Stephen E. Kelley

PORTLAND - Stephen Elliott Kelley died at home on May 7, 2016. He was 59 years old. Steve was born on September 29, 1956 in Boston, MA. He attended Walpole High School and Massasoit Community College, followed by a career in the personal and commercial insurance industry including working with his father at the Wrentham Insurance Agency in Wrentham, MA. A graduate of Toastmasters International, Steve loved to spin a yarn and was good at it. He was cherished by friends and family for his ability to delight with his creative vocabulary and colorful life stories. He spent many summers canoeing and appreciating the islands of his beloved Cape Porpoise Harbor. In 2006, Steve moved to Portland, Maine where he worked in property management and was a proud member of Triangle Masonic Lodge #1. As the eldest son, Steve was the quintessential older brother and made a profound impact on all his siblings. Steve was a wonderful, loving person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his parents Charles (Chuck) and Eunice Kelley of Cape Porpoise ME. Steve is survived by his fianc Karen Higgins; his five siblings: sister, Sharon Carleton and her husband, Terence; brother, Charles Kelley; brother, Jonathan and his wife Charlotte Kelley; brother, Richard Kelley; and sister, Elizabeth Kelley Erickson and her husband, Dan Erickson. He is also survived by his former wife and friend, Nancy M. Howes, as well as a large extended family. Visiting hours will be held at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland on Saturday, May 14 from 12- 2PM followed by a 2PM Memorial Service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Steves life. A private graveside service will take place at Arundel Cemetery in Kennebunkport, ME. To view Steves memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust or Triangle Masonic Lodge.