William A. Kells
...formerly of Tewksbury; 88
TEWKSBURY - William A. Kells, a former resident of Tewksbury, died Sunday, July 25, at theNorwood Hospital in Norwood, Mass, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary M.(Gallant) Kells, who died in 1991.
He was born in Boston, June 11, 1916, son of the late Edward and Theresa (Flynn) Kells. He wasraised in Boston’s Hyde Park, but had lived in Tewksbury the greater part of his life. He hadlived with his daughter since 1999.
Prior to retirement, he worked at Raytheon in Waltham as an inventory control specialist.
He will be recalled as having devoted his life to his family.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Claude MacGray of Roslindale; adaughter-in-law, Mary (Howard) Kells of Acushnet; four grandchildren, William MacGray ofNorton, Ashley Kells of MD, Karen Allen of Fitchburg, Melissa Kells of Acushnet; two greatgrandchildren, Kristen and Lauren.He was also father of the late William A. Kells Jr.
His Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 28, followed by interment in Tewksbury Cemetery.
Memorials to theAmerican Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 will be appreciated.