OBITURARY and EULOGY
Margaret Mary "Peggy" Kelly
KELLY, MARGARET MARY "PEGGY," 68, of Louisville, formerly of Northern Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 18, 1943 in Covington, KY to the late Robert and Mary Buechel Flaherty. She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, and retired as a bookkeeper for several companies in Louisville. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Flaherty.
She is survived by her five loving children, Karen Curry, Diane (Tim) Lea, Tim Kelly, Tom (Lori) Kelly and Susan (Bob) Kessinger; 15 grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters, Bob Flaherty, Judy Schatzle, Linda Merrell, Coleen Davis, Pat Flaherty, Pam Martin, Jerry Flaherty and Sandy Rogers; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel, 5505 Bardstown Road. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, 1523 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, KY, 41075 on Friday March 2, 2012 at 11a.m. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday February 29, 2012 at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hosparus.
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Eulogy give by her son Tom Kelly on March 1, 2012
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.
~ Tom Kelly, Louisville, Kentucky
Margaret Mary "Peggy" Kelly
KELLY, MARGARET MARY "PEGGY," 68, of Louisville, formerly of Northern Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 18, 1943 in Covington, KY to the late Robert and Mary Buechel Flaherty. She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, and retired as a bookkeeper for several companies in Louisville. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Flaherty.
She is survived by her five loving children, Karen Curry, Diane (Tim) Lea, Tim Kelly, Tom (Lori) Kelly and Susan (Bob) Kessinger; 15 grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters, Bob Flaherty, Judy Schatzle, Linda Merrell, Coleen Davis, Pat Flaherty, Pam Martin, Jerry Flaherty and Sandy Rogers; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel, 5505 Bardstown Road. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, 1523 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, KY, 41075 on Friday March 2, 2012 at 11a.m. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday February 29, 2012 at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hosparus.
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Eulogy give by her son Tom Kelly on March 1, 2012
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.
~ Tom Kelly, Louisville, Kentucky
OBITURARY and EULOGY
Margaret Mary "Peggy" Kelly
KELLY, MARGARET MARY "PEGGY," 68, of Louisville, formerly of Northern Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 18, 1943 in Covington, KY to the late Robert and Mary Buechel Flaherty. She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, and retired as a bookkeeper for several companies in Louisville. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Flaherty.
She is survived by her five loving children, Karen Curry, Diane (Tim) Lea, Tim Kelly, Tom (Lori) Kelly and Susan (Bob) Kessinger; 15 grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters, Bob Flaherty, Judy Schatzle, Linda Merrell, Coleen Davis, Pat Flaherty, Pam Martin, Jerry Flaherty and Sandy Rogers; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel, 5505 Bardstown Road. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, 1523 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, KY, 41075 on Friday March 2, 2012 at 11a.m. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday February 29, 2012 at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hosparus.
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Eulogy give by her son Tom Kelly on March 1, 2012
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.
~ Tom Kelly, Louisville, Kentucky
Margaret Mary "Peggy" Kelly
KELLY, MARGARET MARY "PEGGY," 68, of Louisville, formerly of Northern Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 18, 1943 in Covington, KY to the late Robert and Mary Buechel Flaherty. She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, and retired as a bookkeeper for several companies in Louisville. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Flaherty.
She is survived by her five loving children, Karen Curry, Diane (Tim) Lea, Tim Kelly, Tom (Lori) Kelly and Susan (Bob) Kessinger; 15 grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters, Bob Flaherty, Judy Schatzle, Linda Merrell, Coleen Davis, Pat Flaherty, Pam Martin, Jerry Flaherty and Sandy Rogers; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel, 5505 Bardstown Road. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, 1523 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, KY, 41075 on Friday March 2, 2012 at 11a.m. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday February 29, 2012 at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hosparus.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Eulogy give by her son Tom Kelly on March 1, 2012
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.
~ Tom Kelly, Louisville, Kentucky
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