Obituary of Gerald Keith Joseph Kelly
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October 24th 1960 – October 7th 2016
Gerald Keith Joseph Kelly, beloved partner of Bonnie Burson of Smiths Falls, ON passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents, Edna (2008) and Keith (1997). Gerald enjoyed a rewarding career as a welder. He was experienced, highly motivated and passionate about welding and loved the choice jobs he held over the years, most recently with Kilmarnock Enterprise of Smiths Falls. He put his heart and soul into every job he completed.
Loving and committed father of Jared and stepfather of Sineid and Ciaran Burson. Dear brother of Brenda (Garry Emmerson) of Ottawa and Cheryl (Bill Nelson) of Calgary and fond uncle of Kelly (Carl Beckstead) and Matthew Blais. Gerald leaves behind many extended family members, but worthy of special mention are his favourite cousin, Robert (Sylvie) and uncle, Lawrence (Carole).
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Melissa Forbes and staff of Almonte General Hospital for the compassionate care and attention they provided to Gerald. They also would like to send a special thank you to Kelly and Roxanne from Saint Elizabeth and CCAC for all their help. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at the Montague Forget Me Not Club (658 Rosedale Rd South, Smiths Falls) on Friday October 14, 2016, between 1-4 pm. For those desiring, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.
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