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David Kelley Obituary
He was born in Lowell on May 17, 1947, son of the late Mary (Rafferty) Kelley and the late Earle W. Kelley Sr. of Billerica. He was raised in Billerica and attended Billerica High School.
Mr. Kelley was a Vietnam War-era veteran, and served in the Navy.
Mr. Kelley also lived in Chelmsford until 1985, when he moved to California with his family.
He attended the Central Christian Church in San Jose. Mr. Kelley will be missed by family and friends.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Christine, and a son, Sean; and three grandchildren, McKenzie, Calem and Quinn, all residing in California. He also leaves five brothers and a sister, Francis and Peggy O'Neill of Tyngsboro, Earle W. Kelley Jr. of Hampton, N.H., Steven and Diane Kelley of East Lyme, Conn., Maureen (Kelley) and Albert Darisse, of The Villages, Fla., Daniel and Karen Kelley of Nashua, and Ronald and Judy Kelley of Manchester, N.H., as well as many nieces and nephews.
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The "Bear" and Nancy Terrell
May 5, 2007
Hey Dave,
We've been friends for over 40 years and spent some great times together with you and Judy. There were the Manning Manse days in Billerica, the camping trips in Rhode Island and the Saturday night card games in Lowell. We’ve been thinking about those days ever since we learned of your illness. Now I’m grateful that I was able to see you and Judy on your visit to New Hampshire in 2005.
While attending your service last week in California I could see the love your family and friends had for you and the sorrow they now shared of your passing. It was a privilege having you as a friend, and an honor to share this solemn time with your family. Toodles Dave ;) and thank you for serving your country.
Judy, Sean, Christine and family,
Nancy and I share your grief at the passing of David. We will continue to offer you up in prayer and ask the Lord to embrace and comfort you during this difficult time.
We love you,
Karen O'Neill
May 3, 2007
Judy, Chrissy & Sean,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and the whole Kelley family. May Uncle David rest in peace.
Love,
Karen O'Neill
Ron Kelley
May 2, 2007
Judy,Chrissy,and Sean
Your husband/father, gave everything he had to his family and friends. Unfortunatly for all of us, his life was cut way to short. He is in a better place and he will be missed by all. Some day we will all be together again.
Jennifer Kelley
May 2, 2007
Uncle David, you will be deeply missed!
Love,
Barbara Samperisi (Ketchen)
May 2, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dave will be sorely missed be all BMHS grads especially those of us from the class of 65. I heard of his passing from our good friend Karen Nielsen, who also is deeply saddened by his death.
Donald and Elaine Pickering
May 2, 2007
David as a teenager spent many hours in our home and taking care of our children. Thank you Mo, for bringing him to Maine to visit us a few years back. Our condolences to the whole Kelley family. Rest in Peace Dave
Don and Elaine
Dan Kelley
April 30, 2007
Judy, Chrissy & Sean:
My brother Dave was a lucky man to have a wonderful family such as yours. He is now resting peacfully, out of pain.
Christina Hall
April 27, 2007
Dear Judy, Christine, Sean
I am so sorry for your loss. David was a wonderful man. He will truly be missed.
Maureen Darisse
April 26, 2007
David, my brother, I will miss you dearly. I know you are in a better place now. May you rest in peace. I Love You.
Love
Mo
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