Kelly A. Kinch

With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly A. Mills Kinch on April 25, 2025, at Adirondack Medical, where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Paul Kinch, and son, Dylan Kinch.

She leaves behind her loving sisters, JoAnn Douglas, Mia Benjamin, and Staci Douglas; her dear partner, Jack Scott from Texas; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. Kelly was loved by her extended family, including her sister-in-law Kathy Kinch Cary, brothers-in-law “Big” Mike Cary and Pete Kinch (and his late wife Suzanne Larocque Kinch), and was predeceased by her brother-in-law Alvie Kinch. Kelly also grieved the loss of her sisters, Cindy Mills Lipinski and Kayleen Mills Edwards, and her brothers, Pete Mills and Jeff Mills, as well as her parents, Joan VanFleet Mills and Darrell “Doc” Mills. She is survived by her brother Darrell Perrine.

Kelly had an incredible work ethic and approached every job, especially her work as a cleaner, with her whole heart. She treated her clients like family, and they loved her in return. Her home was always filled with delicious food, most famously her world’s best tossed salad and peanut butter fudge. Friday night fish fries, tie-dyed T-shirts, and Bob Marley music were just a few of her favorite things—she dreamed of cruising to Jamaica and visiting the Bob Marley Museum.

Kelly’s children described her as an “awesome mom”—a blessing whose love gave them a wonderful childhood filled with laughter and treasured moments. Her gentle spirit and kindness touched everyone she met, and she will be missed more than words can express.

Donations in her memory can be made to the following link to help her family offset the cost of expenses. The family thanks everyone who contributes—your kindness and support are appreciated so much.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you remember Kelly by showing kindness to others, sharing a laugh with those you love, and embracing life as she did—fully and with an open heart.