Peacefully at Lakeshore General Hospital on May 23, 2011. Joseph Brian Kelly, born December 9, 1929, eldest son of B.A.N. Kelly and Catherine Delany, late of Montreal West. Beloved husband of Claire Barbara Hudson of Pointe Claire, and loved and lovingly missed by his seven children: Cassie (Patrick Tierney), Brian (Chanphen Phasakul), Thomas, Barbara (Laurent Léger), Betsy (David Akin), Mary (Daniel Roderick) & Jennifer. Survived by Ann Crane, Ottawa; Micheal (Virginia Graham) Ottawa; Kevin (Jane Wilcox). Pre-deceased by Patricia (Peter Tyrrell), Newtown Square, PA; Timothy (Catherine), Pierrefonds and Emmett. Cherished Grandfather of Mark (deceased), Sandra & David Tierney; Vivar & Phoy Kelly; Alexander & Carolyn Brooker; Claire & Charlotte Akin; and Daniel & Molly Roderick. Uncle to more than 80 nieces & nephews.
Brian was a leader in Facilities Management, notably at Loyola College & Montreal General Hospital. Later in life he developed a passion for teaching and was active in Construction Safety Training. Brian was a role model for his children and was always active, with camping and boating activities, and as a long-time Scout Leader.
Visitation - Friday afternoon 2:00 – 4:00 pm, and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to:
Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Homes
222 Autoroute 20
POINTE-CLAIRE QC H9S 3X6
Tel: 514-483-1870
Fax: 514-694-3239
Funeral Services will be held at St. John Fisher Church, 121 Summerhill Ave, Pointe Claire on Saturday May 28 at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Brian’s memory to:
Quebec Lung Association
855 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Suite 222
Montreal, QC, H2L 4N4
Canada
Phone: (514) 287-7400
Toll-free: 1 800 295-8111
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