Shrewsbury – Diane E. (Long) Kelley, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 29, 2022 with her husband by her side. Beloved wife of Timothy J. Kelley of 33 years.
She was the eldest child of Gerald and Joan (Aubut) Long of Montreal, Quebec and is survived by her siblings brother Graham Long of Toronto, Ontario ; sister Colleen Long and her husband Stan Booth of Hudson, Quebec ; brother Bryan Long and his wife Nathalie Fong of Pierrefonds, Quebec and sister in law Joanne Tremblay of Val-d’Or, Quebec.
Diane is also lovingly remembered by her sister in law Maureen Duke of Shrewsbury; brother in laws: Donald Kelley Jr and his wife Kathleen of Worcester, MA; Dennis Kelley and his wife Diana of New Bedford, MA and Justin Kelley and his wife Robin of Hebron, Connecticut.
Auntie Diane will also be remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
Diane was a graduate of Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec where she received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. Diane worked as Director of Social Services at Christopher House in Worcester, MA for the past 6 years and previously worked at other nursing homes in Central MA.
She will be remembered for her love of antiques and cooking, the trips to “up north”, the annual treks to “the farm”, her friends and family, and her beloved cats.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours at the Chiampa Funeral Home, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Her Funeral will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary of the Hills Church, 630 Cross Street, Boylston. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at church.
