Laurence Kelly

Laurence Eugene Kelly, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on November 22, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Lundquist) Kelly with whom he shared fifty-six years of marriage.

He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 16, 1940. He was the son of the late Donald and Bertha Kelly. Without finishing high school, he joined the U.S. Marines at age 17. During his time in the service he became committed to furthering his education. Upon being discharged from the service, he enrolled in the University of Iowa and for that he was always grateful to his alma mater. After college he moved his young family to New England and entered Boston University Law School. He became a founding partner in a successful law firm in Manchester with his law partners at Bossie, Kelly & Hodes until he retired in 2001.

Laurence and Barbara were married in 1963 in Cedar Rapids on a clear, cold and blustery Groundhog's Day. They raised their family on the "Farm" in Candia where Larry who loved farm country enjoyed raising quarter horses and thoroughbreds, collecting antique cars, and earning his pilot's license. A devoted Hawkeye fan, he was often found cheering on his favorite sports teams, walking outdoors, or taking his family on a ride for ice cream in one of his antique cars.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Sean Kelly and his wife, Daniela, Megan Barry and her, husband, Kevin and Adam Kelly; four grandsons, Joshua and Owen Barry, and Elias and Hagen Kelly and his brother, James Kelly. He was also predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Kelly.

At the request of the family there will be no services. A private family memorial will be held later.