Obituary for Robert Joseph Kelly
Robert J. Kelly, 88, recently of Plymouth, MA and formerly of Weymouth and Dorchester MA passed away on October 26, 2023 at home, following a period of declining health.
Robert (a.k.a. “Kelly,” “Kell,” “Bobby”, “Bob”, “Papa” or “Pa”) was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 8, 1935 to Joseph and Gladys (Roach) Kelly. He grew up in Dorchester and attended Boston Trade School, class of 1953, where he studied printing. He has fond memories of growing up on Alexander St. and would often tell stories of the adventures he had with his friends by Upham’s Corner. He started working at Beacon Press sweeping the floors at the age of 14 and worked his way up to be a printer. He then went on to work at Typographic House in S. Boston and Intercity Press in Rockland.
He enjoyed watching the Patriots, reading all the newspapers and spending time at the family camp in Sandwich, MA. Kelly was a lifetime member of the Weymouth Elks and attended countless events and played on the baseball, golf and bowling teams. He was a big fan of Frank Sinatra and put on his best singing voice to sing My Way whenever it came on. He loved spending time with his family for holidays and important events. For many years, he and his wife hosted the family Christmas Day party and “Kelly Claus” came to the front door and passed out presents to all the grandchildren.
Beloved husband of 48 years to Muriel A. Kelly. Loving father to Laura Boonham and her husband Tom of Basking Ridge, NJ, Karen Charles of Warwick, RI, Michael Kelly and his wife Natasha of New Boston, NH, and LuAnne Alexander and her husband Matt of Rockland, MA. Step-father to Beatrice Whalin and her husband Frank of Plymouth, MA and Charles Stevens and his wife Leanne of Pembroke, MA. He was preceded in death by his step son Alan Stevens. Dear brother of Ellen Coleman of Braintree, MA and Ann Henry of Rockland, MA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 8 Nevin Rd, Weymouth, MA 02190 on November 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. A graveside service will be held immediately after at Mount Hope Cemetery, 398 Elm St, S. Weymouth, MA 02190.
Donations can be made in his honor to Cranberry Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care he and his family received: 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA 02360.
Robert (a.k.a. “Kelly,” “Kell,” “Bobby”, “Bob”, “Papa” or “Pa”) was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 8, 1935 to Joseph and Gladys (Roach) Kelly. He grew up in Dorchester and attended Boston Trade School, class of 1953, where he studied printing. He has fond memories of growing up on Alexander St. and would often tell stories of the adventures he had with his friends by Upham’s Corner. He started working at Beacon Press sweeping the floors at the age of 14 and worked his way up to be a printer. He then went on to work at Typographic House in S. Boston and Intercity Press in Rockland.
He enjoyed watching the Patriots, reading all the newspapers and spending time at the family camp in Sandwich, MA. Kelly was a lifetime member of the Weymouth Elks and attended countless events and played on the baseball, golf and bowling teams. He was a big fan of Frank Sinatra and put on his best singing voice to sing My Way whenever it came on. He loved spending time with his family for holidays and important events. For many years, he and his wife hosted the family Christmas Day party and “Kelly Claus” came to the front door and passed out presents to all the grandchildren.
Beloved husband of 48 years to Muriel A. Kelly. Loving father to Laura Boonham and her husband Tom of Basking Ridge, NJ, Karen Charles of Warwick, RI, Michael Kelly and his wife Natasha of New Boston, NH, and LuAnne Alexander and her husband Matt of Rockland, MA. Step-father to Beatrice Whalin and her husband Frank of Plymouth, MA and Charles Stevens and his wife Leanne of Pembroke, MA. He was preceded in death by his step son Alan Stevens. Dear brother of Ellen Coleman of Braintree, MA and Ann Henry of Rockland, MA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 8 Nevin Rd, Weymouth, MA 02190 on November 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. A graveside service will be held immediately after at Mount Hope Cemetery, 398 Elm St, S. Weymouth, MA 02190.
Donations can be made in his honor to Cranberry Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care he and his family received: 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA 02360.