Charles Kelly

Obituary of Charles Kelly

Charles Kelly

 

Charles Kelly passed away peacefully in his 87th year on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in K Wing Palliative Care at Sunnybrook Hospital with family by his side.

Charles leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Shirley (nee Denomy) and his four children, Charlene Richmond (Grant), Barb Ferlatte (John), Paul (Caroline) and Gerry (Leasa) and his 7 grandchildren Kelly, Carter, Meredith, Brooke, Mark, Heather and Brendan.

Educated at Assumption University, Windsor, Ontario. Devoted family man, lover of life and all those he met, forever curious and a lifelong learner, taking up a paintbrush in his last years. A devoted volunteer at Blessed Sacrament Parish who helped initiate the Out of the Cold Program in 1996 with many other dedicated volunteers who shared his passion for helping those in need.

The family extend sincere thanks to the staff at Sunnybrook Hospital especially the Palliative Care Unit. Profound appreciation and gratitude to Ritche, Ed and Chona for their incredible devotion to Charles. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Vincent de Paul.

The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles – Newbigging Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18th.  Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 24 Cheritan Avenue on Saturday, January 19th at 11:00 a.m.

 

Condolences, photographs and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com.