Vale Mr Desmond Kelly – Condolences sent to eLanka KELLY, Desmond Anthony Carl (02/07/1936 – 29/04/2023) Publication: Herald Sun Date Listed: 4/5/2023 Location: Hampton Park It is with deep sadness that we inform you, our beautiful dad, Desmond Kelly, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his children on Saturday, 29 April. A kind and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather who was totally devoted to his family. To our extended family, his friends and fans, thank you for the love and happiness you gave to him and for the treasure of memories you gifted. Dad, our family gatherings won’t be the same without you. The music you played, the stories you told, your knowledge and wisdom, your jokes and that laugh. We will miss you very much. Put the amp up loud in your heavenly abode, sing and strum that guitar to your heart’s content. You are free. Forever in ...
A Resume of Des Kelly ( as supplied by his son) KELLY, Desmond Anthony Carl (Des), born July 2, 1936, Colombo, Ceylon. Early education 1941, at Convent of Our Lady of Victories, Moratuwa, Secondary education at St Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, Colombo. At the age of 5 he sang his first solo on-stage for the Convent’s Annual Concert. At 10 years of age he met Wally Bastiensz, who taught him the art of singing baila. He won his first professional baila competition on-stage, although he hadn’t a clue as to what he was actually singing about. At St Peter’s College, he joined the Music, Art & Drama Society under Fr Noel Crusz, OMI. . He continued with both singing and acting in various roles and taught himself to play the ukulele. He started his own Christmas-Carol Party at Lorensz Road, Bambalapitiya. In 1950, an English circus troupe came to Ceylon under contract ...
“MORE de MOTTE MIRTH” – by Des Kelly My humble apologies to Larry de Motte for the ‘mirth’ he is sharing with us, at the moment. In fact, he collaborated with Keith Bennett, even with regard to his 1st Cousin, 3 times removed, whose name was Trevor (who got stuck in his plastic chair, remember ?), and I failed to mention his name in connection to that ‘true story’ that I introduced to all our elLanka Members, recently. Now, Larry & Keith are kind enough to forward MORE de MOTTE MIRTH, and, for this, we thank them both. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief).. e’Lanka. ...
Plastic Chair Poem – By Desmond Kelly I keep getting older (which is a shame), but at least, I do not have to sit in any plastic chairs, anymore, and for this, I am exceedingly grateful. I feel very sorry for Trevor, but feel that even though we @ e’Lanka have already been thru this, I have to thank Keith Bennett for sending this terrifying ‘post’ in once again in order to give us something to think about, before we sit down again. Thanks also go out to the narrator of this amazing piece of poetry. His voice comes out at us loudly and clearly, as we reach out to the tissue boxes beside us, to wipe out a tear or two, on behalf of Trevor. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music). (Editor-in-Chief).. e’Lanka. ...
A Kelly Klassic – “THE DRINK” – by Des Kelly The most important fact that missed out on telling everybody on Facebook, was that my excellent ‘backing group’ on this recording was the VERY FIRST ALL-AUSTRALIAN GROUP OF GUYS to ever ‘Record’ singing in Sinhala. They enjoyed doing the song with me, and this particular ‘Crest-Recording’ was loved by the thousands of Sunhala-folk who had never hitherto heard Aussies sing in Sinhala. This song & many others are available from e’Lanka, if anyone is interested. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-ib-Chief).. e’Lanka. ...
“SPORTS MADNESS” – by Des Kelly If ‘Sports Madness’ is prevalent anywhere, the Capital of this World of insanity would be right here, in this huge brown Continent of Australia. NEVER DOES A DAY GO BY, without some sport, either on land, or in water, being carried out. (There would be more swimming pools here, in Australia than anywhere else in the World), and I am quite certain of this. The reason for this brief, but important article of mine, is simply to ‘touch’ on the ‘Madness’ I write about when it comes to Sports in general. A Sport like Swimming is safe enough, I would suppose. Even ‘water-polo’ is hazard-proof, as the ball tossed around, would have to be less ‘felt’, having its impetus lessened by the water it emanates from. It feels very good to say that ‘swimming’ as a whole, is a safe, necessary Sport. Teaching children ...
Rev. Fr. BOB MAGUIRE – by Des Kelly Image Source : facebook “VALE’ FR.ROBERT (BOB) MAGUIRE, O.A.M., A SPECIALLY BELOVED CATHOLIC PRIEST, BORN IN.1934. & PASSED ON TO GLORY TODAY, THE 19TH OF APRIL, 2023. A REMARKABLE MAN, ALWAYS ‘DOING HIS OWN THING’, HE WAS INITIALLY THE MAIN PASTOR OF ST.PAUL’S CATHEDRAL IN MELBOURNE, (WHERE HE WAS BORN), FOR SOME 40 YEARS, ALSO GIVING HIS ALL, TO AID THE WAYWARD YOUTH OF THIS CITY, IN MANY WAYS, EVEN CLASHING WITH THE MELBOURNE CATHOLIC HEIRARCHY WHO WANTED HIM TO RETIRE IN 2009 (AT 75 YEARS OF AGE), ALTHOUGH HE WANTED TO CARRY ON, DOING WHAT HE LOVED TO DO (HELPING THE KIDS IN MELBOURNE TOWN, WHO ONLY KNEW HIM AS FATHER BOB).HIS O.A.M. WAS WELL EARNED IN 1989.(JUST ANOTHER ‘TITLE’ AS FAR AS HE WAS CONCERNED). NOW, REST IN PEACE, PERFECT PEACE, FATHER BOB. YOU WERE REALLY ONE OF THE BEST, & ...
A Kelly Klassic – Pledging My Love – Elvis Presley – by Des Kelly ...
VALE’ MAXWELL GERREYN – by Desmond Kelly Funeral Notice update: The Funeral Service for the late Mr. Maxwell GERREYN will be held at St. Mary Of The Cross MacKillop Church, Cnr. of Pelican Parade and Cassowary Drive, Ballajura, Perth , W. A. on Friday 21st. April 2023 at 2.30 pm. The Cremation will take place at a later time. Residential Address- 128, Appleblossom Drive, Mirrabooka, W. A. 6061. Max’s funeral will be held on Friday 21 April 2023 at the Mary Mackillop Catholic Church, 16 Pelican Parade Ballajura. It will start at 2:30pm. There will be a wake held in the church hall immediately after. To celebrate the vibrant, happy man Max was, we request that everyone please wear colours that reflect his personality. Anyone who knew Max would know, black was not a colour you would see him in. There will be a live stream link posted closer to the ...
REMEMBERING ROBIN – by Des Kelly A sad, yet extremely detailed account on WHY this very famous Movie Star/Comedian Robin Wiiiams took his own life, was published on FB. by Tanya Erica Foenander, then, on request, kindly sent this special ‘link’ to me, so that I could, in turn, publish it on e’Lanka to advise thousands of others, hopefully, on what steps might be taken to stop any other distressed person/s with suicide on their minds. Thank you, Tanya. Dementia is indeed a terrible state of mind to be in, and if we can prevent it in any way, shape or form, then it is our duty to do so, and this is why I make this plea to every single one of our readers, to take-in the contents of this story avidly. It may save someone you love. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music). (Editor-in-Chief).. e’Lanka. ROBIN WILLIAMS COMMITTED SUICIDE BECAUSE ...
