Steven E. Kelly

Steven E. Kelly, born October 2, 1949 in Texas, passed away in early October after a long battle with cancer. After Texas he lived in Hawaii and then came back East to settle in Lexington, MA.

He loved family, holidays, boy scouts, sailing, problem solving, electronics, investing and nature. He enjoyed the Cape, camping, kayaking in Maine, and going to thrift shops.

He was a dedicated and talented gymnast specializing in the side horse, rings, and parallel bars. His father made him a set up for rings and low parallel bars so he could practice in his yard. He graduated from Lexington High and then attended Springfield College for its gymnastics and Political Science program. 

Later he worked at MGH in admissions and tried to find insurance for the uninsured patients which agreed with his social activism. Never married, he lived frugally and enjoyed investing.He found a condo in Acton that was spacious and near the train.

He had a few friends and nice neighbors and a large family nearby. He traveled with his mother to California and Hawaii to visit family and see new vistas.

He was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago and battled it off and on. After having a laryngectomy which ended his speech. He spent years developing a computer program so that he could speak through his computer more easily. For the last few months he was cared for in hospice at home. 

His father Tom, mother Mary Alice, brothers Craig and Dave, and sister Kathy left this world first. He is survived by his sister Diana of Concord, brother Brian of W. Newbury, Dave’s spouse Debra of Warwick, their spouses, children, and grandchildren.

Private funeral services were held at the Dee Funeral Home in Concord, followed by interment at Westview Cemetery in Lexington. 

Donations in Steve’s honor may be made to the Foundation of the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary and sent to: MEEI, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.