New Hampshire Police Association
Law Enforcement Memorial Page

Derry Police Department


The New Hampshire Law Enforcement Monument is located, in front of the
Legislative Office Building (LOB) in Concord, our State's Capitol.

Sgt. Thomas C. Kelly
1954 - 1989

35 years old
Tour of Duty: 10 Years
Died on September 17, 1989

Cause of Death: Exposure to Toxins

Date of Incident: Sunday, September 17, 1989

Weapon Used : N/A

Suspect Info: N/A

 

Sergeant Kelly was a 10-year veteran of the Derry Police Department whose last assignment was Administrative Sergeant in charge of training and personnel. He was originally from Brooklyn, NY, but was a 10 year resident of Londonderry, New Hampshire. He was a graduate of the University of New York at Oswego.

Sergeant Kelly died in his sleep as a result from prolonged exposure to lead and toxic gases from a firing range. He was 35 years old.

He was survived by his then pregnant wife and 21-month year old son.

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