Helen Margaret Kelly

Calais – Margaret H. Kelly, 86, died Friday, July 11, 2008 at a Calais nursing home. Margaret was born in St. Stephen, N.B. on October 19, 1921, daughter of the late Allan and Florence (Ryan) Kelly. She worked in her earlier years at Ware Knitters, and for many years as a waitress for local restaurants in Calais, including the St. Croix Hotel, The Angelholm, and Madeline’s Restaurant. Margaret’s greatest joy, dedication and accomplishments in her life were her family. She enjoyed the holidays and family get-togethers. Margaret loved to sing and was particularly fond of Irish songs. Her favorite song was “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.” Margaret was a Communicant of the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church in Calais, and the Sherman Bros. Unit #3 American Legion Auxiliary. Besides her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her brothers, Charles, Leo, Lawrence and George; and sister-in-laws, Madeline and Dot. Surviving are her daughter, Teresa MacLean of Calais; her son, Michael Kelly of Calais; sisters, Mary Kelly and Gertrude Mercier of Calais; a granddaughter, Ann Marie (McClure) Flood and her husband Ronnie of Cooper; great-grandson, Trevor Flood and his wife Shannon of Cooper; great-granddaughter, Vanessa Flood and her companion David Townsend of Robbinston; a great great-grandson, Caleb Michael Townsend; sister-in-law, Joan Kelly of Calais; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 Sunday, July 13, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Frank Morin 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church. Burial will follow in the Calais Cemetery. Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center “Activity Fund”, 32 Palmer St., Calais, ME 04619, or the Immaculate Conception, "New Crucifix in Sanctuary Fund”, PO Box 898, Calais, ME 04619.


Memorials:
Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center “Activity Fund”, 32 Palmer St., Calais, ME 04619,


Cemetery:
Calais Cemetery
South St.
Calais, ME 04619 (map/driving directions)



Visitations:
2:00PM to 4:00PM on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at Mays Funeral Home (map/driving directions)

6:00PM to 8:00PM on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at Mays Funeral Home (map/driving directions)



Services:
10:00AM at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church on Monday, July 14th, 2008 (map/driving directions)