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- January 15, 2012
Jean Grant Kelley
Niagara Gazette
ROCHESTER — Jean Grant Kelley, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on January 13, 2012, at St. John's Home in Rochester, NY. Born on October 14, 1917 in Elk Garden, WV, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary Grant. Jean moved to Niagara Falls with her parents and late sister, Mary Louise (Jagow) in 1930. She attended Pacific Avenue School and was a graduate of the former LaSalle Jr./Sr. High School. On August 10, 1940, Jean married her loving husband of 49 years, William J. Kelley. Bill predeceased her in 1989. She was employed by the Power City Bank and the Frontier Bronze Co. for several years. In 1979 Jean retired from the Niagara Falls School system after 22 years of service as secretary at Evershed and 60th Street Schools. She was a charter member of the LaSalle Mother's Club, a lifelong member of The Eastern Star and member of Riverside Presbyterian Church.
Jean is survived by her son, Paul (Margaret) Kelley of Rochester, NY.
Jean's family would like to thank the staff on Reservoir 2 at St. John's Home for the loving care Jean received during her stay there.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM, with Pastor Laura Norris Buisch officiating. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery in Pendleton, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. John's Home Foundation, 150 Highland Ave., Reservoir Bldg. 2nd floor, Rochester, NY 14620 would be appreciated by the family. Visit www.lanefuneralhome.com.
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