KELLY, Catherine "Dolly" (Cussen), 85 of Belmont, MA and formerly of Mission Hill, died peacefully in the comfort of her daughter's home in Quincy, MA, surrounded by her loving family on June 20, 2026.
Dolly was born and raised in Mission Hill, to the late John and Elizabeth (Brennan) Cussen. Her loving parents hailed from Co. Kerry, Ireland.
Dolly shared more than 55 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Cornelius "Connie" Kelly. Together they built a life centered on family, faith and friendship raising their family in Belmont, MA.
She is survived by her loving husband, Cornelius Kelly, her adoring children Neil (Jodi) Kelly of Harwich, MA, Stephen (Stephanie) Kelly of Pelham, NH, Elizabeth Kelly of Quincy, MA and Brendan (Kiara) Kelly of Belmont, MA. Loving and devoted grandmother to Alexandra, Madison, Fiona, Dominic, John, Hannah, David, Sean, Michael, Kathleen and great grandmother to Adrianna.
Predeceased by her brother John Cussen and his wife Kathleen Cussen of Glastonbury, CT.
Survived by her loving nieces and nephews: Theresa Sheppard and her husband Robert of Medford, NJ; John Cussen and his wife Mary Ellen of Chesapeake, VA; Betty and her husband Daniel Burnham of East Windsor, CT; and Joseph Cussen of Glastonbury, CT.
Loving sister-in-law to Johnny and Nora Kelly of Lohercannon, Tralee Co. Kerry, Ireland, Irene (Johnny) O'Donnell of Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, Padraig (Maria) Kelly of South Norwood, England, and George Kelly of England. Predeceased by her loving sister-in-law Celia Lynch and her husabnd Christy of Marian Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, and brother-in-law Billy Kelly of Chicopee, MA
Dolly found joy in life's simple pleasures. To know Dolly was to know the joy of a warm home and a listening ear. She had the uncanny ability to find the silver lining in every situation. Above all she was the heart and soul of our family and the glue that held us all together. She loved to read, watch the Red Sox, Celtics, the Patriots and most of all spent time with her adoring family and the dinner table was always a place of laughter and love, especially during special occasions and the holidays. She was the rock of the family, she dedicated her whole life to her husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends, they were her life's greatest treasures. No one could ever replace her, she was simply giving of herself to not only her family but also her dear friends. Dolly also loved to travel back to Ireland with her family. Dolly leaves behind a legacy of giving so freely, her family will carry forward.
Dolly endured so many health battles in life but she never let anyone know how much pain she was in, she fought hard with fierce strength until the very end like she had done all her life. She will leave behind a beautiful legacy of love and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
It will not be easy to say goodbye to our mom but she will live on in all of us each and everyday. Till we meet again Mom, we love you. Rest in peace.
The funeral services for Dolly are as follows:
Visiting Hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, June 26th, from 4-8 PM. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, June 27th at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre St. West Roxbury at 10:00 AM. To livestream the Mass, please go to sttheresaparishboston.com www.sttheresaparishboston.com. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, 990 Lagrange St. West Roxbury.