Obituary of George Richard Kelley

George Richard Kelley June 26, 1924 - October 06, 2008 George R. Kelley, 84, formerly of Highview Terrace, Bethel, devoted husband of Edith M. (Cockings) Kelley, died peacefully on Monday, October 6th at Danbury Health Care Center. He was born in Somerville, MA on June 26, 1924, son of the late Arthur and Mary (Collins) Kelley. He made his home in the Danbury area for more than 30 years. Mr. Kelley was a Veteran of World War II and Korea, serving with the United States Army Air Corps and the US Air Force. He served in the military for 21 years, retiring as an Air Force Senior Master Sergeant. He later worked as a foreman for the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Church in Bethel. A devoted family man, he will be sadly missed by his wife of 65 years, Edith; his nine children, Richard and his wife, Janice of MA, Elaine Shults and her husband, Robert of VA, Danny and his wife, Patricia of Southbury, Janice Postell of GA, Christine Nugent and her husband, John of Poughkeepsie, Stephen and his wife, Susan of Brookfield, Patrick and his wife, Nora of Newtown, Michael and his wife, Wendy of SC, James and his wife, Mel of SC; his many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy "Dolly" O'Brien; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Arthur Kelley; and his sisters, Alice Kelley and Sr. Mary Agnes Kelley; and his son-in-law, Heyward Postell. Funeral Information Funeral Services will be held at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Friday, October 10th at 6:30pm. Cremation and interment will take place at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00pm. Donations Information Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America in memory of Retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant George Richard Kelley 1924 - 2008 or to the charity of your choice.