Bernadette Marie Langevin Kelley, 96, passed away on June 24, 2023 at North Country Hospital in Newport.  She was bon on April 7, 1927 to Alfred and Georgianna Langevin.  She had six brothers: Arthur, Henry, Gene, Jack, Bill, William and four sisters Yvonne, Theresa, Rose and Marguerite who all have predeceased her.

She went to school and worked at the Stanstead College until she married Francis Kelley and moved to Vermont.  They had three children: Nancy, Donald and Bob-She is survived by Nancy and Wendall Lawson of Coventry, VT, Donald and Sally Kelley of Newport Center, VT, and Bob and Cheryl Kelley of Newport Center, VT.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bernadette was devoted to her children and family.  She enjoyed cooking and family gatherings.  She is devoted to God and her catholic faith.

In her later years due to dementia she was at the Newport Health Care Center where she met and enjoyed all the girls and nurses.  She always had a smile to greet them all whenever they came into her room.  She was truly loved by the many of all those lives she touched.  We love and miss you always Mom.

We say thank you to the nurses and staff at the Health Care Center for your caring words and thoughtfulness you showed to Mom every day.  You all went above and beyond for us all. Also thank you so much to the Doctors and staff at North Country Hospital for the gentle hands and care and support you gave Mom and our family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday June 29, 2023 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Derby.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday June 29, 2023 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral.  Interment will follow in Coventry Cemetery.  On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.