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KELLEY, MARIE DEEP, 75
KELLEY, MARIE DEEP, 75, of Barre, died peacefully January 13, at her home with her family by her side. Born on July 15, 1937, in Barre, she was the daughter of Paul and Susie (John) Deep. She attended St. Monica Elementary School and was a 1955 graduate of Spaulding High School. While in high school, she belonged to the Glee Club and the cheerleading squad. On May 25, 1968, Marie married Elmer E. Kelley in St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Following their marriage, they resided in New York City until 1970 when they moved to their present home in Barre. He died in March of 1988. For many years, Marie's working career was with the National Life Insurance Co. in Montpelier. She then went on to be the activities director at the Rowan Court Health and Rehabilitation Center in Barre. For over 20 years, she was involved with the Barre Housing Authority as a commissioner, and later was appointed chair of the board. An avid gardener, Marie was a longtime member of the Granite Center Garden Club and was instrumental in the Barre Downtown Christmas Lighting Program. Her other memberships included St. Monica Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10, the board of directors of Lincoln House, the board of the Washington County United Way, and the "Lebanese Ladies Luncheon Club," all of Barre, and numerous volunteer organizations in the community. Marie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Malina and Scott Wilson, and one grandson, all of South Barre; a sister, Pauline Blaine, of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Richard Deep and wife, Agatha, and David Deep and wife, Judith, all of Barre; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her aunts and uncles.
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