Ralph Richard Kelly's Obituary
Ralph Richard Kelly, of Mount Dora, passed away on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at the age of 82. He was born in Plymouth, New Hampshire to Ralph Urban and Myrtie (Dennis) Kelly. Ralph served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was the founder of Kelly's Auto Body in Rumney, NH, which is still operated by his son, Ritchard. Ralph traveled back and forth, snow birding, to Florida since the 1970's. He and his wife moved to Mount Dora permanently in 2004. Ralph had a passion for hunting and fishing, motorcycling and boating. He was very industrious, tinkering around the house and inventing things and built his own home in New Hampshire. Ralph is remembered by his wife of 62 years, Ida, son, Ritchard I. (Deborah) Kelly of Rumney, NH, daughter, Cynthia K. (James L.) Cormiea of Rumney, NH, brother, John H. Kelly of Plymouth, NH, grandchildren, Jennifier B. McRorie, Yvonne R. Cobia, Lisa Yankanich, Ritchard D. Kelly, Jessy M. Cormiea and Laura L. Kelly as well as 8 great grandchildren. Ralph was preceded in death by his daughter, Vickie Kelly, his sister, Ruth Moses and his grandson, Clinton Cormiea. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 21 at 11:00 AM at Steverson-Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home Chapel. Family & friends are invited to gather from 10 -11 AM. 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.
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