Christopher Kennelly Obituary

KENNELLY, Christopher Charles. (Regtl No. 651723, CPL, 27BTN, 2NZEF, Japan) On 28 June 2011 peacefully at Auckland Hospital surrounded by his loving wife Patricia (Patty)(nee Doherty), best friend of 55 years and his adoring and forever grateful family in his 86th year. A fighter to the end. The big man will be sadly missed. Loved father and father-in-law of Patrick and Jane, John and Brigitte, Mark and Leigh, Bernard and Sherelle, Joanne and Frank, Gregory and Nicola, Bryan and Melanie, loved grandad of Harriet, Jessica, Olivia, Matthew, Jamie, Suzie, Taine, Piper, Alexi, Isabella, Olivia, Imogen, Molly, Sam, Connor, Lachlan and Mikayla, brother of John and Pat and the late Pat and Rupe. Uncle of Judith and David. Requiescat in Pace. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa on Monday 4 July at 11.00 am followed by interment at Wainui Cemetery, Wainui. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Hibiscus Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the Church. All communications to 3/435 Hibiscus Coast Road, Orewa or PO Box 607, Orewa.