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Carlton Kelley Obituary
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and was loved by all. Carlton is survived by his loving wife of 4l years, Linda (Boulrice) Kelley; his daughter, Ruth Randa of West Chazy and Charles (Bud) Randa of Peru; his son, Keith Kelley and his wife Heather of West Chazy; four grandchildren, Jarred and Erik Vislocky of Peru and Breana and Rachael Kelley of West Chazy; two foster daughters, Suzette (Mosher) Dupell of Morrisonville and Shelly Mosher of Chazy; three sisters, Janet Trask and her husband Donald of Zephyrhills, Fla., Geraldine Trombley and her husband Bernard of West Chazy and Elizabeth Kelley of West Chazy; and one brother, Thomas Kelley and his wife Jeanne of West Chazy; and his sister-in-law, Joyce Kelley of Chazy. He is also survived by a specia1 (son) Jason Burdo and his wife Deena of Barrington, N.H.; also his sisters-in-law, Catherine Tatro of Pensacola, Fla., Elizabeth Ashline and her husband Frank of Mooers, June Juneau and her husband Roland of Chazy and Diane Juneau and her husband Richard of Morrisonville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; his son David; and his brother John.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, July 16, at Heald Funeral Home in Plattsburgh from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, July 17, at 11 a.m. from St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mental Health Unit of CVPH Medical Center, 100 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
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Sharon LePage
July 10, 2019
how I wish he were here :-(
Carol Garrow
November 21, 2008
Linda, my longtime dear friend....how could we have known so long ago when our friendship started out that our beloved husbands would depart our lives too soon. You and Carl were such a perfectly matched couple and had so much in common. Carl was a wonderful, kind, hard working, compassionate, humorous man. I will always remember your visit to Virginia when we were talking about Upstate NY....and somehow the conversation got a bit twisted up and "lampreys in trees" somehow got into the conversation...it was just one of the funny, silly times we had enjoying each others company. I will miss that, but I hope YOU will come and visit me in Virginia this summer and we can continue the tradition! Love to your family and you, Carol
Pam Moser
September 28, 2008
Dear Linda,
I just heard about Carl's death as I had been in England for the summer. Please know you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Don't think of him as gone away - his journeys just begun, life holds so many facets - this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadnesss can really pass away.
And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched....for nothing loved is ever lost - and he was loved so much.
From Pam Moser (James' mom)
Keith Kelley
August 11, 2008
Dad, You treated people the way you wanted to be treated. Kind, Honorable, straight forward and with a heaping amount of humor. You showed us all what it means to live a life your loved ones can be proud of and we pray that we can live up to your example. You were a family man who loved a hard day's work and the occasional sweet treat. Warm soda, warm soup, warm water and any day that ended with a job well done. We will miss you and never forget the man you were. Love always and forever, Keith, Heather, Breana and Rachael
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Jim Sorrell
July 25, 2008
To Family of Carlton Kelley, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. My deepest sympathies go to all you and my prayers will be you always. I got to know Ruthie, and she used to make me laugh we had some great conversations, how she loved her father so. My thoughts are with you always.
Kimberly,Mike,Jacob LaMare (Kelley)
July 17, 2008
Aunt Linda,Keith,Ruthie&Family,We will miss u Uncle Carl,I know your watching over us too.U were good,caring,thoughtful person,of course my god parents too.God bless u all!Thanks for everything u have done for every1.
Bud Randa
July 17, 2008
From the moment I met you, I could see the compassion and integrity in the way you lived. My own life will be a tribute to that legacy and I hope to be as positive an example for Jarred and Erik as you were for me. We will never forget you, Papa...Dad
Tom Kelley
July 17, 2008
Thank you for being my brother I will miss you Carl
Alyson Randa
July 16, 2008
Linda and Family, My heart breaks for you all, but am so very confident that Carl is in a fabulous place. If God judges us on the kindness and love we generate, then Carl surely has a place with Him. God blesses us every day and has certainly touched us all by giving us Carl, even if for a short while. My prayers are with you all.
Karen Grizzle
July 16, 2008
Linda & family, I am truly sorry at the loss of Carl, he's done so much for me personally & I'll miss the long conversations he & I had. I know in my heart, God will take care & lead you & the family in the right direction through this time of loss of this wonderful man.
You have my number, I have a lending ear.
Doris Seymour
July 16, 2008
Linda & family, Carl was a great guy and a true gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy.
Dale Rahn
July 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Carl's loved ones. Carl had a huge impact on my life. He was a boss a friend and a teacher. I credit my work ethic and where I am today to him. He will be truely missed.
Louise Willette
July 16, 2008
Aunt Linda, Ruth, Keith - Your family is very special in our hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Uncle Carl was a wonderful man and we will all miss him very much.
Jennifer Kelley
July 15, 2008
My Uncle Carl was one of the most kindest, generous, hardworking and dedicated man with such a big heart. Aunt Linda, Keith, and Ruth you are in my prayers every night. I will miss him a lot.
Jamie Burdo
July 14, 2008
Linda and family- So sorry to hear about Carl- we most certainly will miss him and always remember him! Glenn, Jamie Burdo and family
Joshua & Jamie Willette
July 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sympathy. Best wishes to family and friends that knew Uncle Carl. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Elizabeth (Burdo) Salmon
July 14, 2008
My son Jason Burdo will miss Mr. Kelley. Mr. Kelley was a 2nd father to him. I am very thankful for that. I am very sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed
Marion Jolicoeur
July 13, 2008
I will miss my good friend,you were a good bus driver,you were great with the kids and they looked up to you. We will miss you. good bye my friend
Lisa (Drapeau)McAllister ,Evelyn Drapeau Kerr and Brandon Drapeau
July 13, 2008
Linda, Ruth and Keith,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many good memories.
Michael Willette
July 13, 2008
Love is a keeper, God holds the key. I know you are in his hands now and forever.
Your nephew & brother Knight
Mike Willette
Richard Mosher
July 13, 2008
Carlton, Thank you for taking good care of my daughters, Suzette and Michelle Mosher. You were a fellow classmate of P.H.S. 1958 and I will miss you at our 50th reunion in Aug. God has more plans for you in the new perfect world.
Sharon LePage
July 13, 2008
I'll sure miss my "favorite little uncle." His humor and his Irish spirit will always be a part of me. I think of the long conversations he'll have with my father once again and take comfort in that. He's with his son, Dave, so know that he's a happy man. Always smile when you remember Uncle Carl...because he would want that.
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