Mr. Girard F. "Jerry" Kelley

1935 - 2015

Mr. Girard F. "Jerry" Kelley obituary, 1935-2015

BORN

1935

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Garner Funeral Service

10 Lawrence Ave

Potsdam, New York

Girard F. Kelley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 14, 2015.

Mr. Girard "Jerry" F. Kelley, age 79 of Canastota, NY and formerly of Parishville, NY passed away on February 14th at his residence in Canastota, NY. Services will be held Friday, February 20 at 11am at the Garner Funeral Service in Potsdam. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7pm. On line condolences can be shared @www.garnerfh.com. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of the Oneida, Herkimer and Eastern Madison Counties @4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413.
Jerry is survived by his wife Sheila Kelley; sons Steven (Toni) Kelley and Andrew (Sommer) Friot; daughters Stacie (Ryan) Woodward, Kim Clark and companion Bill Writesel and Danielle (Stan) Congden; brother Howard Kelley; 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by wife Gordonna Kelley; granddaughter Dani Jacot; brother Andrew Kelley; his parents Andrew and Claire Kelley and a sister Clemintine Reynolds.
Mr. Girard F. Kelley was born December 30, 1935 in Utica, NY to the late Andrew Kelley and Claire Kelly. He was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. He then attended Sienna College on a basketball scholarship. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1962. He was married to Gordonna Cyrus in June of 1962. She died suddenly in 1973. He then was married to Sheila Downing on July 2, 1989.
Jerry lived in the Midwest for years. He worked as a salesman for Dickies and Farrah stores. He then returned to the North Country and drove truck for UPS in Potsdam from 1972 until his retirement in 1992. He also was the owner and operator of the Timber Tavern in Parishville, NY from 1971-76. Jerry was the Town Justice for the Town of Parishville for 24 years. He was on the Parishville-Hopkinton School board for over 20 years. He was also on the Parishville Fire and Rescue Squads and was a member of the Potsdam Elks Lodge for many years.
Jerry enjoyed hunting, four wheeling, golfing, boating and was a big sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching girls softball. Jerry was a World War II history buff. He loved his little best friend of 14 years his dog Dee.

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March 1, 2015

Lisa Hazelton

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 26, 2015

Chris Richards

So Sorry To Hear About The Loss Of Jerry Kelley. Jerry, Was One Person Who Helped Guide Me Down The Better Path. God Bless Him, and His Family.....

February 21, 2015

Terry and Barb Deans

Our deepest condolences to Sheila and Family.

February 20, 2015

Don Reynolds

Sheila and Family ...... great sorrow for your loss. Jerry was a very special Uncle who could light every room and lift everyone he encountered. The laughs from Heaven show that Jerry has arrived. We will miss him. We hope all the wonderful memories will ease the pain for you and all those who knew him. - Don and Lila Reynolds

February 20, 2015

Dear Kim and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.I hope you have lots of happy memories to help you through this difficult time. Mrs. Regan

February 19, 2015

Andrei Stoian

Stacey, please accept my condolences.
I never met your dad, however I am sure he was a fine man.
I lost my dad over 10 years ago but I still feel his spirit alive inside me (along with his genes).
A big loving hug from me and Jeany... Andrei Stoian

February 19, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Willard and Judy Witherell

February 18, 2015

Michael Koen

Karen and I will remember him fondly from our wedding that he presided over-and I will remember him for all the laughs that I had with him through the years.
Sorry we can't make it up there to honor him.
Michael and Karen Koen

February 18, 2015

Owen and Amanda Meashaw

Sheila and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

February 17, 2015

Sue Jones

Stacie and family,
I am very sorry for your great loss. I hope the wonderful and good memories you have of him will last forever.

February 17, 2015

Nancy Fregoe-White

So sorry to hear about Kel. My thoughts and prayers so out to you and your family. He is surely standing by our father in heaven. God bless.
Nancy Fregoe-White

February 17, 2015

Sheila and Family,
I am sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man.May precious memories fill your hearts and ease your pain.Sissy

February 16, 2015

Ronald/ Lisa Overly

so sorry for your loss sending prayers for all

February 16, 2015

Greg and Karla Thompson

May God Bless you all. So many memories were made between my Mom and Dad and the Kelley's. Jerry was a great man and his memory will stay forever in the hearts of all who came to know him. Keep his smile close and his memories closer. God Bless You All.
Greg and Karla Thompson

February 16, 2015

Shelly Dawley

Sheila, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was such a sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

February 15, 2015

Polly Peryer

To the Kelley family: So sorry for your loss. Jerry will be missed by many. God Bless, Love Polly & Richard Peryer

February 15, 2015

Sue Domurat (Taylor)

Kim and family I'm so very sorry for your loss - Jerry was one of the nicest people I've know he always had a kind word and loving smile about him Please except my deepest condolences God bless Please let me know if there is anything I can do

February 14, 2015

Marcie Sullivan-Marin

Kim and family: So sorry for your loss of a great Dad and Grandpa. Lets do a scrapbook about him this summer. I am here for you anytime of the day or night. God Bless.

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