Obituary: Joseph Patrick Keely – April 18, 2026

Joseph Patrick Keely passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in his 85th year. Joe, beloved husband of Mairead (nee O’Reilly). Loving dad of Brian, and Eimear and her husband Andrew Keely-Dyck. Proud Grandad of Caellum, and Kathleen. Dear brother-in-law of Philip O’Reilly and his wife Brid and family. Joe will be fondly remembered by many family members in Ireland and England.

A Mass will be held at 11am on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at St. Joseph Parish, 920 Wellington Street, Port Elgin. The mass will be live streamed and available on both the funeral home’s website and Facebook page @BrownFamilyFH.

Memorial donations to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul or Chalice (Canada) would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the T.A. Brown Funeral Home, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, 519-832-2222 with memorial online at www.brownfamilyfuneralhomes.com.