Elva Kelly passed away peacefully at Campbellton Regional Hospital, surrounded by family members on December 19, 2008. Elva was born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, August 28, 1923. She was one of fourteen children, the daughter of Frances Roy and Henry Boucher. She often spoke fondly of her childhood, and her siblings growing up on a small farm in Rough Waters. Elva is predeceased by her husband Lawrence Kelly. They made their home in Campbellton where they raised five children, Sharon Winkel, Seattle, WA, Wayne Kelly, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Maynard Kelly, Moncton, New Brunswick, Linda Kelly-Turner, Dominican Republic, and Gwen Kelly, Moncton; eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She was especially proud of her great grandchildren Sarah and Olivia Winkel Rosoff. Elva also had a special relationship with her dedicated caregiver Charlene Lecouffe. Elva was a wonderful mother, who worked hard for her children, frequently putting her children's needs in front of her own. She was passionate about the issues she believed in and instilled in her children a strong sense of right and wrong. She had a keen sense of humor, which could see the ironic or humorous side. She had a long career at Sears, as Manager of the Service Department. She prided herself in providing excellent Customer Service and made lifelong friends with her co-workers. She will always be in our hearts and minds. The funeral mass was held from St. Thomas Aquinas Church Campbellton on Tuesday December 23rd at 11am. Father Bill Arseneault officiating. Interment at the Parish Cemetery this spring. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.