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Verna KELLY Obituary
KELLY, Verna
Peacefully, in the loving embrace of family, Monday, June 29, 2015. Verna Wynona (nee McLeod) in her 91st year. Loving and proud mother of Larry (Lourdes), Gerry (Gwen), Janice, Maureen (Bill), Steve (Wendy), Brenda (Renata) and predeceased by dearly loved son Mark (Cathy). Lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren Katie (Brady), Shawn (Neela), Meaghan, Bronwyn, Jacob, Taylor (Justin), Lauren, Will, Scott, Shane, Craig, Annie, Neve, Madison and Andrew. Great-grandmother of Cooper and Greer. Predeceased by siblings George, Hugh and Helen. Co-founder with Lorne Kelly of the Kelly Funeral Homes. She will be held in fond memory by many relatives and friends. Family and friends may pay respects at the
Kelly Funeral Home - Carling Chapel
2313 Carling Ave, Ottawa, K2B 7G3
613-828-2313
Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday to Our Lady of Fatima Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Reception in the Parish Hall. In Memoriam donations to the Community Foundation of Ottawa, "Kelly Family Foundation" www.cfo-fco.ca to fund initiatives in palliative care, mental health and addiction. Sharing memories and condolences at www.kellyfh.ca.
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Rosa Musca de Carlo
August 29, 2015
Dear Larry, Gerry, Janice, Reenie, Stephen and Brenda, I just found out today of Verna's passing and I can't tell you how saddened I was to hear the news. There's a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there's a special place in every mother's heart for her children. Your mom was truly one of the most open and giving human beings I have ever met. She always treated me like part of the family and that's exactly how I feel about all of you. I am so blessed to have known her and able to spend time with her. I have learned life-long lessons through her kindness and because of her I will walk through life with a bigger heart. I will never forget her. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Lynn Breen
July 26, 2015
Maureen and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your dear mother. Many fond memories of sitting in kitchen having our chats, Norway Bay. Mom and her became good friends. They are in heaven playing bridge or curling. My thoughts are with you. Lynn Breen
Jane and Margaret Carson
July 24, 2015
Dear Gerry and all the Kelly family,
My mother, Margaret Carson, was Verna's first cousin. In their later years, they saw quite a bit of each other, shared warm memories, a love of bridge and a lot of laughs and were a big support to each other. I unfortunately didn't know Verna well myself but remember her as a lovely, warm, caring person who always wanted to know more about you than she was prepared to say about herself! Mum and Verna saw each other less frequently in the last few years with their respective health issues but they stayed in touch by phone as long as possible. Unfortunately, I couldn't bring Mum to either the wake or funeral but I attended in her place. It was a lovely and very moving celebration of Verna's life. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your profound loss.
July 16, 2015
Dear Larry and family. We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Love and prayers Judy and Michael Chambers.
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Tom Hewitt
July 13, 2015
Larry,
Belated condolences on the loss of your Mother. It's truly the end of an era ...a proud and wonderful one at that. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Mark McCloskey
July 8, 2015
To the Kelly family
My most sincere condolences. I have many fond memories of your Mom over many decades. Also sorry for my belated message as I only became aware of her passing last night.
July 6, 2015
Larry and Family, so sorry, God Bless!
Bill Phelan
July 6, 2015
To the Kelly Family,
Very sorry to hear of Verna's passing. Having known all of you all my life I have very fond memories of Carling Ave., Norway Bay and Canada Days spent at the Chateau Laurier. What fun times! My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Sincerely,
Nancy McClure (nee Newman)
Eldon Hay
July 3, 2015
To the Kelly family
I vividly remember Mabel McLeod and son George who used to visit us at the farm in Marvelville (Mabel's mother was an Argue - if anyone has the Argue family tree, please contact me -
[email protected]
Blessings, Eldon Hay
July 3, 2015
Dear Brenda, Renata, Annie, Neve and to the Kelly Family,
My heartfelt sympathy and deep compassion at the passing of your much loved and beloved mother and grandmother.
I know that as time goes on, the pain of losing her will continue to blossom into beautiful memories, more cherished than ever.
To me, and to so many other childhood friends, she was always gracious and welcoming. Somehow ready to welcome yet another friend of her children into her home, her cottage and her heart. It has been a privilege to be a small part of her legacy of love with all of you the years.
Blessings and peace.
Your friend,
Karen Lahaise Mazur
and the Lahaise Family
Jackie Parker
July 3, 2015
Sending my condolences and love to you Janice and your family, your mother was a great lady
Dawna Michaud
July 2, 2015
To the Kelly family
My deepest condolences to all of you on your loss. I'll always remember how welcome I felt in her home, when Janice brought me to Ottawa. She had a wonderful way of making everyone feel included, indeed, part of the family. I loved her laugh, it was so infectious. She will be missed, but always remembered.
Annette & Bob Brunet
July 2, 2015
Steve and family,
Bob and I were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Annette & Bob Brunet
July 2, 2015
Dear Janice and all the family. I have such fond memories of Verna when we were teenagers. She was always so welcoming to all of us. I was grateful to have the opportunity to meet her again when she visited Calgary. Dan remembers all her kindness to him when he worked at Kelly's. We are so sorry for your loss. Marion McSheffrey and Dan Jamieson
Tom Kerwin
July 2, 2015
Larry and family: our condolences to you and your family
Katie Birnie
July 2, 2015
To Janice, Taylor, Lauren, and the Kelly family,
Through my friendship with Taylor, I had several chances to spend time with Nanny in Providence Bay, in Ottawa, and on her trips to Calgary. What an incredibly special woman, full of love, kindness, sense of humour, and heartwarming smile. Her generosity toward me as a friend of Taylor's is something I won't soon forget. My deepest condolences and love to you all.
July 2, 2015
Dear Janice and Family,
Your mom was a gracious woman who welcomed everyone into her home always. She adored her family and loved spending as much time as possible with all of you. And all of you were very loving to her. She will be missed by many.
Our condolences to you all. Linda, Steve and Family
Diane Hutchinson
July 2, 2015
I had the privilege of meeting Verna on several occasions over the years and know what a lovely lady she was. I also know how much she is loved and how much she will be missed. My deepest sympathies to all the Kelly family and huge hugs to all!!
Wendy Stephens
July 1, 2015
To Janice and all of your family:
Thinking of you at this time knowing that the wonderful memories you have of your mom/grandma will bring you comfort. I have fond memories myself of sitting with Verna through many dance recitals that Taylor and Lauren were in. She always had flowers!
Patrick McCloskey
July 1, 2015
Dear Larry, Gerry, Janice, Maureen, Steve, Brenda, spouses, children and grandchildren,
So sorry to hear about Verna passing. She was a wonderful woman, terrific mother and grandparent. She was a great friend to my parents and especially my mother. I've know Verna since I was six years old, almost 60 years ago, and don't have many memories before meeting the Kelly family. She will be greatly missed by the entire Ottawa community and beyond.
Prayers, condolences and much gratitude,
Patrick
Jeanne Pronovost
July 1, 2015
To Kelly Family, I had the chance to met your Mother, Grandmother, a few months ago, she was such a nice Lady and was talking with so much Proud about each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Jeanne Pronovost ( Home at heart)
Donna Tierney (Watters)
July 1, 2015
My deepest sympathy.
Sharon Davies
June 30, 2015
To my cousins:
Larry, Gerry, Janice, Reenie, Steve and Brenda,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful Mom. What a truly wonderful & lovely person she was! I have such fond memories of Aunt Verna and I especially enjoyed my visit with her last year.
Despite her failing health she always managed to keep a positive attitude and her terrific witty sense of humour.
Your Mom was so very proud of her family and I know how much she meant to all of you, which makes losing her very difficult but I hope you find comfort in knowing she is now at peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your own families at this difficult time.
Love Sharon (Kelly) Davies
Sue Roberge
June 30, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, such a lovely lady. I am sending my thoughts and prayers to all.
Jill Mennie
June 30, 2015
Dear Brenda, Renata & Family, please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of your warm & loving mother.
I have many fond childhood memories and had the pleasure of meeting her once again in the recent years. Brenda, I know she had a very special place in your heart. It's never, ever easy loosing someone we love so much, but find comfort in knowing you took the best of care for her and she is now at peace. Loving regards, Jill and Michael Mennie
June 30, 2015
Larry, Lourdes Sorry to hear of your loss. You spoke lovingly of her many times.I will call when I get back from Sask.
Thinking of you and your family.
Brian ( Marla and Margo )
Marjorie McCorriston
June 30, 2015
Dear Kelly Family - While the love and support of your Mom can never be replaced, I hope you can find some strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Your Mom was a lovely and classy woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Marjorie McCorriston (Green)
June 30, 2015
To Brenda, Renata, Annie, Neve and Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Mom, Mother-in-law and Grandmother.
Mrs. Kelly always treated my family and myself with the utmost kindness, caring and respect.
She was an amazing woman who raised seven wonderful children. I will never forget her face and what she said when I was up at Norway Bay at her cottage and she showed me a very beautiful picture of her large and evergrowing family in a wedding book that I believe her Granddaughter Taylor gave to her as a gift. She was so proud and happy of having been a part of and of having been, in some way, responsible for that great many number of descendants. You all brought her so much joy.
She will be very dearly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Love and Big Warm Hugs,
Anne Lynne, Dean, David and Matthew and the Lipson Family
June 30, 2015
Larry
I was sorry to learn of your mother's passing. May the peace of Christ be with you.
Sincerely yours,
John Swinden, Loretto Ontario
Carmine Giamberardino
June 30, 2015
My condolences, deepest sympathies.
June 30, 2015
Thinking of all of you and sending you love and hugs. So happy I was fortunate enough to meet your Mom last summer.
Carolyn O'Reilly
June 30, 2015
Dear Brenda & family, please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your wonderful Mother. She was a very warm and loving person. May she rest in peace now.
Loving regards, Jill & Mike Mennie
Ann (McDonald) Smith
June 30, 2015
My deepest condolences for the loss of your Mom. I have the fondest memories of Sundays on Wellington St.
June 30, 2015
Dear Larry, Lourdes and family: Our deepest condolences on the passing of Verna. You took such wonderful care of her over the years and may you now take comfort in knowing she is at peace. Joe, Cythia, Ted, Elizabeth and Kate Thornley
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