Kelley, Florence (Kidston) of Woburn, February 8, 2021. Age 92, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of Archibald S. Kidston and Delia (Burke) Kidston. Beloved wife of the late Raymond T. Kelley, Sr. Loving mother of Susan Myers and her husband John of Belmont, Raymond "Chip" T. Kelley, Jr. and his wife Anne of Cape Elizabeth, ME and Joanna Eastman and her husband Steven of Winchester. Devoted sister of Edward Kidston of St. Petersburg, FL, Donald Kidston of Hull, and the late Joan Santoro, William Kidston, Carol Schmidt, and John Kidston. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Burke, Sarah, John III, Peter, Patrick, Eamon, Katherine, and Elizabeth, and one great-grandchild Charlotte.

A graduate of Boston University, Florence spent the early years of her career as an elementary school teacher and for many years as a Hospital Administrator. Florence cherished being a mother and grandmother. She devoted her life and energy to supporting and loving her children and grandchildren. She exposed them to her love of literature, music and travel and instilled in them her innate curiosity and thirst for knowledge. She enjoyed many years at Tanglewood and had a great passion for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Florence was an avid gardener and book club member. She loved spending time with her extended family in Chatham, Lincoln, NH and Cape Elizabeth, ME. Her legacy will live on in them.

A private family funeral service will be held followed by interment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, 301 Mass. Ave. Boston, MA 02115.