HUDSON FALLS – Clarence “ Tink” Kelley , 83, of County Route 41, Notre Dame Street Extension, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016
Born on October 27, 1933 in Hudson Falls, he was the son the late Howard and Lucy (Greene) Kelley.
Clarence was proud to have served his country in the United States Navy. Following his discharge, he married Lois Bartlett on December 26, 1952 at the Christ Methodist Church in Glens Falls.
He was employed by General Electric and then at Ciba Geigy for over 22 years. After leaving Ciba Geigy, Clarence continued his education at State University at Cobleskill as a butcher. He worked at the Grand Union in various local stores as a butcher and more recently, was employed at Continuous Care.
Clarence enjoyed hunting and fishing all over the Adirondacks. He loved playing his guitar, especially playing with area musicians at local nursing homes. Clarence loved to entertain with his music. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be missed. Clarence was an honorable man, respected by everyone that met him.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his three brothers, Miles Kelley, Eugene Kelley, and Walter Kelley, as well as his sister, Beatrice Beckwith, and his grandson, Richard Kelley.
Survivors include, his wife of 64 years, Lois Kelley of Hudson Falls; his three children, Howard Kelley and his wife, Karen, of Hudson Falls, Kathleen Sweet and her companion, Brook Waters of Lake luzernend Darrin Kelley of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Howard Kelley, Jr., Angela Kelley, Jeremy Kelley, Charles Passno, Dina Passno, Shawn Sweet, Lucy Sweet, Darrin Kelley, Jr. and Breanna Kelley; several great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Gerald B. H. Soloman – Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls
My deepest sympathy for your loss. He was such a nice person. The world will be a little less brighter without him.
Lois and family. Sooosorry to see the passing of TINK. My memories of my association with Tink, go so far back, I will start with running away from home and staying with Tink and family. Were very close in those years. Time with Tink in later years was with our music. Country and Bluegrass as his favorites. He played guitar and Harmonica with loads of entertainers. The memories will last till my last day. He is taking his music to a better place. God bless you all.
Sad to read of Tink passing away. I have many memories of my friend, at work and play. Our music together was the best. our association cover many years. God Bless you all.
So sorry on the loss of your husband , father, and grandfather, if you need anything call me
Tinker was my neighbor for 29yrs, he was a very kind, man. I will miss him and his the lawn tractor just slowly going around his lawn. Rest in peace my friend. Jim & Jackie Quinlan
they don’t get much better. what a great man who will be missed by many. love and sympathy to aunt lois and family
My deepest sympathy. Through various stories I have heard over the years he was a great man. I wish I had known him better. Peace be with you.