Lionel Hartley Kelly
1940 - February 4, 2025
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in his 85th year.
Dearly loved husband for 61 years of Donna Kelly (née Brady). Cherished father of Shane Kelly (Beth), Derek Kelly (Liz), and Megan Amisson. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren William Kelly (Jennifer), Hanna Alati (Josh), and Parker and Leif Amisson, as well as his dear great-granddaughter Kensie Amisson and his beloved fur baby, Sara.
Lionel was the son of the late Bessie (née Prout) and Percy Kelly. He was predeceased by his brothers Bert Prout and David Kelly, his sisters Helen Ogle and Gwen Stewart, and his nephews John and Robert Kelly. He is survived by his sister-in-law Janet Kelly, nephews David and Steven Prout (Grace), and remembered by his extended family, including brother and sister-in-law Jim and Joan Brady, his late brother and sister-in-law David and Michele Brady, his late brother-in-law Mark Maly, and surviving sister-in-law Joan Maly. He is also remembered by his late brother-in-law Brian Brady, surviving sister-in-law Adrienne Brady, and brother and sister-in-law Terry and Susan Brady, along with many nieces and nephews.
Lionel dedicated 35 years to education as a teacher and principal for the Durham Catholic District School Board, a role he considered both an honour and a privilege.
Passionate about sports, Lionel played various sports in his younger years and was a proud member of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. He also refereed basketball and was an avid supporter and "armchair coach" of the Oshawa Generals, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Buffalo Bills.
A man of faith, Lionel was a Past Grand Knight and a dedicated member of St. Gregory’s Knights of Columbus.
Service Details:
- Visitation: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). Prayers will be held in the chapel at 5:00 p.m.
- Funeral Mass: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church (194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa), officiated by Fr. Marijan Sisko.
- Interment: Resurrection Catholic Cemetery (355 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby).
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre or Team Chelsea.
Online condolences may be shared at Armstrong Funeral Home.
