Joan M. Kelly Young
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Joan M. (Kelly) Young, 89, of North Andover, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Meadows of Edgewood Life Care Community in North Andover, MA.
Joan was born on November 22, 1932 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Michael and Leona (Maynard) Kelly of Manchester, NH.
She graduated as valedictorian of St. Joseph's High School for Girls, Manchester, NH and received her degree from Hesser Business College.
Joan was a homemaker, active in her church, an avid reader, golfer and bridge player. Her favorite place was by the ocean. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and spent the winters in New Port Richey, FL and the summers in Portsmouth, RI.
The widow of the late William J. Young Sr., she is survived by her daughter, Brenda Young Hilferty of Basking Ridge, NJ, her son, William J. Young Jr. and his wife Maureen of Andover, MA. Joan is also survived by three grandchildren, Brian Hilferty, David Hilferty and Thomas Young.
There will no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday May 20, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Michael's Church 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA. Burial will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Taunton, MA. To offer online condolences please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com