To Kirsten, My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very sad time. Cynthia and Peter Smellie

I am sorry about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara McCann Wallace

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Kelly was a great man, may he now rest in peace with Mrs. Kelly. You're in my prayers, Angela

Having gone to RHS myself, I will never forget what a special place it was. I'll also never forget Mr. Kelly at Mrs. Kelly's funeral. He was so so sad. I am so sorry for your loss, but may you find comfort in remembering fantastic memories and knowing that he and Mrs. Kelly are together again. Again, my condolences. Thinking of you all. Lisa Q. Henry

The memories of Kel' are too great to list. Whether it be about to get our butts kicked or get our faces kissed, he was always there for us all. May you rest in Peace, Kel. Your heart is always with us and ours with you. Say hello to the girls.

I am so sorry for your loss. I have alot of memories of him as far back as I can remember.

My heart goes out to you and your family. Uncle Bill was truly a special man. He will be greatly missed.

MR.K MR.KELLY WAS MY DAD"S BEST FRIEND.HE WAS WITH HIM WHEN HE PASSED.I ASKED HIM TO GIVE HIS EULOGY AND HE DID.I ASKED HIM FOR A COPY OF IT AFTER AND HE SAID HE WOULD GET IT FOR ME.AFTER YEARS OF REMEMBERING HOW GOOD IT WAS AND WONDERING WHERE IT WAS,I REALIZED THAT HE DID IT FROM THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.HE WAS A GOOD MAN WHO ALWAYS LOOKED YOU IN THE EYE AND YOU COULD NOT HELP BUT SMILE.

I WOULD SEE MR K WITH MY FATHER AT MY HOUSE DURING THE DAY.ONE TIME MRS. KELLY CALLED.AS SOON AS THE PHONE WAS HANDED TO HIM WE ALL STARTED BANGING OUR HANDS AGAINST THE COUNTER.WHEN HE HUNG UP WE ALL STOPPED.I BET SHE KNEW HE WAS NOT WORKING THAT DAY....

I am happy to have known Bill and been a friend. He spent a wonderful week here with Kirsten, Terry and Isabella. We were like two proud parents and grandparents, even though I'm Terry's aunt. We never did get to a Rays/Sox game Bill but I will think of you every game and miss you. God bless you.

I remember Mr. Kelly's funny stories, especially one about his college roommate who would just buy new socks instead of doing laundry. We all appreciated him patching up the damage in our college living quarters with no questions asked. I'll never forget him outlasting all the young'uns barhopping in Key West. So many stories...most of all I'll remember how much he loved his girls.RIP, Mr. K.

I'm very sorry for your loss. Billy was a very nice person. He always like to laugh and have a good time. He will be missed by many. Rodney welch and Family

Kirsten...We don't have to tell you how great your dad was and how he was such a great friend to us. We have so many wonderful memories of "Mr. K". Just too many to mention. He was so proud of you and even prouder after you gave him his beautiful grandaughter, Isabella. "Mr. K"..we will miss so so much!

We are sorry for your lost our thought's and paryer are with you. Terry and Dixie Brown

Kel was a dear, dear friend of ours for 37 years having taught with both him and with Kathy, spent time with both of them in Mass. before we moved to FL, and helped Kel on the last leg of his move from TN to Winter Springs. We had some great times with him sitting around on our lanai reminiscing about the old days after chowing down on Kel's famous "batches" or his great turkey dinner. He loved yakking about RHS, his Red Sox, Patriots, time spent on Nantucket with us or the Fryeburg Fair. We hoped he would be able to visit us up on Prince Edward Island and although discussed quite recently, it was not to be. We even have a mutual friend (from California) who taught with Kel in Ayer before Kel came to Rockland High. Kel was known as "Emmett" Kelly in those days. Many, many wonderful memories that we will take comfort in. We will miss him so much. A good man gone too soon. Kirsten, take comfort in the fact that many people loved your Dad. Kel was at our house when he found out Isabella was born and we wish you could have seen how happy and proud he was. God bless him and you and your family. Bill & Diane Cronin

I was first introduced to Bill as Mr Kelly.And as I got to know him better I had realized that there are a lot of Bills in this world but no Mr Kellys.As Jim Veneto would say The Man the legend. May God bless you MR Kelly

I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. He was a great guy. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Diane Paulding Delfino

Kristin -- So sorry about the loss of your Dad! We were in the graduating class of RHS in 61! After that we saw him lots of places always with a smile and nice things to say! Our Children even remember him from Leslie's Variety!!! Such a loss to you and Isabella and the rest of us who had so many great memories of your Dad and Mom! Will be thinking of you! Susannah & Roger Leslie Hanover, MA

Dear Mr Kelly >>> My heartv is broken to read this >>I cant tell you how much I Loved you for the way you always treated me . NOBODY could ever come close to you as a teacher and the way you treated us as men even though we were just coming into our own . I can tell you this as a Fact >>Myself , Mike , Angelo , Bob , David , John and Bunky and the rest of our Class REALLY LOVED YOU more than you will ever know . I loved watching the fights with you at my home , You were always my Honored guest and YES Joe Frazier would have defeated Mike Tyson on his best Day . I hate this part of my life reading this . You always told me to call you Bill but I just couldnt , it just didnt feel right to call my favorite teacher and yes friend by his first name . Until we see each other again please know my heart is always with you and I LOVE YOU more than you will ever know>>> Your student and Loyal friend forever >>Chris Sarno

Bill was a great guy and a very fair educator, as was his late Dad, Joseph Sr. Bill could always be counted on for support on our airplane rebuilding project at RHS 71-73. He will be missed alot I'm sure !!!