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William E. Kelley

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William E. Kelley obituary, 1960-2022, Ballston Spa, NY

BORN

1960

DIED

2022

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Armer Funeral Home, Inc. - Ballston Spa

39 East High Street

Ballston Spa, New York

William Kelley Obituary

Ballston SpaWilliam “Bill” “Doc”Kelley, 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home in Ballston Spa.Bill was born on September 23, 1960, a son of William S. and Ann (Neville) Kelley. He graduated from SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY ESF before pursuing his over 30 year career in law enforcement with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department and the Village of Ballston Spa Police Department. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and spent many weekends with members of the Nine Point Hunting Camp. He also treasured his relationship with his lifelong high school friends.Bill could be described in so many words—charismatic, loving, warm, and of course funny. He could light up a room with his smile and laughter, and there was no shortage of stories to tell. Above all else, Bill was an adoring father. There is no one that Bill loved more than his children, and he cherished the hours spent sharing the outdoors with his son Ryan during camp weekends. He never smiled as hard as he did when watching his children reach their goals. The legacy of his kind spirit, devotion to family, and hilarious nature will live on through Lindsay and Ryan.He is survived by his children Lindsay (Jerry) Green and Ryan (Lucy) Kelley; his father, William S. Kelley; his siblings Maureen (Rick) Cooper, Bridget (Peter) Zimmer, Michael Kelley, and all his beloved nieces and nephews. Doc was preceded in death by his mother Ann, sisters Debbie and Kathy, his niece and goddaughter Lauren, as well as his beloved mother-in-law Wreatha Manning.He was a devoted father, brother, son, uncle, and a friend cherished by all.Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 1pm to 4pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Funeral services will be held 9:30am Monday, February 28 at St Mary’s Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. A celebration of life will follow at The Brickyard Tavern in Ballston Spa.Memorial contributions in memory of Bill may be made to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department, 6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Please note Attention Administration Dept. on the envelope. Online remembrances may be made at www.armerfuneralhome.com https://www.lastingmemories.com/william-e-kelley-1

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Published by The Saratogian from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2022.

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Robin

July 24, 2023

I was so sad to hear of Bill´s passing. I was a fellow classmate of his at Cobleskill. As a previous friend mentioned, we called him Grimace. When meeting him, you could feel his kindness. He always brought a smile to my face and he was a good friend to so many. He also brought many laughs to our group of friends. I truly feel blessed to have known him.

May God bless your soul, Bill. I am so glad that God had us cross paths in life.

Robin

Gayle Buckley MD

February 18, 2023

Bill was a great father

Jennifer

November 16, 2022

Sending our condolences to everyone. Rest In Peace.

Patrick and Jennifer Murphy (Gates)

Laurie

August 20, 2022

I just learned of this very sad news. I knew Bill(we called him Grimace) from Cobleskill. He was the sweetest person and alway had a smile on his face. My fun memory of him is Halloween 1980. He dressed up as a woman and I was his stylist . LOL so much fun was that Halloween Party May you Rest In Peace my beautiful friend!

Ron Ravena

March 1, 2022

This is a sad day for Ballston Spa athletics and Ballston Spa high school. We have lost an outstanding student athlete in Bill. He was a great contributor to our football program, as was the entire Kelley family. Bill will always be remembered as a fierce competitor and an outstanding representative of our school and program. To the Kelley family, my deepest condolences. I am presently out of the country, but please know my heart and thoughts are with you at this time.

God bless,
Ron Ravena

Robert Woodruff

February 26, 2022

Sad to hear of Bill´s passing our condolences to all the family at this time.

James Gaba

February 26, 2022

Our condolences to the Kelley family. Bill and family were long time friends to my family. R.I.P. Bill you will be missed by all. Jim Gaba and family.

Brendan Varley

February 25, 2022

When Billy first started working at the Sheriffs Department I worked several shifts with him. I am unable to recall anyone who was more pleasant to work with. He never had a bad word for anyone and always had that classic smile. We won´t see his like anytime soon. His life was very well lived.

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