Terrance (Ted) Edward Kelly
elevated oEfBm December 29, 1945 – January 2, 2026
elevated oEfBm Visitation
Thursday January 8, 2026 from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm
elevated oEfBm Friday January 9, 2026 from 11:30am to 1:15pm
elevated oEfBm Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated oEfBm Funeral Service – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday January 9, 2026 at 1:30pm
elevated oEfBm To watch the Funeral Service live, please click here
elevated oEfBm Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated oEfBm Obituary
After his courageous battle with cancer, Terrance (Ted) Kelly passed away peacefully at home,
on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by his family at the age of 80.
Beloved husband to Gail Kelly (nee Bullock). Loving father of Kerri Santos (Jim) and
Christopher Kelly (Amanda). Dear Grandpa to Cristian and Irelynd Santos and Thomas and
Caleb Kelly.
elevated oEfBm Survived by his siblings Don Kelly (Tannis), Bernard Kelly (Joan), Harold Kelly (Phyllis), Carol
Peace (late Bill), Lorraine Jackson (late Don), Wayne Kelly (Joanne), and Kathy McGarrity
(Don) as well as Sister-in-Laws Lois Kelly and Sharon Watson (late Gordon).
Predeceased by his siblings Fern Kelly, Wanda Fraser, Bob Kelly, Lionel Kelly, Verna Barrie,
Bert Kelly, and Betty O’Brien.
elevated oEfBm He led a full life balancing his 30 year career as an Engineering Technician at the Ministry of
Transportation with his love of all things music especially playing the guitar, tending to his
garden, painting in watercolour, travelling, golfing, hunting, fishing, enjoying a good glass of
wine, and spending time back north. He took much pride in his beloved grandchildren, spending
time sharing his love of music, art, and nature. Always proud of their accomplishments and
genuinely excited to share in their adventures.
elevated oEfBm His musicality brought people together, never was there a gathering without the guitars being
broken out, the songs being sung and the Irish Rovers being played. Rest easy dear husband,
father, and grandfather you will be greatly missed.
elevated oEfBm In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society.
Thinking of you and your family, Kerri.
With deepest sympathies, may love and good memories sustain you.
Kerri, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Thinking of you and your family and wishing you strength and comfort…sending you a big hug.
I am extremely sorry and saddened to hear about the passing of Ted. He has definitely left an indelible impact in all who knew and worked with him. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila and I were deeply saddened to hear of Ted’s passing.
He is remembered fondly as one of the caring and interested parents along with Gail attending Chris’
hockey games and cheering on the Islanders
Rest in peace
Thinking of all of you. Sorry we are so far away. We will miss Ted very much. A lot of good times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hugs Kisses from Greg, & Nancy.,Brendan, & Keltie
Condolences to the family! Hugs from John and Michelle peace!
Kerri and Jim, Bob and I want to extend our deepest condolences to you and the family. Sending hugs.