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Norm Kelly
Norm Kelly |
Hello everyone,
It is with a heavy heart that I pass on
the news that Norm Kelly died Sunday September 4, 2005 at 6:00 AM.
Many of you have known Norm for years. For those who were
new to Staff Arts last year, and may not have met him, he was a
huge contributor to all activities of Staff Arts for many, many
years. He was the
first
recipient of the Barry Diemert Award. He continued to be
involved in Staff Arts until a year ago, despite living with a
severe illness. He had a wonderful sense of humour and a great
spirit.
I know you will keep Norm, and his wife Barbara in your
prayers.
Bernardine Nelligan, TCDSB Staff Arts, Chair
Click
here for
visitation and funeral mass information. Click
here to view the
notice posted in the Toronto Star.
Click here to
see the Toronto Star article on Norm.
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Henry KELLY B.A. (Hons.), M.Ed.,Cert. Guid. and Couns.Died peacefully
with his family at his side, at 62 years of age, in Toronto on Sunday,
September 4th, 2005.Dearly missed and remembered as an amazing
individual who touched so many lives, and for his quirky sense of
humour, love of the theatre in all its aspects, pride of Canada,
occasional constant flirtatious nature, and maker of industrial strength
Caesar salads. Norm always loved a party and was often the last to
leave.He took great joy in helping others grow strong and reach their
full potential, and valued his role as mentor to many, many
people.Dearly beloved and loving soul mate, partner and husband of
Barbara Datlen-Kelly for 26 years (back to 1979); former husband of Mary
Ellen Jamieson; father of Sheila Anne Kelly; stepfather of James Datlen
(Dave Cleghorn) of Brampton, Stephen Datlen (Rachel) of Brampton, and
John Datlen (Jennifer) of San Francisco; eldest son of Dr. Norman Kelly
and the late Helen Kelly (nee McCarthy) of Toronto; brother of Robert
Kelly of Toronto and uncle of Katrina Kato Kelly of Toronto; eldest
nephew of many aunts and uncles, and eldest of 22 cousins. He will be
sorely missed by many friends and former colleagues.A lifetime resident
of Toronto, and graduate of De La Salle (Oaklands), York University and
University of Toronto (O.I.S.E.), Norm was a classroom teacher for 12
years and then moved to guidance at the elementary, secondary and board
levels in the former M.S.S.B. (now T.C.D.S.B.) for the next 23 wonderful
years. He also taught a wide variety of psychology and counseling
courses for Humber C.A.A.T., York University and the University of
Toronto. The undisputed ''Mayor'' of University City, Norm was President
of the University City Community Association, President of the Board of
Directors of York Condominium Corporation No. 54 for 17 years, Chairman
of the North York Secondary Plan Committee for York University, and was
Master of Ceremonies for numerous Canada Day celebrations in University
City.His theatrical experience included 25 years with T.C.D.S.B. Staff
Arts as both a performer and technical producer and 8 years with
Spotlight Music Productions as a performer. He set a shining example of
courage by performing 8 different shows while confined to a wheelchair
over the last 4 years.Norm fought a crippling Parkinson's Plus disorder,
Multi System Atrophy, for 7 ½ years with grace, courage and
determination. Norm's quality of life was greatly enhanced by a
dedicated group of 15 friends and neighbours who conducted speech
therapy sessions with him on a regular basis for over 3 years. Our deep
appreciation for their excellent and compassionate care goes to Dr.Mark
Guttman, Jill Burkholder and Janice Stober from the Centre for Movement
Disorders; Bonnie Bereskin, Speech Language Pathologist and the Day
Hospital staff at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care; Christine Mackie
and Jackie Williams from Visiting Homemakers Association; staff at
Bellwoods Centre; Valda Lee of St. Elizabeth Health Care; Margaret
Wiltshire from Toronto Community Care Access Centre; Maggie Didiano from
Canadian Paraplegic Association; and all the staff (especially those on
Oxford west) at Kensington Gardens Long Term Care Facility.Friends may
call at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street
(south of Wellesley) on Thursday and Friday, September 8th and 9th from
2-4 and 7-9p.m. Parking adjacent to the funeral home. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul's Basilica, 83 Power
Street, Toronto (Queen/Power Streets) at 10a.m. on Saturday, September
10th, 2005. Cremation will be held at the St. John's Norway
Crematorium.In lieu of flowers, please donate to the following
organizations, and sing a song in memory of Norm. Donations to the
Centre of Movement Disorders, 2780 Bur Oak Avenue, Basement Level,
Markham, Ontario, L6B 1C9, the Parkinson Society of Canada, 4211 Yonge
Street, Suite 316, Toronto, Ontario, M2P 2A9 or t |
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