Patrick Kelly Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2012.

Patrick Lorne Kelly March 10, 1936 - November 6, 2012

Died peacefully after a short illness at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Born in Arnprior, ON, to William James (Jim) and Eliza Kelly, After graduating from St. Pat's College in Ottawa, ON, in 1957, Pat moved to Vancouver where he married Patience (nee Davies) and fathered sons David and Jonathan all of whom survived him. Pat made his career as a commodity futures salesman with Bache & Co, and later with International Futures and Global Futures in Vancouver. Pat lived his final years at Rosewood Manor in Richmond, BC, where his is sorely missed as he is missed by all who knew him throughout his life. Pat survived his parents and brothers, Clem, Bill and Bert as well as his sister, Helen. A private celebration of Pat's life will be held in Vancouver.

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January 2, 2013

Gerry Seeley

I remember my friend Patrick with his Irish wit.

November 17, 2012

Denise North

As a resident of Rosewood Manor, we knew Patrick as he once attended our communion service every Friday, he would love to pick the hymns, he was a pleasure to have. On behalf of all the Communion Ministers from St Joseph the Worker, our prayers and thought are with you all.

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