Kelly, Mary D. “Denise” (Tipping) of Milton passed away December 9, 2016. The beloved wife of Paul L. Sr., Ret. MFD and devoted mother of Laura A. Kelly of Milton, Paul L. Kelly, Jr. and his wife Susan of Hanover, Christopher S. Kelly of Westwood and Erin M. Richards and her husband Daniel of Los Angeles, she was also the cherished grandmother of Paul L. Kelly III, Alexandra S. Kelly and Charlestyn G. Richards and dear sister of Patricia Gallagher of Winthrop, Ellen Rankin of Reading and Cathi Hughes of Wakefield. Mrs. Kelly was a graduate of Cathedral High School and attended Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing. A loving and supportive wife and mother, she also worked as the Registrar of the Milton School Dept. retiring from her position in 2012. A Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton, Wednesday morning at 10. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm. Burial will be in Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Milton Fireman’s Relief Assn. 515 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186.