Barbara M. Kelley

Barbara M. (Linderholm) Kelley, age 80, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 15, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Guiod) Linderholm.

Barbara was raised in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, where she graduated from Roslindale High School with the Class of 1962. Following her graduation, Barbara remained in the city, making her home in Hyde Park.

Throughout her life, Barbara loved to read, collecting many books over the years. She primarily enjoyed poetry and literature. Barbara also enjoyed working on crossword puzzles.

“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” - C.S. Lewis

Loving mother of Emily Beth Kelley and Margaret M. "Meg" Kelley, both of Walpole.

Cherished grandmother of William Kelley and his fiancé, Nikita; and great grandmother of Naomi Grace Kelley.

Sister of the late David Linderholm.

At the request of Barbara all funeral services will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Barbara's name may be made to MSPCA at MPSCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 or by visiting https://www.mspca.org/donate-now/

Arrangements by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, Walpole.