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SCALLY, Francis
1934 – 2024
Francis Ambrose Vincent Scally, aged 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Teck Pioneer Residence in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
Frank, as he was known to everyone, was born on December 5, 1934, in Dublin Ireland. He is survived by his wife Theresa (Legault) and three children, Sean (Kim), Lauri (Clyde) and Lian Wright (Steve). He also leaves behind grandchildren Eddie, Darcy, Matt, Conor, and Kelsey, as well as great grandchildren Jayce, Sabella and Georgia. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth (Betty) Scally and extended family in Ireland. Frank is predeceased by his parents, James and Elizabeth Scally, as well as many brothers and sisters.
Filled with a deep sense of adventure, Frank boarded a ship to Canada in the late 1950s. Arriving in Halifax, he travelled to and lived in Toronto for a while, eventually finding his way to Northern Ontario. It was in Kirkland Lake that he began to build a life and a family after meeting Theresa while visiting a friend at the hospital where she worked. Frank had a long and fulfilling career with the Town of Kirkland Lake and developed years-long friendships with many in the community. Frank loved to travel, taking many family trips throughout Canada and the US, with a special fondness for the Maritimes as it reminded him so much of home. In retirement, Frank and Theresa returned many times to Ireland to reminisce and spend time with family.
A true Irishman, Frank had great wit and charm, loved to tell stories and was known to crack a few off-colour Irish jokes. Most of all, Frank had great passion for the music of his beloved Ireland. As a devoted member of the then KL Canadian-Irish Club, he loved to delight many with songs that pined for the country he left behind and told stories of Ireland, both mythical and true.
The Scally family is forever grateful to the amazing staff at Teck Pioneer Residence (TPR) and extend heartfelt appreciation for all the love and care he received there over the last seven years. If desired, donations in Frank’s name may be made to TPR.
Thank you also to friends and loved ones, near and far, for their kindness and support through this difficult time.
But music was his life, it was not his livelihood,
And it made him feel so happy, and it made him feel so good.
And he sang from his heart, and he sang from his soul.
He did not know how well he sang, it just made him whole.
(Mr. Tanner, Harry Chapin)
For all his life, Frank never liked to say the word goodbye, so Cheerio for now and see you next time, God willing.
MEMORIAL MASS
Thursday, March 7, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
Luncheon to follow in the Parish Hall
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Décès pour la Ville:Kirkland Lake, Province: Ontario
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