Brendan M. Of Jamaica Plain, more recently of Campton, NH, passed away on July 17, 2026. Beloved son of the late Jack and Roderike Kelley of Mission Hill. Loving husband of Diane E. (Ruggiero) Kelley. Stepfather of Chara Ruggiero of New Hampton, NH. Step-grandfather of Allannah Knight of NC, Thomas Kill of Hebron, NH, and Oliver Ruiter of New Hampton, NH. Step-great-grandfather of Warren and Lucy Knight. Nephew of Mary Hanafin of West Roxbury. Brother of the late Carol and Eileen Kelley. Uncle of Charlie and Andrew Martin. Also survived by many cousins.

Brendan was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #327.

Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Thursday, July 23rd from 4-7 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Friday, July 24th at 8:45 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Brendan’s memory to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.