Kelley, Margaret A., 75, of South Boston passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, after a long illness.
Margaret or “Peggy” as she was known to family and friends, enjoyed dancing, singing and sharing memories of her days working as a bartender in Southie.
Peggy is survived by her loving children James Kelley of Waltham; Kathleen Harkey and her husband Jeffrey of Natick; and her adoring sister Irene McDonald of Franklin. Peggy is also survived by her uncle Thomas Sullivan of Quincy; her nieces Lori Black of Marshfield and Kari Thibeault-Lord of Franklin; and her grand nieces and nephews Matthew, Kayla, Violet and James. She is also survived by many cousins and friends, including her best friend John Duggar Donlan. Peggy joins her previously departed parents Francis and Eleanor McDonald and her great aunt Irene Sullivan.
Peggy’s family would like to offer a special thank you to the incredible team of caregivers from Beacon Hospice (especially Robin and Maggie) and Marian Manor (6 East especially) for their compassionate care and treatment.
Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours at Casper’s Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester St., South Boston, MA on Thursday, July 13 from 12 - 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following:
Beacon Hospice - 529 Main St., Suite 126 Charlestown, MA 02129
Marian Manor Nursing Home - 130 Dorchester St., South Boston, MA 02127