kathleen of California, and Jen (Tom Gruber) of Colorado, and 11 grand nieces and nephews.
Pat’s goddaughter, Susan Laughlin, would like to thank Margaret, Pat’s caregiver for over 15 months of unwavering care and compassion for Pat as she battled the devastating effects of diabetes. She is also appreciative for the comfort given by Angelic Hospice, and Pat’s faithful caregiver friends, Fran and Kathy Hoyer.
Special thanks to Surf City Police and Volunteer Fire Company for checking in on Pat each day. Please consider a donation so they may continue to support those in need in the community. Surf City Volunteer Fire Company 713 North Long Beach Blvd.
Surf City NJ 08008.
“Lucky stars above you,
Sunshine on your way,
Many friends to love you,
Joy in work and play,
Laughter to outweigh each care,
In your heart a song,
And gladness waiting everywhere
All your whole life long!”
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