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Francis O'Kelly Obituary
Dr. O'Kelly was a board-certified urologist who practiced in Toronto, Ontario, Columbia, South Carolina, and Newport Beach, California. He served the medical staff as chief of staff at hospitals in Toronto and Newport Beach.
Dr. O'Kelly served in the United States Army as a sieutenant colonel. He served his country honorably in operation Desert Storm.
Surviving are a former wife, Agnes O'Kelly of Pawley's Island, three sons and spouses, James Kevin O'Kelly, M.D. (Tonya) of Florence, Peter P. O'Kelly, M.D.( Kristen) of Florence, Frank M. O'Kelly Jr., M.D.,( Jenny) of Cambridge, England, and 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Florence, South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prostate Cancer Research Institute, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 800, Los Angeles, CA 90045; or to Veterans' Families United Foundation, P.O. Box 14355, Oklahoma City, OK 73113.
Waters-Powell Funeral Home of Florence is assisting the family of Dr. O'Kelly.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis O'Kelly
Frank O'Kelly
May 6, 2010
Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever.
April 20, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are eternally greatful for the caring and wisdom that was passed on through Dr. O'Kelly and our lives have been touched and blessed by this.
Sincerely,
Timmothy Jackson and Jonna Pittillo
Patricia O'Connor
April 18, 2010
I have only fond memories of times with Dr. O'Kelly and family from when I was small.
May your fond memories bring comfort.
April 17, 2010
O'Kelly family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Terry Stillman
Salem,Oregon
Eleanor Kilmartin
April 16, 2010
Agnes, Kevin Peter and Frank Jnr, deepest sympathies to you all. We will miss Frank, we always enjoyed his visits home to Ireland. We are remembering you all in our prayers. Eleanor (Griffin) Kilmartin
Kristen and Mike Cowling
April 16, 2010
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Family of Dorothy Plyler
April 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Evelyn Vazquez
April 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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