It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John W. Kelso of Cambridge, Massachusetts, who passed away, on May 26, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John W. Kelso to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Kelso and Mary Kelso (McElroy); and his siblings, Albert Kelso, Helen Gallant, Mary Marchetti and Gertrude Alexander.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Kelso (Clancy); his children, John Kelso (Cindy) of Plymouth, Nancy Powers of Wakefield, James and Jeanne Rakoczy (John) of Charlotte, NC; his grandchildren, Ryan, Johnny, Sean Kelso, Krysten (Greg Holmes), Matthew, Michael Powers, Zachary, Brandon, Nicole Kelso and Ava Rakoczy; and his great grandchildren, Melody Kelso, Conor Holmes and Fallon Kelso.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to veterans support charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burns Funeral Homes

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May 28, 2024

Lori (Divico) Handley lit a candle

“In loving memory of John W. Kelso, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship. Sorry sad to hear of John’s passing. I will always remember Johnny as a wonderful family friend, a great family man & blessed with a great sense of humor. Whenever I saw Johnny I knew I could count on Lots of laughs. All my love to Mary & the entire Kelso family”