MALDEN, MA – Kelsey Marie Wood, 38, passed away at her home on Friday June 9, 2023.
Kelsey was born on March 27, 1985 in Beverly, MA . The youngest of 2 children, she attended Merrimac public schools and was a graduate of Pentucket High School, Class of 2003. Kelsey later attended Northern Essex Community College and most recently, went on to study creative writing at SNHU.
Kelsey was adventurous, fun loving, had a great sense of humor and tack-sharp wit. She dazzled everyone with her comedic personality and her love of made-up words! During her years in Haverhill, she was also deeply loyal to her “boy” Spinney – the 2 of them were inseparable. She would regularly sneak him snacks he shouldn’t have and let him sleep in her bed, which she wasn’t supposed to do – but Spinney was her partner in crime at that time and nothing was off-limits to him when it was up to her.
Kelsey was also lucky enough to have traveled the world with her Auntie Kathy (ask her for some stories of their adventures together but brace yourself for belly laughs!) She even seized the opportunity to travel with some of her dear friends when she was younger. On one such unforgettable trip, Kerry and Kelsey terrorized London, Paris and Rome – which is what they did best together! Absolute “seedy” behavior!
True to Kelsey’s love of comedy and drama – on another memorable day long ago when they were all much younger, Jaime, Kelsey, and her sister Christine, made an infamous music video to “Don’t Pull Your Love”, which has never once failed to elicit tears of hilarity from everyone who has seen it. Kelsey had a way of adding that little bit of magic to everything creative!
In February of 2011, her daughter Vivian was born, and it was the happiest day of Kelsey and Mitchell’s lives. Vivian is a bright light. She is a gift that Kelsey gave to all who are lucky enough to know her. Vivian is smart, sensitive, creative, and dramatic – she was born to be on stage! Like her mom, she’s a true animal lover with a deep passion for dogs and horses.
Kelsey was so proud of Vivian – and we know that she will be watching as Vivian grows and learns and gives us all even more reasons to be proud of her in the coming years.
From a young age, Kelsey’s favorite TV show was “The Golden Girls”. She was known to sing the theme song regularly, especially after calls with her beloved Grandmother, Mary Jane, who was the shining star in her life. They brought joy to each other, and their bond wasgenuinely special. Her Aunts Susan and Jeannie were near and dear to her heart and were a large part of her life as well. They provided love, advice and support throughout the years, and Kelsey brought them to tears with laughter on a regular basis. Kelsey spread her unique brand of charm wherever she went, and her family was a willing and captive audience!
Her best friend, Krystal, spoke to Kelsey daily and their love for each other wasimmeasurable. Mitchell, her husband, was by her side through thick and thin and was with her to the very last day.
Kelsey was magnetic and curious. She had a spectacularly brilliant mind and was a woman of many talents. Among other things, she was an avid reader, a truly gifted writer and artist. Kelsey was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed.
Kelsey is survived by her husband of 20 years Mitchell D. Potts, Malden, MA; her parents Joellen (Lane) Camarato and John W. Camarato, Haverhill, MA; John A. Wood and Cynthia Oddi Boston, MA; her daughter Vivian Isabella Potts, also of Haverhill, MA; Sister Christine E. Wood, and her boyfriend, Jason Solomon, Cresco, PA; Step-brothers John and Shawn, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Please join us to celebrate the life of Kelsey Wood on August 10, 2023 at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Calling hours from 4PM until 5PM, followed by a short service and remembrances at 5PM. Dinner immediately following at 6PM. In lieu of flowers a “Scholarship Fund for Vivian” has been established through Haverhill Bank https://www.haverhillbank.com/about/branches-and-hours/ Please reach out for more information or to donate, contact Haverhill Bank directly or call 978-374-0161. Thank you all for your love and support. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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