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James T. Kelly

Springfield, Massachusetts

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James T. Kelly 1932 2011 SPRINGFIELD James T. Kelly, 78, of Springfield was Called Safely Home on Saturday, June 4, 2011. He passed into Eternal Life from the Soldiers Home in Holyoke surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family, his comrades and his wonderful caregivers. He was born...

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To the Family of James Kelly. Your dad was a pleasure to know. He had extraordinary qualities of strength, faith and perseverance, unlike any one I have ever met. I will miss him very much and want you to know that you are, all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Tina McCarthy, nurse at the Soldier's Home

To Jim's family,
I'm so sorry to have missed his service today. I just saw the announcement. Jim was such an important person in the life of our adult literacy program (Read/Write/Now). He was gentle, loving, and so great at encouraging people to take the risks needed to learn. I remember Jim being a big part of naming one of our publications, "Believe In Yourself, It's Never Too Late", which includes a piece and a photograph by Jim as one of our tutors. I would love to send someone in...

Rhonda and Family, Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you all. It is also clear that he has left a great legacy.

Dan and Brian,

My condolences for the loss of your father. I liked him very much and always enjoyed his company and his words of wisdom. My thoughts are with you both and with your family, Brian. Pau Stillman (Doylestown, PA)

Jim was always a shining light for us.
A holy Mass will be offered at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky for him (www.monks.org)
Mary Guilbert and Catherine Hayford (daughter)

Brian, Rhonda and Family~So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He put up a good fight. Be thankful for his long life and your many memories. I know you will miss him. If there is anything we can do, let me know. You are all in our prayers. Andrea and the girls

Rhonda and family - Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the good memories help provide some comfort. My prayers go out to you and family.

Dear Rhonda,

I was saddened to hear of your father in law's passing. You, Brian and family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Melanie

Brian, Rhonda and family....

So sorry for your loss; he is now out of pain and with the angels (and your mother) where he should be. I thank God for your father in my life, and his being instrumental in starting the support group. Where would we all be without his foresight?