Margaret Jane Kelly

9/15/2014

Margaret Jane Kelly, 77, of Holland, MI (formerly of Warwick, NY) passed away September 15, 2014 in Holland, MI, in the company of her loving family.

A beloved mother, grandmother and sister, she was born April 17, 1937 in Yonkers, New York to Henry Haas and Muriel (Strang) Haas.

She served in the U.S. Air Force at Ramstein AB, GE & McGuire AFB, NJ as an Inflight Passenger Specialist, traveling extensively abroad transporting military troops and US dignitaries from 1955 to 1958. She went on to earn a BA in English Literature from Mercy College and worked at the former Mid-Orange Correctional Facility as an educator, teaching inmates to read and write.

Margaret was predeceased by her brother, Henry J. Haas, and her daughter Teresa (Kelly) Scharf, and her former husband, John P. Kelly.

She is survived by her son, Joseph J. Kelly of Manchester, NH; and her daughters: Nancy Kelly (Donald) Driscoll of Warwick, NY, and Carolyn Kelly (Nick) Ryberg of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She is also survived by her sister Patricia Rector of Hackettstown, NJ. Margaret leaves behind many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Friday, October 17, 2014 at St. Stephen Church, Warwick. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Resthaven Care Community Development Office, Boersma Cottage Activity Fund, 9 E. 8^th St., Holland, MI 49423.

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Margie, you were an awesome mother in law, non judgmental, and funny as heck! I have many fond memories, and know that you are free and in a wonderful place! love you, Chris

Chris Scharf
10/15/2014

With all my heart I am missing our dear Margie, but at the same time I rejoice over her complete happiness in the presence of our Lord. She believed Jude 24, "He is able to present us faultless to the Father with exceeding joy..." and I happily picture that moment of her passing, when with her hand in Jesus' hand, He led her into the eternal beauties of Heaven ... victorious in Jesus!

Jacquelyn Ryberg
10/15/2014

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.