James "Jim" F. Kelly

Attleboro - James F. Kelly, 72 of Park Circle, South Attleboro, passed away in the comfort and surroundings of his home of 46 years, with his family by his side on Thursday, February 9, 2012, following a lengthy but brave struggle with that merciless and unrelenting thief of mind and body, known as Alzheimer’s. He was a resident of South Attleboro since 1965. Jim was the husband of Del (Souza) Kelly to whom he was married in October, 1960. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on January 11, 1940 he was the dear son of the late James and Katherine (McDermott) Kelly. After attending schools in Pawtucket, Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force commencing in 1959. Following his honorable discharge from the service in 1965 Jim began working for General Motors, at their Framingham assembly plant where he worked for most of thirty years, becoming a Union Committeeman, and during which time he earned his associates degree at Johnson & Wales University. He was active in South Attleboro youth sports, coaching...