Vance M. Kelly, 61, of Haverhill, MA passed away on the morning of Friday, October 16, 2020 due to complications from diabetes. Vance was born in Bath, ME on April 9, 1959 to Thomas and Rosalie Kelly, both deceased. He was the oldest of five children. Vance leaves behind his daughter, Paige Kelly Martin, son-in-law, Keith Martin, granddaughter, Colette Martin and son, Logan Kelly. Vance also leaves behind several siblings: brother, Patrick Kelly, sister-in-law Joanne Sayers, brother Daniel Kelly, sister-in-law Sheryl Kelly, sister Kristina Kelly, brother-in-law David Hoyt, and sister Colleen Kelly; and nieces and nephews: Ashley Hoyt, Meghan Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Scott Kelly, Bridget Kelly, and Austin Kelly.
Vance attended Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School in the Diesel Mechanic program and graduated in 1977. He spent much of his life working as a diesel mechanic, as well as driving trucks, either for himself or various companies. Vance was both a motorcycle and super-modified racing enthusiast, and could occasionally be found driving race cars, himself. He also loved going out for breakfast with family and friends. Vance had a robust sense of humor and collected many funny, and sometimes crazy, stories over the years.
Out of an abundance of caution, the family has chosen to postpone an in-person celebration of life until Spring or Summer of 2021 when it is safer to congregate. When a date for his celebration has been set, the family will post the details on his webpage, as well as on social media.