Elise Boyce Kelsey, 95, died Nov. 23, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
She was born in Baltimore and lived in Vero Beach for 20 years, coming from Greenwich, Conn.
She was the founder of Stubis Farm, Greenwich, which later became Kelsey Farm.
She was a life member of the Fairfield West Chester Professional Horseman’s Association.
She was a volunteer at the Tambourine, John’s Island Resale Shop, Vero Beach, and a member of the Moorings Club.
She was the oldest living member of the Bellhaven Club, Greenwich, and The Elkridge Club, Baltimore.
Survivors include her son, Cadwallader Washburn Kelsey III, of Greenwich and New York, N.Y.; daughters, Elise Kelsey Merrow, of Greenwich and Sterett Gittings Kelsey, of Rocksbury, Conn; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cadwallader Washburn Kelsey Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greenwich Riding and Trails Association, P.O. Box 1403, Greenwich, CT 06836.
A family memorial gathering will be scheduled at a later time.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
