My deepest condolences with the loss of your beautiful Mother!  Please find comfort in the thoughts that she is with her Lord and Saviour now.  May her soul rest in peace.
Marilyn Tsie, HRM Spec. American Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname

Susan and family,

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing.  You will always have the memories that will help you through the tough times.  You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Lee, Will, and Nicole Riddle

The following is a copy of my eulogy for my mother. Peggy Kelly
July 18, 1943 --- February 27, 2012

My Mom, the teacher, comforter, confidant, protector, and role model ..... goes home today. 
 
She spent her life preparing for this moment. At long last, she is with my Grandma and Grandpa Flaherty and Uncle Timmy too.  She is resting peacefully. Her life's mission accomplished. 

I have some very vivid childhood memories. Thanks to my mom, they are filled with love, comfort and security.  

As far back as I can remember, it must have been 1970 or so, it was a warm Sunday morning.  I can almost smell the distinct scent of the gas burner on that green stove at the home on Church Street. The sound of the goetta popping meant it was almost time to eat. . I can hear Grandma Buechel as she hollered  up the stairs ( Peggy?...... Ah Peggy....)

I bring this up because that was the setting in which my mom learned her family values. You see, for me, that's where it all began; this life long journey of mom's.
 
At 18 years old, my mom, the oldest of 10, wanted to marry my dad.  A story is told that my Grandfather offered to buy her a car if only she would consider staying at home in that big old brick house...... That must have been an offer hard to refuse, as She loved her siblings dearly; all 9 of them.  Bobby, Judy, Jerry, Colleen, Linda, Pat, Pam, Timmy, and Sandy. She told us all of the time, but instead, she started a family of her own.  And I, for one, am glad she didn't pick the car.

She wanted the very best for her 5 children. So much so, that she worked part time jobs so that it was possible for us to attend catholic schools all 12 years.  

She passed on to us the family values just as she was taught in that big old house on Church Street. She taught us about God and going to church every Sunday --without fail. Unfortunately for me, I'd inevitably get caught goofing off. So  Keeping holy the Sabbath, to me translated to Sunday afternoons spent alone in my room. She'd tell me to contemplate father's sermon......She meant business........... I get it now, Mom.

Just to put the rumors to rest, I wasn't her favorite. She strongly believed in making sure all five of us were treated fairly and loved equally. (but if it were true, who could blame her, right?  She did always call me her Baby Boy)

My mom always told us how proud We made her... Well, Mom, We're proud of you too.

One of MY  proudest moments was after she got all of us off to college, she went back to school herself. (She always put us first) She and I were in college around the same time and not surprisingly, she kicked my butt all the way to the Dean's list, graduating magna-cum laude at the age of 48. 

I'd like to share with you just a few specific things she taught us.

She taught us How to respect individuals for who they are. 
Without prejudice, Without judgment.

She also taught us how to help our fellow man without asking for anything in return. An example of this was when donated our kitchen table and chairs to a new family in our parish who was in need of such items.  At a later date, We were invited to that very family's home for dinner. I remember being confused when  She swore us to secrecy as we ate a meal in their home on our old furniture. ......I get it now, mom.

 She taught us To believe in ourselves, "YOU have to love YOU before anyone else can love you", she would always say.

She taught us to never ask for ones respect, if you do the right things, respect will be earned naturally.

Mom taught us to dance like no one was watching,……To live our lives knowing God is.

Alas, she passed it on...... It is evidenced in her good and respectful grandchildren. She loved them dearly. Steven, Alicia, Nickolas, Mariah, Hannah, Drew, Kendall, Mary, Molly, Bailey, Erin, Sam and Aidan. 
And in my marriage to Lori, she always treated Jack and Reese like her own. 

And finally, She taught us that good things come to those who wait........

Well mom, the wait is over, good things are before you..... Until we meet again, you made us all proud.


Love, your baby boy.

I was so sorry to hear of Peggy's death.  I am Tom's cousin but also knew Peggy from Holy Cross.  Peggy was my "big sister" at school and later was always  a smiling face at any of our family reunions. I believe her greatest joy was her family, her children and grandchildren, and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Linda (Kelly) Seiter

My deepest sympathy to Peggy's family.  Peggy and I were classmates from the first grade thru high school graduation at Holy Cross.
We were hoping that she could have attended our 50th class reunion in October of last year, but unfortunately, she was too ill to make it.  We missed her presence then, and we will continue to miss her in the future.
May she enjoy eternal comfort in heaven.

Peggy Kelly is most certainly looking down on all of us with that Irish smile of hers and whispering--Now I'm OK, I'll see all of you when you make the journey I just completed!  My love and prayers go to the entire Kelly family.  Peggy will be very missed.I will never forget how radient her smile was and how she happily mothered all of her 5 youngsters.  We shared many a happy day with each other and our combined families.  Those were truly "the days"  Life does move on and our kids grow up and have families of thir own.  Happy memories will never fade for me.  I will always treasure the times we shared in her kitchen and mine discussing all of lifes challenges,playing cards with our spouses, always laughing and sharing friendship and an occasional libation. Where did the years go???  These are the times I look upon as treasured moments and am so grateful I was fortunate enough to share them with Peggy.  I know I will always smile at her memory and will look for her when I go to my everlasting home. Till then--Love you  Hugs& Prayers Rosemary

To All the Family:  I am so very sorry to hear of Peggy's passing.  She was a great lady and a wonderful person. We had some really good times together.  I am also a cousin of Tom Kelly and the daughter of Uncle Joe and Aunt Theresa Kelly from Falmouth, KY.  I will remember her and her loving family in my prayers. God Bless You All.
Love to All,
Martha Ann Kelly Lynn
Falmouth, KY

To all of Peggy's family

So sorry to hear of Peggy's passing.  I am one of Tom's cousins, Brenda and I knew Peggy when they were dating.  I always thought she was really a great person.  All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.  Remember all of the good times and keep her love alive.
Love & hugs, Brenda Kelly Augustin

So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all

I was so sad to hear of Peggy's death. She and I have been friends since we met in 1st. grade at Holy Cross. A lifetime of memories of her, we laughed at everything. When we were 16 we had to learn to drive a stick in those big old cars. She always told me to avoid pot holes by aiming for them, and we did. She was my dearest friend, and I will miss her. All my prayers to her wonderful family at this hard time. Jo Ann Mueller

I am deeply sorrowed to hear about Peggy.  I went through grade school and high school with Peggy at Holy Cross.  She was a beautiful person and will truly be missed.  Jerry Bamberger

I am so sad to hear about Peggy's death. She was my first and best friend when I came to Holy Cross in 3rd. grade. We had such fun together in grade school, and I will never forget her halloween parties for all of our classmates! I will always remember her with lots of fond memories. All of her family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jan Koury.

The Lord is with us, even in our deepest sorrows.

Peggy has been a very special friend to me for over forty years and I will miss her dearly.   I will keep you, her wonderful family in my prayers.  My love to all of you.

Susan Murley

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Margaret Mary "Peggy" Kelly

18 juillet 1943 – 27 février 2012

Arch L. Heady at Resthaven & Resthaven Memorial Park

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