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Stephen Kelsey
Stephen Kelsey, 76, of Chicopee, formerly of Bernardston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Son of the late Harold and Ruth Kelsey, Steve was born and raised in Lockport, New York.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Nathanial Hawthorne College and went on to obtain a teaching certificate from UMass-Amherst, taught elementary school in Greenfield for 33 years and was fondly known as “Mr. K”.
Steve is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan Kelsey; a brother, David Kelsey (Susan) of Florida; two nephews, Joel Kelsey (Meredith) of Washington, DC and David Gordon of New Hampshire; two nieces, Melinda Gordon of Millbury, Massachusetts and Beth Schlesinger (Richard) of Illinois. He was blessed with an extended family of great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Steve was predeceased by his brother, Gary.
Steve will be remembered as a kind, patient man, committed to family and friends and always a gentleman. A memorial service will be held at a later date and donations may be made to First Church, 859 Center Street, Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056 or the charity of one’s choice.
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Mark LaRoach
I spent many hours at the Kelsey home. Steve was a very close friend . I enjoyed all of my time with the Kelsey brothers.
Paul Williamson
I was the next door neighbor of the Kelseys’ growing up and a thankful beneficiary of the presence of “Kelsey’s Field.” I knew each of the Kelsey boys fairly well, although lost touch of them many years ago. I am very saddened to learn of Steve’s passing. The description Chris gave of brother Gary was very apt; David, the youngest was the scholar of the three and a genuinely motivated and warm person; Steve was the gentle giant – as nice as the day was long, friendly as they come, although on the shy side, and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. I am sure he has a special place in Heaven – he deserves it.
Paul