Ivor was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica to the late Walter and Iris Kelly nee Shaw. In 1972 he moved to Springfield, Massachusetts, before settling in Teane
ck, New Jersey in 1983. He relocated to Florida two and a half years ago. Ivor worked for many years as a machinist for a newspaper firm and was a cabinet maker as well on the side. He enjoyed gardening. In his spare time he was a good cook, known for his jerk pork. He would spend hours listening to old time Jamaican music along with watching country western movies.
Ivor was preceded in death by two sisters, Ventria Stuart and Ivy Kelly.
Survivors include his son, Noel Kelly, of Springfield; daughter, Yvonne Kelly, of Chamblee, Georgia; grandchildren, Brandon and Jackie Kelly; great grand son, Mason Kelly; brothers, Astin and Silvert Kelly; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Monday April 23, 2018 at 12:30 pm at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City, Florida.