Obituary of Thomas Malchama Kelley

KELLEY, THOMAS M.- The death of Thomas Malchama Kelley, of Ridgewood Veteran's Wing, Saint John, formerly of Waterford, NB, husband of the late Muriel Russell, occurred on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at his residence. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late Thomas and May (Dunham) Kelley. Mr. Kelley was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas with the 48th Highlanders in Italy and North Africa. He was a carpenter by trade and worked at the Saint John Dry dock for many years and later at Glendale Homes in Sussex until his retirement. Following his retirement, Tom worked at Motorcycle Maniacs in Sussex. He is survived by one daughter, Rhoda Peters of Saint John, two sisters, Rona Clarke of Wolfe Island, ON and Lena Branigan of Saint John, two grandsons, Joseph Peters and Randy Peters (Lorraine), five great grandchildren, Joseph, Jarrett, Ryan, Rachel and Raye-Anne, several nieces and nephews. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A private family graveside service will be held at Fernhill Cemetery. No flowers by request, remembrances to the Comfort Fund of Ridgewood Veteran's Wing or the charity of the donors' choice would be appreciated. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a tribute to a Veteran service on Friday evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.