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Raymond Kells Obituary
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Raymond F. Sr. and Anna (Kapanios) Kells. He was the national sales manager for Bristol Yachts prior to being the builder of Kells Yachts. Mr. Kells was the founder and builder of Water Wizz of Cape Cod and developer of Water Wizz of Westerly. He also built Adventure Land of Narragansett.
He was a member of The Community Church of Vero Beach, Fla., and a member of the Lions Club of Swansea, Mass. Mr. Kells was a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Rebecca Kells-Brotemarkle and her husband Eric of Jupiter, Fla., Melissa Kells-Burdick and her husband Joshua of Vero Beach, Fla., R. Michael Kells of Hope Valley and Melanie Craig of Kauai, Hawaii. Mr. Kells was the grandfather of five. He was the brother of Robert Kells and his wife Kathy of South Kingstown and Richard Kells and his wife Lisa of Scituate.
A memorial service led by Rev. Robert Baggott of The Community Church of Vero Beach, Fla. will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, 7 Elm St., Westerly.
Visiting hours are Wednesday 4 to 6 p.m. in the Nardolillo Funeral Home, South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Road, (Rt.1A) Narragansett.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ray's name to Dr. Toni Choueiri's Research Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Attn: Contribution Services, 10 Brookline Place, West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Kells
Billy Gross
April 25, 2009
To Dickey, I haven't seen You since Hope High, I Just wanted to give You and Your Family My Condolences.
William Boorse
April 24, 2009
Patricia, Mary Jane and I just learned of Ray's passing. We grieve with you and your lovely family and pray for his soul. He was a man's man and will be missed.
April 7, 2009
To Chief Kells and wife Kathy: Truly sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Jerry Newsham,Retired Deputy Sheriff, State House
Jacob Dunnell
April 6, 2009
Rebecca:
How saddened I was to read of your father’s passing. My heart goes to you and your family for your loss.
April 5, 2009
Bob, Kathy and family,
We express a sincere sorrow for your loss. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God bless and be with you always.
Ray and Maryann Brown
North Fort Myers, Fl.
Stephen Laudone
April 5, 2009
To Pat, Rebecca, Melissa, Mike and Melanie.
My deppest condolances to you all on just hearing of your loss. May the ARMS OF CHRIST ALWAYS BE AROUND YOU AND YOURS.
Kirsti Stennett
April 5, 2009
Dear Pat and family, I learned of Ray'spassing from cousin Geri. Even though we haven't seen you in years, Geri has kept us informed of your joys and sorrows. I remember Ray as a very fun loving man who was very proud of his family. We are so sorry for your loss. Kirsti and Bob Stennett
Tom and Connie Caputo
April 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayes are with your entire family. My God be with you.
geri wiitala
April 3, 2009
We know that Ray is with us in spirit but we will so miss this beautiful man in the flesh. It was truly an honor to have had you in our lives. Our hearts go out to my beautiful cousin Patricia and her precious children and grandchildren. We love you very much, Geri and Walt Wiitala
Frank & Sue Craig
April 2, 2009
Patricia, Rebecca, Michael, Melissa and Melanie:
Ray was such a great and vibrant man. It is so hard to believe that he is no longer with us. The pain of not having Ray with us is so deep for the family and his friends. In order to hurt so deeply, we had to have loved him profoundly. In that love, we have already been blessed. He is now at peace and in heaven with our Geoff surrounded by eternal love.
With Much Aloha,
Cornel and Amy Young
April 2, 2009
To The Kells Family:
We wish to extend our sincerest sympathy for your loss. May God continue to give you peace and bless you.
Bill & Vicky Lawrence
April 2, 2009
May the good memories of your childhood sustain you as you mourn the loss of your brother Ray. He is at peace. May that joy bring comfort to you and a smile to your heart. With our Love,
JOHN CICERCHIA
April 1, 2009
BOB,
I'm sorry to learn about the loss of your brother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Sheila and Charlie Botka
April 1, 2009
Dear Patricia ,Mike and the girls..
Charlie and I were so saddened to hear about the loss of your loving husband and father.. We loved Ray as you did and will miss him very much.. He was a wonderful man... We love you all,you are in our prayers .We are so sorry for your loss. ..Charlie and Sheila Botka
Cristina Azzinaro
April 1, 2009
To Mrs. Kells, Rebecca, Melissa and the entire Kells family, I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. You have my sincerest sympathies.
April 1, 2009
Dear Bob and Kathy and family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your brother, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen and Debbie Alves
kelley mancini
April 1, 2009
to Mike, melissa and the entire Kells family, sorry to hear the loss of your father, our prayers are with you.fratty bob and kelley
Ernie Greco
April 1, 2009
Bob,
I'm sorry to learn about the loss of your brother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Karin Kells Ivancic
March 31, 2009
Uncle Ray was the best!! He was so full of life all of the time and he will be missed by so many. Thinking of all of you, Aunt Pat and family, during this difficult time and sad I am so far away. Love to you all... Karin and Justin
Lisa (Elisabeth) Cardenas (Haverbeck)
March 31, 2009
Dear Bob and Kathy: My deapest sympathy to you and your family.
March 31, 2009
Bob, Our Deepest Condolences from the Whetstone Family.
Joe & Angie Iacoi and Family
March 31, 2009
To Pat and Entire Kells Family:
We were saddened this evening to learn of Ray's passing. He was always very professional and understanding in many ways over the years that we knew him thur his business ventures. You both supported many community events together with your generosity.
May all the good family memories keep you all strong during these times and in years to come.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joe Niewiecki
March 31, 2009
My Deepest Sympathy.
Bill Golini
March 31, 2009
My name is Bill Golini. I grew up with Richard as kids and spent a lot of time at their house along with Raymond. I felt like part of the family. I am sorry for your loss and are in our prayers.
Pat Pitocchi
March 31, 2009
Bob & Kathy
We are without words to express our sympathy. We send our thoughts and prayers to contribute in some small way to alleviate your loss.
Pat Kells Pitocchi & Family
Pat Pitocchi
March 31, 2009
Pat and family
We send our sympathy, our prayers and our love to you all. May Ray's spirit be kept alive by your memories.
Pat Kells Pitocchi & Family
Naples, FL
March 31, 2009
Dear Bob and Family,
We send our sincere condolences on the passing of your brother Ray. It is very hard to lose a brother, but he will stay alive forever in your memories of him.
Love to you and your entire family,
Cousins, Mike and Sandy Palazzo
Mary Ann & Arthur Pickering
March 31, 2009
Bob & Kathy:
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you at this traumatic time in life.
Mary Ann (Kells) & Arthur Pickering
March 31, 2009
Pat & Family:
So sorry to have received the news of Ray's passing. Our deeptest sympathies are with you.
Ann & Bud Alves
March 31, 2009
To the Kells Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann & Bud Alves
Paul Collins
March 31, 2009
To the Kells Family, Melissa and Josh.My deepest sympathies about your loss.
Dan DeCesare
March 31, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
wally pickford
March 31, 2009
Sorry, Bob. Maybe he rest in peace. WP
Bob Ret,P.P.D. Bessette
March 31, 2009
Dear Bob and family.my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother
Bill Drapeau (former R.I. State Rep.)
March 31, 2009
Bob, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the memories of your brother bring you comfort in the days ahead.
geri and walt Wiitala
March 31, 2009
We know Ray is with us in spirit; but we will so miss this very beautiful man in the flesh. He is very loved. Our hearts go out to his wonderful family.
Roberta & Ellis Mayers
March 31, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Tom Mulvey
March 31, 2009
To Bob and his family, my sincere condolences on the death of your brother Ray. May he rest in peace.
Br Ronald Francis Crepeau-Cross MGC
March 31, 2009
Dear Bob, Kathy, and family.
Sincere condolences on the passing of your brother. May he enjoy eternal life with Our Blessed Lord and may you all be consoled.
Mercy! Peace! Love!
Joanne McDermott
March 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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