July 12, 2023
Kelly, Judith A.
Judith Ann (Peterson) Kelly, of Plainville and formerly of Walpole, died Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 81. Judith was born October 10, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the three daughters of Eric Harold and Evelyn Marion (Jepson) Peterson. Judith studied at the Chandler School for Women in Boston and worked as a secretary at Northeastern University in Boston before becoming the office manager for College Board, a non-profit company that facilitates entrance exams for college bound students. Judith was the wife of the late John J. Kelly Jr. who predeceased her in 1982. She is survived by her two sisters, Elaine M. Peterson of Norfolk,, and Phyllis E. Dennehy, and her husband Robert, of Medfield. She is also survived by her nephew Matthew Dennehy, his wife Siobhan, and their daughters, Keira, Julia, and Aila, of Medfield; her nephew Andrew Dennehy, his wife Elizabeth, and their daughters Elle and Sofia, of Easton; her niece Kristina Peters, her husband Shaun, and their sons Ethan and Sebastian, of Norfolk; her brother-in-law Michael Kelley, and his wife Leann, of Norwell; her brother-in-law Dennis Kelly, and his wife Joanne, of Norwell; as well as many other Kelly family nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service Saturday. September 9, 2023 at 11 am at the Forest Hills Covenant Church, 455 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Donations to the Church or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Judy will definitely be missed. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her outgoing and fun loving personality. I will always carry her in my heart.
Sincere condolences to her family.
Linda Kelly
Sister-in-law
Judy was a truly extraordinary person who was the heart and soul of the Harvard Summer Admissions Institute. Her administrative expertise was invaluable in organizing and conducting this national and international Institute every summer. And her amazing ability to have a positive effect on everyone she met made the Institute better for everyone involved. Harvard and all of the institute attendees were a very fortunate to have had her in this leadership role for so many years.