Mary T. (Kelly) Paras

PARAS, MARY T. (Kelly) of Norwood passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late John J. Paras. Graduate of Northeastern University. Devoted mother of Claire M. Paras and her husband Glenn Smith of Bedford, John J. Paras and his wife Melanie of Wareham, Brian J. Paras and his wife Mary of Hopkinton, Gerard A. Paras and his wife Dianne of Weymouth, Joseph E. Paras of Norwood and Caroline M. Paras of Norwood and her partner Thomas Borden. Daughter of the late Joseph Patrick and Mary Catherine (Burke) Kelly. Sister of Anne Sullivan of Concord, Robert Kelly of Stratford, CT and the late Eugene, John, Irene and Gerard Kelly. Cherished grandmother of Alexander Smith, Rebecca Smith, Brendan Paras (and Noelle), Meghan Paras, James Paras (and Colleen), Emily Paras, Katie Paras, and Jack Paras (and Nadine Erickson). Great grandmother of Lincoln, Alaina, Vera, Halle and Kenny. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the dedicated staff at Victoria Haven in Norwood for the wonderful care they provided to Mary over the past 2 plus years. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 8:30am-10:30am at the Kraw Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, MA. Following the visitation a funeral mass will be held 11am at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Norwood, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to CatholicTV PO Box 9196, 34 Chestnut Street Watertown, MA 02471.