Frank Duane "Sonny" Kelley, 86, of Ward Brook Road, Moretown died September 26, 2013 at Rowan Court Nursing Home in Barre.
He was born in Moretown, VT on June 7, 1927 the son of Harold & Hazel (Gabaree) Kelley. He attended schools in Moretown and graduated from Montpelier High School.
Following his graduation, Duane served in the U.S. Army Air Force from August 13, 1945 through his discharge on January 12, 1949. He was stationed in Manila, Philippine Islands.
Sonny was a carpenter for many years and worked for his brother's construction company, Walter Kelley Construction. He also cut and delivered fire wood to many people in the Central Vermont Area.
He enjoyed working with his Registered White Faced Polled Herefords. He traveled to many county, state fairs and farm shows with them and won many ribbons and awards.
He was married to Pauline Eldred in Montpelier on October 17, 1964. Mrs. Kelley predeceased him on May 5, 1985.
Survivors include his daughter, Bonnie Kelley LaFayette Moses of Montpelier; son, Scott Kelley of Salineville, Ohio; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 sisters, Patricia Ladue of Moretown and Lorraine Smith of Sparks, NV.
Duane was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kelley Moses; a brother, Walter Kelley and a beloved sister-in-law, Rae Kelley.
A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, Oct. 1st at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Noon until the hour of the funeral.
Burial with military honors will follow the service at North Branch Cemetery.
Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Duane's obituary.