Maureen KELLY Obituary
1928 - 2016
Maureen Kelly died peacefully Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Born July 21, 1928 in Glasgow, Scotland to Katherine Harkins and John McGinley and predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Professor Joe Kelly of Saltcoats, Scotland and her sister Kathleen (Banasik). Maureen will be sadly missed by her children Dermot (Cynthia), Michael (Margaret), Brendan (Johanne), and Louise (David); her brother John McGinley (Miami) and her nephews Michael, John and Niall; her nephews John, Brendan, and Tim Banasik; her niece Anya Mali (Banasik) as well as her grandchildren Devan, Julia, Keane, and Matthew. Maureen completed her English and History degree at Glasgow University where she met Joe before doing her teacher training and holding various posts at Glasgow Catholic schools. Maureen and Joe immigrated to Montreal in 1967 with their four children. Maureen taught English at Bishop Whelan High School in Lachine for many years while Joe was Professor of Management for one year at McGill and then at Sir George Williams, later Concordia. In retirement, Maureen and Joe could be seen walking in the Priest's Farm and village areas of Pointe Claire, playing tennis at Ovide, and lunching at Il Fornetto in Lachine where they are remembered to this day. Maureen's Glasgow wit and wisdom will be remembered by all who knew her, especially her many colleagues and former students at Bishop Whelan. Her genius for friendship over wine and cigarettes touched everyone who met her. Visitation to take place on April 6, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on April 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Edmund of Canterbury in Beaconsfield. In lieu of flowers donations in Maureen's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated.
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Louise Kelly
April 2, 2019
With each year passing since your death, mum I appreciate you more and more. You were such a light in our family, a great source of love and original thinker, a woman of service to others, a woman of faith, A very strong woman and a very inspiring woman. I thank God for the last three years that I had with you, you and I became very close and that was a special gift . Im so glad youre with Dad now and all our loved ones in heaven -your sister your mother, your dad. Love you always. Your children carry on your legacy. I think of you always, every day One of the most inspiring things at your funeral is to meet your students and to hear how they praised you love you how are you inspired them and how your Toughlove kept them in the right direction. I could say the same for me. As you know I am loving my new job in my new life and I was making that transition just when you were making your transition from this world.
March 31, 2017
I read the notes from Mrs. Kelly's former students. As a lifelong teacher myself, I know what a person she must have been as a teacher also to be remembered after so long a time in a rather 'fast' world of ours. I myself perceived such a depth and tolerence, and a silent-voice of experience the few times I spoke with her. My mother herself is nearing 90 - I see in her too a person of wide experience and acceptance, non-isolation and family mindedness. I learn a lot from listening to or thinking of such great ladies.
Kumbakonam Ramadurai
August 5, 2016
Derm took me to meet his parents Joe and Maureen Kelly about 17 years ago. I had my little son with me. Within a few minutes both my son and I were quite at home, Joe playing by the stairs with my son, and Maureen and I having a wonderful conversation in the kitchen by the window. While Joe was quite active through speech and actions, Maureen had a quiet gentleness in her conversation - thus they were a great couple in my eyes, and I quite enjoyed their company. They were the most dignified, interesting and hospitable couple that I have met my life so far. That visit is quite memorable for me. Though I miss them physically, all I have experienced in their company, and all I have come to know about them from Derm will be green in my memory.
Ram.
Stephen Nolan
April 12, 2016
My condolences to the Kelly family on their loss.
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Patricia Campbell
April 8, 2016
My sincere condolences to the whole family.
Irene Powidajko
April 7, 2016
I extend my heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kelly's family. She and Mrs. Banasik were extraordinary teachers - two sisters who blessed my high school years.
“[S]He went through a company like a lamplighter
see the dull minds, one after another,
begin to glow, to shed
a beneficent light..."
April 7, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to the Kelly family during this time of loss and remembrance.
Edward Walls
April 7, 2016
Our thoughts are with you and your family Michael. Your mother will always be close to you. What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us. -Helen Keller
john alfred mercuri
April 6, 2016
a special goodbye to a special person we will always remember you for the wonderful lady that you are .I'll miss those days serving you and joe at il fornetto. god bless you
Gayle Padvaisk
April 6, 2016
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Kelly's family and friends, she was a very favourite teacher who taught me to follow my passion for language and she will always remain an inspiration in my heart. BWHS Class of '84
Michael Kelly
April 6, 2016
Very difficult to accept the loss. Missing you Mum and the love and happiness you brought into our lives. from Michael and Margaret
Frannory McNevan
April 5, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Kelly family.
My siblings and I were blessed to have had Mrs. Kelly throughout our years at BW. She inspired us with her dry Scottish wit and her love of English.
She was one of the greats, and will be fondly remembered.
David McKee
April 5, 2016
To the Kelly family,
I was very sad to read of your Mom's passing.
Mrs. Kelly was one of my favourite teachers. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
David McKee B.W.H.S. Class of 1978
Lynn Handfield-Thomas
April 5, 2016
I was in her N.A.L. class and loved her as a teacher. Where there was uncertainty, she saw potential, needless to say I excelled in her class and was honored to receive a bursary from her for N.A.L......R.I.P. Sweet Lady and my deepest condolences to the family! <3
Daniel Menard
April 5, 2016
I would like to send my deepest condolences and sympathies to her entire family!!!
Carol Devine (Leclaire)
April 5, 2016
She was such an inspiration to me. Deepest condolences to the family.
wayne Bibeau
April 5, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Kelly Family. Mrs. Kelly has always been my most cherished teacher of all time. RIP dear Lady.
April 5, 2016
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE, MAUREEN.
MARIA RICCI, FORMER COLLEAGUE FROM B.W.
MONTREAL
April 5, 2016
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. REST IN PEACE, MAUREEN.
MARIA RICCI, COLLEAGUE FROM BISHOP WHELAN.
Ralph Lasota
April 5, 2016
Sincere condolences to the family over the loss of this great teacher. Mrs Kelly's sense of humour and wit made Engish class memorable at BWHS. She was one of the best, along with Mrs Banasik of course.
John McMahon
April 5, 2016
"Mrs Kelly" was one of my outstanding teachers at BWHS....who will be remembered fondly by all her students. Thoughts and prayers are with her family. John McMahon, Class of '74
Wayne Gloutney , class of 74
April 5, 2016
One of my favorite teachers at BW . Very sad to hear of her passing .I have only fond memories of Mrs. Kelly and her classes .My sincere condolences to her family and her children
Suzan Ayscough
April 5, 2016
There has been nothing in life so emotionally challenging as losing my mother, source of life. I send you sympathy, love and friendship at this time. Call to chat anytime. For me talking helped. I'm a friend that's here for you. Warmest & best, Suze
Ann & Kevin Gearey
April 5, 2016
Our sympathy to the entire family. Many familiar names bring back memories of years gone by from our teaching days at B.W. and Resurrection. May she rest in peace.
Patricia Foley
April 5, 2016
God Bless you Marueen Kelly you were pure inspiration. You were a wonderful, interesting and inspiring teacher. You encouraged my love of reading and writing. You will always be in my memory as I am sure you will for many of your other students. Bless your loved ones sincere condolences on your loss.
Suzanne Villeneuve
April 5, 2016
My sincere condolences to family and friends. May she rest in peace.
"J'ai rejoint
ceux que j'aimais
et j'attends
ceux que j'aime."
Bossuet
Marc Tremblay
April 5, 2016
So very sad to hear of Mrs Kelly's passing, she was a great teacher! RIP, Mrs. Kelly
Cynthia (Cindy) Kennedy
April 5, 2016
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I will always remember her as a wonderful teacher. Engaging and strick. The wonderful relationship she shared with her sister. May your light always shine.
Denise Paquette
April 5, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 5, 2016
Very sorry to hear of Mrs. Kelly's passing. On behalf of my late dad Jim, a friend of Joe's and Maureen's, sweet memories of visits and haggis.
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