Rev. Laurence E. Kelley, of Scituate passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013 at home at the age of 77. Brother of Francis L. Kelley and his wife Betty of Marblehead and the late Marie McEachern of Scituate, Tom Kelley, Joe Kelley and Barbara McDonald. Uncle of Peter J. McEachern and P. Gary McEachern, both of Scituate. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Rev. Kelley was a graduate of Boston College High School, Class of 1952. He was ordained from St. John's Seminary in 1960. Kind, gentle, generous, holy, he devoted his life to the Catholic Church and helping others. He enjoyed reading his brevery and loved sailing, boating and fishing. Rev. Kelley was an Air Force Chaplain, with the rank of Colonel, serving from 1971-1995. He traveled the world as a chaplain to give spiritual support and comfort to the military personnel and their families. He was a priest in residence at St. Peter's, St. Matthews both in Dorchester, St. Ann's in West Newbury, and St. Christine's in Marshfield, as well as several other parishes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 11 am in St. Christine's Parish, 1295 Main St. (Rt. 3A), Marshfield, MA. 02050. Visiting hours omitted. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Rev. Kelley's honor to a charity of one's choice.