1966 – 2021
Dayville – Kelly (St. Denis) Plante, formerly of Thompson and Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2021 at Davis Place in Danielson, CT after a long period of declining health due to Frontotemporal Dementia, and complications from Covid-19. Kelly was born in Barnstable, MA, the daughter of Maureen (Spayne) St. Denis. She was raised with her grandparents, Mildred and Joseph Spayne, in Worcester, with whom she was very close. Kelly graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 1984, and from Worcester State University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 1988. Kelly worked as a microbiologist for National Patent Medical and US Cosmetics Corp. in Dayville for many years, before moving on to Day Kimball Homemakers in Putnam, CT, where she finished her career there as Finance Manager in 2014. Shortly afterwards, her worsening symptoms made working difficult and she was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia/ Frontotemporal Dementia in 2017.
Kelly leaves behind her husband of 32 years, Gregory, of Dayville; her daughter, Emily (Plante) Kingston and her husband William of Lillington, NC; her two grandchildren, Liam and Eleanor Kingston; and her son, Jacob of Boston, MA. Kelly also leaves her sister, Jean St. Denis of Worcester, MA and her brother John St. Denis and his wife Jennifer of Griswold, CT. She also leaves behind the Wray cousins, whom she considered her siblings: Jennifer (Wray) Bombard and her husband Jason of Barnstable, MA, Pamela (Wray) Maccio and her husband Domenic of Woolwich, ME, Denise (Wray) Morgan and her husband Rob of West Brookfield, MA, and Scott Wray and his wife Lauren of West Brookfield, MA. She leaves two maternal aunts, with whom she was very close, Cynthia Wray of West Brookfield, MA and Eileen Doreika and her husband Leo of Bar Harbor, ME, and her cousins Heidi Lawson and Eric Doreika, also of Maine. She also leaves her father and mother-in law, Maurice and Pauline Plante of Worcester; a brother-in-law, Michael Plante, of Phoenix, AZ; and her brother and sister-in-law Jeffrey and Nancy Plante of Holden, MA, who were dedicated to helping care for her as she declined and visited her often at Davis Place. Kelly was predeceased by her grandparents, Joseph and Mildred Spayne, her stepfather Leo St. Denis, her sister-in-law Lisa St. Martin and her uncle, David Wray.
Kelly was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She always placed her family first, loved the beach and a good margarita, and her daily evening walks with Greg. The few lines written here could never sum up who she was and how much she was loved. She will be missed deeply and never forgotten.
Donations in her name can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
At her direction, there will be no calling hours or services. She requested we throw a party in celebration of her life, where we remember her happy and healthy. The date will be announced at a later time.
She left this quote for us…“I’m off on another adventure. I have had a wonderful time, but now it is time for me to go. I will miss you and I will see you on the other side.” For memorial guestbook, please visit www.GilmanandValade.com.
Michelle Nadow
Dear Greg & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She was taken far too soon from all of you! God Bless
Bobby Shea
So sorry for your familys loss.. I wish I had the pleasure to know her . She sounds like an exceptional woman. God Speed Kelly
Kim Mitchell
My heart is broken…she was such a caring person…
She didn’t deserve this terrible fate she was given.
In tears, I am sending my deepest sympathy to Greg and her family….
Cynthia Smith
Greg & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You & your family will be in my prayers.
Elina van den Berg
I am so saddened to hear about Kelly. I took care of Emily for her back in the day, and Kelly was a delightful and caring individual with a ready smile and laugh. There is a hole in my heart for her. Emily, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With much love, Nanny
Judee Sneed
Sending prayers to her family. I will remember her always smiling and having fun.
Cheryl Bernier
My deepest condolences to your family. I am glad I had the opportunity to work with Kelly at DHHM. I loved her laugh!!
God bless!!!
Arlene Smith
So sorry for your loss Denise. Thoughts and prayers for you kids.
Thomas Grzysiewicz
The best neighbor one could ever ask for. My deepest sympathies and condolences. She will be greatly missed.
Darlene Wolcott
Dear Greg and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Kelly is at peace and pain free. She was taken far to soon. May you find peace in all your wonderful memories. You will be reunited one day. MayGod bless you all.
Denis and Milaine Plante
Dear Greg and family. Your loss is shared by so many. Kelly was a great person, wife and Mom. Aunt Milaine and I hope that in the coming days you all will be comforted my memories of how she was always there for all of you. Take care and God Bless.
Stephen Andrea Coderre
Our condolences to the plànte family on your loss may she rest in peace she was a very nice person
eileen doreika
Gone from this earth but never to be forgotten. In every thought, act and word Kelly took to heart the other person. She found the good in every situation. To Greg, Emily , Jake and Grandkids I’m sorry you had to lose her so young. I hope some day they have a cure for the terrible disease that robbed her of her beautiful life. No one should have to suffer the way Kelly and her family has. I didn’t have margarita mix in the house so I raised a glass of wine to her and wished her safe travels. She is at peace.
Auntie
Tina Veillette - Stamford, CT
Emily and family,
I am so sorry to hear this news. Your mom was so special. I remember her from our early days at KCS. We were both “education moms” and wanted so much more for our children. And boy did that happen!! We had many conversations about that. My heart truly breaks for all of you, but know she is still with you, an angel watching from above. God bless you all.
Deb Haggman
Kelly’s last message was full of hope. She and you, Greg, have been a beacon of hope to me in my coping with FTD of my husband. I hope your family finds peace and joy in all the memories you have made together.
Karen Gagnon
Dear Greg, Emily and Jake,
I worked for Dr. Ellsworth in the same building as DKHM. Kelly, Diane Wagher and I used to have lunch together all of the time. We would sit out on the picnic table and solve the problems of the world, tell a few jokes, and just plain enjoy each other’s company. She was a fun, lively person and I enjoyed getting to know her. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much she loved all of you, as she spoke (and bragged) about you all the time. She had every right to be proud of all of you. You have handled her illness with love and grace and I know, deep in my heart, that she is grateful to have had such a wonderful family. Please know that you are in my thoughts as you adjust to this great loss.
Karen Gagnon
Louise Pockoski
Dear Greg, Emily & Jacob:
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Kelly. She was such a great person. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Louise Pockoski