53, of Lower Sackville, NS passed away quietly at the Dartmouth General Hospital, surrounded by his family on April 24, 2013 after a short but courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Born November 19, 1959 in Gambo, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Frank and Eileen (Stockley) Kelly. Fred retired from the military after 11 years of service, then he spent 17 years working as an RN. Fred will be remembered for his outgoing and vibrant nature, his true strong Newfoundland roots, his gift for song and the insurmountable love for his family and children. Fred is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Eileen Kelly. Left to mourn is his wife Andrea; his daughters: Jessica (Patrick), Rebecca and infant daughter Ava; siblings: Brian (Frances) Kelly, Bob (Charlene) Kelly, Gar (Rolla) Kelly, Maureen (Paul) Henderson, Sharon (Geoff), Frank (Kate) Kelly, NL, Ross (Cathy) Kelly, Josephine (Albert) Janes, Ian (Linda) Kelly, Kate (Gene) Yeomans, Noel (Jennifer) Kelly, Wayne (Anna) Kelly, and Jason (Jeha) Kelly. Also many nieces and nephews; his in-laws: Ada (Bob), Harold (Darlene), Angie (Barry), Annette (Jeff ). Visitation will be at Pritchett’s Funeral Home in Gambo on Monday April 29th from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and on Tuesday April 30th from 10 a.m-.12 p.m. A funeral service and burial will be held on Tuesday April 30th at 2 p.m. at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church in Gambo, Newfoundland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at the ALS Society of Canada. To sign the virtual guest book, please visit our website at www.pritchettsfuneralhome.com