Richard F. Kelley, age 83, of Mashpee, formerly of Rumford, RI, unexpectedly passed away at home on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Joan B. (Ramondetta) Kelley, to whom he was wed for thirty-five years.
Born in Brockton, MA on December 25, 1941, he was the loving son of the late Gordon F. and Claire R. (Scanlon) Kelley.
Dick grew up in the City of Brockton and was a 1960 graduate of Brockton High School. He continued his education, attending Texas Christian University. Prior to retiring, Dick was employed as a sales representative at several companies including MacGray Services, Columbia Sporting Goods and Brunswick Corporation.
A resident of Mashpee for the past three years, he formerly resided for thirty-two years in Rumford, RI. He was a communicant of Christ the King Church in Masphee and while residing in Rumford was a longtime parishioner of Saint Margaret’s Church.
As both a car buff and motorcycle enthusiast, Dick enjoyed caring for and driving his 1953 Packard as well as many different types of motorcycles over the years. In his younger days, Dick raced motorcycles at New England Dragway where he won many awards and made friendships that lasted a lifetime.
Dick loved living on Cape Cod, enjoyed golfing and traveling with his wife Joan. He was an avid reader and will always be fondly remembered for telling stories, dedication to family, dry wit and remarkable sense of humor.
Dick’s happiest times were those spent in the presence of his friends and loving family. The pleasure he received being a grandfather and great-grandfather was second-to-none.
In addition to beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted children, Kristine E. Owen and her husband Jonathan of Northborough, Scott G. Jones and his wife Deborah of Attleboro, Timothy P. Jones and his wife Kathleen of Smithfield, RI, Mark D. Jones and his partner K. Scott Groce of Chicago, IL and the late Jennifer L. Pizzo of Warwick, RI. He was the cherished grandfather of Kristina, Brady, Colin, Eily, Jillian, Xander and Liam, and the great grandfather of Joey and Adrian. He was the dear brother of Mary Donovan and her husband Jim of Bridgewater and the late Anne Smith and Kathy Angelo. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, November 21st from 5:00-8:00 P.M at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Mansfield.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 A.M. in Saint Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt Street (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dick’s memory to the American Heart Association, 93 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com
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