Donald P. Kelley
Gilmanton - Donald P. Kelley, 86, of Province Road, died
October 1, 2008, at Concord Hospital following a brief
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, New York area for
many years and worked for the New York State Electric & Gas
Company 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, MA; sisters, Harriett Kelley of Concord and Mary
Gale Alex of West Yarmouth, MA; several cousins, nieces, and
nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Betsy Mary Kelley and a
sister, Charlotte K. Pearson.
A Graveside Service will be held Friday, October 10, 2008 at
11:00 AM at the Smith Meetinghouse Cemetery, Gilmanton. The
Rev. David Stasiak, pastor of the First Congregational
Church of Pittsfield will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to
the Donald Kelley Memorial Fund c/o the First Congregational
Church of Pittsfield, Main St., Pittsfield, NH 03263 or the
Lower Gilmanton Baptist Church PO Box 521 Gilmanton, NH
03237.
The Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home, Pittsfield, is
assisting with arrangements.