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Friday
14
October
First Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, October 14, 2011
Watford Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors
232 Warwick St.
Watford, Ontario, Canada
Friday
14
October
Second Visitation
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, October 14, 2011
Watford Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors
232 Warwick St.
Watford, Ontario, Canada
Saturday
15
October
Service Information
11:00 am
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Watford Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors
232 Warwick St.
Watford, Ontario, Canada
Interment Information
St. James Cemetery
7900 Churchill Line
Watford, Ontario, Canada
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Wendy Wellington posted a condolence
Monday, October 31, 2011
Very, very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband Cheryl. I realized our daughters work together at NLSS after Ryann talked about what happened to Dennis. I was a nursing student at CEE. Praying for strength for you and your family in the coming days Cheryl...Sincerely, Wendy Wellington
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Joyce Kelly posted a condolence
Monday, October 24, 2011
Dennis was a wonderful brother from the moment he arrived 56 years ago. When he and Debbie were babies, Judy and I would jump out of bed at the first little middle-of-the-night noise, because we knew that when one woke up for a night feeding, so would the other. And the first nightshift nursemaid would grab Dennis because he'd have the bottle drained in about 10 minutes. Debbie would take at least an hour, falling asleep, gooing, all good baby things, but she took a long time for her mid-night snack. Images of Dennis that occur to me: long auburn curls as a two year old; playing tricks and grinning all the way; his first custom hockey mask; catching the bus to elementary school; jumping the fence to get to high school; motorcycles getting bigger and bigger; building amazing homes for his family; hot tub in the middle of a snow pile; gracious host; ever smiling; and so many more. Love you, Dennis, and know that you are safely with all who love you still - on this side and on the other. Your sister, Joyce
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Elizabeth Carman posted a condolence
Friday, October 21, 2011
Sending to you my deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of Dennis. Sincerely, Elizabeth Carman, Bloor Street United Church, Toronto
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George and Cathy Prangley posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Cheryl, Danica and Kyle and family: We are saddened for the loss of your husband and dad. Thinking of you all and you have our deepest sympathy, and wish you peace at this difficult time. Very proud of Danica how she did such a great job of a tribute to her dad... Sincerely George and Cathy Prangley
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Jane Coleman posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Cheryl....I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since I heard the sad news and I can only imagine what you are going through at this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Larry and joy Holbrough posted a condolence
Sunday, October 16, 2011
cheryl and familial the best to all of you during this time .you are very fortunate with all the love and support you have from your family and friends. I know. Mine are always close when I need them all the best
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Jayne & Ron Hunter & Family posted a condolence
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Cheryl, Danica and Kyle, as you know, our family feels a sense of shock, disbelief and extreme sadness. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that we are here for you. We are so proud and pleased to know that our family has been part of your family’s inner circle and we had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Dennis. We have been thinking about you and your extended family non-stop during this difficult time, and also, thinking about the influence Dennis had on our lives. We will remember Dennis as a first-class son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. We feel grateful for memories of his competitive nature (baseball & hockey), his coaching, his love of the outdoors, dinner parties with good food, minor hockey days (and stopping at the Kelly house and not remembering to leave), hot tub soaks in the winter, Christmas Eve gatherings, house boat excursions, Dennis’ many construction projects for our family, bantering about hockey and other sports, morning coffee breaks, vacations at the cottage, his thrifty inventions and his love of big-boy toys, parties, his enjoyment of simple times including hunting and fishing…and so much more. Stories seem to be endless! Ron and I are especially grateful that we got to have a summer camping trip with the old house-boating crew this summer. We all had such a great time. Yes, our thoughts have run very deep, in thinking about this man. We recall a very courageous man, who lived by his values, beliefs and integrity. Cheryl, Kyle and Danica, he loved you all unconditionally. He was a very happy and proud grandfather You were first and foremost in his life. He loved his birth family and was a true friend. Dennis did not live in fear of making choices that aligned with his values and believes. He was not one to give into peer pressure, or to be swayed to do things that he was not comfortable with. When tested, he focused more on doing what was right, as opposed to who was right. He was a man who wore many occupational hats, and never feared trying a new job that required continuous learning. He was methodical about his work and always displayed a keen sense for safety, for himself and his co-workers. That carried over into the on-going projects he carried out for our family and many others. We particularly remember his love to socialize, and to have fun. He loved to find the humour in any situation and was well known for playing excellent pranks, particularly phone pranks. He was able to disguise his voice well when placing phone calls about the silliest things - and truly make you believe him!!! His facial expressions and his smart remarks also made us laugh. He lived within his means, but at the same time, was able to do home renovations or improvements, play and coach sports, support his children’s interests and schooling, attend social functions, take vacations, and buy big-boy toys. He had a mechanical sense, a creative flare, and boundless energy, that allowed him to design, organize, build or fix almost anything for himself, his family or friends. (No doubt he taught many, but, some never learned from his knowledge and skills!!!) He was not always compensated for his time and energy, but, he never stopped taking on projects, or simply offering to lend a helping hand to anyone he thought needed it. He never tried to impress anyone with what he knew, had, or could do – although he’d share whatever he could, if the situation warranted it. He had an inquisitive mind, and was always interested in new and better ways to improve the lifestyle of his family and others. Together with Cheryl he entertained unselfishly, and always provided great food including fish or wild game he proudly brought home. Dennis could always be counted on to organize things and Ron especially recalls his role in making their hockey “guy trips” successful when they attended NHL games in days gone by. Dennis had very thick skin, and could handle teasing and criticism directed his way, and was always prepared to discuss differences – especially when it came to hockey and sports in general (and there were MANY discussions with our family!). He rarely showed anger, and he never held onto it when he did. He lived well and truly fit a lot of things into his short life span. Had he known his time was near, we don’t think he would have had any regrets. He loved and lived in congruency with his values and believes. He gave, he received and he was a happy man who made our world a better place. He leaves a wonderful legacy for all who knew him. In his honour, maybe we all need to take time to look within ourselves to see if we are living in congruency with our own values and believes, and if not, maybe it’s time for us to carry-on with a “Dennis Kelly project” of our own - a project of "self-reflection", to look at our own lives, and determine what we need to do to better align our thoughts and actions with our own values and beliefs. With a renewed sense of ourselves, maybe we help carry-on Dennis' ability to make this community a better place.
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Karynka Hunter posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Dear Cheryl and family - We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Dennis fondly - he had a permanent smile on his face and something nice to say whenever I saw him. We just saw Kyle at Logan's wedding - what a fine man he has become, with a beautiful family. Dennis will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Karynka, Dylan and Kristen, Shalen and Tucker Hunter
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David Hughes posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Dear Charlene&Gary & Family We are so very sorry to learn that your dear brother in law Dennis has passed away. I know that when you spoke of Dennis you are very connected and proud of him. All the things you told me of Dennis and his beloved family, I hope your sis is doing ok, as you know, time and friends and family will help. At this time of tragic loss be there for each other, reminisce and be happy such a great person was in your life. Keep him alive in your memories and keep the memories near and dear. You have been blessed ...................Take Care.....Dave
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Cindy Leckie posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Dear Cheryl- I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts, and I send my condolences to you and your family.
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Howard, Carol, Nicole & Casey Acton posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Our deepest condolences on your loss of Dennis in such a tragic and sudden way. We will never forget him. So sorry we could not be with you today, but our thoughts are with you all.
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Kevin Luckhurst posted a condolence
Saturday, October 15, 2011
To the Kelly Family: I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Dennis was one of the best men to walk this earth. He was a person I have respected and looked up to from the day I met him. His intensity and passion were evident in everything he did and his infectious smile would fill a room. Dennis truly was greatness!! Kevin Luckhurst
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Rob Menzies posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Dear Cheryl and family, So sorry to hear of Dennis' tragic accident. Please take comfort in knowing that he was an outstanding person who contributed to the well being of those his life touched. Every time I ran into him, I always felt better for it. Rob and Cindy Menzies and family.
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Marty Dillon posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
I am so sorry at your incredible loss Cheryl. Dennis had pretty much the best laugh of anyone that I have ever known. When we were kids he was a great sportsman and I was always glad that we were on the same team in baseball because he was very hard on our opponents. Later when we crossed paths at Dow, he always had great stories. In the last few years whenever I ran into him we mostly talked about our kids and grandchildren. Definitely one of the best guys that I ever knew.
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Lori Cadieux posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Dear Cheryl, My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. I remember Dennis from working with him at Markson Construction years ago. My husband and I just recently ran into him at Home Depot. He was a great guy and will be dearly missed! My deepest sympathy, Lori Cadieux
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Brian Nancy Kumpf posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Nancy & Brian Kumpf
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Don MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Kyle, words cannot express the deep sorrow in our hearts at this time of great loss and excruciating pain that you are going through. We simply want to tell you that our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you negotiate your way through this tumultuous time. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Warmest regards, Don MacDonald and Mechanical Maintenance Department @ Otto Holden GS
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Shirley Barnes & Gilbert Fuller posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss!
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Marty Raaymakers posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
To the Kelly family, I am truly saddened. Although Dennis and I were not close friends, over the many years we sure shared a few laughs together and at one point Dennis was working with MIG Engineering on a proposed project. I certainly enjoyed that opportunity. A great guy and community supporter. Our sincere condolences. Dennis will be missed by many. Marty Raaymakers
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Elvira Estoesta posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
WE are so sorry to hear about Dennis's demmise. We are also sorry to be unable to attend the funeral services. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to all the families. May God console and give you peace at this difficult time.
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Francine and Chris Whalley posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Kyle and Laura and family, we are so.... heart broken for you! You are in our thoughts and prayers! Francine & Chris.
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Mark Freer posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Dennis will be missed. i remember his sense of humour the most, he was always ready with a laugh.
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Shane, Charity and Levin Kerrigan posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
We are deeply sorrowed to hear this terrible news. Dennis was a fantastic hockey coach who clearly loved the sport. All of his effort and enthusiasm definitely instilled an everlasting passion for the game in those he taught. Many thanks are owed. We are so sorry that we will not be able to share our sympathy with you in person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Carol MacPherson posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Dennis was a wonderful gentleman. He was kind and enjoyed a good laugh. I knew him during his time spent at Dow Chemical while working with ITG. My sincere condolences to his family and all those touched by his friendship.
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Arthur and Bonnie Herbert posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2011
Dennis was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by those who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Josh and Liane Bedard posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Cheryl, Kyle, Danica, and families, Liane and I both were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of "Herc". Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days to come.
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Dorine Garrett posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Dear Cheryl and Family: My deepest sympathy. Sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of horrific tragedy. God Bless.
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Gary Luckhurst posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Dear Cheryl, Kyle, Danica and family. We were so sorry to hear about the tragic death of Dennis. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He was a great guy and will certainly be missed. Connie and Gary Luckhurst and family.
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Jim and Nancy Tudhope posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Danica and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We are so sorry for what you and your family are going through. with love and sympathy Nancy & Jim Tudhope
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Bill and Peggy Watters posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Dear Dan and Lorrain, You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
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Wendy (Bain) Hill posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
To the Kelly family - My condolences to you on Dennis' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I remember Dennis from high school and of course, as a hunting buddy of my brothers.
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John Daly posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Hi folks, I'm very sad to hear this news, and wanted to give you my condolences. You are all in my thoughts. John Daly
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Kim Sitzes posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear the shocking news of the loss of your husband, My sympathies and condolances for you Cheryl and your children. May God bless you all and give you hope and strength to help ease your sadness and comfort you.
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Marianne & Don Daly posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Dear Cheryl and family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Dennis' untimely death this week. We remember Dennis fondly from his days in Ottawa as a young man. Please accept our condolences; you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Dan Dumais posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Danica, I am so sorry to learn of the sudden passing of your dear father. Words cannot express my thoughts about losing a parent at such a young age. I hope that your family will gather to share and recall the most-wonderful stories that you share about your father. I pray that you, your family and friends will - in time - come to have some peace with your loss; together, you will find strength. Sincerely, Dan Dumais
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Brian Perry posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Danica, I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your dad. Words fail, but I trust that the love of family and friends will be a very present help in this time of grief. Brian
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Ron and Linda Scales posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Cheryl, we are so very sorry for your great loss of Dennis. Our sincere condolences are extended to you and your entire family during this difficult time of sorrow. I will never forget the many great memories of Dennis being one of the happiest, kind hearted and humorous gentlemen we ever knew. Stay strong - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Marjory (Huddlestone) Butler posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
So sorry Cheryl and family My thoughts and prayers are with you. Life is not fair sometimes and wish you the strength to cope
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Kate Farwell posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Deepest sympathies and condolences to the Kelly family. I had the pleasure of working with Dennis for a few years and I cannot think of a kinder, happier, more genuine person. He will be missed.
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Hugh and Linda McLachlan posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Cheryl, thinking of you and your family and remembering what a great guy Dennis was. They didn't come any nicer than him. If they were all like Dennis, what a wonderfull world this would be.
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Heather Taylor posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear about Dennis' tragic death. I remember being your nursing student at CEE and all the happy stories you told of your family. My thoughts are with you at this time and in the days to come. Heather Watson Taylor RN
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David McLean posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of your family's loss Danica. My deepest sympathies to you all.
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Jake and Karen Burger posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Judy and Charlie Jake and I are sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Dennis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this difficult time.
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Karen and Wayne Goodman posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time . Special hugs to Danica
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Wayne & Maxine posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
I have many good memories of Dennis in our young hockey days. Maxine and I hope your memories of Dennis will help you during these difficult days. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him. We are thinking about you at this time.
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Susan (Turner) Wray posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Dear Cheryl- I will always remember our Sunday night trips back to St.Thomas with you and Dennis. I am so sorry to hear of Dennis' untimely passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Janice and Bill Bilton posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
We are deeply sorry to hear about Dennis. We will cherish the wonderful memories of the times we shared together.
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Elke Ward posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Dear Danica and Nic, My thoughts are with you and your family. Elke
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Penny MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Dear Cheryl and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Charles Feddes posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and trying time. Dennis was a special guy who I had the pleasure of working with, and come to know and respect him as a friend. He had a way of making those he came in contact with feel special and that he truly cared about them. He will be sadly missed.
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Peter and Helena posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Dennis and his extended family are very much in our thoughts and prayers. We will always have fond memories of his ready smile and good nature.
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Star Touring & Riding Chapter 5105, Sarnia posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Dennis. Dennis will truly be missed by all of his friends of Star Touring & Riding, Chapter 5105, Sarnia. We wish Cheryl and her family all the very best in these trying times.
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Glenn and Janis Abbott posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Our condolences to you all during this difficult time.
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Alvin Bain posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
So sorry to hear about Dennis, He was a great friend and will be sadly missed
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