RICHARD (FRANK) KELLEHER
RICHARD (FRANK) KELLEHER February19, 1933 – October 14, 2016 Peacefully passed away at the age of 83 years, in Toronto on Friday, October 14, 2016, after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Frank is survived by his wife Katherine for 38 years. Caring father to 11 children: Michael, Michelle, Maureen (Neil), Marcia (Bob), Denise (Steve), David, Jane (Rob), Edward, A. Denisse (George), Deanne (Nando), Frank Jr. (Aprile). Beloved grandfather to 18 grandchildren, and adoring great-grandfather to 3 great-grandchildren, loving brother of Nora (Bob).
His character, charisma and singing voice will be remembered by all those who knew and loved him. The family expresses its sincerest gratitude to the teams at Sunnybrook, and Community Care Access Centre – Central and the Chaplin.
Internment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery (305 Erskine Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 1Z7) on Monday, October 24, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with a family and friends Celebration of Life to follow.
In lieu of flowers, hug those you love, have a good laugh and let them know how much they mean to you. Frank supported Good Shepherd Ministries (http://www.goodshepherd.ca). Condolences can be sent to frank.kelleher1933@gmail.com.
May Pender
My sincere condolences to Frank’s family and many, many friends. Frank was a wonderful presence in the world, someone who always had a story and a laugh to share. He will be truly missed by all of us.
May Pender
efrain francisco perez lopez ( chico)
En mi mente, en algun rincon, en alguna repisa, en alguna caja de carton, se encuentra una cajita, en ella guardo un recuerdo de frank.
no importa de que tamaño sea la caja, lo que importa es su contenido.
no recuerdo el año, solo recuerdo que fue una navidad y que frank. “frank grande” como soliamos llamarle, me regalo un estuche de carritos de metal, este pequeño regalo, lleno mi infancia de alegria y fue tanta mi felicidad, que marco mi vida, recuerdo su nobleza, su sonsira. no puedo imaginar cuantas de estas cajitas les dejo a ustedes, podria decir que les tengo envidia.
descansa en paz frank ” frank grande”
norma Hunt , Thunder Bay Ontario
I am so sorry for all of you in the loss of Frank….I will miss his humor and wisdom… and direction in the kitchen at many a family dinner over the years of knowing him. his smile was infectious as was his hugs. to all his loved ones please know my heart aches for each of you and you are all in my prayers. Deepest of sympathy to all. Norma Hunt
Angelica Atempa
Familia Kelleher, (esposa, hijos, nietos, bisnietos y agregados) desde Tehuacán, Puebla en México reciban nuestro mas sentido pesar por el falleciminto de Papá Frank, todo nuestro cariño y oraciones con y para uds d parte d Elia, Ma Elena, Bonfily (“Pepito”) y Angie. Con amor.
Patricia Curtin-Kelly
Sincere condolences to Catherine and all the family on the death of our cousin Frank. While we did not know him well l remember some fun times at Nora and Bob’s cottage during a visit to Toronto.
Patricia, Bryan and Clodagh Kelly in Dublin
J&P Fitzpatrick
Dear Michelle and Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and know that you are all in our prayers.
Joseph and Pamela Fitzpatrick
North Vancouver, B.C.
Barb Buckley
Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Emily Langevin
Dear Kelleher family
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Chris
So Sorry for your families loss. The world lost one of its bright lights. One of a kind for sure.
Ángel Donato Solis
Un abrazo fraternal Catalina Jean Edward Denisse y Frank por lo que están pasando soy Ángel hermano de Reyna.
Eonis Vorvis
Dear Mrs. Kelleher,
I have a photo of Frank and I walking down Young Street in the early ’50s when it was being dug up for the subway that I would like to send you. Perhaps you may heard of his and my trip down to White Plains N.Y. in my 1030 Willys Whippet to visit your relatives there. What an adventure! Also an interesting trip to Wassaga Beach one summer weekend when we had a run in with a really difficult policeman which is defused when it turned out that his boss was a native of Whitby and a friend of my father. It turned out that Frank had a an innocent pocket knife that flipped out like a switch blade. Anyway, my recollection is that Frank’s father worked for the TTC, and he had a very pretty sister. I didn’t quite know what to make of his mother however, other than to say that she seemed to be a very free spirit.
Anyway I was going over some old photos and found the one of Frank and I. Please advise if you would like a copy of it. And I’m sorry to hear of Frank’s passing.