Therese Ruth (Kelly) MacClinchy's Obituary
Therese Ruth (Kelly) MacClinchy, age 91, passed away on October 22, 2019 in Largo, Florida. She was born on April 23, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother of 4, grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 6.
Therese was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard L. MacClinchy of 63 years; brothers Edward J. Kelly, Donald J Kelly and Gerald Kelly, daughter-in-law Gwen (Beaton) MacClinchy and granddaughter Lorinda (Lloyd) Cheer.
Born in Brooklyn, New York to Edward & Harriet Kelly. She grew up in suburban New York, she then moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1947. She was employed by General Telephone Co, until 1951, when she switched careers as the best loving and caring Wife, Mother, Aunt and Grandmother. She was an avid reader, loved doing crossword puzzles in INK, enjoyed needlepoint and cooking for her large and extended family. She was also involved in Little League and Girl Scouts.
Therese is survived by her children: Bobbe L Fish (H. Gerry), Richard D. MacClinchy (W. Jenny), Lori A. Hawes (H. Jeff), Scott D. MacClinchy and Audie Kay Stelljes (H. Rick).
Grandchildren Will Lloyd (W. Bonnie), Jessica MacClinchy, Tiffany MacClinchy Neighbor (H. Rob), Dustin Hawes, R J MacClinchy, Scott MacClinchy Jr., Jacob Furlott (W. Haley), Joseph Furlott, Jennifer Shulman (H. Joshua) & Ricky Stelljes (W. Sarah).
Great-grandchildren Enslie Lloyd, Nolan Lloyd, Reid Lloyd, Beau Robert Neighbor, Austen Richard Neighbor and Jacob Shulman.
Nieces and nephews Sherry (Reed) Temps (H. Art), Kimberly (Reed) McGowan (H. Dave), Veronica Kelly, LeAnn (Kelly) Christensen, Michael Kelly & Edward Kelly Jr.
Grandnephews Mark McGowan and Sean McGowan.
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