Mary Elizabeth Kelliher
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and teacher
Mary Elizabeth (Pierce) Kelliher passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020. She was 87.
Mary was predeceased by her husband of 43 years Charles F. Kelliher and her son Michael J. Kelliher. She was dearly loved by daughters Michelle Kelliher Lane of Wellesley, Margaret Foley of Southborough and Suzanne Steffens of Concord and by sons-in-law Paul Lane Jr, Daniel Foley and Peter Steffens. She is survived by nine grandchildren Paul (III), Elizabeth and Caroline Lane, Christen and Brendan Foley, Alexandra, Abigail, William and Kate Steffens. Mary was predeceased by her brother Richard Pierce and sister Margaret Pierce. She is survived by her loving sister Katherine and her husband Robert Whyte of Lexington and her sister-in-law Mary (Burke) Pierce of Cumberland, RI and several wonderful nieces and nephews.
Mary graduated from Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy and Boston State Teachers College. She taught kindergarten for many years in Boston and then nursery school at the Carriage House School in Milton until she retired. In addition to her family, Mary loved to read, garden and travel.
Services are private. Burial Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Retired Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, 637 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02135
Guestbook Entries
Michelle, Margaret, Suzanne and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was an amazing, strong, funny, real person who loved you all so much. Heaven will be so much brighter with her there. You are all in my thoughts, my prayers and especially my heart.
I saw this saying yesterday and I think it’s perfect.
A true friend is not someone we have chosen for ourselves, but rather someone God has placed in our lives for a reason.
I will cherish her and her friendship forever in my heart.
I was at Carriage House teaching with your mother for several years. To this very day her songs pop into my head. I have fond memories of my time working with everyone. Now I will hold those memories and songs a bit closer in her honor. Thinking of you all.
Mary was such a warm and wonderful teacher.
She had an amazing ability to totally captivate the attention of dozens of 3 and 4 year old children with her animal tales, music, and movement. I still remember her songs and sing them to my grandchildren! Such a wise and lovely lady! May she Rest In Peace.
My condolences to you. You provided such constant, loving devotion to dear Mary through her illness.
So very sorry for your loss.
Janice Keough
Kathy, Michelle, Margie, Suzanne,
My condolences to you. You provided such constant, loving devotion to dear Mary through her illness.
So very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Janice Keough
I feel privileged to have known Mary for several years through my dear friends Anne Murphy and Mary Nee. I became an honorary member of “The Club” and shared many happy times with them. I loved Mary’s elegance and wonderful sense of humor. I was so sorry that her last years were not her best, but the Good Lord granted her a peaceful passing.
I am so sorry for your great loss.
In sympathy,
Anne Dolan
I am truly sorry for the loss of your lovely mother. She was a great neighbor and very sweet to my boys! They fondly remember her having a “lead foot” as she drove down the street in her beautiful car! She loved her home and garden but mostly loved her family! Thinking of you all!!
Hi Michelle, Margie, and Suzanne,
I am sorry for your loss of your mother. She was always very nice to me when I was growing up on Atherton street.
It’s too bad this covid virus is making the services private or I think that’s why it’s private. I would have liked to see you all. It’s been a long time since I saw you. The last time I think I saw you was when your father died. Anyway, I hope you are all well.
You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Greg Lynch
my Condolences to Mary’s family; I am an old friend of Richard Pierce’s wife, Mary Burke Pierce. I remember Richard’s love for his siblings as they essentially cared for him after death of his parents.
From the obituary notice, Mary Elizabeth lived such an honorable and fulfilling life May she Rest In Peace . My condolences to all her family.
*** Brenda Breen***
Michelle, Margie and Suzanne.
I am truly so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. I was
very fortunate to have known her, so many great and fun memories to remember, she truly was full of life and fun, I will miss her and all the fun times with her.
May your memories ease your sorrow, and knowing that her suffering has ended.
Rest in Peace Mary until we meet again
Sending my Love from my heart and you are in my thoughts.
Inger