Henry Philip Kennelly
“Harry”
1933 - 2016
It is with heavy hearts we
announce the passing
of Henry “Harry” Philip
Kennelly. Harry passed
away peacefully on
Saturday, April 9, 2016 at
the age of 82. Harry was
born on May 11, 1933
and lived all his life in
Cranbrook.
Harry was married to Lois
Nanette, the love of his life for over 62 years. They had
11 children together. Harry is survived by his wife, Lois
Nanette, his children, Lori (Ian), Martin (Lisa), Linda
(Brad), Lois (Kerry), Lisa (Murray), Sandra (Derrick),
Sharon, Heather (Brian) and Paul. His 21 grandchildren,
Douglas, (Heather), Andrew (Alicia), Tamara (Richard),
Joshua (Robyn), Jasmine, Samantha (Eric), Brandon
(Lisa), Chad, Aaron, Ryan (Megan), William, Sheldon
(Caroline), Logan, Danielle (Andrew), Stephanie (Adam),
Tyler, Brittany (Matt), Emily, Ashley (Tyler), Chelsea, Brett,
his 14 great grandchildren, his brother Jim (Delphine)
and many nieces and nephews.
Harry was pre-deceased by an infant son, daughter
Nancy, father Martin, mother Myrtle, sister Doreen
(Owen), brother Pat (Donna) and his grandson Zachary.
Harry spent most of his life working, mainly with his dad
and brothers in the lumber and contracting business
and his own septic tank cleaning/sweeping business.
Dad was passionate about the lodge and property at
White Swan Lake and loved spending many days there
with family and friends.
The funeral will be held on Friday, April 15, at 11:00 am
at Christ The Servant Catholic Church in Cranbrook with
a reception to follow. Interment will follow at Fort Steele
Cemetery.
Donations in honor of Harry’s memory can be made
to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon,
Okanagan/Kootenays Area Office, #4, 1551 - Sutherland
Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 9M9 or the
B. C. Canadian Lung Association, 2675 - Oak Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 2K2.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com