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Kelly; James Edward

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KELLY – James E., 80, of Milton, Queens County, passed away suddenly in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Annie (Keens) Kelly.
Jim served with the Canadian Armed Forces for a number of years serving in Cyprus and Germany. Following his military career, Jim was employed as a boiler maker. He loved his dogs and his Harley.
He is survived by his daughter Claudette of Milton and his son Kris of Liverpool; his grandchildren James and Robert; his sisters Nancy (Bruce) MacNutt of Bridgewater and Irene Greenough of St. Margaret’s Bay.
He was predeceased by his son Franz Robert; his sisters Joan and Carol and his brothers John and Michael.
At Jim’s request, there was a private family graveside service in St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery on College Street in Liverpool officiated by Father Keith Billard and under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. No flowers. Donations to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

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  1. Terri and Brad Longmire

    Claudette:

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Brad and I send our condolences to you and your family. Hugs to you.

  3. Paul and Shirley Neals

    We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Father, Grandfather, brother.. Jim.
    God’s blessing of comfort and peace are wished for you all.

  6. Linda Trainor

    So sorry to her of the loss of your father & brother. May you cherish his memories. Take care & GOD B less!
    Linda T

  9. Rhonda Perry

    Chris and Claudette

    Please accept the condolences from our family.

    I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Jim’s passing, Jim was a great family man and wonderful friend to all who knew him.

    I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Rhonda Perry
    Catherine MacEachern
    And families

  10. Alex & Pauline Wong

    Claudette & Kris ..
    Our condolence .. take care & God bless .. Alex & Pauline

  12. Christine Taillon

    Kris & Claudette
    So Sorry to hear of your dad, I remember his sense of humour and his sense of family.
    Take care. RIP Jim.
    Christine

  13. Steven and Brenda Kennedy

    Dear Claudette, and Kris, so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a very respectful man . God bless you and your families.

  16. deborah foote

    claudette and kris…i am so very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing…thoughts and prayers are with you now and the difficult days ahead….hold onto your memories and each other…rip james

  17. Wayne and Pam Westhaver

    So sorry to hear about Jimmy,we were friends with him for a very long time and we will really miss him ,our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  18. Dunc

    Kris and Claudette;
    So sorry to here about Jimmy. He was a good guy who will be missed by all.
    Dunc

  19. Kenny Ingram and Wanda

    So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing..thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  20. Bessie Harnish &Brothers

    I didn’t know Jim all that well, but my brother and I liked him.
    Always had the bagel and coffee. I miss seeing him when we go.
    They say time heals all hurts, but sometimes it takes more time
    then others. May he rest in peace.

  21. Dave Freeman

    Claudette and Kris

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
    Jim was a good neighbor.

  22. Cheryl Kempf

    Claudette and Kris. Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We will keep you in our prayers.

  23. Kathy Rawding

    So sorry to hear of your dad,s passing. I always enjoyed our chats when he came into the bank, he sure was proud of his big blue Harley. A very nice man.
    Kathy Rawding

  24. Anne Porter Sarty

    Claudette and family,

    So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

    Anne Porter Sarty

  25. Paul and Cathleen Seamone

    Dear Kris and Claudette, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad.I use to see him around Liverpool quite often,but never really got to know him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Take care Kris,sincerely Cathleen and Paul.

  26. Valerie Rhyno

    To Kris and Claudette.
    I am saddened to hear of your Dads passing, Sending my deepest condolence to you both.
    Valerie Rhyno

  29. Trevor & Amy

    Claudette & Kris…..may God bless you in your time of need…..Hold on to your memories … Amy & Trevor (Mainstreet Kwikway)….We will certainly miss seeing him …He always had a story !!!

  30. Sterling Belliveau

    To the family of James Kelly, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    With sincerest sympathy,
    SterlingBelliveau, MLA

  31. Dale and Sue Verge

    So very sorry to here of Jims passing ..always liked to talk to him ..especially at Tims ..he liked to have his coffee and chat with people ..will miss him …our thoughts and prayers are with you

  32. Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  33. David Whynott of mersey point

    To Jims family I am sorry to hear of jims passing, knew jim all my life and he was always a great guy to talk with.He had many friends and will be missed by all.

  34. Sandra Cardinell

    Claudette,
    So sorry to learn of your father’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you.

  35. Scott and MaryAnn Rhyno

    Claudette and Kris
    Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you both.R.I.P.uncle Jim
    Scott and MaryAnn

  36. Anne Howard

    Claudette and Kris,

    Please accept our condolences. It was nice of your Dad to visit Dad while they were in the hospital at the same time.
    Our thoughts are with you.

    Fred and Anne Howard

  37. Terrena Parnell

    Claudette & Kris,

    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My Dad knew him well and spoke of him often.

  38. Julie Whynot

    Kris and Claudette and family
    So very sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. God Bless.

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