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Martin Kelly Obituary
He leaves a son, Paul F. Kelly of Worcester; two daughters, Margaret M. Kelly of Worcester and Kathryn A. Burton of Edgewood, KY; five grandchildren, Kevin and Christopher Kelly of Worcester, Stephen Kelly of Holden, Bryce Burton of San Diego, CA and Sean Burton of Edgewood, KY; seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, John T. Kelly in 1993 and Martin J. Kelly, Jr. in 2004 and also several brothers and sisters.
He was born in Worcester, son of John E. and Mary (Murphy) Kelly, lived here all of his life and was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Marty worked at U.S. Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1971 and also worked at the Worcester Public Library. He was a member of AFL-CIO United SteelWorkers local 1885, IBO-Elks and he was an avid golfer.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 31 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 43 Belmont St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, October 30 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228-3698. For directions and online condolence book please visit
www.callahanfay.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Betty Ann Coviello
November 13, 2007
Dear Steve, Chris & families: Your grandfather was very special to me and to my daughters..Many happy memories of Hampton Beach..He was such fun! I will always have fond memories....
Betty Coviello (Betty Connecticut)
jody kennedy valade
November 2, 2007
Dear Kelly Family, We were saddened to hear of the death of "Marty Kelly, Sr." Marty, Jr. was a dear dear friend of our dad, and we have many fond memories of both of them. May he rest in peace.
Maureen Kennedy Crosson, Jody Kennedy Valade, and John F. Kennedy
Michelle Boothby
October 31, 2007
Steve
Brian and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dave & Gale Bassett
October 31, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Karen & Bill Daigle
October 30, 2007
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family in the loss of your dad & grandfather. He was such a wonderful, fun & caring man. We will always remember him.
Deb Ferranto
October 29, 2007
Dear Chris, Steve and families - I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your grandfather. May memories comfort you during this difficult time.
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