Winter Haven, FL: Barbara A. "Ma Ma" (Leveille) Kelleher, 87, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Merrimac, MA from 1980-1986, and a long time resident of Haverhill, MA for forty years, died on February 6, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Haverhill, MA on February 19, 1926, she was raised and educated in Haverhill. As a young woman Mrs. Kelleher worked in the local shoe industry. She also worked as a Home Health Aide for many years. An accomplished artist, she enjoyed quilting.
Wife of the late Eugene Kelleher, she is survived by a son Dennis Kelleher of Eagle Lake, FL, a daughter Sandra Jenkins of Haverhill, a sister Josephine Fassio of Haverhill, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, her beloved friend Barbara Beaulieu of Winter Haven, FL, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill, MA. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Locust Grove Cemetery in Merrimac, MA. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website, www.berubecomeau.com.