Ft. Lauderdale, FL – We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our brother and son, John Patrick Kelly, who passed away on June 15, 2026.
Born on December 28, 1963, John spent his early years in Whitman, Mass., before moving to Merrimack, N.H. John enjoyed playing football for Merrimack High School, where he was a member of the class of 1981.
John graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He went on to work in sales, marketing, and consulting in the vitamin and wellness industry.
John was a loving husband and father, dedicated to his family. He and his family lived in Horseheads and on Keuka Lake, N.Y., before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He loved hosting extended family at his beautiful homes.
John was predeceased by his mother, Rosalie Kelly; his son, Joshua Kelly; his wife, Nancy (Bauer) Kelly; and his daughter, Morgan Kelly.
John leaves behind his father, John J. Kelly of Concord, N.H.; his sister Kathleen Kelly Rainville (Andre) of Gilmanton, N.H.; his brother Tim Kelly (Maureen) of Baltimore, Md.; his brother Tom Kelly of Stowe, Vt.; his sister Mary Kelly Johnstone (Mike) of Tiburon, Calif.; and his sister Patricia McMillin (Andy) of Atlanta, Ga., along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.
We will miss John’s smile, laughter, and fun-loving nature.
A memorial service will be held at: Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Concord, N.H. Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12:30.
The service will be followed by lunch at the church. All are invited.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John’s honor can be made directly to FriendsofAine.com.
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