Robert Desmond Kelley Obituary
We bid farewell to Robert Desmond Kelley of Rockland, Massachusetts, born in Boston, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 29, 2024 at the age of 89. Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Florence G. Kelley (Long) and Francis D. Kelley; his sons, Gregory P. and Brian R.; his brother John Kelley (Jack); his sibling-in-law Jean Tierney; and his parents-in-law, Helen (Connick) and John Tierney.
He is survived by: his wife Irene (Tierney); his sons, Kevin M. Kelley (Jackie) of East Bridgewater and Scott D Kelley (Lisa) of Rockland; his grandchildren, Ryan, Meagan and Shannon Kelley; and his siblings, Francis (Frank), Florence McGarthy (Flo) of Rocky Hill, CT., Judith, Maureen, Alfred and Daniel.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's name can be made to Massachusetts General Hospital Neurology Department (https://giving.massgeneral.org), as this was his choice for Gregory and Brian when they passed.
