OBITUARY
Obituary: Peter Kiely
An appeal for the Little Sisters of the Poor
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eter Kiely, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully aged 89 at his home in Sidmouth, Devon on 7 August. Peter was the definition of a gentleman who, while serving the people of Watford as Mayor (1992-1993) chose Family Life as the theme for his year in office. He was a great advocate for the Old Rite Holy Mass and a lifelong member of the church. He started serving Holy Mass as a seven-year old at St Helen’s Church in Watford, Hertfordshire. As a founder member of Our Lady and St Michael’s Church in Garston, Watford where both he and his late wife Alma received the Bene Merenti medals from Rome for services to the Church, he carried out many roles within the parish until he retired to Devon in 1996.
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At 85, when kneeling became too difficult, he reluctantly gave up serving. Since his retirement to Sidmouth, he had regularly served in Heavitree Exeter, Ugbrook and Buckfast Abbey. His Traditional Old Rite Requiem Mass took place on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Sidmouth. Father Gregory Carey OSB, from Farnborough Abbey celebrated Holy Mass and was served by Colin Harte. Peter will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of having him as an influence on their life.
Mary Fincham, daughter
ear Friends, Theresa and I, for a number of years, have raised funds for the Little Sisters of the Poor for their home, St Joseph's Home, in Newcastle upon Tyne. No doubt many of you will be aware of the charism of the Sisters and their care for old people of all creeds and none. Most of the residents tend to be Catholic and among the number are three retired diocesan priests and four retired Sisters of other religious Orders. Mass is celebrated in their chapel daily. How do we raise funds? Largely by relying on the help of friends and parishes. What do we collect? Used postage stamps (any age, any country) including unwanted stamp albums, military medals (any conflict, any country), left over or obsolete coins and banknotes (any country, any period) including currency left over after holidays. We know that airlines often ask you to contribute such items on a return flight but do you know that such funds may be given to organisations carrying out procedures repugnant to Catholics, such as abortion etc.? We also need old pieces of gold and silver, such as earring backs or broken chains or links as well as unwanted complete pieces. Bear in mind that the odd earring back or link of chain is worthless in itself but put together with other such items they have some value. To date we have raised in excess of £8,000; the Sisters and residents pray daily for benefactors which could include you! Please send anything you can to us (not to the LMS Office) and we, the Sisters and the residents will be very grateful. David and Theresa O'Neill 34 Morston Drive Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7RZ Tel: 0191 264 5771 email: david-oneill3@sky.co
WINTER 2018
