Gordon R.(Sonny) Kelley, Jr, 78, of Newport, Vermont passed away on June 11, 2022 in Burlington, Vermont.  He was born on May 31, 1944 in Newport to Gordon R. Kelley, Sr and Leona (Jewett) Kelley.

He retired from Tivoli's after 35 to 40 years.  He is survived by his partner Brenda Turgeon, his brother David Kelley of Derby Line, Vermont, and sister-in-law Brenda Kelley and friend Michael Perry of Derby, Vermont, his step-sons David Turgeon and wife Tracy of Newport, VT,  and Jim Turgeon and friend Angel of Troy, Vermont, step daughter Janet Black of Colorado and step grand kids Aaron, Trevor, Tanner, Ashley, Mark and Keelen, by his nieces Tammy Fisher of Pennsylvania and Lorie Kelley and friend Rob of North Troy, Vermont, and other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother Leona and father Gordon, and his brother (Skip) Ray Kelley.

His favorite place was his garage when he was working on cars and his 57 Chevy.  He enjoyed going to car shows and vacationing in Maine with family and friends.

Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday June 24,2022 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday June 25,2022 with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Interment will follow in Derby Line Cemetery.  Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont  08555 or to the charity of one's choice.   On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.