Tony E. Kelly Sr.

Lewiston-Tony E. Kelly Sr. 66, of Poland, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 in the loving arms of his wife Jackie, at Central Maine Medical Center, following a long illness. He was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on Nov. 26, 1947 a son of the late Glenn Thomas and Betty (Walters) Kelly. Tony proudly served his country in the US Navy during Vietnam and the Cuban Blockade and received the National Defense Medal. He loved his trade as a carpenter and worked 35 years for the City of Lewiston, Public Works Department, making many friends there. His carpentry skills are displayed in buildings throughout the city as well as in the homes of family and friends. Tony married his true love, Jacqueline Larose on Oct. 17, 1969. Tony attended Grace Lutheran Church, and was a member at The Poland Spring Country Club. He loved playing golf and spending time on the course with his many friends. He also enjoyed going to the casinos, playing cards, and spending time with his wife and family. He was Papa to his eight grandchildren and loved every minute he spent with them. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Jackie Kelly of Poland, a daughter Jacinda and husband Scott Chaisson of Orrington, three sons Tony Kelly Jr. of Auburn, Timothy and wife Amy Kelly of Poland and Thomas and wife Tina Kelly of Minot, his eight grandchildren: Olivia, Marissa, Allison, Christopher, Evan, Lucas, Ryan and Madelyn, two brothers, Rick and wife Peggy Kelly of Missouri Valley, Iowa and Billy Kelly of Lacey, Washington, and mother-in-law Patricia Larose of Auburn. He was predeceased by his father Glenn and step-mother Harriett Kelly, a brother Rodney Kelly and father-in-law Marcel Larose Sr.