David Michael Patrick Kelly

Pomfret Center – David Michael Patrick Kelly passed away on June 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Putnam, CT on January 14, 1942, to the late John Lawrence and Dorothy Kelly.
He was a graduate of Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, CT and went on to graduate from Hartford State Technical Institute with a degree in applied science. David was employed by SNET and retired from AT&T as an engineer.
David was a true outdoorsman with a wide variety of interests. He was a downhill and cross-country skier, a small game and bird hunter, a fly fisherman who tied all his own flies and was an avid golfer. He was a longtime member at Quinnatisset Golf Couse where he was a past champion. David and his wife enjoyed playing cards with their many friends.
David proudly served his country as a member of the Putnam National Guard and is a member of the American Legion, Post 13.
He was most proud of his home in Pomfret where he maintained a large vegetable garden and a "golf course quality lawn".
David will be deeply missed by his wife Anne Marie (St. Onge), son Bryan Kelly (Deanna Defocy) of Woodstock, CT, daughter Brenda Ritzman (Bradley) of San Antonio, TX. His three stepchildren Lisa Grubb (Todd Richer) of Dudley, MA, Barbara Smalarz of Thompson, CT, and Brian Maynard (Laure) of Putnam, CT, sister Claire Planeta of Stoughton, MA. He leaves three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. David was predeceased by his wife Linda M. Kelly, his son Brant Kelly and his grandson Michael Dupont.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Davids' family on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam CT. A mass of Christian burial will be held the following day on Wednesday June 12, 2024, at 10am at Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT 06258. In Lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made in David's honor to either Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeast CT, or to Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Memorial guestbook available at GilmanAndValade.com.