It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing
of David Hendry Kelly, Thursday, March 26th at
the Chalmers Hospital. Dave was born in Saint John in 1948 to Evelyn
(Hendry) and Donald Kelly.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Linda
(Hamill) Kelly, his children Jennifer Kelly-Milner (Will Milner) and
Peter Kelly (Amanda Hughes), and his two beautiful granddaughters
Molly Isabella Kelly and Olivia Madelynn Milner.
Dave was predeceased by his parents, as well as by his mother
and father-in-law, Isabelle and Alfie Hamill.
Upon graduating from UNB with degrees in chemical engineering
and law, he and Linda moved to Chicago where he was able to use both
degrees in employment with Copeland Systems. They decided to
return home after two years, and Dave set up a law practice.
This he did as a well-respected lawyer for over 40 years in
Fredericton and Oromocto.
Dave was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners. In his
spare time he loved to hunt, fish, golf and spend time in Florida with
family and friends. He enjoyed many rounds of golf with special
nephews Kerry and Scott Barker.
Dave was fiercely proud of his children, their
accomplishments and the young adults and parents they have become. He
also loved their choice of soul mates in life, and cherished them as
his own. Dave’s favourite times were together with his
family on the beach and by the pool, sharing a seat with his granddogs
Roxy, Guinness and Bruin, or being entertained by his granddaughters
who loved their Grampie (Gaga) immensely – they loved to
tease each other, and no one brought out Dave’s fun-loving
side like his little girls did! They will miss him
greatly.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Richardson, his
family physician and lifelong best friend, Dr. Cameron and the
oncology staff, and palliative care. Also, a special thank you is
extended to family and friends that supported our family via phone
calls, messages and prayers the past week since social distancing is
the mandate.
A celebration of life will be held at Bishop’s Funeral Home
by Invitation do to Covid -19 restrictions. Personal
condolences may be shared through Bishop’s Funeral
Home.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
19482020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Hendry Kelly 19482020..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick