LYNN — Kelly Marie Ross-Archibald, age 38, of Lynn, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 from complications of pancreatitis. She was the wife of William Archibald and the mother of Meah Archibald.
Born in Lynn, Kelly was the daughter of Susan (Slattery) Ross and Robert Ross. She graduated Lynn Tech, Class of 1997, and studied gerentology and social work at North Shore Community College. She had worked at Jesmond Nursing Home in Nahant and for Duffy Electric in Lynn and also was a campaign assistant for two years for Stephen Duffy for City Councilor. Kelly was a passionate advocate DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue and any/all animal control and adoption centers. She loved painting, gardening, camping, koi ponds, fishing and the Lynn beach, which she referred to as “Ross Beach.” Most of all, she loved the holidays. She was kind, creative and witty. She was happiest when she was helping somebody else. In addition to her husband, daughter and parents, Kelly is survived by her brothers Robert Ross and Donald Blandini Jr., her grandfather Bill Slattery Sr., Many aunts and uncles; Many cousins and friends, and her dogs, Lady and Dude. She was the granddaughter of the late Nancy Slattery, Barbara Milliken-Ross, Lorey W. Ross III, daughter-in-law of the late Mary Barnes and niece of the late Carl DeCotis.
Service information: Visitation will be held in the GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St. Lynn on Saturday 3-5 p.m. Burial will be at a later date.