Hugh Kelly

Hugh was born on May 21, 1936 in Wainwright, AB. His family and him moved to Vancouver, BC until grade three, then they moved to Bentley and farmed west of town.

In 1963 he met his first wife, Elaine Kelly. They married in September, 1965. They lived in Blackfalds, where they purchased an acreage north of the town and stayed there for most of their married lives. They had three daughters, Rhonda, Kathie, and Colleen. In 2004, he lost his first wife Elaine, but was lucky enough to be blessed with another love that he married in 2005. Fran shared his love for music and they travelled many miles following his dreams. Throughout his life, he drove truck, did sheet metal work, water conditioning and school bus driving in his later years. He was blessed with 6 grandsons and 2 granddaughters that were his pride and joy.

He passed away peacefully on October 16, 2016 at home. He was predeceased by his parents Bert and Jane Kelly, a brother-in-law Bill Janssen, brother-in-laws Norm and Lloyd Grover, a grandson Darius Kelly and his first wife, Elaine Kelly and a stepson, Dwayne Ramsey (Theresa).

He is survived by his wife, Fran Kelly of Lacombe, his daughters, Rhonda Boyce (Darcy), Kathie Chessor (Ken), and Colleen and Fran’s children, Dennis (Phyllis), Belva (Darryl), Jim (Elaine), John (Laurie). He leaves 7 grandchildren, Ricky Boyce, Morganne Boyce (Brad), Joey Kelly, Tyren Chessor, Kale Chessor, Nicholas Kelly, Travis Chessor, and Kallie Chessor, 15 step grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind 3 sisters, Carol Janssen, Florence Rabbis (George), and Joanne Long (Norm), one brother, Ken Kelly (Lisa), as well as numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a vast extended family.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00pm on Sunday October 23, 2016 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 66 in Ponoka (3911 AB-2A, Ponoka, AB).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hugh’s name, towards Future Rising Stars with Alberta Men and Women of Country Music (Hoadley Community Association  Care of Shirley Hartman, RR#2, Bluffton, AB T0C 0M0)

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