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Obituary of Mary 'Celine' Kelly
Kelly, Mary 'Celine'
On Sunday, December 17, 2017, Mary Celine Kelly passed away peacefully, at the age of 88, surrounded by family at the Hilltop Manor Nursing Home in Merrickville. Celine was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anne (nee Lenahan) Kelly of Smiths Falls. She was the sister of Aurea Rae, the late Thecla Jordan and the late Catherine Bell. She was a beloved aunt to the Rae family (Patricia, James, Peter, Thomas, Charles and Michael); the Jordan family (Anne Marie, John, Leona, Helen and Valerie); and the Bell family (Brian, Elaine, Karen and the late Barry). She was always a true part of our families. Celine was a high school teacher for many years at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. In her retirement, she ran her own store, Celine's Stationery and Gifts. She was active in the Queen’s University Women's Club and was always very involved with the Catholic Women’s League and St. Francis Church. Many thanks to all the staff and volunteers at Hilltop Manor Nursing Home, and to Dr. Montgomery for your excellent care, patience and understanding. Respects may be paid at the Blair & Son Funeral Home in Smiths Falls on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church in Smiths Falls on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hilltop Resident Activity Fund, Canadian Cancer Society or to St. Francis de Sales Church Building Fund.