NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Pamela Mary (Shea) Jelley of North Adams, Mass., died on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Berkshire Medical Center. 

She was born in North Adams on August 29, 1942, a daughter of the late Irving and Dorothy (Blanchard) Shea. She attended St. Joseph High School and graduated from Drury High School. She was employed at North Adams Regional Hospital and received the Tobacco Treatment Service Award at NARH, where she was very active in the program. 

Her husband, James R. Jelley Sr., died on April 3, 2008; they were married on March 13, 1965. 

Survivors include her children, Derryl Jelley and Cheryl Jelley; her sister and brother, including Ellen Baclawski and Timothy J. Shea.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral notice: At her request there are no funeral services. Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, is entrusted with arrangements.