Maureen Mary Frances (Kelly) Pavia

On April 15, 2024, Maureen Mary Frances (Kelly) Pavia, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend entered into rest peacefully and was surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her beloved husband for over 60 years, Ned Pavia of Framingham, MA, her son Edmond Pavia of Worcester, MA, her daughter Jennifer (Pavia) Keller, her husband John of Auburn, MA, and her late son John Pavia and his wife Natalie (Monestime) Pavia of Salem, Ma. her grandchildren Jordan and Trey Keller, Aidan, Gabriel, and Julianna Pavia. Also survived by special friends who were part of the family Ann & Dave Keller of Gilford, N.H., Kathleen Monestime of Belmont, Ma. She also leaves behind her brother-in-law Pat Miranda of Brentwood, TN as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, and former co-workers of whom she adored.
Preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth (Cooper) Kelly, of Long Island, and five siblings: James (Jimmy) of Jamaica, N.Y., Elizabeth (Betty) (Kelly) Miranda of Brentwood, TN, Patricia (Pat), and Brian Kelly of Long Island.

Maureen and Ned met via phone when they were both working for different divisions of Household Finance Co. After many months of daily conversations, they decided to meet at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. It was love at first sight. On July 6, 1963, they were happily wed. Maureen was loved by all those she met and with her beautiful smile and contagious laugh she brought happiness to all. She would welcome everyone into her home and make them feel welcomed and loved.

Despite never going to college, she became very successful in the business world. She was liked and respected by all she encountered. She retired at age 72 from Zurich (formerly known as Universal Underwriters), where she worked for over thirty years as a Customer Service Representative. Being a lifelong learner, avid reader, and crossword puzzle connoisseur, she dreamed of one day being a contestant on Jeopardy, and in 1965 while pregnant with her daughter had the opportunity to audition. Something she was very proud of. Never one to stay idle for long, she was always involved in a do-it-yourself project at home and often roped in her oldest son Ed to help. They made a great team !! If not working on a project, you would find her gardening, cooking, or watching Jeopardy, Murder She Wrote, Matlock, Perry Mason, and crime shows on BritBox.

She will be missed dearly by all those she left behind.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a time of visitation on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 4-7PM at Norton Funeral Home, 53 Beech Street (Corner of Union Ave.) Framingham.

Her funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 10AM at Saint Bridget’s Parish, Framingham. Graveside services immediately follow at Edgell Grove Cemetery Framingham MA.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mass General Hospital, “Caring for a Cure” in memory of her late son John L. Pavia. https://www.massgeneral.org/cancer-center/everyday-amazing/caring-for-a-cure