Dr. Donald Kelly passed away New Year's morning in order to start a new year in one of the rooms of God's great mansion. He gently touched many lives with his kind and caring ways.The rosary will be Sunday at 7.00 pm at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at 1906 W. Illinois. The funeral mass is on Monday at 1:00 pm. and will be concelebrated by Monsignor Larry Droll of St. Ann’s and Monsignor James Bridges of St Stephen’s.Funny, empathetic, caring, Dr. Donald Kelly was a gentle, loving soul. He was many things to many people. He was a caring doctor and advocate to all his patients as a podiatrist in Midland for over 35 years. He loved talking to people all over the world on his ham radio and was an excellent photographer. He was a wonderful listener and a good friend to many.A loving brother to Donna Repman, Ann Barr and Janis Hermann and husband Henry from Midland, Sharon Montgomery and Gerry Kelly and wife, Suzanne from Santa Fe, N.M. He was loved by many cousins, nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews and quite a few great-greats. Donald’s friends at Polo Park will miss \Doc\ and his smile, (and his wonderful hair too).He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph John Kelly and his mother, Thelma (Metcalf) Kelly. He will always be remembered as a caring, gentle person by those who loved him dearly. We, his family, send him off with love–walking tall, hearing well and in no pain to a happier place.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
