Dr. Paul Andre Kelly

Dr. Paul A. Kelly, 78, of DeWitt, MI passed away August 30, 2015. Paul was born December 17, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry Krawcewicz (Kelly) and Jeanne (Tomaszewski) Kelly. He was an avid reader, especially in history and sports. Paul grew up in Cleveland and was a lifelong fan of Ohio State, the Cleveland Browns, and the Cleveland Indians. Paul’s license plate even read “BUCEYE” for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He attended John Carroll University, and graduated from the Ohio State University Medical School in 1963. Paul served as a colonel in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1987. He went to work for Sparrow Hospital until 2000, and Hayes Green Beach from 2000-2006 as an O.B./G.Y.N, delivering thousands of babies throughout the years.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Matt Kelly.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 25 years, Cynthia (Cindy) Kelly; children, Aimee (Matt) Buchanan, Aimee Kelly, Cole Kelly, Austin (Iggy) Kelly, Jaylyn Kelly, and Shayne Kelly; grandchildren, DeAndre, Alex, Courtney, Danielle, and Jasper; sister, Judith (Judy) Kelly; and brother, Dr. John (Chris) Kelly.

A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel, 205 E. Washington St., DeWitt. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Military Honors will be conferred at the VFW Post #4090 in Portland, Michigan, following the prayer service.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes DeWitt Chapel.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grdewitt.com.