Funeral Service for the late Sir Knight Kenneth Kilroy Kelly, aged 89 years of South Beach Estate and formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday 21st August 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads. Officiating will be Rev’d. Fr. Jay Cartwright and Deacon Vincent Mungai assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery, Boyd Road.
He is survived by his beloved Wife: Erma Delaney Kelly; Stepchildren: Bonnielyn (Andrew) Bowe-Adderley and Yontalay (Gregory) Bowe-Kirkendall; Step-granddaughter: BreAnne Adderley, Ana-Lauryn Adderley, and Dr. Kaché Hanna; Siblings: Louise (Standford) Smith, Alfred (Deanne) Marshall, Neville Marshall, and Andrew (Renee) Marshall of New York, USA; Sister-in-law: Barbara Kelly; Nephews: Tracy (Mary) Sweeting, Lawrence Pintard, Marco Smith, Standford Smith Jr., Alfred Marshall Jr., and Anthon Marshall; Grandnephew: Tracy Sweeting Jr.; Grandnieces: Tanika Sweeting, Carrera Sweeting, Lolita Marshall, Madonna Marshall, Ashley Marshall, and Carla Marshall; Cousin: Mariam Adderley; Kenneth was a man of deep and steadfast faith; He remained a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church; Supporting ministries including: The Christophers Program, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Holy Family Men’s Group, and also contributed to St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was especially guided and cherished by his Primary pastor: Reverend Father Jay Cartwright, and maintained meaningful relationships with clergy including: His Grace, The Most Reverend Patrick Christopher Pinder; The Most Reverend Kendrick J. Forbes; Monsignor Alfred C. Culmer; Monsignor Simeon Roberts; Reverend Father Glen Nixon; Father David Cooper; and Father Noel Clarke, as well as Deacons D’Arcy (Benita) Rahming and Reverend Samuel Mitchell; Later in life, after marrying his beloved wife, Erma, he maintained a valued connection with her faith community at Bahamas Faith Ministries International, where he shared in fellowship with Senior Pastor Dr. Dave and Angela Burrows, Pastor Kersch and Suzette Darville, and Pastor Dave and Loneice Knowles; He held dear many special friends and extended family members, including Ms. Lydia Canals & Family (Florida, USA), Peter and Anna Maria Rahming, Edwin “Dukie” and Erma Demeritte, Anthony and Silvia Carey, Edward and Timolin Thompson, Bertram Murray and Family, Michael and Gaynell Bullard, Jean Thompson, Janet Pinder & Family, John Davis and Family, Dr. Samuel Bain and Family, Hon. Lowell J. Mortimer, CB, OD, OBE, and Mortimer & Co., Ms. Sylvia Richardson, Ms. Claudette Allen, Hope Curry and Family, Cecil Roberts, Kevin, Larry, and Sybil Forbes, Patricia Carey, Erold Strachan and Family, Clarence Bain (Florida, USA), Wayne Farquharson and Family, Ruth (of Kell’s Takeaway), Rosie Wilson, William Bullard and Family, Donald Clarke and Family, Patricia Bell, Joseph Glass & Family, Dr. John and Sylvia Godet, Thomas Brislin, Hyacinth Grant and Family, Adrian Fox and Family, Patricia Bell and Family, and the Delaney Family, along with many others too numerous to mention; Kenneth was also deeply committed to community service through his involvement in the Kiwanis Club of Nassau, the Knights of Columbus, the Cancer Society, and the Red Cross.
He will be fondly remembered for his steadfast faith, deep love for his family, and unwavering commitment to his church and community. His legacy of service, humility, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Wednesday 20th August 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Thursday 21st August 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
