Vale Mr Desmond Kelly – Condolences sent to eLanka

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 our hearts. Rest in peace. We love you.

Mike, Doug, Michelle and Warren

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The funeral of the late Des Kelly is to be held on Wed. the 10th May at the Boyd Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery at 10.15am. Start 10.30

Please see several condolences sent to eLanka by the eLanka global members! . Kindly note this list will grow over the next few days. You are welcome to email us info@eLanka.com.au with your condolences and we will add to the list below.

Trevine Rodrigo: May his soul rest in God’s loving care. One of the greatest entertainers and an icon of Sri Lanka music and acting. And indeed the star of eLanka and chief Editor of the Lanka Times in Melbourne. Rest in peace Des. You will be sadly missed by Anne and I. A father figure to us both.
Facebook page of Trevine with condolences – https://www.facebook.com/trevine.rodrigo/posts/10231009058032876?comment_id=1383293615573659

Dr. Harold Gunatillake: Sad news. Lost another soul who worked for the community. A Great loss.

Charles Schokman: It is with deep sorrow I inform you of the death of Desmond Kelly (affectionally known as Des) my good friend and well known Sri Lankan. He passed away last night after a fall. He is sure to be missed.

God in his mercy has taken him into His loving care.

My thoughts are with the family and pray that the Good Lord will be their refuge & strength at this time of their grief.

Perry: Yasmin & I learnt with great sadness the demise of your Lieutenant Des Kelly.

We pray that the Merciful Lord will give  and his Bereaved Family the strength to face this moment of grief very courageously.

We shall remember him in our Prayers.

May His Soul Rest In Peace. Stay Safe – Blessings – Perry & Yas

Elliston: I just had info from Canada that Desmond Kelly has passed away is this info correct should you know or hear of anything please let me know. Cheers God Bless….Elliston

Joe Paiva: Very sad. He will be immensely missed by Ceylonese and Sri Lankan diaspora in Australia.

Noor Rahim: Just received this shocking news. So sorry to hear this.

Please accept and convey my condolences.

Noor

Jude Goonewardane : VALE DESMOND KELLY: Appreciating Sri Lankan Musicians!. Rest in peace Des!

It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of my dear friend Des Kelly in Dandenong, Melbourne Australia.

Read full article from Jude here – https://www.elanka.com.au/vale-desmond-kelly-by-jude-goonewardane/

Roger Thiedeman

Dear Neil,

I was very sorry to hear this morning of the passing of Des Kelly.

I count it a privilege, and a very timely one, to have spent an hour or so with Des at his place of residence only a couple of months ago. Although it was obvious that his physical health and mobility were compromised to varying degrees, he was still mentally as sharp as the proverbial tack, and completely ‘on form’ as far as his memory and wit were concerned.

I am attaching a few photos you may care to include in a tribute to Des in eLanka Newsletter.
Read more here: https://www.elanka.com.au/des-kelly-r-i-p-by-roger-thiedeman/ 

 

Dear Neil,

Arundathie & Aditya Abeysinghe : I am extremely sorry to hear the passing away of Des Kelly. Desmond Kelly (affectionally known as Des) was a well-known Sri Lankan in Australia. Des was an icon of Sri Lankan music and acting, the star of eLanka. I still remember the day I emailed him in 2020 and how he was happy to receive my articles for eLanka. He appreciated my articles a lot. He did a great service along with Neil to elevate eLanka as a globally renowned and widely read newsletter.

Arundathie & Aditya Abeysinghe.

 

Hello Neil

Kalinga : Just woke up and saw the sad news of passing away of the late DES Kelly. My condolences. APPRECIATE HIS SERVICE AND E-LANKA FOR PROMOTING SRI LANKA AND ITS CULTURE FOR SO LONG. HOPE ELANKA WILL CONTINUE ITS SERVICE IN YEARS TO COME.

Thanks
Kalinga

 

Dallas Achilles: Des Kelly was a legend and a great friend who will never be forgotten. He gave so much pleasure and joy to all of us with his songs especially the hit “I’m living in a Dream World” Our deepest sympathies go out to his loving children.
May his soul rest in eternal peace 🙏
Natty Katty & Dallas Achilles

 

Bernard Fernando : My heart felt condolences on the sad loss of Maestro Desmond Kelly the legend.
May he rest in peace in the arms of Jesus.

Bernard Fernando

 

Tilak S Fernando : With  my deepest condolences for the loss of Des Kelly

Mani Seneviratne : With great sadness I heard about Desmond’s demise. Please do accept my heartfelt condolences and pass my sympathies to the family.

I loved visiting him and having a chat & listening to his music and come, I really enjoyed his company. Very sad 

 Charmaine Candappa : My dearest Neil. My heartfelt condolences at the passing of Desmond Kelly. I remember his music, his songs, growing up as a school girl in Srilanka. My favorite , song of Desmond’s was Dream World, and everybody’s favorite I am sure. I wrote to Desmond about a year ago, expressing my thoughts and my sentiments about his music, and he responded to me very kindly. Every Srilankan whom we met in the weekend spoke of his gifted talent. This morning we heard the favorite song on Gold FM. Neil, you and your staff at Elanka will certainly miss him sorely. My heartfelt condolences again to you and your staff at Elanka. Blessings and kind wishes. Charmaine.

Vigy Nithianandan  : My Heartfelt condolences to Late Mr Desmond Kelly’s family, friends and all of ELanka news team and readers.

May his soul rest in peace

 

Tilak S . Fernando : My sincere condolences to DES KELLY.

 

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