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Benjamin Kelts Obituary

Benjamin H. Kelts WATERFORD - Benjamin H. Kelts, 73, of South St. died Sunday June 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Benjamin B. and Sophia A. Placzkowski Kelts. A book dealer in the area, Ben was also very active in the community having served on the Waterford-Halfmoon Board of Education, the Village of Waterford Board of Trustees as well as having held several other village positions over the years. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam era. Ben considered himself “A Philosopher and Sometimes Wise Man” Ben was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Hauke Kelts and was the devoted father of Benjamin W. Kelts, Kathryn E. Kelts (Jason), Victoria S. Kelts (Jason Rich) all of Waterford and the late Rebecca S. Kelts. He was like a father to James G. Corrigan (Kristin) of Sault Ste Marie, MI and Paul M. Gervasio of Waterford. He was the brother of Patricia A. Nelsen (Aanan) of Colonie and William M. Kelts (Pamela) of Waterford. Also surviving are his grandchildren Alexander V. Kelts and Benjamin P. Rich as well as several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 36 3rd St., Waterford. Relatives and friends may visit with Ben's family on Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte. 32), Waterford. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Grace Church Community Outreach Fund in care of the funeral home office. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit Brendesefuneralhome.com



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Published by The Record from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2013.

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margaret clark

June 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Ben will always be remembered for his kindness and smile.

June 16, 2013

To Kat and her family- I remember your smile every time you talked about your Dad. Please know that I have you, your family and your Dad in my prayers. With love, Deb Fogarty

June 16, 2013

Kat, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you.
Pam Ray

Jack Byrne

June 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Family in this time of sorrow.

Emily Nadler

June 14, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts. Our most sincere condolences are offered to you.

Courtney Erickson

June 14, 2013

To the Kelts Family:

I just found out about Mr. Kelts' passing and I am sad. My heart breaks.

This man was like a second father to me and helped me immensely when my Mother died in 2008.

The world won't see anyone like him again.

Love to you all,

Courtney Erickson

June 13, 2013

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Kelts family. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
The Hotaling Family

Dan Hines

June 12, 2013

My condolences to family and friends.

Stephanie Ayotte

June 12, 2013

The Kelts Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie

Linda Mason

June 12, 2013

Mary Ann,
I haven't seen you in a long time but I still remember meeting Ben at a few ORPS functions over the years. I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Rachel (Haskin) Collet

June 12, 2013

Mary Ann, Ben, Katie and Vicki,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanne O'Clair

June 12, 2013

Mary Ann, Katie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was such a great person and will be missed. I especially remember all of our Girl Scout trips with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, I may be far away but please if you need anything let me know.

Rosemary Kverek

June 12, 2013

I have wonderful memories of Ben from all the time I spent with the Kelts family. Ben was a creative person and he loved his family and dogs very much. He will be missed. Mary Ann, Beb and their family will be on our prayer list at my church here in Boston. Take care Fondly, Rosemary Kverek

Erma Catanzarita

June 12, 2013

Dear Mary Ann and Family,
I have not seen you to talk to in a long time but when the kids were younger we saw each other alot at events and functions. Just want you all to know how very sorry I am for your loss.
You have plenty of memories to get you through. God Bless, Erma

Colette Odell

June 12, 2013

Dear Mary Ann and Family,

It has been a long time since I have seen you, but I remember fondly participating with you at Grace Church. Ben was always kind to everyone and a great dad. How wonderful that he had grandchildren to enjoy in recent months!

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Grace and peace,

~Colette

Susan Chura

June 11, 2013

Someone as special as Ben can never be forgotten. A BRILLIANT man, Ben was interested in everything! Ben had a heart of gold. He will always remain in the hearts of all who knew him.

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