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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
KELLY, Francis Alphonsus (Mike) - 69, Halifax, died February 27, 1993, in Montreal. Born in Saint John, N.B., he was a son of the late James and Elizabeth (Hebert) Kelly. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. He was founder and director of the Halifax Junior Canadians from 1965-69. He was former vice-president of Nova Scotia Voyageurs from its inception until 1983. Most recently he served as vice-president of operations for Halifax Mooseheads of Maritime Junior Hockey. He was very involved in promoting St. Mary's and Halifax Junior A Hockey programs; United Commercial Travellers charities and Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church and very active in community service. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth L. MacDonald; daughter, Hyla (Mrs. Robert Coolen), Bedford; two sons, Donald, Halifax; Sean, Bedford; brother, James, Saint John; six grandchildren; several cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Peter; brother, John. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made St. Vincent de Paul Society or any charity. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald 02 Mar 1993)
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For Posterity's Sake 
