CHERRYFIELD – Thomas “Tom” Edwin Kelley, 80, died July 21, 2010, of complications from Parkinson’s disease and surgery. He was born Oct. 31, 1929, in Addison, the son of Jesse and Mary Kelley. He was raised in Jonesport and attended schools there. Tom was a self-taught “jack-of-all-trades,” and knew plumbing, wiring, machine work, mechanics, masonry, welding, woodworking, and could build anything from a china cabinet to a house. For many years he worked at Eastern Harbor, Addison, where coworkers knew him as hardworking and inventive. Tom loved birds and animals, and they all seemed to respond to his quiet kindness. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Ardelle (Grant) Kelley; and by a brother, Richard Kelley. Tom is survived by his only child, Beth Morse and her husband, Robert, of Cherryfield; two sisters, Edna Davis and Jeanette Ingersoll; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Private burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, Harrington. Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the animal refuge or shelter of your choice. A service of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Main Street, Milbridge. Condolences may be sent at www.bragdonkelley.com.
THOMAS ‘TOM’ EDWIN KELLEY
