Amherst, Lawrence “Larry” Kelley, a lifelong Amherst resident died suddenly Friday February 17, 2017. His family is grateful for the outpouring of support from so many these past few days and the gracious news stories that have been published. Larry is a graduate of St. Michael’s High School, Northampton and the University of Massachusetts.

He is survived by his beloved daughters, Kira and Jada Kelley and his former wife Donna Kelley of Belchertown. He is also survived by his brothers Tom Kelley of Hadley, Marty Kelley and sister in law Charleen of Endicott, NY and sister Margaret Garcia and husband Pedro of Ashburn, VA. Larry was pre deceased by his parents, Lawrence T. and Mary Kelley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday February 24, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Brigid’s Church, Amherst, with burial following in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley. Calling hours will be Thursday February 23, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Kira and Jada Kelley Memorial Fund, C/O Easthampton Savings Bank P.O. Box 81 Hadley, MA 01035