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Julia Kelley Obituary

In Worcester, Feb. 11, at age 85. A Sister of Notre Dame for 67 years. Born in Somerville, daughter of the late Patrick and Grace A. (Austin) Kelley. Graduate St. Joseph's High School, Somerville and Emmanuel College with a degree in History and English. Longtime educator in Notre Dame schools in Mass., R.I. and Conn., including 18 years at St. Rose School in Newtown, Conn. She leaves nephews and nieces, including Grace Williams, Lori Jankun and James Jankun; and her sisters in religion, the Sisters of Notre Dame. Her sisters, Grace Jankun, Anna Wilson and Rita Gillis predeceased her. Funeral Mass Wed., Feb. 15, at 6p.m. in the Notre Dame du Lac Chapel, 555 Plantation St., WORCESTER. Calling hours at the chapel Wed., 3:30 - 6p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Notre Dame Retirement Fund, 425 Poquanock Ave., Windsor, CT 06095.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 14, 2006.

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Bill Seaman

February 16, 2006

Sister Julia,



Thank you for all you have taught us. You are the best teacher ever!

Patricia Geiling

February 15, 2006

Sister Julia will be in my memories forever. She was my eighth grade teacher in 1976, and now I am a teacher--largly due to her influence. She was a wonderful person and taught me about schools subjects, but more importantly, about being a good person. Thank you, Sister Julia.

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