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Notable Births & Deaths for Kellys Island ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kellys Island. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Cathy Jones     (Comedian, actress, writer)
    • Full name: Catherine Theresa Mary Andres Jones
    • She was born in Saint John's (NL) on April 6, 1955 (a Wednesday)
    • Saint John's is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Kellys Island.
  • Rick Mercer     (Comedian, actor, satirist, author)
    • Full name: Richard Vincent Mercer
    • He was born in Saint John's (NL) on October 17, 1969 (a Friday)
    • Saint John's is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Kellys Island.
  • Rex Murphy     (Canadian commentator, author)
    • Full name: Robert Rex Rafael Murphy
    • He was born in Carbonear (NL) in March 1947 and died in Toronto (ON) on May 9, 2024 (a Thursday). We don't have any burial details.
    • Carbonear is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Kellys Island.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rex Murphy<1>
  • Greg Thomey     (Comedian, actor, playwright)
    • He was born in Saint John's (NL) on May 8, 1961 (a Monday)
    • Saint John's is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Kellys Island.
  • Mary Walsh     (Comedian, actress, activist)
    • Full name: Mary Cynthia Walsh
    • She was born in Saint John's (NL) on May 13, 1952 (a Tueday)
    • Saint John's is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Kellys Island.

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.