GILMANTON - Donald P. Kelley, 86, of Province Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Concord Hospital after a short illness.
Donald was born in Gilmanton, the son of the late Charles G. and Hattie Kelley. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1950. He also was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran.
He lived and worked in the Binghamton, N.Y., area for many years and worked for the New York State Electric & Gas Co. for 23 years as the manager of residential market service before retiring in 1983 back on family land in Gilmanton.
He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, the Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church, and served on the Gilmanton Planning Board for several years.
Donald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time on his family's land, gardening, camping, skiing, hiking, and golfing.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Rogers) Kelley of Gilmanton; a daughter, Susan Leclerc and husband, Ronald, of Gilmanton; a grandson, Ryan Leclerc of Gilmanton; brothers, George Kelley of Concord and John Kelley of Wenham, Mass.; sisters, Harriett Kelley of Concord and Mary Gale Alex of West Yarmouth, Mass.; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Betsy Mary Kelley; and a sister, Charlotte K. Pearson.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Smith Meetinghouse Cemetery, Gilmanton, where the Rev. David Stasiak, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Donald Kelley Memorial Fund, c/o the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, Main Street, Pittsfield 03263; or the Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 521, Gilmanton 03237.
Perkins and Pollard Memorial Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald was born in Gilmanton, the son of the late Charles G. and Hattie Kelley. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1950. He also was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran.
He lived and worked in the Binghamton, N.Y., area for many years and worked for the New York State Electric & Gas Co. for 23 years as the manager of residential market service before retiring in 1983 back on family land in Gilmanton.
He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, the Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church, and served on the Gilmanton Planning Board for several years.
Donald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time on his family's land, gardening, camping, skiing, hiking, and golfing.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Rogers) Kelley of Gilmanton; a daughter, Susan Leclerc and husband, Ronald, of Gilmanton; a grandson, Ryan Leclerc of Gilmanton; brothers, George Kelley of Concord and John Kelley of Wenham, Mass.; sisters, Harriett Kelley of Concord and Mary Gale Alex of West Yarmouth, Mass.; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Betsy Mary Kelley; and a sister, Charlotte K. Pearson.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Smith Meetinghouse Cemetery, Gilmanton, where the Rev. David Stasiak, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Donald Kelley Memorial Fund, c/o the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, Main Street, Pittsfield 03263; or the Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 521, Gilmanton 03237.
Perkins and Pollard Memorial Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GILMANTON - Donald P. Kelley, 86, of Province Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Concord Hospital after a short illness.
Donald was born in Gilmanton, the son of the late Charles G. and Hattie Kelley. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1950. He also was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran.
He lived and worked in the Binghamton, N.Y., area for many years and worked for the New York State Electric & Gas Co. for 23 years as the manager of residential market service before retiring in 1983 back on family land in Gilmanton.
He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, the Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church, and served on the Gilmanton Planning Board for several years.
Donald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time on his family's land, gardening, camping, skiing, hiking, and golfing.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Rogers) Kelley of Gilmanton; a daughter, Susan Leclerc and husband, Ronald, of Gilmanton; a grandson, Ryan Leclerc of Gilmanton; brothers, George Kelley of Concord and John Kelley of Wenham, Mass.; sisters, Harriett Kelley of Concord and Mary Gale Alex of West Yarmouth, Mass.; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Betsy Mary Kelley; and a sister, Charlotte K. Pearson.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Smith Meetinghouse Cemetery, Gilmanton, where the Rev. David Stasiak, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Donald Kelley Memorial Fund, c/o the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, Main Street, Pittsfield 03263; or the Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 521, Gilmanton 03237.
Perkins and Pollard Memorial Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald was born in Gilmanton, the son of the late Charles G. and Hattie Kelley. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1950. He also was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran.
He lived and worked in the Binghamton, N.Y., area for many years and worked for the New York State Electric & Gas Co. for 23 years as the manager of residential market service before retiring in 1983 back on family land in Gilmanton.
He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, the Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church, and served on the Gilmanton Planning Board for several years.
Donald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time on his family's land, gardening, camping, skiing, hiking, and golfing.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Rogers) Kelley of Gilmanton; a daughter, Susan Leclerc and husband, Ronald, of Gilmanton; a grandson, Ryan Leclerc of Gilmanton; brothers, George Kelley of Concord and John Kelley of Wenham, Mass.; sisters, Harriett Kelley of Concord and Mary Gale Alex of West Yarmouth, Mass.; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Betsy Mary Kelley; and a sister, Charlotte K. Pearson.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Smith Meetinghouse Cemetery, Gilmanton, where the Rev. David Stasiak, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Donald Kelley Memorial Fund, c/o the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, Main Street, Pittsfield 03263; or the Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 521, Gilmanton 03237.
Perkins and Pollard Memorial Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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