Catherine (Rena) Kelly

Catherine (Rena) Kelly

Passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Catherine was predeceased by her husband, Desmond Kelly; parents William & Annie Ainsbury; and her five sisters, Mary, Betty, Anna, Margaret and Joan.

She is lovingly survived by her children, Anne (Ray) Quackenbush, Jacqueline (Kevin) Hanley, and Thomas (Erin) Kelly; her cherished grandchildren, Christina (Seth) Cruickshank, Raymond (Carla) Quackenbush, Sean (Allison) Hanley, Stephen (Kaitlyn) Quackenbush, Michael (Marisa) Quackenbush, Shannon Kelly, and Thomas Kelly; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Natalie, Callie, Catherine, Mallory, Rylee, and Desmond. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, many treasured extended family members, and dear friends whose love and friendship enriched her life.

Catherine was born in 1942 in Glasgow, Scotland, “a town she loved so well” and always held close to her heart. At the age of 19, she married the love of her life, Desmond. Together, they immigrated to Rochester, New York, where they built a life filled with love and raised their family. Throughout the years, Catherine held many different positions, but her most cherished roles were those of devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and granny.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church (54 Kuhn Rd, Rochester, NY 14612).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.