KELLY – Ralph A., 91, of Milton, Queens County passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
Born in Cobalt, Ont., he was a son of the late Bernard and Gladys (MacKenzie) Kelly.
Ralph was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Merchant Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy in the North Atlantic. He received the 1939 – 1945 Star with France and Germany clasps, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp and the War Medal 1939 -1945. He was a former employee with Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited, retiring after 35 years as papermaker. He enjoyed tole painting and gardening in his spare time. He was a member of the Mersey Branch # 38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool.
He is survived by his daughters Bonnie (Ron) desRosier of Edmonton, AB, Catherine Hobin (Renauld Francoeur) of Halifax, Sue Ann (Ralph) Ballard of Lower Sackville, his sons Bill (Tammy) of Bedford, David (Tanya) of Milton, Jim (Annette) of Bridgewater.
13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, sister Patricia Rawlings of Sarnia, Ont.
He was predeceased by his first wife of forty-nine years Patricia (Waddleton), his second wife Donna Raynard, an infant sister and his brother John “Jack”.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, where visitation will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. A legion memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service. Father Keith Billard officiating. A private family committal will be held at a later time. Family flowers only, donations may be made to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Susan Mosher-Richards
So sorry to hear of Bucky’s passing,I know he will be greatly missed by all those he has left behind.Take care.
BRENDA LAWRENCE
David Tanya and Family . Sorry to hear of your sadness . My thoughts are with you and the family . Sincerely Brenda Lawrence
Walter and Sherri Miller
Jim:
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.Our condolences to all the family.
Rose & Philip Decker
To the Kelly Families;
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I’m sure he will be missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to the family at this sad time.
Philip & Rose Decker
Roslyn Rowter
David, Tanya, and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all through this difficult time.
Lorraine Randall
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father, my thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Leo&Marilyn Langevin
To the Kelly family.Sorry to hear of your father’s passing,he was a great man,you made many happy memories with him.
Karen Oickle
David, Tanya and family : Sorry for your loss. Keep the happy memories close to your heart …David, you were so good to your Dad. Especially so in his final years when, familiarity and love were so important to help his aging mind..I hope you will find solace in knowing you were there to help him make his hardest journey, the final one….thinking of you all.
Boomie& Brenda
Jim and Annette We are so sorry for your loss,Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Mildred Clements ( Trainor)
To the Kelly family. I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Wanda J Horton
Dear Sue Ann
I am sorry to be reading about your dad passing away . I remember going to your home when we were in high school together and your parents were so nice to me . May you find comfort in the days ahead knowing that others care.
Sincerely
Wanda J Horton
The Campbell Family
We offer our deepest condolences to the Kelly family and sister Patricia Rawlings.
Judi & Ken Minard
To the family
Sincere condolences on the loss of your father. We were next door neighbours to your parents for a few years and always enjoyed them.
Joan and Larry Weagle
Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bernie Hatt
My sincere condolences to the Kelly family for your loss.
Lena Fairn
To the Kelly family,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lena Fairn
Susan MacLeod
To the Kelly family: My sincere condolences for the loss of your dad, grandfather and friend.
Eddie and Evie Fisher
To the family , Sorry to hear about your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Greg and Lisa Killam
David, Tanya and Kelly Family,
So sorry for your loss. It’s not easy to watch people you love slip from the world but some comfort can be felt knowing that they suffer no more. With hope “Nibby” will catch up with his ol’ buddy “Bucky.” Thinking of you and your family.
Alan & Sheila Leard
Bill & Family
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father and we send our condolences. We wish you all the best at this time and know that you will all be together to celebrate his life. all the best, Alan & Sheila
Sandy Tonello-Greenfield
Such a flood of happy memories run by as I look back at the many years shared with the family. Your Father was always welcoming more children into the house . My, my what we put him through. Completely outnumber by all of us but he just had to give us THE LOOK .and we knew for the moment he was serious. That is until his big smile came across his face. Wonderful memories were created . May he rest in peace and may you all hold him dear to heart. A life well lived .
Gerry & Phyllis Leaman
The Kelly family We were very sorry to hear of your loss. We were neighbors for many years Sincere condolences to you all.
Jo-Anne Ferrier
It is always sad when we lose someone we have cared so deeply about, especially a father.
I’m sure the many stories and memories you have of your dad will continue to warm your heart and make you smile.
Take care, Jo-Anne 😉
Glen and Diane Dexter
David and Tanya, So sorry for your lost. Our thoughts are with you.
Sharon Rhyno
To David,Tanya and all the families.Sorry to hear about Bucky.Still think of him.Still makes me laugh a little to myself.Sure miss the Military channel.Take care.
john bain
sorry to have heard of your dads passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you all . john
Grace Fraser
Dave, Tanya and family sorry to hear of Bucky’s passing. We always enjoyed our visits with him. Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Grace and Alex Fraser
Karen and Hugh Inard
To all the Kelly family,
Our sincere thoughts are with you in the passing of your Dad.
Karen andHugh
Nanci Douglas
To all members of the Kelly family I send my sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. Especially to Bonnie & Cathy, lots of memories of times spent at your Milton home. May your memories make your heart happy!
kelley rawlings clements
to the Kelley family I am so glad that I got to come down with mom and spend uncle buckys 91st birthday with him I really enjoyed seeing him he will be deeply missed by all. you are all in my thoughts at this time Kelley and family
Manson & Nancy White
David, Tanya & Kelley Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Manson & Nancy
Jackie, Kevin, Julia, Peter and Donovan Reid
Bonnie, Cathy, Sueann, Bill, Jim and David so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Uncle Bucky was always dear to me and I think of him often as well as all of you and Aunt Pat. Please know that we are thinking of you and we grieve your loss. Lots of love ~ Jackie and family
Sylvia & Mike Langille
David & family,
Sorry to hear of your dads passing! Take care!
Sylvia, Mike & family
Karen and Jim Sheppard and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bucky came into my heart years ago and will be with me always. Our prayers are with you’ Blessings!
Kathy Corbin
To all the Kelly family,
We are sorry to hear of Ralph passing. Hold your memories of Ralph close to your heart , they will help keep you going through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
From – Residents and Staff at Ridgewood Retirement Centre
Marilyn Malone
To the Kelly family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of the late Ralph Kelly,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
jackie rawlings quinn
letting you know that you are in our thoughts always glad we where able to come down and spend time with uncle bucky for his birthday we enjoyed spending time with him he will never be forgotten Jackie and family
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts are with each and everyone of you during this difficult time.
Bernadette,Danny & Nick Manthorne
We’re very sorry to hear of Uncle Bucky’s passing.Our thoughts are with you all in your time of sorrow. Hugs
Larry and Lynne Waddleton
To the Kellys
Sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Bucky. He was a really nice and loving man. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Kim Wood
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bucky’s passing of this life.
He brought smiles and laughter to many people.
I have so many wonderful memories of spending time with your family in Liverpool and I wish all of you peace in your hearts.
With much love,
Kim
Susan Oickle
To Ralph’s (Bucky’s) Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness . Thinking of you .
Jill Pottie
Thinking of you on what will be a long and difficult day.
I often wonder how your parents managed with six kids (and their friends!). I can’t even imagine how you would get six kids fed, dressed and off to school and then to do it all again for church on Sunday. In my day, your house was always alive with activity. There seemed to be Kellys everywhere, big and small. Bonnie and I would be ironing our hair, Cathy would be cracking jokes while trying on all of Bonnie’s wardrobe to get ready for the next dance. Your mother laughed through it all and and your father sat quietly through it all. Maybe he was hoping that no one would notice him and he would have a minute of peace. What a great home they made for all of you. So many wonderful memories for you to take forward and to pass on.
Karen & Wendell Whynott
Expressing our deepest sympathy to all the Kelly family.
We have good memories and hope that your memories will help you at this time.
Del & Mary Weare
To all of Bucky’s Children,
We are thinking of all of you at this sad time. We did not know Bucky for a long time but during the time we knew him he always made our hearts glad. Many sad people are happy to have a second look at the scripture at John 5:28,29 for it assures us of our loved one’s resurrection. Our sincere love to you all.
(Bucky’s Brother in-law) Del & Mary
Randi Dickie
To the Kelly Family,
It is a sad time to say a final good-bye to our parent. Be grateful for the father he was and the family you are—and the bravery he has shown for our country.
With sincere sympathy,
Randi D
Barbara and Gary Goulden
We are so sorry to hear of your loss ,this is a sad and stressful time for your family,he will be missed by many,Iam sure you have many pleasant memories…