Patricia A. Kelter

Patricia A. Kelter, age 71, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on March 27, 1953, she was the daughter of the late George Henry and Margaret Mary (Buckley) Kelter. Pat was raised in Norwood and attended Norwood Public Schools until 1960 when her family moved to East Walpole, Massachusetts. 

Pat graduated from Walpole High School with the class of 1971 and took classes at Newbury Junior College in Brookline, Massachusetts before taking on a role at the Trans-Lease Group in Westwood, Massachusetts. A valuable employee, Pat worked diligently processing payroll, recording sales and invoices, and taking care of day-to-day functions as their bookkeeper. She would also serve as the private secretary to the CEO, assisting with administrative tasks and ensuring that the executives were well prepared for their meetings with necessary reports.

After 20 years at the Trans-Lease Group, Pat embarked on a new adventure, resigning from her position, and working various jobs while traveling cross country with her partner Robert E. Johnson. The pair lived in many places throughout the United States, engaging with a variety of cultures and exciting new experiences.

Upon her return to the Northeast, Pat made her home in Sharon, Massachusetts where she would live for 30 years, before moving to nearby Attleboro, Massachusetts to be closer to family. Pat resumed working in the bookkeeping field, taking a position with Ashworth Brothers, Inc. based in Fall River, Massachusetts. She enjoyed her job at Ashworth, balancing the books for the manufacturing firm, and was a loyal employee, working until her passing.

Beloved and devoted partner of the late Robert E. Johnson

Cherished sister of F. Ronda Kelter of Buzzard's Bay, Noreen Boze of Portland, Maine, Deborah L. Kelter of Attleboro, and the late George Kelter Jr., John Kelter, Robert Kelter, V. Richard Kelter, and Margaret Mary D'Espinosa

Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

At the request of Pat's family, all immediate services will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Pat's name may be made to the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or by visiting https://www.stjude.org/give.html

Arrangements by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, Walpole.