Obituary of James Edward 'Ed' Kelly

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at University Hospital, London, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Marian Elizabeth Kelly (née Stark) for 70 years. Cherished father of Doug Kelly (the late Marilyn), the late Stephen Kelly (Karen), James Kelly (Nancy), and Martha Disney (Scott). Adored grandfather of Jessica, Allison, Nathan, Michael, Emily, Christopher, Clayton, Rachel and Jaclyn, and great-grandfather of Boden, Mila and Campbell. A driven and successful businessman, Ed retired as CEO at Kayser-Roth Canada Ltd., in London, Ontario. Prior to that, he managed several operations for Courtaulds (Canada) Limited in Cornwall, Ontario. Ed had many interests and hobbies. He was heavily committed and involved with the Presbyterian Church and generously gave his time to support various community efforts. As a great story teller, an average guitar player, a reciter of poems, an amateur film maker and boater, Ed enjoyed socializing with friends and family. A memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. There will also be a memorial service held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield at a later date and the details of this service will follow. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ed are asked to consider the London Regional Cancer Program – Cancer Research Laboratory Program.