Margaret E. Kelly

Margaret (nee Hawkins) Kelly – a lifelong resident of Scarsdale, NY died on March 5th, 2020. She was 92 years old. Margaret attended the Scarsdale School system and graduated from Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing in New York City. She married Richard A. Kelly in 1951 and had five children.

Margaret worked as an RN at Lenox Hill Hospital and St. Agnes Hospital until she married. In later years she volunteered at White Plains Hospital in their OB-GYN Clinic and the Family Room. With her husband Richard she was a founding member and parishioner of St. Pius X Church. She was also very active in The Scarsdale Woman’s Club as a Life Member and served on several Board positions. She was Chairman of The Thrift Committee which raised funds for philanthropy for many years and donated its proceeds to charities that supported women and children. She also held the position of Vice President of The Thrift Shop Board in White Plains for four years.

Margaret is survived by her children Karen (Matt) Brauner of South Orange, NJ, Richard Kelly, Jr. of Philadelphia and Kathy (Jerry) Granzen of Wading River, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Kelly Sr. and her sons Christopher and Peter. She is also survived by the grandchildren whom she adored, Christopher and Laura Brauner and Kelly and Kristi Granzen.

Margaret lived a long, full life devoted to her family, her faith and helping others whenever possible.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Margaret’s name to The Scarsdale Women’s Club.

Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday March 9, 2020 at Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes 824 Scarsdale Ave Scarsdale NY from 4-7PM. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday March 10, 2020 at 11AM

St. Pius X Church Scarsdale. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery Valhalla.