Lawrence S. “Larry” Kelley, age 72, of Plymouth, formerly of Braintree, died suddenly, Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth, in the comfort of his loving family.

Lawrence was born in Boston, to the late James and Joan (Lyons) Kelley. Raised in Dorchester, he was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School in Boston’s North End, Class of 1968. Later in life, he earned his Associate’s degree from Quincy College.

He lived in Plymouth for the past four years, previously in Braintree for forty-four years.

Larry was employed as a project manager in the telecommunications industry for forty years, working for Lucent, formerly AT&T. He had been retired for many years.

Larry enjoyed spending time on White Horse Beach in Plymouth as well as Marco Island, Fla. Most of all, Larry was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved husband for fifty-one years of Arlene R. (McGuire) Kelley.

Devoted father of Sean L. Kelley and his wife Jennifer of Attleboro, Brian P. Kelley and his wife Debra of Bridgewater, Meaghan J. Baird and her husband Stephen of Braintree.

Loving grandfather of Allison and Sarah Kelley; Liam and Finn Kelley, and James Lewis; Nora, Niamh, Colin, and the late Thomas Sean Baird.

Dear brother of Kathleen Griffin and her husband John, Roberta McCarrick and her husband John, all of Plymouth, Julie DeVincenzo and her husband Michael of Middleboro, James “Red” Kelley of Braintree and his late wife Gail, and Erin Kelley of Whitman.

Larry is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Clare, 1244 Liberty Street, Braintree, on Friday, June 10, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. At the request of the family, visiting hours have been omitted.

For those who wish, donations in Lawrence’s memory may be made to the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, P.O. Box 690789, Quincy, MA 02269.