1930
John
2021
John H. Kelly
October 1, 1930 — June 9, 2021
John H. Kelly, 90, of Plymouth, NH, passed away peacefully in his home on June 9, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was born in Plymouth, NH on October 1, 1930, the son of the late Ralph and Myrtie Kelly.
John was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served from 1948 until 1952. He was stationed at Bigg's and Lackland Air Force Bases, Texas and in Northern Africa during the Korean War. After his service he attended Hesser College to study accounting and business administration with the objective of becoming a Public Accountant. He went on to start his own accounting and real estate appraisal practice in Plymouth, NH, which he owned and operated for more than fifty years. John was an outdoor enthusiast, who enjoyed extensive hiking in the White Mountains, kayaking, and biking. Always active, John took great pleasure in working on his home and property, as well as more adventurous pursuits such as white water rafting and flying in small aircraft. He was also involved in town planning and politics, serving on the Planning Board for the town of Plymouth. Earlier in life he was active in the Masons and served as past Master. He was also a member of the Rotary Club in Plymouth.
John is survived by his wife Sally Bose, his son David Kelly and wife Pamela Kelly of Hill, NH, his son Mathew Bose and partner Justine Campbell of Bow, NH, his daughter Melissa Bose and husband Ronald Merrill of Coralville, IA. He had six grandchildren, Michelle Buckland and her husband Eric Buckland, Melissa Kelly, Kai and Evan Merrill, and Makenzie and Avery Bose.
At John's request no funeral or memorial services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The ALS Association Northern New England Chapter online at www.alsanne.org or mailed to PO Box 207 Concord, NH, 03302-0207; or Pemi-Baker Community Health online at https://www.pemibakercommunityhealth.org/ or mailed to 101 Boulder Point Drive, Suite3, Plymouth, NH 03264.
John was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served from 1948 until 1952. He was stationed at Bigg's and Lackland Air Force Bases, Texas and in Northern Africa during the Korean War. After his service he attended Hesser College to study accounting and business administration with the objective of becoming a Public Accountant. He went on to start his own accounting and real estate appraisal practice in Plymouth, NH, which he owned and operated for more than fifty years. John was an outdoor enthusiast, who enjoyed extensive hiking in the White Mountains, kayaking, and biking. Always active, John took great pleasure in working on his home and property, as well as more adventurous pursuits such as white water rafting and flying in small aircraft. He was also involved in town planning and politics, serving on the Planning Board for the town of Plymouth. Earlier in life he was active in the Masons and served as past Master. He was also a member of the Rotary Club in Plymouth.
John is survived by his wife Sally Bose, his son David Kelly and wife Pamela Kelly of Hill, NH, his son Mathew Bose and partner Justine Campbell of Bow, NH, his daughter Melissa Bose and husband Ronald Merrill of Coralville, IA. He had six grandchildren, Michelle Buckland and her husband Eric Buckland, Melissa Kelly, Kai and Evan Merrill, and Makenzie and Avery Bose.
At John's request no funeral or memorial services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The ALS Association Northern New England Chapter online at www.alsanne.org or mailed to PO Box 207 Concord, NH, 03302-0207; or Pemi-Baker Community Health online at https://www.pemibakercommunityhealth.org/ or mailed to 101 Boulder Point Drive, Suite3, Plymouth, NH 03264.
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