BANGOR - Mary Elizabeth (Kelly) Bell, 72, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Dec. 19, 2013, in Bangor. Mary was born May 26, 1941, in Brewer, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Hart) Kelly.

Mary was a very caring and giving person. She would worry about everyone else first, always wanting to hear about their lives before reassuring them that she had everything she needed. For ten years, Mary was an active volunteer with Meals for Me, making sure that seniors in the area had a hot, balanced meal, and providing her care and friendship to all. She also was a member of Legion of Mary, volunteering in the church, and volunteered in the gift shop of the Bangor YMCA. Recently, Mary joined a Bible Study class at Siesta Haven Assisted Living, where she resided, which she enjoyed very much.

Mary is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Pelletier and husband, Ronald, of Old Town, and Kathleen Julian and husband, Joseph, of Ellington, Conn.; three brothers, Charles Kelly of Holden, James Kelly of Bangor, and Paul Kelly and wife, Carol, of Bangor; her children, Karen Simpkins and husband, Dave, of Milan, Ind., Thomas Bell and wife, Michele, of Cincinnati, Stephen Bell of Cincinnati, and Kathy Rice and husband, Kevin, of Fairfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Madeliene and Adam Bell, Sam Simpkins, and Austin and Kellie Rice; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her sister, Charlotte Kelly; and her brother, Carl Kelly.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish St. John's Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor. Following the funeral Mass relatives and friends are invited to share in conversation and refreshments at the parish hall. Interment will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Mary in a special way may make gifts in her memory to CancerCare, care of EMHS Foundation, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931; or Siesta Haven Assisted Living, 340 State St., Bangor, ME 04401. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.