James Edward Kelley

James Edward Kelley, 81, of Belmont, NH, formerly of Lowell, died Saturday February 25, 2012 at the Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia, NH. He was the loving husband of the late Frances L. (Regan) Kelley with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage in October of 2011 and died on December 31, 2011.

Born in Lawrence, MA on November 26, 1930, he was a son of the late John and Ann (Watson) Kelley and was educated in the Lawrence schools. Mr. Kelley was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.

Mr. Kelley was a United States Army Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He worked for many years for the Raytheon Corporation in South Lowell in production control. He retired in 1992. Mr. Kelley was a member of the U.S. Bunting and Cricket Club and the Knickerbocker Club and liked playing 45's at both. He also was a member of the American Legion in both Lowell and Laconia, NH. Mr. Kelley loved the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and boating with his friends.

Survivors include a son, James M. Kelley of Lowell; two daughters, Gail A. Murray and her husband David of Dracut and Colleen K. Wright and her husband Fred of Merrimack, NH; three grandchildren, Brian Murray, Freddie and Casey Wright; a brother, John Kelley and his wife Gail of Newburyport; a sister-in-law, Helen Regan of Lowell; dear friends, Hank and Linda Hennessey and Diane Daigle all of Winnisquam, NH and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joan Demonceau. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the care and love shown to their Mother and Father during their time there at the Center.