HOLDEN/WEBSTER – Vicki E. (Amidon) Kelley, 65, owner of Fan-C-Pet mobile pet grooming, passed away at home on Sunday, March 15, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Frank M. and Shirley E. (Merritt) Amidon and lived in Webster for 30 years before moving to Holden.
She leaves her loving husband of 42 years, Thomas A. Kelley; her brothers, Curtis and Bruce Amidon, two nephews; and a niece; Joshua, Justin and Sarah Amidon, one great-niece; Aveline Amidon, and several cousins. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Sam, and cat Tigger.
Vicki graduated from Grafton Memorial High School in 1972 and earned a bachelor’s degree at Anna Maria College in 1976. She owned and operated Fan-C-Pet mobile pet grooming since 1995. Previously, she worked at Metso Automation, formerly Jamesbury Corp. for twenty- two years. Vicki was a member of the Church of Christ in Rochdale and enjoyed skiing, hiking and had a special place in her heart for animals.
A celebration of life for Vicki will be held at a future date to be announced. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01604.
Arrangements are under the care of the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
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