SALISBURY COVE – Shirley Robert Kelley, 82, died Oct. 23, 2011, in Bar Harbor. He was born May 12, 1929, in Tremont, son of Joseph and Rose (McGovern) Kelley.
He served in the Army during the Korean War. Shirley was a member of Kebo Golf Club, Bar Harbor. He owned and operated a barbershop in Southwest Harbor for 49 years. Shirley was an avid golfer and enjoyed an occasional beer.
Shirley is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Elizabeth (Emerson) Kelley; two sons, Michael Kelley and wife, Susan, of Salisbury Cove, and Timothy Kelley and wife, Beth, of Burlington, N.C.; two sisters, Helen Anderson of Bass Harbor, and Hilda Schauss and husband, Norman, of Connecticut; and four grandchildren, Taylor, Joseph, Will and Ben. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and John Kelley; and one sister, Rosemary Mathews.
Shirley was very much loved by his family and friends and always knew how to make everyone smile. The stories never end. His family would love to hear any memories of Shirley at his service which will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert. Interment will be at Brookside Cemetery, Mount Desert. Contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to Sonogee Rehabilitation and Living Center, care of Activities Fund, 131 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Condolences may be expressed at
www.jordanfernald.com.