NATICK: Ronald Thomas Kelley, 82, died peacefully and comfortably on April 2, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston following a period of declining health.
He was born in Framingham the son of the late Thomas F. Kelley and Mary F. (Rennie) Kelley.
He was the loving husband for 61 years of the late Betsy J. (Perk) Kelley who died on December 6, 2018.
Ronald was the beloved father of Beth Kelley and Susan Kelley Chartier both of Natick. Brother of Winifred King of Thornville, OH and the late Mary Neally; Claire Bertrand and Francis Kelley. Also survived by two granddaughters and two great-grandsons.
He had a longtime career as a truckdriver with Roadway Trucking before retirement. He enjoyed the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and especially his “Mel’s” family where he met his many friends.
He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, granddaughters and great-grandsons for the love and support he always gave to them.
At the request of his family there will be no visitations and services at this time will be private.
In lieu of flowers his family kindly suggests that memorial gifts in Ronald’s memory may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.