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Hugh KELLY Obituary
KELLY, Hugh McDonagh, Q. C., KC*HS, KM
On Thursday, 12th of December, 2013, quietly in Toronto. Loving and devoted husband of Mary Kay (nee Brown) Kelly since 1961; cherished father of Elizabeth Catherine (Mike Atwell) of Denver, CO, Ruth Anne (Scott Hayman) of Oakville, and David Thomas (Ming) and Sean Joseph of Taipei, Taiwan; beloved grandfather of Caitlin, Briannan, Meghan and Declan Atwell (Denver); Colleen, Geoffrey and Sarah Hayman (Oakville); Seamus Kelly (Taipei). Brother of the late Carol (George Johnson) (Cleveland); Miriam (Toronto); and the late Kevin (the late Jill) (Tulsa). Born in 1934, raised and educated in Toronto, Hugh practiced health, education and not-for-profit law and acted as 'funeral director' to wind up Holden~Day~Wilson. Resting at the Trull Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (2704 Yonge Street) 416-488-1101 on Wednesday, December 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, St. Clair Avenue East at Clifton Road on Thursday, December 19th, 2013 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hugh's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at: www.trullfuneralsyonge.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh KELLY
15 Entries
January 8, 2014
Mary Kay and Family
Our sincere condolences on the death of Hugh. It was truly a shock to be informed of his sudden death. Hugh was and outstanding solicitor and counsel to the MSSB/TCDSB and to me while I was employed by the Board. He will be missed as a gentleman and a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Carmen Meneguzzi (former- teacher aid French Schools) (A.S. Peter Meneguzzi- former Deputy Director of Education Business Administration, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary)
Carmen & A.S. Peter Meneguzzi
Theresa R & Paul R Wharton
January 1, 2014
Dearest Mary Kay & the Kelly family:
Our sincere condolences & deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of Hugh. It was a real shock for us who have known Hugh for some 50 years, both as a friend, a colleague & personal legal advisor.
He was a quiet humble Giant in his profession! Sadly we shall not see his like again.
Yet there should be some joy in celebrating a life well lived, of caring & giving to others, of deep humility, kindness and firmness in his Christian faith. He was in the biblical sense a "Gentle Man" & "a man without guile". Yet his Spirit lives on in you his family, as well as all those many friends, colleagues, principals & teachers whose lives he touched during his time here on earth. In the words of St. Paul, Hugh has fought the good fight, he has finished the race & now he has reaped his reward! Requiescat in Pace!
As you know we were out of the country when we heard the news of Hugh's passing. It is with regret that we were neither able to visit with you nor attend the Funeral. But hopefully we will have the opportunity to meet with you soon.
May God's "Amazing Grace" be with you all during the difficult days ahead. Love, Hugs & Blessings.
Theresa Ravanello-Wharton (former Chief Social Worker MSSB) & Paul R Wharton (former Asst. Director of Education MSSB).
Vivian and John McDonough
December 19, 2013
We were deeply saddened to read of Hugh's death.. our condolences to you Mary Kay and your family; and to you Miriam, with the loss of yet another sibling !! You are in our prayers...
Shaaron Grogan-Sheahan, formerly TCDSB
December 18, 2013
My sympathy on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and gentleman. Hugh provided kind, insightful leadership and advice to those with whom he worked.
Pauline Wahl Willis
December 17, 2013
Dear Mary Kay,
Sincere condolences to you and your family from the Wahls (Chaplin Cres.). We remember you fondly.
December 17, 2013
Condolences to the family...Hugh was a man of deep integrity, grace, and sincerity. He was indeed one of the strong figures of Catholic Education. He surely rests in peace.
John J. Flynn, Seguin, Ont.
Paul O'Neill
December 17, 2013
Mary Kay
So sorry to read about Hugh. I had a visit with him last year and he was as always gracious and helpful. You had an enviable relationship and family and I know the loss is great. My empathy to you and your family
Paul O'Neill
Naomi Wolf, ICCRC
December 17, 2013
"When someone you cared about becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure"
Sincerest condolences to his family and friends during this time.
The Staff of Miller Thomson Markham Office The Staff of Miller Thomson Markham Office
December 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jo Kelly
December 17, 2013
Hugh was a great man and father - he will be missed. My deepest sympathies to Ruth and family.
Tom and Pamela Roth
December 17, 2013
Tom and I want to express our sadness at the death of Hugh. A life of service well lived.
Jarrett and Natalia Harris
December 17, 2013
Natalia and I want to extend our sincerest condolences to Mary-Kay and the entire Kelly family. Your father was always their as guide and a mentor for us through challenging times. We will miss him dearly.
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