John Richard Kelly, D.D.S., 79, of Phoenix, AZ passed away Tuesday, November 7th, 2007 at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital from complications of cancer. He was born in Bisbee, Arizona on October 26, 1928 to Benjamin and Beatrice Kelly. John is survived by his wife, Cynthia, his children, Brian Donna, Steve, Tim and Sara Dave, his sister Edie and her husband Shelton Marlow, his grandchildren, Nathan, Benjamin, Leah, Laura, Nolan, Noelle and Jon-Luc and his nieces and nephews, Shawn, Linda and Kelly. John will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, serviceman, provider and friend. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1952 where he was a Sigma Chi and quarterback of the football team. He went on to dental school at Loyola University in Chicago where he met the love of his life and future wife of over 50 years, Cynthia. He practiced dentistry in both Phoenix and Payson, Arizona for over 50 years and was loved for his gentle nature and chair side humor. He consistently gave generously of his time as a volunteer with Civitan and St. Joseph Hospital. John loved spending his leisure time at the family cabin near Payson, fishing with his boys, watching any sporting event, carving wood figurines, making jewelry and traveling. John
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Dear Sean, Norm and I want to tell you what a beautiful job you did at Kelly Kimble Laffey (our daehgtur’s ) wedding..You are not just a photographer but a true artist. Your work is truly amazing, and we can understand why kelly and her husband Mike wanted you there for their special day.The pictures we have seen so far are awesome, and everytime i look at them and listen to the music you put in the background it brings tears to my eyes..You not only captured photos but feelings.Again thank you so much for doing such a great job and the way you made everyone feel so comfortable and we definitely won’t forget you..You definitely made Kelly and Mikes dreams of photographing their wedding come true.. can’t wait to see the finish album..Again thanks from the bottom of our hearts!~!Sue & Norm Goulet ..Parents of Kelly & son in -law Mike Laffey