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Ian Francis Kelly

23 April 1952 - 2 May 2026

In the early hours of Saturday 2nd May our beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend, Ian Francis Kelly, passed away peacefully at Worcester Royal Hospital surrounded by the people who loved him most, after a short battle with an aggressive lung cancer.

We will be celebrating his wonderful life on 24th June. This page has all the details to join in person or online, and we would love for you to share your favourite memories and photos of him here too.

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A celebration of Ian Kelly's life

Funeral service is at Vale Crematorium on Wednesday 24th June at 2:30pm

Followed by a celebration of his life at The Banking Hall

We kindly ask that guests dress formally, and if you are able, wear a flowery shirt, waistcoat or dress — Ian would have loved it!

Live stream details

https://watch.obitus.com

Username: qana5263

Password/PIN: 612821

Service

24 June 2026

2:30 pm

Vale Crematorium

Evesham Road, Fladbury, Pershore WR10 2QR

Celebration

24 June 2026

4:00 pm

The Banking Hall, 5 High St, Pershore WR10 1AA

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Help grow Ian's tribute by adding messages or memories you'd like to share.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group

Thinking of you Laura and family and sending love x

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Cancer Research UK

It’s hard to find the right words. Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. To a kind and thoughtful man , may you rest in peace xx

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Cancer Research UK

In memory of a lovely man who we came to know so well and will be greatly missed.

Alan and Linda Reed

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Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group

In memory of my lovely dad. Will miss you beyond measure. Love you always xx

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Cancer Research UK

In memory of my lovely dad. Will miss you beyond measure. Love you always xx

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Cancer Research UK

Ian will be forever in our hearts.

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Cancer Research UK

In memory of my big brother, lets hope we can stop this horrible thing called cancer!

His younger brother Keith

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Cancer Research UK

Best are often taken first!

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Cancer Research UK

We will miss you so much. Rest in peace my dear brother. 😢Sleep sound till we meet again. X

Helen and Peter

I loved our after school routine so much

Some people are born with great dads. I got mine a little later in life — and I am so grateful I did <3

Captain Kelly

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Ian. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

Sent by Jackson Family Funeral Directors on 06/05/2026

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland