Dianne L. Kelley, age 73, of West Ossipee, NH, formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Huggins Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of James R. Kelley, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

Born in Somerville, MA, on January 29, 1953, Dianne was the daughter of Lawrence (Bob) Barry and Marion Barry (Ganshirt), and the sister of Donna Stevenson (predeceased) and Patricia Petitpas.

Dianne will be remembered for her great sense of humor and her warm, kind heart. She was always happy and smiling.

She is survived by her husband, James Kelley; her children, Adam Kelley and Jessie Kelley-Nickerson; her son-in-law, Joe Nickerson; and her daughter-in-law, Liana (Sellon) Kelley.

She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Maren and Charlie Kelley, Lily Nickerson, and her grandnephew, Thomas Stevenson.

She is also survived by her nephews, Kevin Stevenson and Matthew Petitpas; her niece, Bethanie Petitpas; and her nephew, Eric Stevenson (predeceased).

She will be deeply missed by her numerous cousins and many friends, all of whom she loved very much.

Dianne also had many other "kids" through her work with children in the Tewksbury school system for nearly 20 years.

Family was everything to her. When friends and family were visiting, she would always say, "Happiness is..."

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.