Mary Caroline Kelley (McCarthy), 73, of Lake Placid, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, February 26, 2021. Mary was born in Auburn, NY to
Mar 4, 2021 Mary Caroline (McCarthy) Kelley, 73, of Lake Placid passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Mary was born in Auburn to Robert and Kathleen McCarthy on Sept. 7, 1947. She grew up in Watertown but moved to the Adirondacks to pursue a career in teaching, a true passion of hers. She taught at Lake Placid Elementary School for 37 years where she was beloved by all and known as everyone’s favorite teacher. Many knew her as “Kissing Kelley” and looked forward to magic, red lipstick kisses, which they wore with pride and love on their birthdays. Mary’s selfless dedication and love to her students continued well into her retirement, where she would often return back to the school for story hour to share her favorite books.
Mar 1, 2021 Mary Caroline (McCarthy) Kelley, 73, of Lake Placid passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Mary was born in Auburn to Robert and Kathleen McCarthy on Sept. 7, 1947. She grew up in Watertown but moved to the Adirondacks to pursue a career in teaching, a true passion of hers. She taught at Lake Placid Elementary School for 37 years where she was beloved by all and known as everyone’s favorite teacher. Many knew her as “Kissing Kelley” and looked forward to magic, red lipstick kisses, which they wore with pride and love on their birthdays. Mary’s selfless dedication and love to her students continued well into her retirement, where she would often return back to the school for story hour to share her favorite books.