Merrimac – James E. Kelley, 68, passed away July 20, 2020 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill after a courageous battle with lung cancer, his loving family by his side.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late James E. Kelley, Sr. and Doris J. (Royer) Kelley. Raised and educated in Haverhill, he was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Class of 1969. James was a carpentry contractor by trade for many years. He enjoyed motorcycles, traveling to Sturgis and Laconia for bike weeks. James was proud of the work he had done on the Alabama Theatre House and loved to take pictures with his drone. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
James is survived by his daughter, Laurie Banks, his sister, Patricia MacLean and her husband William of Avon Park, FL and his nephew, Daniel MacLean of Seabrook, NH. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Gary M. Kelley.
Funeral services for James will be private. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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marcia bretton says
July 21, 2020 at 8:20 pmFly high my friend I will miss talking to you. Say hi to Gary for me. We will miss yo
John Carnes says
July 22, 2020 at 1:34 amGodspeed my friend, I hope this a first step towards a new journey of enlightenment. Peace be with you!
Shirley Wall says
July 26, 2020 at 9:47 pmGo with God Jimmy. I will miss your grins and laughs in the back yard during the Rally. You always knew how to make me smile. We will all miss having you here in camp. The world will be a little less bright without you–Shirley