Master Navigator (Retd) George Edwin Ridley Kelly MBE AFM of St Ives, sadly died at home after short illness. Fortunately, Eddie was able to join in the commemorations for the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day in St Ives, something that meant a lot to him. Eddie Kelly at the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day celebrations in St Ives. (Image: Supplied)Joan and Eddie then bought their house in St Ives after 23 moves and vowed never to move again. After retiring after 41 years RAF service, Eddie then embarked on serving the town of St Ives in many different capacities.