North Haverhill, NH- George Chalmers McKelvey, Jr., 85 of Clough Road, died on May 8, 2010, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH. George was born in Lowell, MA, on July 28, 1924, to George Chalmers and Doris (Hird) McKelvey. He graduated from Lowell High School in 1942. While there he was a member of the band and played at the World s Fair in New York in 1939. George attended the University of New Hampshire and played solo trumpet with UNH band. In his sophomore year, he was drafted into the US Army where he remained from 1943-1946. After attending his basic training at Fort McClellan, AL he was assigned to the Anti-Tank Company of the 326 Glider Infantry Regiment of the 13th Airborne Division in the European Theater. Later he marched down 5th Avenue in New York City in the famous Victory Parade with the 82nd Airborne. He completed his service at Fort Bragg, NC. Upon his return to civilian life, he returned to UNH where he received a BA in History in 1949 and an MA in History in 1950. From 1950-1952, George served as principal of the North Hampton Elementary School. From 1952-1953, he taught at Woodsville Elementary School in Woodsville, NH. The following year, he became the teaching principal there until 1969. When the Woodsville and Haverhill School Districts combined, he was appointed as full time principal of the then K-8 schools, Woodsville Elementary and the James R. Morrill School in North Haverhill. He remained at the two schools until retiring in 1980. He enjoyed listening to and collecting Big Band Music. Traveling, golf, reading and sports (especially the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, and Bruins) were his passions and his family meant the world to him. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Mary (Downs) McKelvey: their son George C. McKelvey III and his wife Judy of Newport, VT; granddaughter Meredith of Boston, MA; his sister-in-law Eleanor Riordan of Dover, NH along with several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by four generations of the Kimball and Morrill families who have been best friends and neighbors for 54 years. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 7-9 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 12, at 11 AM at the funeral home with Mr. Gerry Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at Horsemeadow Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cottage Hospital, PO Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785 or to the UNH Foundation, John S. Elliott Alumni Center, Durham, NH 03824.