Judith L. Kelley Obituary
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Judith L. Kelley Obituary

Ballston Lake – Judith Hourigan Kelley, 82, of Ballston Lake and formerly of Pittstown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. She was born in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Senecal Hourigan. She was a graduate of Cohoes High School. Judy retired as housekeeping supervisor at Our Lady of Hope Residence in Latham after 15 years of service. She devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who were her greatest joy. She cherished time spent with family, especially vacations at the beach, and took great pride in attending and supporting their sporting events. She especially loved looking up at the night sky, finding joy and peace in the beauty of a full moon. Wife of the late Francis Kelley, she was survived by her children, Melainie Larive of Troy, Diana Trudeau of Rotterdam, Joan (Mike) Waz of Troy, and Wendy (Erica) Kelley of Ballston Lake. Grandmother of Tanya, Joey, Briana, April, Tyler, Erica, Brodie, Troy, and Levi and eight great grandchildren. Sister of the late John Hourigan and Virginia Kellogg, also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Church, Latham on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:30am. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the DUFRESNE FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes on Tuesday, March 24, from 4 to 7pm. The family would like to thank New York Oncology of Troy for many years of care and support, and Community Hospice for the care given to their loved one. For condolences, www.dufresnefuneralhome.com.

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Ballston Lake – Judith Hourigan Kelley, 82, of Ballston Lake and formerly of Pittstown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. She was born in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Senecal Hourigan. She was a graduate of Cohoes High School. Judy retired as housekeeping supervisor at

Events

Visitation

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc

216 Columbia Street Cohoes, NY 12047

Visitation

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc

216 Columbia Street Cohoes, NY 12047

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

10:30 am - 11:30 am

St. Ambrose Church

347 Old Loudon Road Latham, NY 12110-1501

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

10:30 am - 11:30 am

St. Ambrose Church

347 Old Loudon Road Latham, NY 12110

Interment

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

St. Joseph's Cemetery

Middletown Road Waterford, NY 12188

Interment

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

St. Joseph's Cemetery

Middletown Road Waterford, NY 12188