Paul A. Kelley, Esquire, of Reading passed away on April 2, 2017 at the Residence at Pearl Street in Reading. He was 85 years of age.

He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Kelley) Kelley for 58 years. He was the devoted father of Brian P. Kelley of Reading, Shawn J. Kelley and his wife Myriam of Williamsville, NY, and Timothy J. Kelley and his wife Christine of Reading. Cherished brother of William J. Kelley, Jr., and his wife Marjorie of Milton and brother in law of Joan Walsh and her husband Robert of Falmouth, ME. Loving "Pa" of Betsy, Mary Kate, T.J., Melissa, Alex, Rob, Allie, Emily and Julia. He was also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Paul also leaves family members Bob and Laurie Cavagnaro and Lori and Ken Foley.

Paul was raised in Dorchester, son of the late William J. and Margaret (Gilraine) Kelley. Paul was a proud Triple Golden Eagle, having graduated from B.C. High, Boston College and B.C. Law School. He was a practicing attorney for over 60 years. Paul and Barbara when first married lived in Winthrop before moving to Reading in 1968. Paul was very active in St. Agnes Parish, Reading including in the following ministries: Haiti Support Ministry, Peace and Justice Committee, Pax Christi, Adult Education, Cursillo, Why Catholic, GIFT, Ashes to Easter, Faith Sharing Groups, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Catholic Charities Christmas Gift Giving Program, Project Bread Walk for Hunger, Night in Bethlehem, Family Liturgy and Parish Council. Paul served the Town of Reading as a member of Town Meeting, the Human Rights Advisory Committee and the Housing Partnership. Paul loved reading and researching.

Paul proudly served in the Coast Guard in active duty and reserves for 12 years.

Paul's funeral will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Friday, April 7 at 9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Forest Glen Cemetery in Reading. Funeral home visiting hours will be Thursday from 4:00-8:00pm.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Boniface Haiti Foundation, 383 Elliot Street, Door G, Suite 100, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464, www.haitihealth.org.