Thomas L. Kelly

Thomas L. Kelly of Hebron passed away Thursday, June 8 at the age of 74 after suffering from a series of strokes. Tom leaves behind his wife of nearly 52 years Barbara (Braman), his son Robert and his wife Rebecca, their children Grace, Matthew, and Daniel of Wichita, KS, and his son William of Hebron, CT. Tom is preceded in death by his son David Thomas Kelly. Tom was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend who proudly served this nation for 20 years in the US Navy, Army National Guard, and US Coast Guard. Tom retired from SNET after 31 years of service. Tom remained active throughout his life travelling across the country and camping with his family, obtaining his private pilot's license, participating in Freemasonry, the Jaycees, and Toastmasters, serving as a Deacon in his church and a Hebron BOE member, a HAM radio operator, and most recently as a volunteer firefighter/first responder and American Legion Post Commander at their second home in Oklahoma where he was born and raised. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center St. in Manchester from 2-5 pm with a Masonic Service at 4:30 pm. Funeral services will be celebrated on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 11 am at the Gilead Congregational Church, Route 85 in Hebron. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Gilead Cemetery, Hebron. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion, 24 Main St. Hebron, CT 06248 or to the Wounded Warrior Project. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Visitation DetailsSunday, June 11th, 2017 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsMonday, June 12th, 2017 11:00am, Gilead Congregational Church
Interment DetailsGilead Cemetery