Ida C. Kelly's Obituary
Ida C. Kelly, of Tavares, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the age of 88. She was born in Rumney, NH to Asa P. and Velma (Hanks) Kelly. She was a school teacher and she and her husband were the founders of Kelly's Auto Body in Rumney, NH, which is still operated by her son, Ritchard. Ida traveled back and forth, snow birding, to Florida since the 1970's. She moved to Mount Dora permanently in 2004. Ida is remembered by her son, Ritchard I. (Deborah) Kelly of Rumney, NH; daughter, Cynthia K. (James L.) Cormiea of Rumney, NH; brother, Ira Colby of Springfield, VT; sisters, Beulah Lyon of Rumney, NH, Faith Konkoulas of Littleton, NH, Berta Clark of LaPlata, MD, Lillian Chaffee of Putney, VT; grandchildren, Jennifier B. McRorie, Yvonne R. Cobia, Lisa Yankanich, Ritchard D. Kelly, Jessy M. Cormiea and Laura L. Dugas as well as 10 great grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Richard Kelly; daughter, Vickie Kelly; and her grandson, Clinton Cormiea. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1650 W. Main Street, Suite 3, Leesburg, FL 34748. Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson-Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, 226 E. Burleigh Boulevard (RT 441), Tavares, FL 32778, 352-343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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