He had an exuberant spirit that attracted young and old to him. He spent his life doing what he loved; being with his family, camping, golfing, skiing all over including Germany, playing the harmonica, singing. He also did a lot of volunteering. Donald prayed the “Our Father” with everyone he came in contact with. He was also known for his “dancing feet.”
He is survived by his caring and loving wife of 58 years Beatrice Rose Kelly, his brother Norman Kelly of MA, his sister Marilyn Wilmot of RI, his 7 children and their spouses, 23 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
His funeral Mass is Friday, August 16, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Brunswick, Maine.
In lieu of sending flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Research Foundation (alz.org).
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