Albert E. Kelley of South Dennis Massachusetts died peacefully December 28, 2016, after a brief illness. He was Christmas Shopping on Friday and went to heaven on Wednesday. Born in Dennis on Dec. 18, 1928, Son of Ella Grace and Aaron Kelley Jr, Bert grew up in Harwich and Dennis fishing the waters of the Swan and Bass Rivers with his Grandfather Aaron Kelley Sr. He went on to Weir fishing both Nantucket Sound and Cape Cod Bay. His biggest single handed haul was 55 barrels of squid into Barnstable Harbor. His favorite story is one about the 25-foot Great White shark caught in the Weir. Following his Honorable Discharge from The United States Navy in 1954, he settled with his new wife Carolyn Stewart (of Quincy and Cape Cod) on a hill overlooking Follins Pond on The Bass River. He taught his children how to harvest Scallops, Quahogs, Clams and more from the River. He talked much about the historic weather, like the hurricanes of '38, '44, and '54. He said 1944 was the worst on Cape Cod. As a professional electrician, he wired and worked on thousands of homes on The Cape. In retirement, he and Carolyn enjoyed winters in Florida and summers on Bass River. He was an award-winning gardener, always sharing his bounty with friends and neighbors. He continued to fish the ocean and shellfish the rivers well into his 80s. As a Grandfather, he relished time with Matthew and William Kelley. Bert is predeceased by son John F. Kelley, Sisters Peg and Kitty, and brother Frank. He leaves behind wife Carolyn Ann Stewart Kelley, his sister Julia Grace Speakman Daughters Sandra L. Moutoux (husband Steve), and Virginia A. Dafiotis. Sons Robert A. Kelley, Timothy S. Kelley (wife Janet), Kevin E. Kelley, and Edward A. Kelley (fiancé Diane). Grandsons Matthew and William Kelley. And many nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, Jan 2, 2017, from 5-7pm in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd, at 12pm in the Hallett Funeral Home, followed by burial in the South Dennis Congregational Cemetery, 218 Main Street, South Dennis. In Lieu of Flowers, Please engage in random acts of kindness.

I would see Bert often walking by my house at 5:45 in the morning .Always a hearty hi how you doing? A great neighbor and a greater person who shared much history about the Town. My condolences to Carolyn and all the family. Jim

Will miss Bert,me and the gang spent many Tues nites in my shop playing cards in my shop.May he rest in peace...

Not only was it a pleasure to know Bert, it was an honor to call him a friend. Will always remember our times at Steves Place with Walter, George, Bert, Pat.

So very sorry to hear about Berts passing .Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers .

All, My fondest memories of Uncle Bert were his weekday luncheon visits with Mom (Peggy). He brought his metallic lunchbox and Mom and Uncle Bert sat in our living room watching bowling together while eating and chatting. I remember some great photos from those midnight Christmas eve parties at Neil Road with Aunt Carolyn, Ike/Peggy, Julia/Ray, Frank/Betty and whoever else had a bazillion kids pretending to sleep and eagerly waiting to wake them up by 5am Christmas morning. Holding onto good memories and thinking of you during this very sad time. Love Marg

I enjoyed his talks about fishing. A very knowledgeable and nice man.

So sorry to hear of Burt's passing. He was a real presence in the neighborhood ..I got a kick out of his friendship with my dad, they were so different...Carolyn.Ginny, Bob, Tim, ko Kevin & Eddy, you are in my prayers. If there is a heaven it has a veggy garden overlooking a beautiful lake and that garden is being tended by a man with a Budweiser in his hand!

Aunt Carol, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Bert was a great presence in our lives. Love, Bonnie

We love you Bert and Carolyn. So many memories over 40 plus years. As couples on CC, (Wooden Shoe, the old Clancy's.....Allen Harbor YC dinners, parties, parties,parties.....all so much fun. Then the 'new' years in Fl.......more parties, parties, parties! at Pinecroft Pavillion and each other's homes. Our many Thursdays at Tastes....Fridays at Pirates Cove, (real old days)! Jay's "breakfasts with Bert,.....cocktails with George, Walter & Pat at Steve's place in Port Salerno! Pinecroft has lost a dear friend.....How many hours of volunteer work did Bert do? With Walter, and Irv? Thousands, and thousands! He helped us many times...more than I can count! Bert was a great guy....a good friend, he was and is DEARLY LOVED.