QUECHEE, VT — William “Bill” Bancroft Kelly, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Community Hospice George and Margaret Morris Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Fl. While vacationing in St. Augustine, Fl. Bill had several health illnesses which he never recovered from.
Bill was born Feb. 11, 1939, raised in Woodstock, Vermont the son of Byron F. and Louise (Kittredge) Kelly.
Bill graduated in 1957 from The Woodstock Country School. He primarily lived in Quechee, Vt, also a resident of Falmouth, Ma where he traveled to and from both places during thirty to forty years of his life. Bill was a real estate developer, building and selling many homes as well as renting them mainly in both Quechee, Vermont and Falmouth, Ma.
He was an avid tennis player who especially loved playing doubles and
a car enthusiast who continually bought and traded cars routinely which continued until his last days.
His unique character will be remembered by many who knew him.
We will miss his sense of humor that made us laugh with corny jokes and light hearted comments.
He leaves his wife Lucille (Major) Kelly, son Benjamin C Kelly, nephew Byron Kelly, niece Michelle Kelly Bradley, and families, also his beloved dog “Buddy” and many other close relatives and friends.
He is predeceased by his sisters Mary Louise, Margaret and his two older brothers Byron Sr and Robert Kelly who passed away less than six months earlier.
A memorial service is being planned for this May at his home in Quechee and will be announced at a later date.
An online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com.