Obituary for Arthur Joseph Kelley Jr.
Arthur J. Kelley Jr. of Harwinton, died September 15th, in Southbury, CT at the age of 96.
As a teacher, writer, artist and voracious reader, he inspired and guided his students and friends, but most particularly influenced his three nieces Penelope Kirchofer, Betsey Koehler, Kelley Carter, and nephew, Howard Fenn, Jr. Arthur was a veteran of WWII, serving as navigator on a B24 in the Army Air Corp., and remained close, lifelong friends with his crew.
A graduate of Middlebury College and Yale University, Arthur taught for many years at Wilbraham Academy in Wilbraham, MA. He then pursued his interests in painting and writing, and worked with the Kelley Transit Co. as a tour coordinator.
In addition to his nieces and nephews, and their spouses, he will also be missed by 6 great-nephews and 3 great-grand nephews.
Interment will be private, but a celebration of his life will follow in October.
In honor of his memory, donations may be made to the ASPCA or St. Jude’s Hospital for Children.
As a teacher, writer, artist and voracious reader, he inspired and guided his students and friends, but most particularly influenced his three nieces Penelope Kirchofer, Betsey Koehler, Kelley Carter, and nephew, Howard Fenn, Jr. Arthur was a veteran of WWII, serving as navigator on a B24 in the Army Air Corp., and remained close, lifelong friends with his crew.
A graduate of Middlebury College and Yale University, Arthur taught for many years at Wilbraham Academy in Wilbraham, MA. He then pursued his interests in painting and writing, and worked with the Kelley Transit Co. as a tour coordinator.
In addition to his nieces and nephews, and their spouses, he will also be missed by 6 great-nephews and 3 great-grand nephews.
Interment will be private, but a celebration of his life will follow in October.
In honor of his memory, donations may be made to the ASPCA or St. Jude’s Hospital for Children.