Kelly Ann Kern, age 52, of Milford passed away in Connecticut Hospice on January 5, 2016 after a two-year battle with multiple myeloma. A lifelong Milford resident, she was born on March 19, 1963 to the late Richard and Patricia O’Neill Kern. Kelly graduated from Sacred Heart University with a degree in finance. Before retiring, she was a stockbroker for People Securities. An active member of the community, she was a member of the “Harmony on the Sound” which sang in Radio City Music Hall. Family and friends will remember her for her gentle soul, selflessness and kindness. She loved travelling, making cards and scrapbooking. Kelly is survived by her siblings Richard L. Kern and his wife Pam of West Haven, Michael Kern and Barbara J. Averna and her husband Andrew all of Milford, nieces and nephews Zachary, Camille, Alicia, Jani and Stephanie, many cousins, her extended family and her beloved cat Cinco. Calling hours are Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 N Broad St., Milford. A prayer service will be held at 7:00pm during the calling hours. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor

Norwalk, CT 06851 in her name.