Obituary of Louise M. Kelsey

WATERLOO- Louise M. Kelsey, 86, passed away peacefully on Sun. (July 1, 2012), at Geneva General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thurs. (July 5), at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home LLC, 28 Genesee St. Geneva. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Fri. (July 6), at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Louise was born on Dec. 31, 1925 in Geneva, and was a daughter of the late Lewis and Anna (O'Neil) Arnold. She was a member of the Steam Engine Association and St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Geneva. Louise enjoyed crafts, camping and cooking. She was the family disciplinarian and had the three best kids that walked the planet. She is survived by her son, John L. (Sharon) Kelsey, Jr. of Geneva; daughters, Barbara (John) Leather of Waterloo and Brenda (John) Thibault of Waterloo; sister, Florence Bourne of Waterloo; grandchildren, Kim, Joshua and Casey Kelsey, John (Sherry) Leather IV, Lisa Marie Davoli and Kelsey Thibault; great-grandchildren, Anthony Davoli and Frankie Davoli, Jr., Brandon and Dyllon Leather and Skylar Rai Journell; three sisters-in-law, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Louise was predeceased by her husband, John Kelsey and several brothers and sisters.