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Tributes paid to Kelly Turkeys founder Derek Kelly

Derek Kelly, who restored the traditional bronze-feathered turkey to the Christmas dinner table, has died aged 95

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
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Derek Kelly

Tributes have been paid to Derek Kelly who died earlier this week at his home in Danbury, Essex, aged 95. He and his wife Mollie founded Kelly Turkeys in 1971 after his several roles in the early...

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