Francis Bryan Kelly

Francis Bryan Kelly, of Marshfield, formerly of Foxborough and Brookline, passed away on October 26, 2022. He was 74 years old.

Francis was a devout Catholic, devoting most of his time to prayer and helping others within the Catholic community. He was a kind and decent man who found great joy in being in the service of others. Francis was also an avid Boston sports fan who could be found on any Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, or Patriots game day celebrating the teams’

successes as well as complaining about the performances of players, coaches, and referees alike. Francis was happiest when with is family. He enjoyed sharing a laugh, happy to dish it out and also willing take what he was served.

Francis was the loving father of Joseph Kelly and his wife Karen and the late Debra Kelly-Cornwall and her husband Joseph, Francis was also the cherished grandfather, “Papa,” of Matthew, Jack, and Charlotte. One of 12 siblings, Francis is survived by four sisters and five brothers as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.