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Feb 14, 1947 - Sep 27, 2025
I worked with Dave about 38-40 years ago for Greeno landscaping. He was a great person to work with. My condolences for the family.
Don Gemma
October 07, 2025 | MA | Coworker
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David Barrus
October 06, 2025 | Wylie, TX | Friend
I will miss our conversations on the porch. I called him the nicest curmudgeon you could ever meet. He kept an eye on our house two weeks before he passed and my last text from him said "I'll send you my bill", ha...
RIP Dave.
Philip Parker
October 05, 2025 | Clinton, MA | Neighbor
I knew Dave for ten years. He was kind and friendly. I will always remember your smile. May you rest in peace, Dave. I will miss you!
Helen
Helen Assefa
October 01, 2025 | Leominster, MA
I wish I’ve gotten to know him sooner. He was great person. He will missed by family and friends. Rest in Peace David.
Jeffrey Wade
September 30, 2025 | Haverhill, MA | Acquaintance
Glad to have known you. Peace ♥
Sandra and Tim
September 30, 2025 | Sterling, MA | Friend
There isn't a word to describe how I feel right now, but to say I love you so much and will miss you, I couldn't have asked for a better Husband or friend.
Judy Kelley
September 30, 2025 | Clinton, MA | Spouse
I will miss Dave's gruff voice when answering the phone with his one word greeting of "WHAT!" After some banter he'd give the phone to Judy and tell her the, donut queen, wants to talk to you, I felt so loved.
Words can not express sadness, he will be missed!
L m
September 29, 2025 | Gardner, MA | Friend
I will miss the times we talked football , always teased me on my teams and oh yes your famous Red Sox , amazing they are in the playoffs- they made your blood boil-you always called me the “worm”-
Love you
Your little Sister
Patty Connolly
September 29, 2025 | Satellite Beach, FL | Family
Clinton-Agent Orange took another life of a wonderful man away from his loved ones. David H. Kelley, 78, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, September 27, 2025. David is survived by his beloved wife whom he was with for 40 years, Judith A. (Leavitt) Kelley; his daughters, Kristen Kelley and Janel Kelley; his step-daughter, Sherry Ryder; his step-son, Michael Lis; his brother, Edward Kelley; his sisters, Patricia Connelly and Jean Rae; his grandchildren, Felicia, Crystallyn, Jason, Adam, Brandon, and John; and his great-grandchildren, CJ, Rowan, Bryson, Amelia, Lincoln, Evelyn, and his most precious Lillianna. He is predeceased by his infant son, David Henry; and his brother, Thomas Kelley, Jr.
Son of the late Thomas & Ruth (Farrey) Kelley, Sr., David was born, raised, and educated in Woburn, and was a graduate of Woburn High School. A proud Veteran, David served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged as a Machinery Repairman Petty Officer 3rd Class. He returned home and began his career working on engines, transmissions, and trucking. He also at one point worked for Tri-Sum Chips and won an award for Greatest Salesman. David was an avid golfer, and enjoyed his time at the casinos and his scratch tickets. For many years he along with his wife, opened his house to mentally challenged individuals. He provided much love and care for his sister-in-law Debbie, who has lived with them for the past 27 years. He truly loved to spend time with and was happiest in the company of family and friends. He will be forever missed and remembered lovingly as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 9:30 until 11AM with a Funeral Service immediately following at 11AM in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton. Burial will follow with a Committal Service at 1PM at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon. Memorial donations may be made in memory of David H. Kelley to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or to: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Online condolences may be placed at www.mcnallywatson.com
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